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3581 | Authorized name vs. Unauthorized? | Matt 16:18 | BradK | 52251 | ||
Hi Steve and Forum, Well said and long overdue! Enough is Enough!!! This Forum is better served by uplifting, encouraging, and edifying dialouge. The apostle Paul spoke directly to this type of situation in Titus 3:9-11. (Reject a factious man after a first and second warning). Yours in Christ, BradK |
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3582 | What is the answer to doctrinal debates? | 1 John 3:2 | BradK | 52232 | ||
Hi John, I would whole-heartedly agree with you. We MUST NOT substitute unity at the price of sound doctrine. There is a definite tendancy toward this, that we must be careful and guard against. I believe Paul addresses such an issue in 2 Timothy 4. I am always wary of the ecumenical movement for this reason. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3583 | What is the answer to doctrinal debates? | 1 John 3:2 | BradK | 52221 | ||
Yes,God's Word is settled in heaven(Ps.119:89). However, this side of eternity we will have to contend with doctrinal disagreements. I would seek the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph.4:3). Also, we as believers should strive for the imperative put forth in Col.3:12-16. Disagreements are part of life, it's how we chose to handle them that reveal our character. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3584 | Mark 16:16 what does it say? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 51182 | ||
Hank, Very well said and a HEARTY amen!Let's strive for Eph.4:2-3. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3585 | The Primacy of Gods' word | Galatians | BradK | 50133 | ||
Dear justme, Your response brings up a number of issues. I'll start by stating my view on the Primacy of Gods' word.(2 Tim.2:15) Gods' word must be foremost(primary) in our dealing in scriptural matters.(2 Tim. 3:16-17) We do need to be careful that we do not supplant 21st Century cultural influences for the Word! (Jn. 17:17) I hope we are in agreement on this. I have no problem with women being in the mission field or serving as teachers and speakers like Dr.Grahams daughter. There doesn't appear to be any scriptural prohibition against it. However, when it comes to doctrinal guides pertaining to who is qualified to be a Bishop, deacon, or Pastor-Teacher I believe 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1 are ample for support. Note that ALL references to offices are in the masculine in the Greek! This is a debatable matter, but I personally hold to these offices in the NT as being masculine in gender. (Our church holds to this view as well). Do I "think that the culture of biblical times was inspired as the word is?" I can't speak to this other than to say I know the word is inspired, but will not go beyond what is written into speculation! (1 Cor.4:6) Gal.3:28 is dealing with the "oneness" of those in Christ, not gender neutrality in heaven. As far as "Our Father God neither male or female, sexually, but complete in and of the Fathers self?" What does this mean? I'm not sure but it seems to stretch the revealed word of God.(1 Jn 3:2) Scripture ALWAYS refers to God in the Masculine, the Greek is very specific here! I will gladly see something if it's in the realm of Biblical truth. Hope this helps. BradK |
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3586 | Should women be allowed to preach? | Galatians | BradK | 50089 | ||
Dear Sistet007, What is your SCRIPTURAL basis for backing up what you state? You are ignoring the context to simply imply that because Jesus "sent" Mary (Jn.20:17) that this is proof of Him "okaying" women to preach. The context does NOT support this. It is dealing with His appearance to Mary, not establishing the qualifications for pastors and teachers. Mere opinion does not prove the veracity of such speculation! This has been dealt with before, but I might suggest you read and study 1 Tim.2:11-3:13, Titus 1:5-9. Abiding in Him, BradK |
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3587 | when do I spake in tounges | Acts | BradK | 49115 | ||
