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3481 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 68802 | ||
Hi justme, In my honest opinion, the TNIV is lacking! I would say I'm underwhelmed by it and that it IS problematic from the Gender-Neutrality standpoint alone. I don't think it improves anything in respect to current translations and certainly lowers the standard in comparison to the KJV, NASB, etc. At best I would give it a C minus ( and I'm being generous):-) The cost is 12.99 paperback, and 16.99 hardcover. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3482 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 68800 | ||
Hi Timothy Paul, Looks like Makarios already beat me to Heb.1:3 from the TNIV! Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3483 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 68766 | ||
Searcher56: I did just pick up a copy! More for a comparative and to "see for myself" as Justme commented:-) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3484 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | BradK | 68731 | ||
Greetings, Some well spoken comments have already been offered on this issue.I am more a proponent of the "word for word" literal translation of the NASB than the "thought for thought" of the NIV. Personally, I feel the NIV is a little "loose" in many aspects of its' translation and I do not favor it. As to the TNIV, I have perused it and am familiar with the debate regarding its' shortcomings on Gender-neutrality as Hank eluded. I would agree that some of the aspects of its' translation go beyond being acceptable!The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood have come out in strong opposition. I spoke to Dr. John Sproule Thd. this past summer at a conference regarding the TNIV. He is a former professor of NT Greek at Grace Theological Seminary and a translator on the NKJV. He also strongly opposes it because of the Gender-neutrality issue. Whatever the "real" reasoning behind Zondervan choosing to publish this translation, I would not endorse it as an acceptable or worthy addition to one's library. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3485 | is there security of the believer | Rom 8:39 | BradK | 68211 | ||
New Creature, It may be of interest to note that in John 15:2 the literal translation of prune (Gr. airo) is "he lifts up" :-)This does offer the possibility of a significantly different meaning. Possibly Tim Moran could offer further comment as none of the majority translations render it literally. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3486 | The Sting of Death: Victory by the Cross | Hos 13:14 | BradK | 68199 | ||
Dear Robert, No apology needed. I too lost my mother at age 47 in 1979. I believe she knew the Lord and that gives me the hope of seeing her again. What a victory to praise the Lord for His gift of salvation! Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3487 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68155 | ||
Dear jini, I'm going to repost what I've already responded to in regards to this question. Your argument is noted. However, in my estimation it's a smoke-screen to justify un-godly conduct (pun intended). Galatians 6 speaks to our focus and the results of our reaping. I speak from extensive personal knowledge and experience. Prior to my coming to the Lord in 1985, I had been a heavy user of marijuana and other substances. Let me offer 3 brief points in comment: 1. This appears to be a Libertarian issue. I'm very familiar with their position on a number of issues and endorse most of their Political/Economical views. However, I would take strong exception to their stance on most social issues, such as this because I feel they take personal freedom beyond Biblical injunctions; 2. Marijuana and other such controlled substances are ILLEGAL! Do we advocate that a "Christian" knowingly and willingly break the law? I think not. Christ spoke to this matter in general in Matt. 22:21. How do we reconcile breaking the law with Pauls' admonition in Titus 2;6-7, "to be sober minded?" (See also Tit. 3:3,..."serving various lusts and pleasures..."); 3. I had a brother in the Lord ask me this past year,'what legalizing marijuana had to do with being a Christian?' I challenged him to provide me with any scriptural support or basis to his arguement. He never answered back. My question would be this: Where do we find Biblical admonition to smoke pot? We can't appeal to this based upon the silence of scripture. However, here's what we do know. Paul in 1 Cor.6 and 10 says, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are not helpful (profitable)... I don't know how being "stoned" would be profitable or for that matter edifying! Further, in Gal.5:13 we have the practice of liberty with parameters,..."do not use liberty as an opportunity for THE FLESH, but through love serve one another." If marijuana is not a desire of the flesh I don't know what is. Lastly, how would Pauls' imperative in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 be viewed? How would my getting high "glorify God in my body?" It is nonsense in my humble opinion to endorse this type of position if one is truly a Christian. Where do you draw the line otherwise? Speaking the Truth In Love, |
