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3461 | Unforgiven sin? 1John 5 vs 16 | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 157187 | ||
Hi k_peace, This is one of those difficult passages in scripture where there is no easy answer. Scripture doesn't specifically tell us and the good many scholars who've studied this passage are not agreed either! The basic question is: "Is there a sin from which there is no recovery? There is certainly no problem with the concept that one should pray for a fellow Christian who sins. With John, Christians recognize that “all wrongdoing is sin” and that all of it separates individuals from God. Thus prayer and restorative counsel (Gal 6:1) appear to be in order when we observe a fellow believer who has sinned. Where John causes problems, however, is in mentioning “a sin that leads to death,” for which prayer is not in order (not that it is necessarily wrong, but that it is useless). What type of sin is this? And what type of death is intended—physical or spiritual death? Since we ourselves fall into sin at times, the questions are of practical importance to each of us. This is no mere resolving an academic problem of Scripture." [Hard Sayings of the Bible] We know the only unforgivable sin is that of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Mark 3:28). The IVP Background Bible Commentary offers this view: "Given the use of “life” for eternal life and “death” for its opposite in this epistle, a “sin unto death” (KJV) would seem to be a sin leading one away from eternal life (cf. Gen 2:17; 3:24). The two sins John would likely have in mind would be hating the brothers and sisters (the secessionists’ rejection of the Christian community) and failing to believe in Jesus rightly (their false doctrine about his identity as the divine Lord and Christ in the flesh); see comment on 3:23. The Old Testament and Judaism distinguished between willful rebellion against God, which could not be forgiven by normal means, and a lighter transgression. More relevant here, some ancient Jewish texts (e.g., the Dead Sea Scrolls, Jubilees) also spoke of a capital offense as “a matter of death,” which was normally enforced by excommunication from the community rather than literal execution. Those who were sinned against could secure forgiveness for their opponents by prayer (Gen 20:7, 17; Job 42:8), but a sin of willful apostasy from God’s truth nullified the efficacy of secondhand prayers for forgiveness (1 Sam 2:25; Jer 7:16; 11:14; 14:11). John is presumably saying: God will forgive erring believers at your request, but those who have gone completely after the heresy are outside the sphere of your prayers or (on another interpretation) simply must directly repent to receive forgiveness." This is obviously not the "last word" on this topic, nor necessarily a complete answer. Volumes have been written. If you'd like more, I know there are numerous good articles available online to aid you. I trust this gives you some small measure of understanding that you sought:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3462 | what is sin not leading to death | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 166016 | ||
Dear fflm..., There are several different views on this difficult-to-interpret verse and no definitive answer. The real question is: What is the nature of this sin? Depending on sources, there are at least 3 main views: 1. A specific, Deadly Sin. This view maintains that there are certain sins which, if committed, are unforgivable. 2. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This view is based on Jesus' testimony against the Pharisees, who are said to have committed such a sin (Matt. 12:32). This sin was a deliberate, open-eyed rejection of known truth. 3. Total Rejection of the Gospel. Whereas the first view contended that specific sins are envisioned in the sin that leads to death, this view holds that the text is referring to total apostasy, the rejection of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and denial of the faith. While most often, we focus on understanding the "sin that leads to death", John's real concern is to encourage believers to pray for those whose sin "is not to death". I hope this helps, BradK |
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3463 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143691 | ||
Hi Luis, What church do you attend and fellowship at? Do they have a budget and if so, how is it met? Brother, I still am confused by your "non-biblical" use of "Mammon system" and "crucified souls"? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3464 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143718 | ||
Hi Luis, I gather from your post to Hank that you're definitely NOT a fan of Bid "Mega" churches or any organized denominational authority? Bigger isn't necessarily bad and not all large churches are apostate, etc. It sounds like you're more of a lone-ranger and that's OK- for you. I definitely wouldn't be interested in any Network of Home Churches, but thanks. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3465 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143728 | ||
Hi Luis, I'll echo the query by CDBJ in another post in asking of you 2 things: 1. Who are you leading? As John Maxwell has aptly observed, "If you think you're leading and nobodys' following, you're only taking a long walk." 2. Why would I want to follow you, your teaching, or your leadership? What would you offer me that my church can't? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3466 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143756 | ||
