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3321 | You need baptism of the Holy Ghost! | Acts 19:2 | BradK | 88721 | ||
Hi Tim, Thank you for your response. We will have to simply agree to disagree on this, my friend. There is , as I see it, no further "Holy Ghost baptism" other than that referred to in 1 Cor. 12:13. I believe the text to be quite clear. You ask "Do you speak in tongs, prophesy, or have the gifts of healing, discernment or miracles?" Trusting that you're asking a question with which you are agreeable as to my response- NO! I'd ask rhetorically, do you have the gift of love? Because, as 1 Cor.12:31- 13:13 elucidates, LOVE is the pinnacle! Without love, none of the gifts matter! "But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way." (12:31) " But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love." (13:13) 1 Cor.12:29 -30 are quite clear, especially with the grammar that not all have these gifts of tongues,healings, or prophesy! As 1 Cor. 13:8 states : "Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away." Grammatically, tongues will cease in and of themselves. I too operate within the "fruits of the Spirit" ( Gal. 5:22-23). Lastly, I do believe it error to be seeking something over and above that which scripture clearly contadicts. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3322 | You need baptism of the Holy Ghost! | Acts 19:2 | BradK | 88713 | ||
Hi Tim, I'm still confused by your response. How exactly is it that "these two events happened at different times" as you suggest? What is not clear by 1 Cor.12:13? "For by one Spirit we were ALL baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of ONE Spirit." From my understanding of scripture, there is only ONE baptism of (by) the Spirit, not two! Possibly you can clarify and provide more of a scriptural foundation:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3323 | You need baptism of the Holy Ghost! | Acts 19:2 | BradK | 88642 | ||
tj57h@cs,com, You state "This is Prof that you can be a believer and not have received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost." How so? And if this is the case, what of 1 Cor. 12:13? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3324 | A NON BELIEVER IS SET N WORDLY WAYS | John 8:23 | BradK | 88210 | ||
Elizabeth, Welcome to the Forum! Just a note: The use of capitalization on the internet is taken as shouting:-) Also, as a helpful hint,slang and abbreviations are not the most becoming way to post. "Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person." (Col. 4:6) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3325 | Does lesbianism make me a bad person? | Rom 1:26 | BradK | 88112 | ||
Dear tejuvaliqu, You've asked a very difficult question in which to give a brief answer, I'll also assume that you're asking because you want a Christian perspective from the Word of God! First off, lesbianism doesn't make a person bad. Simply, Romans 3:23 says that we've ALL sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Whether we're homosexual or heterosexual- we're all sinners in need of a Savior. By stating that you've been a Christian for 16 years, I take it to mean that you've accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?! If you have, great. Second, how do you deal with the weight of scripture from Lev.18;22, Rom. 1:18-28, 1 Cor. 6:9, and 1 Tim. 1:10- which all condemn homosexuality. How do you interpret these? Particularly, how do interpret Rom. 1:26? Realize that God loves the sinner ( you and me) be He hates the sin:-) As 1 Cor. 6:11 says, "such were some of you,but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God." If you've been saved, then you're a new creature according to 2 Cor. 5:17. Why would you continue in willful,sinful behavior that scripture is clear about? So, in answer to you again, lesbianism does not "make you a bad person", you're sinful nature does! If that sinful nature has been forgiven by Christs' death on the cross, I implore you to have a walk worthy of your calling and turn from the lie of politically correct, if-it-feels-good-do-it lifestyle. The bottom line is this: God loves you and has forgiven you of your sin. If you are continuing in the lesbian lifestyle, you're being openly disobediant to God. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3326 | What does the week of Haman mean? | Esth 7:10 | BradK | 87927 | ||
mrsrock, Any references to Haman are only found in the book of Esther. There does not appear to be any usage of the phrase " week of Haman" in scripture:-) It may have something to do with regard to his treachery in plotting to have the Jews killed and his ultimate hanging in 7:10. Speaking The truth In Love, BradK |
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3327 | THE CROSS | John 3:16 | BradK | 87800 | ||
Dear Jibby Jee, Welcome to the Forum! A fellow Northwesterner and Washingtonian to boot? Check my user profile and give me an e-mail, my friend. Best regards, BradK |
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3328 | Pray for me | Eph 5:22 | BradK | 87798 | ||
Dear Jim, My prayers are with you, brother. I strongly recommend seeking godly people within your sphere of influence if you haven't done so already. You NEED others in your life to help you through this:-) May I offer encouragement through these words from Rom. 5 "And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." Realize that despite your circumstances, God cares for you, and loves you unconditionally! "But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place." 2 Cor. 2:14 Keep looking up my friend, you can persevere, the Lord is your strength and refuge. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3329 | Prrof Texting? | Acts 17:11 | BradK | 87790 | ||
