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321 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219651 | ||
Hello Yen, Possibly were not communicating- or rather understanding each other? 1. Salvation has always been by grace throught faith; 2. The OT saint looked forward to the Christ and the cross (John 8:58) Are you saying Jews were not saved in the OT? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK PS- I encourage you to fill out your User Profile so as we can all get to know each other better:-) |
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322 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219648 | ||
Hello Yen, I believe Romans 4 would answer for me: Rom 4:1- What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? Rom 4:2- For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. Rom 4:3- For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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323 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219646 | ||
Hello Yen, Maybe we should clarify? If you mean by "mankind", Gentiles, then yes I'd agree. Salvation has always been through grace by faith! However, prior to Christ's atoning sacrifice, one had to be a (proselyte) Jew to be saved! John 4:22 tells us, "...for salvation is from the Jews." (NASB) Paul instructs in Ephesians: Eph 2:11-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-- Eph 2:12-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. Eph 2:13-But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (NASB) Speakg the Truth in Love, BradK |
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324 | Satan's flood. Want some info. | Rev 12:15 | BradK | 219585 | ||
Hello orivee, Welcome to the Forum! You stated, "Two of the biggest lies that Satan has foisted upon Christianity is the 'eternal torment of sinners' and 'the Trinity'. Neither of these teachings are biblical and are anathema to true godly worship." How so? Can you provide any biblical support for your view? How exactly do you define "true godly worship"? Are you a JW or do you hold to the teachings of the Watchtower Organization? BradK |
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325 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | BradK | 219568 | ||
Hi Rick, Thanks for the comments and input. Unfortunately, I didn't make notes or even an outline of my study. I did it for 1 of our Adult Sunday School classes, so I just went verse by verse through the Lukan Christmas narrative (1:26- 2:20 Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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326 | How often is God's name omited? | Ps 83:18 | BradK | 219526 | ||
Hello jolo, Welcome to the Forum. In answer to your question, there is no "ban on them"- per say. However, if you are indeed a JW or hold to the teachings of the Watchtower Organization, you're most likely strongly opposed to either: 1.Lockman's Doctrinal Statement- We believe that the entire Bible is the inspired and inerrant word of God; the only infallible rule of faith and practice. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the only Begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe in the sacrificial and vicarious death of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross and that He thereby made perfect substitutionary atonement for the sin of the world. We believe in His literal physical resurrection from the dead, We believe in the literal, bodily, physical, and Premillenial return of Jesus Christ. We believe that all men are sinners and in an eternally lost condition apart from the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that acceptance into the family of God and eternal salvation can only be secured by believing in and by faith accepting and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Sin–bearer, Lord and Savior. Or, 2. the Terms of Use stating: "Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ. Whenever possible, postings should include supporting Bible references." So, I'd imagine one of these 2 points would ultimately become a stumbling block for you. Unless you can manage to avoid openly expressing opposition to such, I wouldn't foresee your being a long-term user! That's why John asks such pointed questions and why a long-time member such as myself encourage you to "look before you leap". It saves us all much wasted time and effort:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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327 | Who or what is God? | John 4:24 | BradK | 219487 | ||
Hello tls: Having read your UP, I can now understand why you ask the questions you do. However, this is a Study Bible Forum and not an "opinion" forum! There are certain ground rules that apply. You might want to familiarize yourself with both the doctrinal statement of our gracious host, The Lockman Foundation as well as the Terms of Use of this forum! This may save you some frustration:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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328 | Who or what is God? | John 4:24 | BradK | 219486 | ||
Hello tls, That is MY opinion! God is who He is revealed to be through the pages of his Written Word. There is no other source from which to obtain truth about God. God cannot be defined or conjured up by mere opinions. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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329 | meaning/purpose of life | Ps 73:25 | BradK | 219485 | ||
Hello tls, Again, that is my opinion- based on scripture. BradK |
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330 | meaning/purpose of life | Ps 73:25 | BradK | 219484 | ||
Hello tls, That is my opinion! BradK |
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331 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | BradK | 219439 | ||
Hello YenlsaRap, While there is no "Doctrine" forbidding this practice, how then would you view Gal 3:28? - "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus". (NASB) I think Paul's whole argument in Galatians is a defense against Judiazers, is it not? (2:21ff) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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332 | what's the hint or Revelation? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 219404 | ||
Hello soberxp, I have no idea what you're saying without any context and you're not making any sense in your responses! This is a Study Bible Forum, not a chat room. Please review the Terms of Use and About Forum as you may save yourself and others much wasted time:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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333 | what's the hint or Revelation? | 2 Tim 2:15 | BradK | 219401 | ||
Hello soberxp, I'm not understanding you. You're not making any sense by just tossing out scriptures! Do you have a specific question to ask? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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334 | Gos Can Speak! | 1 Cor 12:3 | BradK | 219303 | ||
