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4081 | Why was Christ baptized? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 2603 | ||
"To fulfill all righteousness." That's why Jesus was baptized. Bingo! That's the answer I was looking for. Nowhere does the Bible SAY He was baptized in order to set us an example that we too should be baptized. (Although it is true that we should be baptized.) Thank you for the *biblical* answser to a biblical question. | ||||||
4082 | You are saved when you accept Christ . | John 3:5 | kalos | 2578 | ||
Dear Tab123160: YOUR QUESTION: You write: Do you really believe in the once saved always saved theory? . . . MY ANSWER: Is it possible for redeemed people to lose their salvation? . . . John MacArthur writes: 'The Bible says no. One who is saved "has everlasting life, and . . . is passed from death unto life" (John 5:24). Eternal life by definition cannot be temporary. It is the present possession of all those who have truly trusted Christ. Romans 8:28-39 reveals clearly that there is nothing in the universe that can separate the elect from the love of God. The One who chose to save you "is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy" (Jude 24). . . . According to Scripture, people who profess to know Christ at one time but later deny Him were never really saved to begin with. First John 2:19 says, "They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not of us." A true believer will never depart from the faith (Philippians 1:6), so those who do so are revealing that they were never truly saved (John 8:31; Hebrews 3:14). . . . Even true Christians can sin, however, and because of that may lack assurance of salvation (Psalm 51:12). A failure to grow spiritually can also rob us of the confidence that we are God's children (2 Peter 1:9). But anyone indwelt by the Holy Spirit is secure eternally, because He is the "deposit guaranteeing our inheritance" (Ephesians 1:14)'. . . . ( Goto www.gty.org/Broadcast. Click on "Issues and Answers". Click on "previous topics". Click on "Is it possible for redeemed people to lose their salvation?" and "Is baptism necessary for salvation?") . . . For further study: John MacArthur, Eternal Security (tape series). © 2000 Grace to You |
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4083 | If I love do I have eternal life? | Rom 3:28 | kalos | 2572 | ||
QUESTION: You ask: "I agree that faith is the single condition for eternal and everlasting life. The issue is faith in what?" . . . ANSWER: Faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ. I wasn't aware that 'faith in what' was the issue. "Salvation is conditioned solely on FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. Nearly 200 times faith, or belief, is stated as the single condition in the NT [for salvation]" (p. 1882, Ryrie Study Bible, Moody Press, 1976, 1978) |
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4084 | Do you have to be baptized to be saved? | 1 Pet 3:21 | kalos | 2553 | ||
It is reassuring to know that faith is still "a" factor in salvation. "Salvation is conditioned solely on faith in Jesus Christ. Nearly 200 times faith, or belief, is stated as the single condition in the NT [for salvation]" (p. 1882, Ryrie Study Bible, Moody Press, 1976, 1978) | ||||||
4085 | What do you think of new Holman Bible? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 2492 | ||
For the record, may I ask which translation(s) of the Bible do you use? Please note: originally the King James Version could be published only by those who were licensed to do so by the King of England. Therefore, at one time, the KJV was copyrighted and its publication controlled. Sir, I respect your decision to use (a) certain translation(s) and not to use others. I definitely have my preferences and my own criteria for an English translation of the Bible. . . . However even the King James Version translators themselves wrote: "...variety of translations is profitable for the finding out of the sense of the Scriptures" and "We affirm and avow that the very meanest translation of the Bible in English, set forth by men of our profession ... contains the Word of God, nay is the Word of God." |
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4086 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2491 | ||
I agree with you. In your posting you make many valid points. Not to dispute you, but to add to what you've said, I would just like to say: It has to be doctrine first, practice second, and then behavior. Knowing what the Bible teaches is necessary to right behavior. . . . All I am saying is that I agree with you that we should not endlessy quibble about words while there is a lost and dying world to be reached for Christ. On the other hand, what we believe most definitely affects how we live. |
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4087 | I agree with you 100 percent. But... | Hebrews | kalos | 2468 | ||
