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361 | 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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362 | 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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363 | 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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364 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 68981 | ||
justme, Thank you for the update. Let me know the results should you receive any further communication. In checking out the availability of this translation, I've noted how few copies are on the shelves in both the local Christian Book stores and even the major secular retailers. I've seen 4 copies maximum at the Christian stores. Maybe that is a telling sign. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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365 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 69055 | ||
Hello Romans, Welcome to the Forum. In answer to your question, you might want to type into the search function "TNIV", or just follow this thread. The major problem (in my opinion) with the TNIV is the translators attempt to render it Gender-Neutral. You can view both sides of this issue in-depth by going to www.tniv.com and www.no-tniv.com. I hope this helps:-) Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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366 | Greek genitive cases and the word "of" | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 69056 | ||
Makarios, Thank you for the "repost" and summary of the Newcomers guidelines. They are much needed and will hopefully be of benefit to those who heed the advice. We would all be better served and blessed if these basic principles were adhered to, amen? May we seek to follow the responsibilities laid before us in Romans 12:10-18. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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367 | Finding 'Act as though you have faith' | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 72047 | ||
Dear aften1, You state,"Saved by grace? I would be careful about assuming that one is saved by grace." How about Eph. 2:8-9, and Titus 3:5? Grace by its' definition is something we have not earned! Further, Romans 5:8 says," But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Providing a scriptural basis for your statements would be appropriate:-) I hope this helps, BradK |
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368 | Finding 'Act as though you have faith' | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 72117 | ||
Dear aften1, As this is a Study Bible Forum,I have already provided you with THE scriptural basis on which I or anyone else is saved. We either accept the Bible as truth (which it is) and the Word of God (which it is) or not(John 17:17)! It would appear that the burden of proof is on you, my friend to show me and the Forum the basis and logic behind your reasoning. At this point I fail to understand where you are coming from. I know what I believe and why I believe it. Why don't you stop with the charades and verbal games and tell us exactly what it is YOU believe or don't believe. Then we will have established a basis for further dialoge. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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369 | What is the time of the tribulation? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 72222 | ||
Welcome David, As to your question regarding "church affiliation", there is nothing direct.We represent a variety of backrounds and denominations. Feel free to check out my user profile and those of others for more specifics. However, as you've notice there is a fair amount of "indoctrinated beliefs" posted by individuals from time to time. Thankfully, the majority of these are eventually removed because of various violations, etc. It is a responsibilty I take seriously, to "accurately handle the Word of God" (2 Tim.2:15). By far, the majority of others on this Forum,as you should note are very sound in their approach to Biblical exegesis and interpretation. I've been blessed, and it is my hope that you will be also:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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370 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 73626 | ||
Brother Billy Joe: I'm curious, as the Apostle Paul says that we are no longer under law but under grace in Romans 6:14. How would you then reconcile what you stated with Colossians 2:16-17, "Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ." Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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371 | To whom do we belong? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 73757 | ||
Both Joe and John Reformed have spoken with wisdom. I would much prefer to "stand on the shoulders of giants" verse reinventing the wheel! I believe Proverbs speaks volumes to this topic. Prov. 1:5, "A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel," Prov. 9:9, "Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning." Prov. 13:20, "He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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372 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 74081 | ||
Brother Billy Joe, I certainly do not believe I've taken ANY scripture out of context to destroy the authority of the 10 Commandments! Please show me how Romans 6:14 then is not scripture? You ask,"Please tell me what scripture refutes the authority of the 10 Commandments and how can I keep Sunday still read 1 John 3:4 with a clean heart before God?" Well, I would offer that your interpretation of 1 John 3:4 is rather narrow:-) I believe it best be interpreted in light of 1 John 3:4-9 as well as the rest of the NT- especially the Pauline Epistles. In direct answer to your question I offer the following scriptures. Romans 10:4,1 Cor. 1:30, 2 Cor. 5:21, and Gal. 3:13, 21-22. Brother, in all seriousness, I can only echo the words of Paul in Gal.4:21, " Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not hear the Law?" As for me, I thank God for His GRACE! I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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373 | What is sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 74255 | ||
Brother Billy Joe: In answer to your question the definition of sin (Gr. hamartia) is "to miss the mark", or "do wrong". It could also be said that "sin" is unbelief. Biblically I feel one of the best definitions of sin is found in Romans 14:23, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin." Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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374 | Is Gambling a Sin? REf. Please | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 76826 | ||
Hi Denise, To answer your question, you are correct, there does not appear to be any direct scriptural prohibtions against gambling. However, in my view I think we can make a fair case against it from 2 NT verses: Eph. 5:15-16 and James 4:17, 15 "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil." 17 "Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin." We do have an example of betting by Samson in Judges 14:12-19 along with the practice of casting lots. Casting lots was primarily OT. The NT references in each of the Gospels are a fulfillment of OT prophecy!. Most prominently, we have the casting of lots in the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas in Acts 1:26. Interestingly, in my study, I've not been able to determine why the practice of "casting lots" was used. The Bible doesn't say. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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375 | Is the NWT more reliable than the NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 78107 | ||
