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301 | No curse can touch you | Gal 3:13 | BradK | 220897 | ||
Hello giovanna, Can you explain what the meaning of "curse of the law"? In other wodrs, what is the curse of the law? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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302 | No curse can touch you | Gal 3:13 | BradK | 220896 | ||
Hello giovanna, I think we should be clear about what scripture does and does not teach! What exactly is the biblical basis for this "generational curse" stuff? Where does scripture say or teach that once we come to Jesus, "and all my past generational curses that have been passed on to me by my ancestors are broken"? Gal 3:13 does not say, "that once we do except Jesus christ as our Personal Savior and Lord that all our past generational curses are no longer because Jesus became a curse for us" !? Who was being spoken to in Deut 28? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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303 | creation | Gen 2:2 | BradK | 220740 | ||
Hello lightedsteps, The context of my answer is the Creation account in Gen. 1-2. Yes, I take the described 7 days as literal! Why shouldn't I? The language is plain enough, so I'd take the period described to be in accordance with that. I'm not sure what else I could add, so I stand behind my original answer:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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304 | Are these heard by Moses himself? | Ps 2:4 | BradK | 220727 | ||
Hello genevalardi, I cannot find any references in scripture that associate Moses with laughing, let alone say "Moses does not hear God laugh". Scripture would appear to be silent on this matter. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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305 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | BradK | 220699 | ||
Pastor Tim, Amen! Well said and I agree with your perspective. It's not about being "forced" to give. It's about being a cheerful giver out from our heart that matters! It is indeed an excellent practice to develop! Tit. 2:12-13. Spekaing the Truth in Love, BradK |
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306 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | BradK | 220639 | ||
Hello Wordoer, Thanks for your response. Here's some additional perspective that may help: I noted the references to "tithe" and "tithes" in NT. Tithe is only used in Mt. 23:23 and Lk. 11:42. Tithing is used in Lk. 18:12 and Heb. 7:8-9. In regard to Hebrews, yes there are multiples of references to and quotes from the OT. The summary of it can be said to show the superiority of Christ over the OT system! None of the NT references -within context- are teaching the continuation of the OT tithe. You state, "...the basis on which the Law is set that obedience to it will bring blessings, and disobedience would bring a curse." Remember, we're not under law, but under grace (Rom. 6:14). Your statement takes us back to Deut. 28 and would specifically refer to Isreal- not the Church! Isreal was told that their obedience would bring about God's blessing, and their consequent disobedience would bring about His curse- which are listed in 28:16ff. If we as believers are under a performance standard, then we're not under grace (Rom.11:6). I would also submit, that if we're facing "curses" from God for our disobedience, then Christ's sacrifice was not wholly sufficient to atone for our sin (Heb. 10:18). The tithe was established to support the priest and Levites. See Duet. 26:12-16- "When you have finished paying all the tithe of your increase in the third year, the year of tithing, then you shall give it to the Levite, to the stranger, to the orphan and to the widow, that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied." Note also who it was directed to: Num. 18:21-26 "To the sons of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithe in Israel for an inheritance, in return for their service which they perform, the service of the tent of meeting." The NT believer is under the principle of "free will" giving as taught by paul in 2 Cor. 8:10- 9:15. I would offer that 10 percent is a good starting place, but not a hard-and-fast rule! Speasking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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307 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | BradK | 220612 | ||
Hello Wordoer, I can only answer that it appears you are confusing what was directed to Isreal as belonging to the Church. Thought the word "tithe" may be used in the NT, in what context? Is it prescribed as a command? I believe there's a distinction. Mal. 3:8-9 is not a proof-text command or promise to the Body of Christ. Since we have been "blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ" (Eph. 1:3), what more are we to seek? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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308 | do u tithe on unemployment checks | 1 Tim 1:8 | BradK | 220610 | ||
Hello wordoer, Tithing is not NT. 10 Percent is merely a basis from the OT. Technically, we owe Him everything! It's not a hard and fast rule! The principle of "free will" giving is detailed by Paul in 2 Cor. 9- 2 Cor 9:6 "Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Cor 9:7 "Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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309 | body piercings and why not | Lev 19:28 | BradK | 220408 | ||