Hi John Reformed, As I understand it, proof texting is simply "a passage of Scripture used to prove a doctrine." Someone can proof text by providing a "scripture" without regard to context. As we know, a scripture without a context is merely a pretext! Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3330 | was elijah john the baptist | John 1:1 | BradK | 87686 | ||
InGodsWill, First and foremost, we have the testimony of scripture itself in John 1:21: "They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” And he *said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” And he answered, “No.”" There are only fragmentary accounts of John the Baptist in the Gospels. You may want to consult a good Bible Dictionary, such as Eastons' or Holmans' for further details. Speaking The truth In Love, BradK |
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3331 | Can you divorce a non-christian spouse? | Eph 5:22 | BradK | 87664 | ||
Jim2001, In answering your question, I refer you to 1 Cor. 7:10-16. As this question has just been dealt with, you may also want to go to the "Quick Search" function of this site:-) I hope this helps. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3332 | should you have extra marital affairs? | Rom 13:9 | BradK | 87614 | ||
Dear needhelp, Specifically, the Bible commands us against committing adultery in Ex. 20:14; Mt. 5:27; Rom. 2:22; and Jam. 2:11. Further, we see Pauls' admonition against such conduct in 1 Cor. 6:9-11: "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God." The writer to the Hebrews tells us pointedly "Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3333 | Does anyone have a good way to explain t | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 87565 | ||
Dear Hank and Forum: To those of us who rightly question the validity of the NWT and the veracity of it's so-called translators( who remain unamed). Who exactly are they? Well, here is some rather interesting information. "Translators of the New World Translation The following list of translators of the New World Translation is a compilation from a variety of sources: Frederick W. Franz: Main translator. Took liberal arts sequence at University of Cincinnati; 21 semester hours of classical Greek, some Latin. Partially completed a two-hour survey course in Biblical Greek in junior year; course titled "The New Testament--A course in grammar and translation." Left in spring of 1914 before completing junior year. Self-taught in Spanish, biblical Hebrew and Aramaic. Entered Brooklyn headquarters facility of Watchtower Society in 1920. Probable ghost writer for J. F. Rutherford (2nd president of WTS) from late 1920s through 1942. Vice president of WTS from 1942 to 1977, president from 1977 until death in 1992 at age 99. Franz writes in his autobiography: "What a blessing it was to study Bible Greek under Professor Arthur Kensella! Under Dr. Joseph Harry, an author of some Greek works, I also studied the classical Greek. I knew that if I wanted to become a Presbyterian clergyman, I had to have a command of Bible Greek. So I furiously applied myself and got passing grades" (The Watchtower, May 1, 1987, p. 24). Franz gives the impression that the bulk of his Greek studies were "Bible Greek" under "Professor Kensella" and that classical Greek was secondary under "Dr. Joseph Harry." The opposite is true. As mentioned above, Franz only took one 2-hour credit class of "Bible Greek" but 21 hours of classical Greek. According to the course catalog of 1911, Arthur Kensella was not a professor of Greek, as Franz wrote, but an "instructor in Greek." Kensella did not have a Ph.D. and he therefore taught entry-level courses. Nathan H. Knorr: No training in biblical languages. Entered Brooklyn headquarters in 1923; 3rd president of WTS from 1942 to 1977. Died 1977 at age 72. Milton G. Henschel: No training in biblical languages. Private secretary and traveling companion to N. H. Knorr from late 1940s until early 1970s. 4th president of WTS from 1992 to 2000. Still living, age mid-80s. Albert D. Schroeder: No training in biblical languages. Took 3 years of mechanical engineering, unspecified language courses in college, dropped out in 1932 and soon entered Brooklyn headquarters. Registrar of "Gilead School" from 1942 to 1959. Still living, age 90. Karl Klein: No training in biblical languages. Entered Brooklyn headquarters in 1925; member of Writing Dept. since 1950. Died 2001 at age 96. George D. Gangas: No training in biblical languages. Greek-speaking Turkish national, entered Brooklyn headquarters in 1928 as a Greek translator from English to modern Greek publications. Died 1994 at age 98. Franz was the only man capable of doing translation work. Gangas was a native Greek speaker, knew little of Koine Greek, and apparently helped out with a variety of non-translation tasks including reviewing the English grammar for continuity of expression. From all information published about him personally, one readily concludes that Knorr was the business administrator for the Translation Committee. Henschel might have been on it to take care of legal/secretarial matters. Schroeder and Klein did the copious footnotes (which included textual sources) and cross references and marginal notes, which in the original six volumes of the NWT were more extensive than in the 1984 edition. The NWT Committee has always been extremely secretive, and so information about who was on it has only trickled out of the Brooklyn headquarters as various staff members have left and revealed what they knew. Scant information has been published, other information has leaked by word of mouth." Source: www.freeminds.org/history/NWTauthors.htm Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3334 | Questioning Isaiah and Ezekiel | Isaiah | BradK | 87544 | ||