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3488 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | BradK | 68154 | ||
Dear jini, I'll say this: I've been there and done that! You have received some very solid counsel from this Forum. My suggestion is that you heed it! PRIOR to my coming to the Lord I smoked a lot of Marijuana for a number of years. I know from EXPERIENCE what it does. It does not glorify God and most certainly does not present your body as a temple to Him(1 Cor.6:19) Would you advocate Christians use Heroin,cocaine, mescaline, etc? Do you honestly see our Lord in His glory and majesty using or advocating drug use? I think not! If you are a believer, get real! Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3489 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 68147 | ||
Dear Inmyheart, I still stand behind what I said. Let me clarify though. The "words" deliverance, prosperity, and healing are clearly found in scripture as well as the teaching on the "rapture". What is NOT found are the expressions "release healing", "release prosperity", and "release deliverance". Those phrases are non-biblical. Do we agree or disagree? "...that no flesh should glory in His presence. But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, that as it is written, 'He who glories,let him glory in the Lord'." (1 Cor. 1:29-31) Have a very Happy Thanksgiving:-) BradK |
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3490 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 68072 | ||
Dear Inmyheart, I feel compelled to respond to your post, out of love and not with any intended malice. Nonetheless, I must take strong exception. That "faith is a powerful force" is both non-biblical and unfounded. God can and does heal, but "Faith" is not a power! I'll grant that the passages cited in Mark 11:23 and Matt. 21:21 are difficult to interpret. I don't necessarily have the correct interpretation. However, I'll offer what I see based upon my understanding of faith. There is a possible prophetic parable being eluded to here according to "Hard Sayings of the Bible". I take it to be a rather plain statement: IF you had the faith of a mustard seed you could move mountains(paraphrased). As I have yet to see any mountains literally moved by anyone's "faith",I believe that to tell me how little my "faith" is in relation to its' ability to accomplish the miraculous. You see, "...GOD has alloted to each a measure of faith".(Rom.12:3) Faithfulness is a divine attribute ( 1 Thess. 5:24, 2 Tim.2:13). God is faithful. It's not about my faith so much as about my placing my trust(i.e. faith,belief) in what HE has already accomplished and provided. Faith must have an object. You state "Apparently, faith has an inseparable connection with the release of God's power. If you have faith, you will be able to release the power of God in your life and in the life of others." My response is: "Now to HIM who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us" (Eph. 3:20) I also do not see the terminology of "release healing,prosperity, and deliverance" as being scriptural! A doctrine of men maybe, but taught in the Word of God, no. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3491 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | BradK | 68016 | ||
tremere123, I do not know how to be anything but direct to your statement, other than to say you appear very confused in your theology! You say "...God also made Himself in the flesh..yes?" Absolutely not! To repeat: God is eternal. That Christ is God and came to earth in a fleshly body is pictured in John 1:14. As He is pre-existent, He could not be and was not created(John 8:58)! Col.1:16-18 speak of Christ: 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. 18 He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything." Further, notice the reference to Christ in Col.2:9 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,". Tremere, nowhere does scripture imply nor should it lead us to believe Christ is anything less than God. Your arguments are not logically formatted or abundantly coherent! Please clarify yourself and try to focus on one thought or idea at a time. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3492 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | BradK | 67956 | ||
Tremere123, If you are being totally candid and sincere about your statement"help me see where I am wrong and misleading...I didn't just come here to try to help others but to possibly be helped myself.." Let me offer some well-intentioned correction:God is eternal. He was not "created". Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. (John 1:1-3)As Jesus Himself said in John 8:58 "Most assuredly, I say to you, BEFORE Abraham was, I AM". We are dealing with a clear fact of scripture, not supposition! My sister, I would strongly encourage you to heed the wisdom of the more senior members of this Forum. They are on the right track.(Prov 12:1) Proverbs admonishes us to seek after wisdom in 4:7. Proverbs 18:15 says "The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge." I would add Proverbs 19:20 " Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days." Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge! We are admonished to "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser..."(Prov.9:9) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3493 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | BradK | 67891 | ||
