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4021 | What is heaven? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3442 | ||
A more accurate and straight-to-the-point answer, I believe, could not be found. And Nave's is a fine resource. Thanks, Nolan. --JVH0212 | ||||||
4022 | What will heaven be like? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3441 | ||
Dear Nolan: What an uplifting reply! What a beautiful picture of heaven you paint! I may just read your posting to my Sunday School class. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt feelings about heaven. (And you get an A plus for your Scripture references. (smile)) Your brother in the Lord, JVH0212 | ||||||
4023 | Will we see God's face? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3423 | ||
I sincerely thank you for your reply. However, I must point out: Neither the verse you quote nor the entire paragraph in which it is found (vv. 11-12) makes any mention of God. I have never heard anyone quote 1 Cor 13:12 to mean that we will see God's face in heaven. | ||||||
4024 | Mark of the Beast | Revelation | kalos | 3407 | ||
How astute of you to notice that Gen 6:3 does not refer to the Tribulation hour. But I never said that, did I? I was responding to the question: "Could this be where the belief came from that there will be a time when God's heart is hardened?" | ||||||
4025 | Isai 41:2 referring to Christ or Cyrus? | Isaiah | kalos | 3390 | ||
Dear Ray: Thanks for your reply. Good to hear from you first thing this morning. I honestly don't know the answer to the question you had for me. The best I could do was quote Isa 41:4 from several translations. Let me know if you find the answer, will you? Happy Easter to you! --JVH0212 . . . Q: While I'm talking with you, why do you suppose the word "with" is in Isa 41:4? A: I don't know. It just is. See the various translations below. . . . Isa 41:4 (KJV) Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. . . . 41:4 (The American Standard Version ) Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he. . . . 41:4 ( Young's Literal Translation ) Who hath wrought and done, Calling the generations from the first? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last I [am] He. . . . 41:4 (The NET Bible) Who acts and carries out decrees? Who summons the successive generations from the beginning? I, the LORD, am present at the very beginning, and at the very end--I am the one.[13] Note 13 (translator's notes) (41:4) Heb "I, the LORD, [am with] the first, and with the last ones I [am] he." |
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4026 | Do we always have to debate? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3367 | ||
Dear Hank: Thank you for a well-written, thorough answer. I hope everyone will read it. Blessings to you from one who has learned to "ask Hank." --JVH0212 | ||||||
4027 | Isai 41:2 referring to Christ or Cyrus? | Isaiah | kalos | 3365 | ||
Is 41:2 NASB "Who has aroused one from the east Whom He calls in righteousness to His feet? He delivers up nations before him And subdues kings. He makes them like dust with his sword, As the wind-driven chaff with his bow." . . . The "man from the east" refers to CYRUS, not Christ. . . . "one from the east. The Lord anointed *Cyrus* the Great, king of Persia, to accomplish His righteous will by conquering Babylon in 539 B.C. and allowing some of the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem . . . He founded the Persian Empire and ruled from ca. 550 to 530 B.C." . . . (MacArthur Study Bible, p. 1015) |
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4028 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3357 | ||
I agree wholeheartedly with your statement, "We must distiguish our understanding from the actual reality of the truth itself." I do understand your points and the gist of your writings on this topic. I see by your writings that you love the Lord and live to please Him. I confess that I am sometimes impatient and harsh sounding, taking offense where none was intended. Forgive me. All of the warnings you give re head knowledge vs. heart knowledge (experience) are timely and appropriate to believers in general. Thank you for your sincere, conscientious postings. Keep on studying the written Word and getting to know the living word more and more. Sounds like you have more than a good start already. Your brother in the Lord, JVH0212 | ||||||
4029 | "...foolish and ignorant speculations" | 2 Tim 2:23 | kalos | 3343 | ||
Dear EdB: First I want to thank you for a very thorough, well written reply to my posting. I hope it is understood that my posting is in no way meant to imply that there should be no moderating of the forum whatsoever. It merely raises some questions and issues. I have never claimed to have the answer(s) to the problem of nonsensical Questions, Answers and Notes posted here. . . . Your analysis and description of the problems the Forum faces show great insight and discernment. I think you've covered most, if not all, of the main issues. I am in 100 percent agreement with your diagnosis. I hope yours is one entry that an official of the Lockman Foundation will read and pass on to his superiors in the organization. It is truly worthy of serious consideration. . . . "Unchallenged answers based on opinion, half truths and outright lies" is indeed a problem. And that may be putting it mildly. . . . Personally, I see the StudyBibleForum first as a forum ("a medium (as a newspaper) of open discussion or expression of ideas"). Also note, the name of the forum begins with Study Bible, not Bible Study, even though some users apparently despise and reject any Study Bible not authored by themselves. While having no interpretation or explanation of their own, they see no problem with