Dear 12345, Hopefully the following web-site will be of help. www.bible.org/docs/theology/theology.htp Scroll down to Satanology/Demonology under Theology topics. This should at least give you a good overview and head you in the right direction. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3335 | Who is the devil? | Isaiah | BradK | 87541 | ||
12345, Here is some info from Eastons' Bible Dictionary that you may find helpful. Devil — (Gr. diabolos), a slanderer, the arch-enemy of man’s spiritual interest (Job 1:6; Rev. 2:10; Zech. 3:1). He is called also “the accuser of the brethen” (Rev. 12:10). In Lev. 17:7 the word “devil” is the translation of the Hebrew sair, meaning a “goat” or “satyr” (Isa. 13:21; 34:14), alluding to the wood-daemons, the objects of idolatrous worship among the heathen. In Deut. 32:17 and Ps. 106:37 it is the translation of Hebrew shed, meaning lord, and idol, regarded by the Jews as a “demon,” as the word is rendered in the Revised Version. In the narratives of the Gospels regarding the “casting out of devils” a different Greek word (daimon) is used. In the time of our Lord there were frequent cases of demoniacal possession (Matt. 12:25–30; Mark 5:1–20; Luke 4:35; 10:18, etc.). Satan — adversary; accuser. When used as a proper name, the Hebrew word so rendered has the article “the adversary” (Job 1:6–12; 2:1–7). In the New Testament it is used as interchangeable with Diabolos, or the devil, and is so used more than thirty times. He is also called “the dragon,” “the old serpent” (Rev. 12:9; 20:2); “the prince of this world” (John 12:31; 14:30); “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph. 2:2); “the god of this world” (2 Cor. 4:4); “the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience” (Eph. 2:2). The distinct personality of Satan and his activity among men are thus obviously recognized. He tempted our Lord in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1–11). He is “Beelzebub, the prince of the devils” (12:24). He is “the constant enemy of God, of Christ, of the divine kingdom, of the followers of Christ, and of all truth; full of falsehood and all malice, and exciting and seducing to evil in every possible way.” His power is very great in the world. He is a “roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8). Men are said to be “taken captive by him” (2 Tim. 2:26). Christians are warned against his “devices” (2 Cor. 2:11), and called on to “resist” him (James 4:7). Christ redeems his people from “him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Heb. 2:14). Satan has the “power of death,” not as lord, but simply as executioner. [Easton, M. G., M. A. D. D., Easton’s Bible Dictionary, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1996.] Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3336 | Divorce Cult Member ? | 1 Cor 7:1 | BradK | 87418 | ||
Searcher, Let me preface my response by saying this:My wife and I got married because we believe in marriage. We didn't get married "to try it" and divorce is NOT an option for us! I've never counseled anyone regardless of their situation or circumstances to get a divorce( and I've counseled a few). I believe that strongly in marriage. My feelings are that if you got married, you need to stick to it, tough it out and make it work:-) As scripture instructs, we should seek the godly counsel of other believers.(Prov. 19:20) However, that being said, and knowing that scripture is clear, we also need to allow for some grace. We are not perfect and do not always make the right choices or decisions. Divorce is not the unpardonable sin. I hope that clarifies my view. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3337 | Divorce Cult Member ? | 1 Cor 7:1 | BradK | 87154 | ||
dat, I wouldn't want to simply "give my opinion" on this matter, as I think the Bible is quite clear. In general, the admonition of 1 Cor.7:10-15 would apply: "But to the married I give instructions, not I, but the Lord, that the wife should not leave her husband(but if she does leave, she must remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband), and that the husband should not divorce his wife. But to the rest I say, not the Lord, that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her. And a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not send her husband away. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy. Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace." However, personally speaking, there are or could be specific situations that might warrant divorce. It is my feeling that those "circumstances" considered, divorce is ALWAYS the very last resort! Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3338 | How long did Adam and Eve live in Eden? | Gen 3:23 | BradK | 86806 | ||
Dear jasonng, Here's what scripture tells us in Gen. 3:23-24: "therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden, to cultivate the ground from which he was taken. So He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword which turned every direction to guard the way to the tree of life." We know "God took the man and put him into the garden" in Gen. 2:15 and then fashioned a woman and brought her to be with him in verse 22. Aside from this the Bible does not specifically tell us how long they were in the garden of Eden. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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3339 | who was Cain's wife? | Gen 4:1 | BradK | 86802 | ||
jonhenry, As this question has been asked literally dozens of times, I'd recommend using the Quick Search function in the upper right. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3340 | Stokey or Stokeyhk? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 86794 | ||
Hank, If we're referring to the same individual, Stokeyhk was a JW I dialoged with last year- albeit unsuccessfully. I hope this helps, BradK |
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