Dear Jesus is God, I've been a follower of the Forum since its' inception and only recently a participant. I believe I speak for many when I say we would all be better served by limiting personal agendas when coming to this Forum.In essentials we should have unity, but liberty in disputable matters(Rom. 14:1). We all have our doctrinal biases if we're honest, yet I'm not here to promote mine. With that said lets look at 1 Cor. 13. Paul prefaces this in 12:31 when he says "And now I will show you a more excellent way". He then goes into the beautiful treatise on LOVE. The focal point on Chap. 13 is LOVE, not the gifts! He concludes in vs 13,"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the GREATER (comparative) of these is LOVE. Brother, I'll ask you, do you have the gift of love? If we love one another we'll be tolerant of others views in the NON-ESSENTIALS (cf vs.1). Finally, I'll respond to your assumption that "you can't back what you say..." My friend there are sound exegetical principles that guide interpretation. They must be followed for us to have a Biblically-based, coherent theology. It is not my intention to debate the sign gifts with you. This falls into the category of non-essentials as far as I'm concerned. We'll never resolve it until we are with the Lord. With regards to 1 Cor. 13:8 there was no attempt on my part to "bed it to make life easy"(did you mean bend?) I merely quoted a verse that plainly states what you deny it does!? If it doesn't say what it says, what does it mean? God is not the author of confusion! (Rom. 14:33) You may want to consult AT Robertson, Word Pictures in the NT as a source for 1 Cor. 13:8-10. He is a recognized and renown Greek scholar.Also, in 1 Cor. 12:29-30 the rules of Greek grammar demand a negative answer. It is clear from SCRIPTURE that we DO NOT all have the gift of tongues. Further, the "perfect" in vs. 10 is a nueter-noun. It must agree in gender. Jesus is masculine so you have a problem on this debatable verse. Paul again says in vs 31 "But earnestly desire the greater gift. And I show you a still more excellent way". What is that way? Tongues or love? Enough said, time to move on. Abiding in Him, Bradk |
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3588 | when do I spake in tounges | Acts | BradK | 49056 | ||
Jesus is God, Again I must ask,"where is your BIBLICAL basis for the assertion that Tongues were never done away with?" in Corinthians. I'm not attempting to debate the issue of tongues or not, but rather "what saith the scripture?" (Rom.4:3)Paul clearly states in 1 Cor. 13:8 that tongues will cease! The literal translation is- they will cease "in and of themselves". How do you deal with this? We can debate whether this has happened or not ( I personally believe it has) but SCRIPTURE contradicts your rather bold statement. Please don't go beyond what is written! (1 Cor. 4:6) BradK |
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3589 | hoyy spirit bap. evidence tounges? | Acts | BradK | 49018 | ||
Jesus is God, My friend, the burden of proof is on you when you ask,"show me one place where one person in the bible did not talk in tongues". While your enthusiasm for tongues is evident, your conjecture is not supported by SCRIPTURE! You cannot argue from the silence of scripture. You would do well to heed the words in 2 Tim.2:15- STUDY to show yourself approved unto God...Also, 1 Cor. 13:8 must be dealt with, along with the fact that Paul says in Verse 13(1 Cor.)"These three remain:faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. Why only three and not six? Rom. 14:1 says,Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Abiding in Him, BradK |
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3590 | Can a believer be possessed? | Not Specified | BradK | 46754 | ||
Dear Hank-Alive, I was somewhat puzzled with your response to Phebe regarding how a believer knows if he/she is possessed. Where is the scriptural support for your statement that "demons can and do indwell the bodies of believers". Also, in Acts 5:3 the context needs to be clearly understood. It does not say that Annanias was possessed by Satan!( for that matter, scripture doesn't infer that he was or wasn't a "believer") He (Peter) asks, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit. In verse 4 it says, why has thou conceived this thing in thine heart?. This is a long way from "proving" that a believer can be possessed. Outside of the OT and Gospels, there are no recorded instances in the Pauline Epistles of demons or demonic possession. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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3591 | Can a believer be possessed? | 2 Cor 1:22 | BradK | 46762 | ||
Dear Hank-Alive, I was somewhat puzzled with your response to Phebe regarding how a believer knows if he/she is possessed. Where is the scriptural support for your statement that "demons can and do indwell the bodies of believers". Also, in Acts 5:3 the context needs to be clearly understood. It does not say that Annanias was possessed by Satan!( for that matter, scripture doesn't infer that he was or wasn't a "believer") He (Peter) asks, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit. In verse 4 it says, why has thou conceived this thing in thine heart?. This is a long way from "proving" that a believer can be possessed. Outside of the OT and Gospels, there are no recorded instances in the Pauline Epistles of demons or demonic possession. Yours In Christ, BradK |
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