Dear tsmith, Your statement regarding the NASB that "We have not used any scholars name for reverence or recommendations because it is our belief Gods' Word should stand on its merits" falls short of being completely truthful! While the printed copy of the NASB may state such, there is IN FACT a publically available list of the original translators: Original NASB translators Dr. Peter Ahn Dr. Warren Allen Dr. Gleason Archer Dr. Herman Austel Dr. Kenneth Lee Barker Dr. Fred Bush Dr. David L. Cooper Dr. Richard W. Cramer Dr. Edward R. Dalglish Dr. Charles Lee Feinberg Dr. Harvey Finley Dr. Paul Gray Dr. Edward F. Harrison Dr. John Hartley Dr. F. B Huey, Jr. Dr. Charles Isbell Dr. David W. Kerr Dr. William L. Lane Dr. Timothy Lin Dr. Oscar Lowry Dr. Elmer Martens Dr. Henry R. Moeller Dr. Reuben A. Olson Dr. J. Barton Payne Dr. Walter Penner Dr. John Rea Dr. W.L. Reed Dr. Robert N. Schaper Dr. Moisés Silva Dr. Ralph L. Smith Dr. Merrill C. Tenney Dr. Robert L. Thomas Dr. George Townsend Dr. Bruce Waltke Dr. Lowell C. Wendt Dr. William C. Williams Dr. Herbert M. Wolf Dr. Kenneth Wuest Dr. Fred Young As to your contention the the NWT has a vastly superior rendering of 2 Peter 3:10, I would ask superior in comparison to what standard? I think you comment falls more under the realm of personal opinion:-) The NWT translation is simply not recognized by any consensus of reputable Hebrew or Greek scholars as a valid translation. Would you care to provide a similar list of the NWT committee so that we may continue this discussion in all fairness? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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376 | Is the NWT more reliable than the NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 78121 | ||
My Friend, You're either being dishonest or ignoring what you said for convenience sake! Go back to your post. I responded to your clear statement regarding the NASB! If that's not what you meant, that's one thing, but to be patronizing is yet another. I simply do buy into the NWT, and have ample scholarly company that backs that up. You can claim that we're all "ill-informed", "unresearched", or have a "false understanding". As I see it,the burden of proof is on you to show the Forum that you're correct:-) I'm in agreement with you that personal opinion does not count for much.Would you be so kind as to either provide some personal info on yourself or share with us where you studied Hebrew and/or Greek so that we can evaluate your credentials? Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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377 | Is the NWT more reliable than the NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 78133 | ||
Tsmith, Your arrogance is not at all necessary nor becoming. I would hope that you're on this Forum for more than just discussing grammar in context translation. How about coming to know the Jesus Christ of scripture for salvation? If you're truly as knowledgable in the Greek as you claim- you are to be commended. But, please don't confuse knowledge with wisdom. As Proverbs 1:7 says,"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;Fools despise wisdom and instruction." May I encourage you to come to know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior- just as I have. Wisdom alone will not save you, but in Christ Jesus there is eternal life (John 11:25, Acts 4:12). The Word who is God, and Who became flesh, calls upon you to believe in Him. As scripture says in 1 Cor. 1:20-23,"20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness," My friend, the Greek grammer will not save you, but the blood of Christ will! Romans 10:9 speaks to you, "that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;" Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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378 | Is speaking in tongues for today? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 81079 | ||
Dear graceful, That is an interesting rendition of 1 Cor. 14:15:-) This is how the Amplified reads: "14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit [by the Holy Spirit within me] prays, but my mind is unproductive [it bears no fruit and helps nobody]. 15 Then what am I to do? I will pray with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me], but I will also pray [intelligently] with my mind and understanding; I will sing with my spirit [by the Holy Spirit]." The noted Greek scholar, A.T. Robertson notes regarding this passage, "With the understanding also (kai twi no‹). Instrumental case of nouß. Paul is distinctly in favour of the use of the intellect in prayer. Prayer is an intelligent exercise of the mind. And I will sing with the understanding also (psalw de kai twi no‹). There was ecstatic singing like the rhapsody of some prayers without intelligent words. But Paul prefers singing that reaches the intellect as well as stirs the emotions. Solos that people do not understand lose more than half their value in church worship. Psallw originally meant to play on strings, then to sing with an accompaniment (Ephesians 5:19), and here apparently to sing without regard to an instrument." While I respect your right to post your view, the main challenge I see is that you haven't provided a solid basis to substantiate such a bold assertion:-) Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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379 | pagan influence? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 82067 | ||
Greetings Bern, I'm assuming that by your posts you are not a Trinitarian? Would mind giving some background as to what you believe(You can check mine out under user profile). You stated "Never is the Holy Spirit called 'God the Holy Spirit" You are correct using that specific phrase, however how would you deal with Acts 5:3-4 where the Holy Spirit is undeniably called God? VS 4 " You have not lied to men but to God." Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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380 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 82101 | ||
Greetings Earnest, In the spirit of good will I'll allow that you're a "fan" of TBN. I can't doubt your sincerity or motive in that. We definitely have an appeal from the Apostle Paul in Phillipians 1:15-19 speaking to this very situation: "Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice." In my studied opinion, I believe the majority of TBN to be a bastion of theological error, promoting "pomp and circumstance" over substance. I don't say this lightly, either. I've watched Benny Hinn, Rod Parsley, Creflo Dollar, Kenneth Copeland, Robert Tilton, and Jesse Duplantis to name a few. What they are systematically purveying is akin to "spiritual junk food" as opposed to a solid,balanced diet. While it may be tasty and filling, it is not ,in the long run healthy! Pauls warning in 2 Timothy 4:3-5 stands: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires,and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." Speaking the truth In Love, BradK |
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