Hello jts, Welcome to the Forum. As an FYI, you responded to a post that is over 2 years old, so you may not receive a reply! May I offer 2 observations: 1. Since scripture is the supreme judge of all our actions/practices, where's the biblical basis for your "ramblings". No disrespect intended:-) 2. I think you missed his point! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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310 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220327 | ||
Hello Flying V, Where did anyone in this thread call anyone "teacher" or "Father"? Your response doesn't seem to jive! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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311 | what would paul journey's mission work t | Acts 21:30 | BradK | 220324 | ||
Hello jknoll, I'm just curious, but you asked a question and then answered it? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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312 | Did Abraham know about Jesus? | John 8:56 | BradK | 220205 | ||
And... I should have also noted Heb. 11:13, "All these died in faith (including Abraham), without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth." (NASB) BradK |
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313 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | BradK | 220052 | ||
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314 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | BradK | 220048 | ||
Hello dodoy, Here's a few brief observations: 1. I understand Phil. 2:12-13. These verses constitute one complete sentence in the Greek. The emphasis in the last half of this sentence is entirely on what God does! God is the one working(energon) in you. It literally means, "working in", "producing in", "accomplishing in" you. The present participle means God is the One continuosly energizing in you! 2. Rev. 3:5 does not say, "Only those who positively respond will NOT be blotted out by Christ Himself from the Book of Life." It is dealing with yet future events- and addressed specifically to the Church in Sardis. Where does the rest of Scripture teach that a believer can have his name blotted out of the Book of Life? If one can effectively loose his salvation, i.e. have his name blotted out, then salvation is not wholly dependent upon God, but on what WE ultimately do! I think both an understanding of Faith and justification are being left out of this equation! 3. Rom. 11:22-23 is not dealing with or addressing loss of salvation! In these verses Paul is referring to the Jews, the natural branches, who have been broken off. Severity is upon those who have fallen, i.e., upon the jews who have been cut off, left in their unbelief, and who reject the Person of Jesus Christ! I would see the unregenerate (unbeliever) under the severity of God, and those who are genuine believers under the kindness of God. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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315 | Is Salvation lump sum? | Heb 7:25 | BradK | 220027 | ||
Hello dodoy, So then, you appear to be postulating a "works based salvation" that's not really eternal in that one can never truly know he's saved? At what point does one merit eternal life, and conversely, a what point does one's actions cause them to be blotted out of the Book of Life? Understanding a bit of your background (SDA), I can see why you hold to the position you do. However, in this there is absolutely no assurance, and is ultimately based on the sum total of our good works! A works-based race to the end...essentially. Rom 11:6 "But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace." (NASB) Have a Happy Hew Year BradK |
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316 | Bible Based Games | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220026 | ||
Robin: Why not just have them read...the Bible? Wouldn't it do a much better job! Read Heb. 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." BradK |
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317 | destruction of earth | Gen 8:21 | BradK | 219912 | ||
Temple: Yes, that is right! Is. 40:8 'The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever'.(NASB) Merry CHRISTmas! BradK |
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318 | Truth or Consequences | John 3:16 | BradK | 219793 | ||
Hello Colton, Jesus said, "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." (John 17:17) Are you saying that the Bible itself is not the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God? If scripture is true- and I certainly belive it is- 2 Tim. 3:16, then it needs no outside source for validatation! The Bible does not merely contain the Word of God- it is The Word of God! How exactly does God communicate to you directly? Are you saying that God communicates ourside of His Holy Word? Are you therefore placing credence in extra-Biblical revelation? Non offense, but you seem to be downplaying the authority of God's Word! Where do we find in scripture, "That's why GOD gives us the gift of insight"? If scripture is not wholly authoritative and complete in it's revelation of God to us, then it's essentially rendered meaningless! (Heb. 4:12) Are you then saying that direct revelation trumps Scripture? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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319 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219664 | ||