Dear tremere123, I sincerely appreciate the honesty in explaining your challenges in conveying your beliefs. Sometimes it's not easy to transfer your thoughts into written statements. I might suggest following the dialoge on the Forum to learn- and feel free to ask questions:-) How can I say that "the majority here is not here to work out their theories?" Well, first of all I would not use the word "theory". To me, a theory is an assumption based on limited information or knowledge, a conjecture. The Bible on the other hand is inerrant truth! (John 17:17) and inspired of God (2 Tim. 3:16). We are here primarily to seek further understanding of the Word and to convey its' established truths. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3494 | Can a born again sin as they did before? | 1 John 1:8 | BradK | 67874 | ||
Hello Tremere, This statement is representative of what you are being called on: "However, you can still fall and if you never repent (especially after knowing God) you will be condemned...I will find you more Scripture for this if you'd like!?" You need to explain what you mean by "falling" and "if you never repent". How would one "be condemned?" In other words, what is the biblical basis for these statements? Do you have scriptural support, and if so what is it? This is exactly why some of us are seeking clarification. You're not giving specific scripture references to blanket statements. I hope this helps. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3495 | Praise the Lord! | Exodus | BradK | 67873 | ||
Dear Tremere123, May I offer an observation to your comments? I don't think that there was any direct attempt to "kick you out", "attack you" or "berate". Your own statement in your user profile belies the challenge:"I think this site is very useful in helping us work out our theories and confusion about Scripture". By far the majority of us are not here to work out our "theories".I most certainly hold a very high view of scripture, along with others.(2 Tim.3:16-17) Theorizing has very little if anything to do with the Word of God- if one is a believer! (2 Tim. 2:15) The case for citing and providing a scriptural basis for your questions should be self-evident.(Acts 17:11)It helps you to lay a proper foundation and for Forum members to better understand where you're coming from. It boils down to being an effective communicator. To avoid being misunderstood, one should be as specific and detailed as possible. New believers are very welcome and are given solid answers with years of wisdom behind them. As James writes "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." Interaction with other solid believers can provide both wisdom and valuable perspective. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3496 | What does Bible teach on election? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 67836 | ||
Dear Richard1, Even though scripture most certainly teaches election and that we are predestined (Rom 8:29,30), this is not an easy question to answer. The apostle Paul gives us the answer by his own actions, in that he went on three missionary journeys. We are also admonished to share in Romans 10:14-15. I hope this helps. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3497 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 67623 | ||
Hi Jesified, No, you most certainly did not offend me :-) I can believe that you are sincere in what you know to be the truth. Our area of disagreement is in matters of exegetical interpretation. I would have to challenge your assertion that "As for 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Paul's thorn in the flesh is probably the most commonly misinterpreted subject in the Bible. When Paul says, "a thorn in the flesh," it is probably better translated to modern english as a "pain in the neck." I've never heard that this verse is commonly misinterpreted. Thorn is skolops (Gr.)and is only used here in the NT. None of the translations I've checked give it the rendering YOU suggest! This old word is used for splinter,stake, and thorn In the LXX it is usually thorn (A.T. Robertson- Word Pictures). Simply, we do not know the particular affliction that beset Paul. As Marvin R. Vincent offers in his Word Studies,"The explanations of the peculiar nature of this affliction are numerous. Opinions are divided, generally, between mental or spiritual and bodily trials. Under the former head are sensual desires, faint-heartedness, doubts, temptations to despair, and blasphemous suggestions from the devil. Under the latter, persecution, mean personal appearance, headache, epilepsy, earache, stone, ophthalmia. It was probably a bodily malady, in the flesh; but its nature must remain a matter of conjecture." That is conveying truth regarding this matter as best I can. I hope it helps. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3498 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 67577 | ||