Hello teacher, The ESV reads, "Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit." The Amplified gives sense to the meaning, "Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking under the power and influence of the [Holy] Spirit of God can [ever] say, Jesus be cursed! And no one can [really] say, Jesus is [my] Lord, except by and under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit." The Holy Spirit indwells every believer. ( Rom. 8:9, Eph. 1:13, 1 Cor. 12:13) Regarding this verse, the Bible Knowledge Commentary says, "Before Paul began his discussion of spiritual gifts he thought it necessary to confront, at the outset, any in the Corinthian assembly who might contradict his message (cf. 14:37). It is probably in this regard that 12:3 is to be understood. Many explanations of the verse have been offered (though most commentators “handle” the problem by ignoring it)." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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335 | Why was not the man accused of adultery. | John 8:1 | BradK | 219242 | ||
Hello Colin, You point is noted. However, most footnotes mention that John 7:53-8:11 is in question as most early manuscripts do not include it! With that being said, I completely disagree that "scripture is silent about their consciences"! Quite the opposite. John 8:9 reads, "Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one..." (NKJV) "and they having heard, and by the conscience being convicted, were going forth one by one, having begun from the elders—unto the last; and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst." [Robert Young, Young's Literal Translation, Jn 8:9] The plain meaning of the text is derived from Jesus question in 8:7, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." He asked because He: Knows all men; and knew what was in their hearts! A.T Robertson notes, "Beginning from the eldest [arxamenoi apo ton presbuteron]. “From the elder (comparative form, common in Koine as superlative) men,” as was natural for they had more sins of this sort which they recalled. “They are summoned to judge themselves rather than the woman” [A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament] Spurgeon notes: 6, 7. 'But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her'. That sentence must have flashed like a drawn sword, keen as a razor, through the very midst of them. Here were men who had probably been living in abominable sin, yet they had brought this poor sinful woman to Jesus, and laid this accusation against her. 8. 'And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.' After he had fired that one red-hot shot, he waited until it had produced its due effect. 9. 'And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last; and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.' They left her alone with Jesus in the midst of the place that the guilty crowd had forsaken in silent shame." My primary conclusion would not be that they were “thwarted”! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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336 | Why was not the man accused of adultery. | John 8:1 | BradK | 219230 | ||
Hi John, The Amplified reads: "They listened to Him, and then they began going out, conscience-stricken, one by one, from the oldest down to the last one of them, till Jesus was left alone, with the woman standing there before Him in the center of the court." I'd rather stay with what scripture DOES say and avoid what "I might think it means"! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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337 | Why was not the man accused of adultery. | John 8:1 | BradK | 219227 | ||
Hello Colin, Wouldn't speculation be going beyond scripture or saying something not directly stated in the text? You might be closer to making a theological assumption? Here's my point: Heb 4:12 tells us, "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." (NASB) I think the meaning- and result- are plainly evident from this and the text (John 8:7)! Their turning away was due to the conviction of His words! I don't quite agree that it is logical to assume their "turning away had to do with having been thwarted". Where does the text say this? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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338 | Why was not the man accused of adultery. | John 8:1 | BradK | 219214 | ||
Hello flinkywood, Though you have a point, I think it a bit more speculative than need be:-) I believe the answer is clearly given in John 8:7, "But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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339 | What does this dream mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219097 | ||
Hello humbleheart, Allow me to state and provide some perspective, if I may? I hope by doing so, you'll better understand where I'm coming from:-) In answer to your question, "what is Proof-Text? In short, to proof-text is to supply and/or support one's position using scripture without regard to it's context! Here's my concern: A dream is something that is entirely subjective in nature and therefore very difficult- if not impossible- to validate! No one was insulting anyone in their responses. Rom. 4:3 poses the question, "For what does the Scripture say?" (NASB) Why is it when one is asked to account scripturally, it's "he was insulted?" There was no insult, my friend:-) I don't believe you were judged in asking questions! Remember, what we say is on a public forum and open to the scrutiny of all! Again, I fail to see why requiring a solid, scriptural basis for one's statements is so difficult to understand! (cf 1 Thess. 5:21, 1 John 4:1) Jesus statement in Matt. 7:1 is so over-used and taken out of context. Instead, how about 1 Cor. 2:15, "The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one." ? You make an inaccurate assumption to assume I just have "head knowledge"! Let me ask you 2 questions in closing: 1. How would you describe Biblical Discerment?; 2. Do you honestly think that "dream" was of God or is validated in any way by the Word? If so, how? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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340 | What does this dream mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219091 | ||
Hello humbleheart, We need to be careful and not "proof-text" scripture! Acts 2:17 is not a fit answer for Jon. I intend no ill, but I'd have to question the wisdom of your answer! A bizarre dream as such without question has no Biblical meaning whatsoever! Jesus did not imply that one should "seek and find" answers to bizarre dreams! Context. God has spoken through His Word, not unconnected, random, strange dreams! "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." (Heb. 4:12) As our brother Doc very wisley stated "so much emphasis on experience, and so little emphasis on the Word these days"! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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