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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Parable Ordered by Verse |
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401 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 191999 | ||
What are any extra-scriptural sources doing on a Study Bible Forum? Parable |
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402 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 192016 | ||
Hank, if its about taste, I'd rather quote from Bill Watterson.... :) Parable |
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403 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 192023 | ||
One of my concerns is whether forum guidelines are invoked uniformly without regard to the diversity of opinion that may reasonable be seen as within the scope of the forum, yet not embraced by some members. Also, there are instances in which the motive, character or faith of another person have been impugned, yet clearly, forum guidelines forbid attacking another person. Yet no one seems to have a problem with this. Or, the inclusion of sources deemed unworthy by some membes, perhaps because they are contemporary expressions of faith, are ridiculed. (e.g. the book of Tada, etc) Even in your last post, you criticized my choice of poems ("not one of his best, by the way") demonstrating your superior literary acumen, as if that is somehow relevant. And finally, while I have posted ideas from many sources, I have always qualified my remarks in order to maintain the primacy of the AUTHORITY of scripture, never demanding that the point under consideration is necessarily correct, or that other ideas may not have merit. It is ironic that when I proposed a voluntary thread in which only questions, or responses comprising scripture only, be posted, several people vigorously objected on the mistaken ground that context was excluded, or that extra-scriptual commentaries and explanations are somehow necessary. The problem is, forum guidelines do not provide an approved reading list, or a list of authors who are banned. My thought with that post was merely to provide a place in which the problems I have described are not as likely. |
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404 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 192024 | ||
Thank you for your kind reply. I suppose Pelikan might suggest, for the books of the OT, that the same dynamic of unwritten practiced tradition preceded the writing of those books as a well. It is important to note that Pelikan never says such traditions differ from what scripture describes, or that the reliability or authority of scripture is somehow in question. |
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405 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 192025 | ||
Please refer me to where the scriptural foundations for those particular quotes, as established and summarized by the church-at-large, may be found. Thanks! |
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406 | Vain Babbling | 2 Tim 2:16 | Parable | 192026 | ||
That was the question. I thank you for your kind reply. | ||||||
407 | Who believes the Bible? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Parable | 48890 | ||
Amen! Parable |
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408 | how to interpret scripture? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Parable | 87132 | ||
What is the literal interpretation of the following statement? "Mary had a little lamb." Let's start with just three of the possible meanings of the word "had". Mary (possessed) a little lamb. Mary (owned) a little lamb. Mary (ate) a little lamb. For each of these 3 interpretations, there is a variation in overall meaning that depends on the emphasis of the other words. MARY had a little lamb. (Mary, not Martha) Mary HAD a little lamb. (in the past, but not now) Mary had A little lamb. (only one, not many) Mary had a LITTLE lamb. (little, not big) Mary had a little LAMB. (a lamb, not a calf) If the statement is interpreted in non-literal ways, such as secret code, metaphor, allegory, etc, even more meanings can be articulated. Clearly, reliable interpretation depends on the author's purpose and method, the context in which the sentence apprears, the intended audience, skilled translation and the interpreter's perspective. In light of all these issues, some argue that we cannot know the true meaning of the Bible. I disagree, not because these issue are not real, but rather because they are mostly used to justify unbelief. That is, instead of interpreting their experiences in terms of God's truth, some interpret God's truth in terms of their experiences. Instead, we should remain humble, mindful of these issues as we study God's Word, knowing that our shortcomings are usually a result of our seeing only what we want to see. In this way, we can avoid ascribing meanings that happen to fit our agendas, that deceive or confuse us, or that dismiss our sinful acts. Parable |
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409 | how to interpret scripture? | 2 Tim 3:16 | Parable | 87501 | ||
Verily. |
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410 | Christ in you the hope of Glory! | Philem 1:6 | Parable | 88372 | ||
In essence, there is nothing else to tell. Everything we might otherwise say is derived from Him living in us. Parable |
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411 | Christ in you the hope of Glory! | Philem 1:6 | Parable | 88376 | ||
My experience has been that the fruits of the Spirit blossom as I surrender myself to the Lord's ongoing work of sanctifying me. Through Him, I discover things about myself that I could never have learned from introspection, pop-psychology or self-discipline, and these truths help clear my path to Him. |
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412 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191871 | ||
I propose the following to those who would willingly undertake an experiment here, to explore a different way of interacting: Instead of answering a question with a combination of scripture verses and commentary, either one's own or from other sources, answer in verse only. That is, nothing but scripture would appear in your response, period. This should be sufficient, since "all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work". (1Tim3:16,17), and in Luke 24:45, Jesus "...opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures", and in James 1:5, we are instructed "if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." We need not interject our limited understandings, personal insights and experiences, historical analyses or applications….that is, God will take of what we might otherwise presume to undertake. So, if you are willing to try something different, for this thread and only this thread, either 1) ask a question, or 2) post a response containing scripture and nothing but scripture. Of course, a response to a response would likewise follow this pattern. When asking a question, try to limit the setup for the question so as not to introducde too many ideas at once. For example, if you have concerns about this approach, please demonstrate it rather than explain it by quoting a verse that supports your concern, but let the verse speak for itself without extraneous input or explanation. You got game? Parable |
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413 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191881 | ||
Does scripture teach how scripture should be taught? | ||||||
414 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191884 | ||
Does scripture teach how scripture should be taught? | ||||||
415 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191885 | ||
Your concerns are noted. If context is relevant, then that context should be included in one's answer, in the form of the verses that comprise that context. | ||||||
416 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191886 | ||
Your concerns are noted. If context is relevant, then that context should be included in one's answer, in the form of the verses that comprise that context. | ||||||
417 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191887 | ||
Your concerns are noted. If context is relevant, then that context should be included in one's answer, in the form of the verses that comprise that context. | ||||||
418 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191888 | ||
sorry for the repetitions, there was a server error and I send more than once thinking it had not gone through. | ||||||
419 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191896 | ||
I never said not to provide the scriptural context, indeed, it would be irresponsible not to. All I am proposing is this: Instead of superimposing interpretation or explanation onto scripture, simply provide the necessary verse you think answers the question and whatever other verses are necessary to provide the appropriate context, all without embellishments. Why not let God's Word speak for itself? |
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420 | Scripture alone? | James 1:5 | Parable | 191900 | ||
Excellent citation! What therefore does it mean, as instructed here, to PREACH THE WORD? |
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