Hi dhuskins, It was intended as a leading question:-) I think if you read the thread and follow it, you'll get a sense of why I asked what I did. The poster seems to have their own "agenda" and proposing a new and or different avenue for us to pursue- not in-line with mainstream denominations, etc. I'm merely seeking as to why I would want to follow their direction or advice:-) In short, I'm not clear on where they're headed to or even coming from. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3467 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143763 | ||
Mark, For what it's worth, consider the source! You're good by me, brother! To repeat myself, we have a case here of someone who thinks they're leading, yet no one is following! In other words, they're just taking a long walk. Just remember, when someone points their finger at you, they have 3 pointed directly back at them! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3468 | Is asking for money false? | 2 John 1:10 | BradK | 143788 | ||
Hello Luis, Let me be straight forward with you. I'm not going to be condescending and say "I feel the Lord has lead me to say this to you", but you're appearing ridiculous. I will pray for you as a brother in the Lord. Frankly, I find your self-serving criticism of "false claimers/apostates/ etc." a bit much:-( I do not say this to be intentionally harsh, but you come across as one who apparently "thinks more highly of himself than he ought to think" (Rom. 12:3). What of Romans 12:16 where Paul tells us to "...not be wise in our own opinion?" This is how you're coming across, Luis. You seem to be the only one whom God has revealed His truth to and everyone else is "Apostate?" Maybe you're not aware of it or don't care, but I've noticed this trend in your posts. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3469 | Is it wrong to want riches? | 3 John 1:2 | BradK | 85605 | ||
Dear Cowboy61, I'm not exactly sure what your position is...are you making a statement or seeking perspective? At any rate, my response would be: We need to seek a Biblical balance! There is nothing wrong with being either wealthy or poor. The bottom line is, what is our motive in seeking material wealth? Are we delighting ourselves in the Lord as the Psalmist admonishes us in Psalm 37:4-5? As Paul warns in 1 Tim.6:9-11 "But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness." Money in and of itself is not evil, but the love of it is the root of all sorts of. I firmly believe God will bless our efforts if they are in line with his will and we are diligent in our efforts. (Prov. 21:5). Most Health and Wealth believers are simply "looking for a short-cut" to riches, without any sincere planned effort as Proverbs 15:22 advises. I'll venture to state this, based upon my experience and association. Any long-term successful business or financial endeavor has beeen wrought with prayer, planning, wise counsel, AND hard work! There is simply no short cut or get-rich-quick-scheme with lasting results. Scripture makes no promise that we'll be "wealthy" just because we're believers! Notice what Paul says to those who are already "rich" in vs. 17-18: "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share," As I've studied this topic, two things stand out. 1. Scripture most definitely provides us with examples of wealthy individuals such as Abraham, Job, and Solomon who were godly. However, not ALL individuals in scripture were wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. 2. Not all of us will attain to material wealth in this life time, but we should non-the-less be content with what we have. ( Phil. 4:11-12) I'm not against prosperity for believers, but I do disdain the "Prosperity Gospel" as it is both a recent doctrine and severely lacking balance. A study of Proverbs certainly provides us with principles and guidelines in our endeavors, whether rich or poor. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK PS It was 3 John 2 that says,"we are to prosper even as our soul prospers", not Paul:-) |
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3470 | what Does balance Prosperity mean | 3 John 1:2 | BradK | 221661 | ||
Hello Big-Momma, The exact words, "balance Prosperity" aren't found in scripture, so I can't answer from that perspective. Is this something you've either heard or are taught at your church? I believe in leading a balanced-life as it were. I believe this example is found in Phil. 4:12, "I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." However, the focus of scripture is Christ. As Paul admonishes in Rom. 8:29, the believer is to be "...conformed to the image of His Son..." (NASB) This does not mean we can't have monetary success or acheivement, but that is not our goal! I hope this helps, BradK |
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3471 | why did the bible end | Jude 1:3 | BradK | 176123 | ||
Hello whitestone, Simply, the canon of scripture was complete. As Jude writes 1:3, "Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints." BradK |
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3472 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123922 | ||
knucklehead, If I may interject here:-) Again, I don't wish to engage in theological ping-pong, so it's important for us to define terms and stick with context! Proof texting get's us nowhere. 2 questions for you my friend: 1. On what basis are we saved? 2. Is one ever "saved" in your understanding? I do not wish to engage in endless debate on this matter, so it would be important to stick with specific questions and provide specific answers rather than jumping all over the page. As you are new to the Forum, It would be nice to have some info on personal profile about yourself:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3473 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123925 | ||
