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361 | Gen 17:5,Gen 17;15,Gen 32:28,Isaiah 62:2 | Gen 17:6 | BradK | 225954 | ||
Hello seeking, In Gen. 17:5,15 God tells Abram and Sarai, "But your name shall be Abraham", and "...but Sarah shall be her name." If you note the entire context of Chapt. 17, the next few verses provide the reason: It has to do with God making a unilateral covenant with Abraham,: Gen 17:6 "I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come forth from you. Gen 17:7 "I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants after you." (NASB) It is important to see that it is God who initiated the name changes and the covenant (vs 10-16)! In Gen. 17:9, "God said further to Abraham, "Now as for you, you shall keep My covenant, you and your descendants after you throughout their generations." I hope this helps, BradK |
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362 | Isn't Paul free of sin? | Rom 7:25 | BradK | 225947 | ||
Hello Phillip, I'm not in agreement with your line of reasoning here. If I may be blunt: You're proof-texting to support your presupposition! You state, "It is possible to be free from/of sin?" Really, how so? Where does scripture explicitly teach this? 1 Cor 10:13 reads, "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it." Notice it does not read 'no sin has overtaken you...'! The verse is not saying we're free from sin! Please re-read it. Temptation is the attempt to cause someone to sin- not sin itself! Your argument is falling short of sound exegesis! Perfectionism is nowhere taught in scripture! If there is anyone else revealed in scripture to be perfect-other than the Lord Jesus- I'm not aware of their mention! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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363 | Are you born of God? | 1 John 3:9 | BradK | 225824 | ||
To whom is your question addessed? You've posed a very general question. BradK |
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364 | if we are the body, what is christ? | Col 2:10 | BradK | 225794 | ||
Hello holleywood, Eph 5:23 states, "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body." Col. 2:9-10 tells us, "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;" Christ is the head! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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365 | THE UNHOLY AND THE HOLY? | Heb 4:16 | BradK | 225772 | ||
Hello jje, If I'm understanding your query- Heb. 4:16 answers it, "Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." The reason for this is stated in the 2 previous verses: Heb 4:14 "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession." Heb 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." (NASB) This in turn could also be based upon the positional truths contained in Eph. 1:3-8 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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366 | did noah have other children? | Gen 5:32 | BradK | 225758 | ||
Hello ukepaul, The only children Noah fathered are those mentioned in Gen. 5:32, "Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth." (NASB) I hope this helps, BradK |
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367 | SHOULD I TAKE THE LORDS SUPPER WITH UNCO | John 4:24 | BradK | 225754 | ||
Hello jje, Our Lord said in , John 4:23-24, "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (NASB) Practically, I'd offer Rom. 12:1-2 "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." (NASB) I hope that this will be of value to you:-) BradK |
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368 | Why do I feel like God is teasing me? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 225737 | ||
Dear Luna, Our prayers go out for you! Unfortunately as mentioned, this Forum just isn't the right venue nor is it equipped to provide you the help you need:-) Please seek guideance from your Pastor,or another mature Christian you have respect for! The Lord understands completely. Psalm 147:5 says, "Great is our Lord and abundant in strength; His understanding is infinite." May 1 Pet. 5:7 bring some comfort, "casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." Seek Him. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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369 | What makes a tithe a tithe? | Matt 23:23 | BradK | 225683 | ||
Hi Gary, Thanks for your clarification! For the most part, I'm in agreement with you my friend:-) We could certainly note the window giving her mite in Mark 12:42-44 as exemplifying the sacrificial aspect of (her) giving! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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370 | What makes a tithe a tithe? | Matt 23:23 | BradK | 225679 | ||
Hi Gary, You're making a very general statement. However, in the NT Paul refers to a principle of grace and a "cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:6-7) So, what are we to give and upon what basis are we to do so? Would you elaborate your view on giving? BradK |
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371 | psalms... judgement chapter 1 verse 5 | Rev 20:15 | BradK | 225670 | ||
Hi Ariel, IMO, eternal punishment is just that... eternal! Note Matt. 25:46, "These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."(NASB) Eternal life has the corrolary of eternal punishment. The noun 'punishment' (Gr. kolasin) is modified by the adj. "eternal" (Gr. aionion). Here "aionion" would appear to be used in the sense of "lifelong" or "enduring". As Hodge notes regarding Future Punishment: "Our Lord in his account of the final judgment says, that the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal." In fairness, there are varying views regarding what this future punishment and it's duration entail! Time doesn't permit me to elaborate... maybe later:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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372 | were cain and abel twins | Gen 4:1 | BradK | 225634 | ||
Hello diva, Cain and Abel were brothers- by the same father- as indicated from scripture. Gen 4:1 "Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, "I have gotten a manchild with the help of the LORD." Gen 4:2 "Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ground." It's pretty clear from the text that there were no other people in existence at that time but Adam and Eve! BradK |
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373 | spirits | John 14:6 | BradK | 225606 | ||