I agree with you. For example, you write: "To say that a true believer would choose to leave, betrays a total misunderstanding of what salvation is." I believe that if we understood what salvation is -- what made our salvation possible, the fact that salvation is "of the Lord" (not of our weak human efforts), what takes place when a person gets saved, what all God does for and in an individual when He saves that individual -- if we understood what salvation IS, we would have a clearer understanding that the believer now possesses Eternal Life. We would better understand that God does the saving and God does the keeping. There is not one thing you and I can do to merit or earn our salvation, keep it, or add anything to it. | ||||||
4088 | Is God responsible for evil? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2462 | ||
To your reply, if I understand it correctly, I can only add a hearty AMEN! | ||||||
4089 | what is the best inter. of the bible | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2460 | ||
I have found one English version of the Bible to be virtually incomprehensible. This is in no way intended as a put-down of the Roman Catholic Church, but the wording of the Confraternity Edition of the New Testament leaves me bewildered. On the other hand, anyone who can read the KJV with understanding could comprehend the old Douay-Rheims Catholic version of the Bible. I neither recommend nor not recommend this version; I merely point it out. | ||||||
4090 | Acts 16:3 How was circum. checked out? | Acts 16:13 | kalos | 2459 | ||
Is there more than one way to verify circumcision, something of which I am unaware? I was not comparing Nazis with Jewish people, nor would I ever do so. I hate National Socialism and love God's elect nation, Israel. | ||||||
4091 | Is it a sin to committ suicide? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2429 | ||
Dear prayon: I want you to note that you are not alone. There are others at this website who suffer from and are being treated for clinical depression. Remember God is a million times fairer and more understanding than the best intentioned human could ever be. Unfortunately, many Christians, including some pastors, absolutely do not have any understanding of depression. Some try to label depression as a sin. Or they say that if you had enough faith, you could be healed of it. To this I reply, no responsible person would tell a diabetic to have faith and quit taking his insulin, would he? In the same way, it would be very foolish and irresponsible to counsel a person diagnosed with clinical depression to have faith and stop taking his prescription medications. Dropping one's medications often is the direct cause of the patient's suicide or suicide attempt. Thank you for having the courage to openly discuss your condition. It is commendable that your faith remained unshaken even when you were feeling suicidal. | ||||||
4092 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2425 | ||
Dear Ray V.H., my dear brother in the Lord: I can assure you that you in no way displeased me. Likewise, I did not mean to insult or offend you by my little joke. It was all in good fun. I regard you highly as a sincere man who truly loves God and His word. Thank you so much for your note. Yours in Christ, JVH0212 | ||||||
4093 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2416 | ||
I think my own User Profile leans toward the dull side. Whichever approach you use to writing your profile, HAVE FUN WITH IT! . . . Also note: it took me awhile to catch on to how to use the Search function at this website. Familiarize yourself with it if you haven't already done so. It will make your life on the Forum so much easier. |
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4094 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | kalos | 2412 | ||
Dear Charis, No need to apologize. I never took any offense. In fact, it was obvious to me that you were not addressing me, since the word dummy was in the non-existent Bible verse which you so accurately quoted. rofl Your brother in the Lord, JVH0212 | ||||||
4095 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2410 | ||
P.S. Highly recommended (by me) on this website are the postings of Charis. He is a prolific, witty, very informative writer. | ||||||
4096 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2409 | ||
All I can say in reply is: ROFL, ROFL, ROFL! And I would place the other two that you [don't] mention in the same cotton patch with the one I [didn't] mention. Hank, I hope I am among the first to welcome you to this website. From reading only 3 or 4 of your postings, I can already tell that your contributions to this site are going to be informative and a pleasure to read. If you will click on my screen name, JVH0212, under Author, it will take you to my User Profile. If you would choose to post a User Profile on yourself, I'm sure I would enjoy reading it. Yours in Christ, JVH0212 |
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4097 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2403 | ||
I also thank you for your very kind and encouraging remarks. So you use the NASB single-column reference Bible? So do I. I first bought one in 1971 or 1972. The NASB has been my absolute favorite since then. About 2 or 3 years ago, when the NASB Update was very new, I purchased a copy of it in the single-column reference Bible, same edition, same features, physical dimensions, etc. that I had with my 1971 or 1972 NASB. | ||||||