Dear Graceful, I appreciate your remarks and would in general concur with your thoughts. I'm curious and would hope to clarify your statement "So we would have a much more growth oriented forum hear if snide or inflamatory remarks were excluded from the posts and respect could be shown for each other." I would totally agree with you! I'm trusting that this was a general observation and not in response to something I wrote? If it is, please accept my apology. By my response I was in no way attempting to knowingly be snide or inflammatory. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3499 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 67576 | ||
Dear Jesified, Let me address a few of your points: Isaiah 53:4-5 by any worthy or serious scholar is dealing with spiritual healing, not physical!(cf. Ps.41:4, Je.8:22) You say that "Jesus healed everyone and God doesn't change, so He is still Jehova Raffa, the Lord that healeth thee." God is immutable, but His methods of dealing with man have most definitely changed. By your reasoning, "an eye for an eye" of Ex. 21:24 would still apply! I think the question to consider is: Does God always and at all times heal? I do not believe that healing is NORMATIVE today though God is sovereign and can do as He pleases (Ps. 115:3). Again, what of Paul in 2 Cor.12:7-9? Are we to believe he lacked faith? I think not! Notice Phillipians 4:19: "And my God will supply all your NEEDS according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." It reads "needs" not wants! I may want to be wealthy, but do I need to? No. God can use me where I'm at. You say Jesus was Prosperous"??? Spiritually without a doubt, materially highly questionable. While I might like to think He was ( and I don't) there is absolutely no sound scriptural basis to support that contention. You are entering into EISEGESIS-the reading into of scripture! To say such amounts to gross speculation! You are correct to use the word "assume" in reference to John 13:21-30. The context simply does not warrant the "leap" to reach your conclusion. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3500 | Is God's will prosperity/healing always? | Rom 8:28 | BradK | 67561 | ||
Dear graceful, Here are some thoughts I've arrived at in my study of your question. I'll preface it by saying that I do not believe it wrong for a believer to to succeed or prosper financially or physically. It goes to motive. Are we seeking God to guide and direct our efforts according to Proverbs 3:5-6? With that said, Is it God's will always for prosperity and healing? I would answer no. Consider John 6: 28-29. 28 Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” The case you stated from the Gospels "might" appear to support such a claim, however, I believe the whole of scripture does not. We need to look at the purpose of such healings which I see are found in John 4:48 "So Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.” The Apostle Paul echos this in 1 Cor.1:21. We must also look at Paul, the author of roughly one-half on the NT. How can we overlook the plain statement in 2 Cor. 12:7-9? 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." If God's will is to always heal, why was Paul allowed this "thorn in the flesh"? (cf. 1 Tim.5:23, 2 Tim 4:20) Most difficult of all is to ignore the precedent to Pauls' "thorn in the flesh" in 2 Cor.11:23-33. 23 Are they servants of Christ?—I speak as if insane—I more so; in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death. 24 Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. 26 I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; 27 I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. 28 Apart from such external things, there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches. 29 Who is weak without my being weak? Who is led into sin without my intense concern? 30 If I have to boast, I will boast of what pertains to my weakness. 31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed forever, knows that I am not lying. 32 In Damascus the ethnarch under Aretas the king was guarding the city of the Damascenes in order to seize me, 33 and I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and so escaped his hands. To consider, how was Paul prospering in this very clear scenario? What of his hardships, were they not allowed by a sovereign God to produce perseverance,character, and hope? (Rom.5:3-4). This example of Paul seems to be conveniently overlooked or completely ignored by proponents of the Health and Wealth gospel! It doesn't fit that theology. My conclusion is this: God is sovereign and He can and will do His will! Not MY will but "thine be done". I do not see prosperity as a guarantee, nor healing as normative. It's been said God doesn't give us what we want, but rather what we need.(Prov. 30:8) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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