lightly dismissing interpretations arrived at through years and decades of serious study, interpretations which, moreover, represent the mainstream of the historic Christian faith. (This is not to disagree with your description of what a Bible study ought to be.) . . . To those who want no part of the mainstream of the historic Christian faith, I say: "Go, thou art dismissed." Hope you find what you're looking for out there in the world of selling, sensationalism, speculation, superstar televangelists, etc. Just beware of slipping into error, heresy or apostasy. . . . I agree with you: "a study should have a beginning and reach a [logical] conclusion." Speaking "under the sun" I can only say that if I want a long, boring story with no point to it, I always have my own life to consider. (I was speaking "under the sun", i.e. as the writer of Ecclesiastes did. In reality, Jesus Christ gives my life meaning and purpose. Yet without Christ my life would be as confused and confusing as much of the nonsense postings are.) . . . The reasons for your suggested disclaimers make sense to me. Another disclaimer might read something like this: "CAUTION! This entry contains no Scriptural reference(s)." While not as strongly worded as it might be, nevertheless, this disclaimer would have the advantage of being more objective (neutral) while being no less accurate. Of course, users could easily circumvent this safeguard by routinely including a reference to Gen 1:1 with every posting. . . . "Getting the discussion back on track" ought to be everyone's desire. This is a worthy goal, indeed. . . . If anyone will click on "About" under "Information" at the left side of the screen, they will plainly see that the Lockman Foundation states: "It's NOT A DISCUSSION GROUP or topical survey, but an ever growing 'expository repository' that gives the layman and scholar an opportunity to share truth and contribute wisdom." Here I would emphasize the words: "not a discussion group", but rather "truth", and "wisdom". More heat than light, much of what goes on here is not truth and wisdom, but constitutes an often heated debate. Apparently Lockman's stated ideal is not being fulfilled -- not yet. . . . I agree with you concerning all the flaws currently existing at this Forum. On the other hand, I am optimistic about the future and potential for good of the Forum. If those of us who are responsible and base our postings on the Word of God will persevere, then I say there is yet hope for this Forum. It's too early to give up. Maybe some ray of truth will penetrate the cloud of Biblical illiteracy hanging over the Forum. (That is, if we don't get caught up in word games and futile debates over the meaning of the word "truth".) . . . Please hang in there, EdB. People like you are what this Forum needs to provide it with direction and keep putting the flow of the discussion back on track. . . . Again thank you for a most timely posting. I hope others of our membership are listening. Good day to you. Yours in Christ, JVH0212. |
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4030 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3334 | ||
I see we are still quibbling over words, in that we do not agree on what "doctrine" is. It seems you are saying that the Bible CONTAINS doctrine, which may or may not be truth, depending on one's own subjective understanding of it. I am saying that the Bible IS doctrine and as such IS truth. It may be amusing to quarrel over words, definitions, and philosophies, but I have neither the time nor the inclination to do so. Sir, I do not question the sincerity of your heart nor your desire for truth. What I write here is definitely not an assessment of your character or sincerity, but of your writings, as I understand them. Take care. --JVH0212 |
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4031 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 3314 | ||
Dear forrest: Why are so many threatened by the use of the word "doctrine", which is merely another word for "teaching"? All scripture is indeed "profitable for doctrine" (KJV). . . . Thank you for the philosophical essay on Truth. But I was never speaking of the precepts or doctrine of men. I was speaking only of sound Bible doctrine which IS inspired of God and the meaning of which can be determined. To suggest that there is some contradiction or conflict between sound Bible doctrine and Christ is misleading. The Bible (including its sound doctrine) is the Written Word. Christ is the Living Word. Therefore, I see no conflict between Christ, the Living Word, and the Bible, the Written Word. So I still say belief comes first and then behavior. I still say WHAT, as well as Whom, we believe greatly impacts the way we live. It was not my intention to quibble over words, but to state a plain fact in plain English. |
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4032 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | kalos | 3306 | ||
Dear Elijah: You write: "These scriptures have been change in every Bible that I know of, but one..." My question for you is: They were changed from what? From what? Were they changed from the original Hebrew text or were they changed from a particular English *translation* of the text. . . . For example, were they changed from the so-called "Authorized" King James Version? I say "so-called Authorized" because the only authorization the KJV ever had was given by man, i.e., by a Gentile King of a Gentile nation. --JVH0212 |
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4033 | Is fear or doubt unforgivable? | Mark 3:28 | kalos | 3301 | ||
My dear brother in the Lord: Bless you too, sir. I mean this from my heart. Thank you for clarifying things. Go with God. Yours in His service, JVH0212. | ||||||