Hello legs, I can understand that what your friend says might "make sense". However, making sense is not necessarily Biblical truth! While we are all created by God, we are certainly not all children of God nor brothers or sisters of Jesus in a relational sense! Not at all. This may be Mormon theology but it's not Biblical theology! Christianity is a relationship with the living God as revealed through scripture (the Bible) and the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ! Consider these points: 1. Only those who know Christ are truly His children! John 1:12 tells us, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name," (NASB) 2. Those who do not know Christ are not His and are condemned. John 3:18 clearly states, "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." 3. Salvation is found nowhere else but in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As Goldsworthy notes, "If the biblical story is true, Christ is the only savior for humankind and there is room for no other way to God!" John 14:6 tells us "Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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374 | 12 tribes | John 14:6 | BradK | 225596 | ||
Hello legs, Christianity does not have "12 true religeons"!? John 14:6 tells us, He is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through him! Christianity is exclusive- "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12) I'm not sure where you get the idea that "there 12 tribes that are now 12 true religeons (sic) of Christ..?" The Mormons are certainly not descendents of the 12 Tribes of Israel! They are a cult and not Christian! BradK |
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375 | Who is revealing God's wrath? | Rom 1:18 | BradK | 225582 | ||
Hello wick08, Let me try to elaborate and provide more specific exegesis: (I'll quote from notes and Commentary of Dr. Campbell) "The subject of verse 18 is the wrath of God. The Greek word for wrath is "orge' and may be translated, anger, indignation, or passion. the genetive case simply indicates that this wrath belongs to God, i.e. God reveals His own wrath against man's sinful characteristics." The word translated "reveals" comes from two Greek words, "apo" and "kalupto" which can translate as unveiled, manifested, and appears. It is in the present tense suggesting that with the onset of man's sin the wrath of God begins and continues against it. (John 3:36). Regarding the place from which the wrath of God is revealed "from heaven" would be the normal place of God's abode (Eph. 6:9, 1 Pet. 3:22). Since the wrath Paul speaks of is a direct expression of God's anger, it naturally follows that it comes forth from where God is- from heaven! The wrath of God is revealed "against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men". unrighteousness means sinful man's injustice, wrongdoing, and wickedness. It represents the opposite of that which is right! As the genitive case conveys, it is man's sin, that which he has produced and as such that which belongs to him! 'It's important to note that God's wrath is "against" (epi) , upon the ground of, on the basis of the impiety and injustice practiced by men. This wrath is not directed against men themselves, but against their sin': As Campell further notes, "the language used here could be interpreted to mean that God's wrath is revealed on the ground of or basis of their ungodliness and unrighteousness, i.e., their sin is that which has elicited the wrath of God" So, I say all that to demonstrate that it is the sin of man that is cause depravity. Rom. 1:24 tells us, "For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened." Then, vs. 28, "...And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper," (NASB) [Commentary of Romans 1-8, Dr. Ernest Campbell] I hope this better answers your question. BradK |
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376 | Who is revealing God's wrath? | Rom 1:18 | BradK | 225569 | ||
Hello wick08, It is the wrath of- or belonging to- God. Youngs Literal Translation reads, "for revealed is the wrath of God from heaven upon all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding down the truth in unrighteousness." The Amplified reads, "For God's [holy] wrath and indignation are revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who in their wickedness repress and hinder the truth and make it inoperative" As Robertson notes, "There is a parallel and antecedent revelation (see verse 17 ) of God's wrath corresponding to the revelation of God's righteousness, this an unwritten revelation, but plainly made known. Orge is from orgaw, to teem, to swell. It is the temper of God towards sin, not rage, but the wrath of reason and law (Shedd). The revelation of God's righteousness in the gospel was necessary because of the failure of men to attain it without it, for God's wrath justly rested upon all both Gentiles ( Romans 1:18-32 ) and Jews ( Romans 2:1-3:20 ). I hope this helps, BradK |
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377 | Does God know where all people end up? | Ps 139:6 | BradK | 225547 | ||
Hello irina, Welcome to the Forum. Yes, God knows everything- He is omniscient! Ps 139:1, "O LORD, You have searched me and known me. Ps 139:2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You understand my thought from afar. Ps 139:3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways. Ps 139:4 Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O LORD, You know it all." Dan 2:22 says, "It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him." Nothing escapes His notice, nothing can be hidden from him, nothing is forgotten by Him. Ps 139:6 tells us, "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot attain to it." I hope this helps, BradK |
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378 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225525 | ||
Hello brother, Yes, it does symbolize the reality:-) However, I truly believe Paul is referring to "spiritual" baptism- the reality- in Rom. 6 (Note: 1 Cor. 12:13, also Gal 3:27) BradK |
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379 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225515 | ||
Hello lionheart, You are correct. Yet, if we go to 1 Peter 3:20, the context here is suffering for righteousness sake! Further, if the ark is symbolic of baptism, which baptism - spiritual or water? Notably, the "eight persons were brought safely through water" remained dry and those that perished got wet! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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380 | Noah entered the ark--exactly when? | Gen 7:1 | BradK | 225507 | ||
Hello rghollenbeck, Welcome to the Forum. Allow me to comment on one aspect of your post:-) You said, "I think it has theological significance **if the ark is a type of the rapture.**" I'd have to agree with brother EdB as this being "iffy"- at best. I've never heard the association being made to the rapture. I don't think the genre of Genesis- as a historical narrative lends itself to such prophetic linkage and we should be careful about doing so. More than anything, the ark typifies Christ as, "... the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6) The ark was the only way to be saved from the flood and it had only one entrance! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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