4098 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 2374 | ||
My previous answer included supporting Scripture. Do you have any Scripture references to back up what you believe, as stated in your previous reply? . . . I'm not saying this is the case. I merely ask a hypothetical question. If a clear verse of Scripture in language that is clear and unambiguous contradicted what you've already decided to believe, would you still prefer your belief or preconceived notion, even if you could not support it with a clear verse of Scripture. Something may be "nice to believe" without being true. I'm not putting words in your mouth. I'm not saying this is what you would do. I merely ask the question: which has more weight with you -- what you would rather believe or what the Bible says on a given subject? |
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4099 | What is the best version of the Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2369 | ||
The translators of the King James Version said, " ... variety of translations is profitable for the finding out of the sense of the Scriptures" and "We affirm and avow that the very meanest translation of the Bible in English, set forth by men of our profession ... contains the Word of God, nay is the Word of God." (Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version, New York: American Bible Society, 1995) . . . Note, the KJV translators themselves wrote: "the very meanest translation of the Bible in English ... is the Word of God." . . . Dear Hank: By and large I incline to agree with your posting. My remark that the best version of the Bible is the one the reader understands and trusts is truly a subjective answer. Objectively, of course, we have today English translations where the consensus is that they are highly accurate and faithful to the original languages. Then we have some translations or paraphrases, one relatively new one in particular, which you would never guess was a translation of the Bible, unless it said so on the title page or elsewhere. Do you get the *message*? . . . One of the many good points you make is when you say The choice of which translation will be "our" Bible is not always easy. A problem does not equal an impassable obstacle. Yet one problem today is deciding whether to carry to church the same version the pastor reads out of when he preaches. However, this I consider a minor issue. Everything in life is a trade-off. Our choices are limited and a choice to choose one alternative is also the choice to reject all others. I use 16 different translations of the Bible. When I teach, I usually carry a minimum of two translations to class with me -- one for maximum literal accuracy (NASB) and, since I currently teach teens, one for readability and clarity (NIV). . . . Your list of questions to ask of any translation you consider is right on the mark. Seriously, you could incorporate your list into the text of a brochure or journal article explaining what to look for in a Bible. With your permission I'd like to quote your list the next time I give a teaching related to Bible study, including the question of which translation to use. . . . You make a good point re which approach is used in the process of translation -- are we aiming for literal accuracy or dynamic equivalence or something in between? Regarding your final question for choosing a translation, is this a translation I can live with ... ?, I would have to say that for me the NASB meets or exceeds every criterion you list in the final question. . . . Surely there is much to consider when choosing a translation and you have made us aware of specific criteria to use. I would like to close by pointing out the guiding aim of the Lockman Foundation, producers of both the Amplified Bible and the New American Standard Bible -- principles which have been admirably adhered to in the translation of both the Amplified Bible and the NASB. (Disclaimer: I am neither an employee of nor in any way connected with the Lockman Foundation. I am nothing more than one of many registered users of SBForum) . . . The Fourfold Aim That Guides All of Our Translation Work. 1)These publications shall be true to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. 2) They shall be grammatically correct. 3) They shall be understandable. 4) They shall give the Lord Jesus Christ His proper place, the place which the Word gives Him; therefore, no work will ever be personalized. (The Lockman Foundation -- NASB Principles, http://www.gospelcom.net/lockman/trans/nasbprin.htm) |
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4100 | What unmarried sexual acts are sinful? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 2357 | ||
I assure you no offense was taken by me. I should have explained. My previous comment was a semi-private joke. It was rude of me not to say so. I agree with you 200 percent when you point out "all English capitalization is not part of original inspiration." . . . And thank you for a very thorough, accurate answer to Searchingfortruth's question. |
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