4034 | Is fear or doubt unforgivable? | Mark 3:28 | kalos | 3300 | ||
What I am saying is that at the moment of our salvation, when we are born again, all of our sins -- past, present and future -- are forgiven. I know the Roman Catholic churches teaches otherwise, be that as it may. | ||||||
4035 | Is fear or doubt unforgivable? | Mark 3:28 | kalos | 3291 | ||
OK. I give up. Obviously we are not both discussing the same thing. I'm asking questions about one issue, an issue which you yourself raised, and you are asking and answering questions related to another issue altogether. But we need not break fellowship over it, do we? . . . With malice toward none, JVH0212 | ||||||
4036 | Is fear or doubt unforgivable? | Mark 3:28 | kalos | 3289 | ||
What I asked in my previous posting were not merely "my concerns". My questions were directly related to issues you yourself raised in your previous note. So, are you saying that Jesus was wrong in Mark 3:28? That it is untrue that "all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men"? That there is not one unforgivable sin, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? That instead there are numerous unforgivable sins that Jesus somehow forgot to mention? Also, you did not give me a direct yes or no answer to my question based on your previous posting, i.e. "Is fear or doubt unforgivable?" This is what you implied in your note, "yes there is and it is called unbelief f..." |
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4037 | Can one who commits suicide be saved? | Mark 3:28 | kalos | 3270 | ||
Sir, I sincerely thank you for urging me to search out God's Word. I have searched it out, but there is so much more to learn. Thanks for your reply. God bless. --JVH0212 |
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4038 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | kalos | 3269 | ||
In the King James Version the word "leviathan" could very well refer to dinosaurs. That dinosaurs existed, though they may not have been specifically mentioned in the Bible, seems to be an established fact of paleontology. . . . Thank you for your very interesting reply. |
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4039 | How do we know we're in the end times? | Is 1:1 | kalos | 3248 | ||
I hope the following will answer at least part of your question. . . . Answer (short): In Acts 2:17 the phrase " 'last days' refers to the present era of redemptive history from the first coming of Christ (Heb 1:2; 1 Pet 1:20; 1 John 2:18) to his return." (p. 1636, MacArthur Study Bible, Word Publishing, 1997) . . . .Answer (long): "LAST DAYS. In the passage quoted from Joel the Hebrew has 'after this' and the Septuagint 'after these things.' Peter interprets the passage as referring specifically to the latter days of the new covenant in contrast to the former days of the old covenant." At the time of Acts chapter 2, "the age of Messianic fulfillment" had "arrived." (p. 1575, Zondervan NASB Study Bible, edited by Kenneth Barker, Zondervan, 1999) . . . "Last Day(s), Latter Days, Last Times. There are problems with the terminology of 'the latter days' in that, for example, the King James Version quite often refers to 'the latter days,' an expression not found in modern translations. Further, it is not always clear whether 'the latter days' means a somewhat later period than that of the writer or the latest times of all, the end of the world. There are also expressions that locate the day being discussed in the time of the speaker. Care is needed as we approach the passages that use these terms." (pp. 464-465, Baker Theological Dictionary of the Bible, Walter A. Elwell, editor, Baker Books, 1996) . . . --JVH0212 |
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4040 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | kalos | 3243 | ||
The *Nephilim* in the Bible are "people of great size and strength. The Hebrew word means 'fallen ones.' In men's eyes they were the 'mighty men...of old, men of renown,' but in God's eyes they were sinners ('fallen ones') ripe for judgment." (Zondervan NASB Study Bile, p. 12) . . . "Gen 6:4 *Nephilim.* From a root meaning 'to fall'; i.e., to fall upon others because they were men of strength (only other use of this Hebrew word is in Num 13:33) Evidently they were in the earth before the marriages of Gen 6:2, and were not the offspring of those marriages from which came the *mighty* men (military men) and *men of renown * (of wealth or power)". (p. 16, Ryrie Study Bible, Moody Press, 1976, 1978) . . . "Gen 6:1-4 *sons of God.* The 'sons of God' may mean God's created, supernatural beings, who were no longer godly in character (6.3). Some commentators believe, however, that this expression refers to the 'godly line' of Seth and that 'daughters of humans' (v. 4 in the NRSV) refer to women from the line of Cain. Most likely the phrase refers to those descendants of Seth who trusted in the Lord but whose children intermarried with women descended from Cain. Those marriages were not with angels then, but between godly and ungodly human families. Angels neither marry nor are given in marriage (Mt 22:30), so that this verse hardly applies to them. ... *Nephilim* are strong, violent, tyrannous men of great wickedness. It may well be that the explanation of these verses has been lost to us." (NRSV Harper Study Bible, Harold Lindsell, Ph.D., D.D., Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1991) . . . The subject of who the Nephilim were, who the "sons of God" were, and what the meaning of Gen 6:4 might be has been addressed at this Forum by many postings. For further info, use the Search function at this website and enter the word Nephilim in the box to the right of the heading "contain these words." |
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