Hello Yenlsa, Thank for your willingness- and humility! The short answer to your question is: This "doctrine" is taught throughout scripture itself! Unfortunately, the scope of your question would require much time to search and research the teaching of the Church Fathers. However, the Puritan, Jonathan Edwards published his work, "A History of the Work of Redemption" around 1773. I quote from him briefly: "The work of redemption is a work that God carries on from the fall of man to the end of the world. The generations of mankind on the earth which began after the fall, by ordinary generation, are partakers of the corruption of nature that followed from it; and these generations, by which the human race is propagated, shall continue to the end of the world. These two are the limits of the generations of men on the earth; the fall of man, and the end of the world, or the day of judgment. The same are the limits of the work of redemption, as to those progressive works of God, by which that redemption is brought about and accomplished, though not as to the fruits of it; for they shall be to eternity. The work of redemption and the work of salvation are the same thing. What is sometimes in Scripture called God’s saving his people, is in other places called his redeeming them. So Christ is called both the Saviour and the Redeemer of his people. Before entering on the proposed History of the Work of Redemption, I would explain the terms made use of in the doctrine;— and show what those things are that are designed to be accomplished by this great work of God. First. I would show in what sense the terms of the doctrine are used;— particularly the word redemption;— and, how this is a work of God, carried on from the fall of man to the end of the world. When it is said in the doctrine, that this is a work that God is carrying on from the fall of man to the end of the world, what I mean is, that those things which belong to this work itself, and are parts of the scheme, are all this while accomplishing. There were some things done preparatory to its beginning, and the fruits of it will remain after it is finished. But the work itself was begun immediately upon the fall, and will continue to the end of the world. The various dispensations of God during this space, belong to the same work, and to the same design, and have all one issue; and therefore are all to be reckoned but as several successive motions of one machine, to bring about in the conclusion one great event. And here also we must distinguish between the parts of redemption itself, and the parts of the work by which that redemption is wrought out. There is a difference between the parts of the benefits, and the parts of the work of God by which those benefits were procured and bestowed. For example, the redemption of Israel out of Egypt, considered as the benefit which they enjoyed, consisted of two parts, viz. their deliverance from their former Egyptian bondage and misery, and their being brought into a more happy state, as the servants of God, and heirs of Canaan. But there are many more things which are parts of that work. To this belongs his calling of Moses, his sending him to Pharaoh, and all the signs and wonders he wrought in Egypt, and his bringing such terrible judgments on the Egyptians, and many other things. Such is this work by which God effects redemption, and it is carried on from the fall of man to the end of the world, in two respects. 1. With respect to the effect wrought on the souls of the redeemed; which is common to all ages. This effect is the application of redemption with respect to the souls of particular persons, in converting, justifying, sanctifying and glorifying them. By these things they are actually redeemed, and receive the benefit of the work in its effects. And in this sense the work of redemption is carried on in all ages, from the fall of man to the end of the world. The work of God in converting souls, opening blind eyes, unstopping deaf ears, raising dead souls to life, and rescuing the miserable captives out of the hands of Satan, was begun soon after the fall of man, has been carried on in the world ever since to this day, and will be to the end of the world. God has always had such a church in the world. Though oftentimes it has been reduced to a very narrow compass, and to low circumstances; yet it has never wholly failed." I trust this will be of some help, BradK |
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320 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219660 | ||
Hello Yensla, Doc has provided a very comprehensive and Biblically sound answer to this question. However, in answer to your 2 specific questions, here are my replies: 1. If you would, could you explain how was a Jew saved, prior to Christ's atonement, proselyte or not? I believe that there has been and is only one way of salvation, and that is by faith in God’s only provision for our salvation, Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:18—3:20 Paul demonstrates that all men (Jews and Gentiles alike) are lost in their sin, and incapable of saving themselves. The only provision is the shed blood of Jesus Christ (3:21-30). Peter is very clear when he speaks to the Jews that they can only be saved by faith in Christ (Acts 2:22-42 – Note especially Acts 4:8-12), as was Paul (Acts 13:16-41; Philippians 3:1-16). Jesus said that Abraham “saw His day” (John 8:56). Paul has some very strong words to say about those who come with a different gospel (Galatians 1:6-10). Paul makes it clear that Old Testament saints (specifically Abraham) were saved by faith, and not by works (see Romans 4). Old Testament Jews were condemned as sinners by the law, and were saved by the One who was promised to come to save them (Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3 – note especially Galatians 3:16 here; Deuteronomy 18:15ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; 52-53 – compare Luke 2:21-38). 2. Was it by the works of the Law? No, salvation always has been by grace through faith! ( Rom. 4:2-3; Gal. 2:16) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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