Good Luck! BradK |
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3474 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123929 | ||
Country Girl, "Why do Paul, John, James, Jude and Peter write so much about the need to fight the fine fight and hold a good conscience if no risk of losing salvation?" How about so that we "would have a walk worthy of our calling?" (Eph.4:1) The most powerful denial in the above question is that no one, at any time is ever certain of their salvation. And, in my mind, it begs the simple-yet un-addressed question of "How does one know they are saved?" I don't buy the "Proof-Text" responses because CONTEXT is sorely missing! It is my (studied and humble) opinion that the theology you're appearing to endorse, leaves absolutely no confidence that any of us can ever, at any time, know for certain our eternal destiny. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3475 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123932 | ||
Country Girl, Thanks for your response. I'll leave this discussion after these 2 questions, because I'm curious: 1. Are you saved? 2. What is salvation? In other words, how would you define it? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3476 | Can salvation be lost? | Jude 1:5 | BradK | 123936 | ||
knucklehead, You say that we don't know if we'll be saved tomorrow- in direct opposition to scripture! OK:-( If it is indeed "but we can have confidence that the One that judges righteously will not forget our works and the love we have had for his name up until today", then you are advocating: 1. We are saved by works; 2. We are kept by works Am I correct to understand that this is what you're saying? How does Titus 3:5 enter into the equation? "He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit," Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3477 | Is Micheal the only arch angel | Jude 1:9 | BradK | 218057 | ||
Hello chosen2, There are only 2 occurences of the word "archangel" in the NASB, however, only Jude mentions Michael. 1 Thess 4:16- For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Jude 1:9 - But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!" I hope this helps, BradK |
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3478 | Enoch's prophesy in OT? | Jude 1:14 | BradK | 138399 | ||
MJH, I don't believe there's any definitive support that Jude is quoting from the "Book of Enoch" in 1:14. He may have been aware of traditions from extrabiblical sources. What we know of Enoch from scripture is found in Gen. 5, Hebrews 11 and Jude. C.H. Spurgeon says of these passages : "THE three passages of Scripture which I have read are all the authentic information we have concerning Enoch, and it would be idle to supplement it with the fictions of ancient commentators." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3479 | Enoch's prophesy in OT? | Jude 1:14 | BradK | 138465 | ||
MJH, I'm not trying to engage in debate here, my friend. All I'm saying is that I'm not aware that there is unanimous agreement that Jude is quoting Enoch. I don't think IF is a given! The Commentary Critical offers these comments as an introduction to Jude: "As to the book of Enoch, if quoted by Jude, his quotation of a passage from it gives an inspired sanction only to the truth of that passage, not to the whole book; just as Paul, by inspiration, sanctions particular sentiments from Aratus, Epimenides, and Menander, but not all their writings. I think, rather as there is some slight variation between Jude’s statement and that of the book of Enoch, that Jude, though probably not ignorant of the book of Enoch, stamps with inspired sanction the current tradition of the Jews as to Enoch’s prophecies; just as Paul mentions the names of the Egyptian magicians, “Jannes and Jambres” (2Ti 3:8), not mentioned in the Old Testament. At all events, the prophecy ascribed to Enoch by Jude was really his, being sanctioned as such by this inspired writer." Pertaining to 1:14 it says, "The Holy Spirit, by Jude, has sealed the truth of this much of the matter contained in the book of Enoch, though probably that book, as well as Jude, derived it from tradition (compare Note, see on Jud 1:9). There are reasons given by some for thinking the book of Enoch copied from Jude rather than vice versa. It is striking how, from the first, prophecy hastened towards its consummation. The earliest prophecies of the Redeemer dwell on His second coming in glory, rather than His first coming in lowliness (compare Ge 3:15 with Ro 16:20). Enoch, in his translation without death, illustrated that truth which he all his life preached to the unbelieving world, the certainty of the Lord’s coming, and the resurrection of the dead, as the only effectual antidote to their skepticism and self-wise confidence in nature’s permanence." I will check the source you listed for additional info. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3480 | Where in the BIBLE is number 8 and 6? | Revelation | BradK | 151777 | ||
Hi seedling, We know that the number 7 as well as the period of 40 years have significance in scripture- Numbering being mentioned in 1 Chr. 21:1 and Chaps. 1 through 4 in Numbers. Thought not a student of Numerology, I am familiar with E.W. Bullinger- having read many of his works. I don't necessarily endorse all of his views, including his work on Numerology- Number in Scripture. I think it very esoteric and ultimately meanders off the mark. Possibly others could weigh in on the significance of the numbers, 6 and 8:-) I Hope this helps, BradK |
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