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41 | Is Jesus and God the same person | Bible general | EdB | 241764 | ||
Scripture tells us there is one God. Scripture also tells us there is God the Father and God His Son Jesus Christ. We also know through scripture there is God the Holy Spirit. The three make up the God head. One God three persons. This is known as the trinity and there is much discussion and debate as man tries to define something that man can't fully understand. |
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42 | Are black people in the Bible? | Bible general | EdB | 241952 | ||
Yes Queen of Sheba as implied in Song of Solomon Ethiopians - as seen today. We don't know the color of Adam or Eve. They could have been black. |
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43 | geographic area of bethel, | Bible general | EdB | 242059 | ||
Part1 BETHEL Name meaning “house of God.”1. Bethel was important in the OT for both geographic and religious reasons. Because of its abundant springs, the area was fertile and attractive to settlements as early as 3200 b.c., and first supported a city around the time of Abraham. Today the village of Beitin rests on much of the ruins of Bethel. Located at the intersection of the main north-south road through the hill country and the main road from Jericho to the coastal plain, Bethel saw much domestic and international travel. Bethel became a prominent border town between tribes and the two kingdoms later. Religiously, Bethel served as a sanctuary during the times of the patriarchs, judges, and the divided kingdom, hence was second only to Jerusalem as a religious center. Entering Canaan, Abraham built an altar at Bethel, calling on “the name of the Lord” (Gen. 12:8), and returned here after his time in Egypt (Gen. 13:3). His grandson, Jacob, spent the night here on his way to Syria to find a wife. In a dream the Lord confirmed the Abrahamic covenant, and Jacob responded by renaming this locale, which was previously called Luz, “Bethel” (“house of God”; Gen. 28:10-22). Probably the name “Bethel” is referred to but out of chronological sequence in the earlier Abraham passages. When he returned with his large family, Jacob came to Bethel again to hear the Lord’s confirmation of the covenant and his name was changed to “Israel.” Here again Jacob set up a stone monument (Gen. 35:1-16; Hos. 12:4-5). Extensive fortification of Bethel came after this patriarchal period. At the time of the conquest, Bethel and Ai were taken together (Josh. 7:2; 8:3-17; 12:9,16), but the definitive defeat of Bethel is recounted later in Judg. 1:22-26. It was a Benjamite border town initially (Josh. 16:1-2; 18:13,22). Later it was a part of the Northern Kingdom (1 Chron. 7:28), only briefly annexed to Judah by Abijah (2 Chron. 13:19). The ark of the covenant was kept in Bethel during a period of the judges (Judg. 20:27), so the tribes converged there upon Benjamin to avenge the moral atrocity at Gibeah (Judg. 20:18-28), offering sacrifices and seeking the Lord’s direction (Judg. 21:1-4). Bethel also was a place where both Deborah (Judg. 4:5) and Samuel (1 Sam. 7:16) judged the civil and religious affairs of the Israelites in the area. Bethel was evidently vulnerable at the time of the judges, since archaeology shows it to have been destroyed several times in this period. David considered the city significant enough to send it gifts during his flight as a fugitive from Saul, hoping to establish a friendship of diplomatic value in the future (1 Sam. 30:27). When he eventually named Jerusalem his capital, Bethel grew and prospered. Daniel C. Fredericks, Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England (Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), s.v. “BETHEL,” WORDsearch CROSS e-book. |
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44 | geographic area of bethel, | Bible general | EdB | 242060 | ||
Part2 Whereas Bethel had been a place of orthodox worship from Abraham to the judges, Jeroboam I made it a religious center of his innovative, apostate religion of the Northern Kingdom. He erected a golden calf both here and in Dan with non-Levitic priests and an illegitimate feast to compete with the celebrations and religion of Jerusalem, 10.5 miles to the south in Judah (1 Kings 12:29-33). Bethel was the prominent site over Dan. There an anonymous prophet from Judah found and rebuked Jeroboam I and brought destruction to the king’s altar (1 Kings 13:1-10). Another anonymous prophet from Bethel entrapped the first prophet into disobedience. Because of his disobedience, the Lord caused a lion to kill the first prophet (1 Kings 13:11-25). Other true prophets seem to have been attached to Bethel even during the time of northern apostasy, since Elijah encountered a group of them there as he traveled (2 Kings 2:2-3). Amos was sent to Bethel to rebuke the kingdom of Jeroboam II in the eighth century (Amos 7:10-13) since it was the center of northern idolatry and a royal residence. He met the resistance of Amaziah, the priest, who vainly ordered him to leave the city. In addition to Amos’s prophetic charges against those who sacrificed there (Amos 4:4), he predicted the destruction of Bethel and its false altars (Amos 3:14, 5:5-6), as did Hosea (Hos. 10:14-15). Hosea seems to have played with the name of Bethel (“city of God”), by referring to it as “Beth-aven” (“city of a false [god],” Hos. 5:8-9; 10:5). The religious significance of Bethel is confirmed also by Assyria’s appointment of a priest to this city to teach the new residents of the north who displaced the Israelites (2 Kings 17:28). Later, Josiah desecrated another false altar of Bethel during his reforms (2 Kings 23:4-19) and perhaps annexed the city to his Southern Kingdom. Bethel was destroyed in the sixth century during the exile; however, some returned there when released by the Persians (Ezra 2:28; Neh. 7:32; 11:31). Since it was a late first-century Roman garrison town, it was probably a city of importance at the time of Christ. 2. Another city variously spelled Bethul (Josh. 19:4), Bethuel (1 Chron. 4:30), and Bethel (1 Sam. 30:27). This may be modern Khirbet el Qaryatein north of Arad. 3. Bethel was apparently the name of a West Semitic god. Many scholars find reference to this deity in Jer. 48:13. Others would find the mention of the deity in other passages (especially Gen. 31:13; Amos 5:5). Daniel C. Fredericks |
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45 | Where did god come from | Bible general | EdB | 242086 | ||
By definition God must have no beginning or end or creator. If there was a creator then the creator would be God instead. John 1:1-3 (NASB) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. |
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46 | When study what to read first | Bible general | EdB | 242093 | ||
Many will tell you to read the New Testament and then read the rest of the Bible. Many also recommend the Book of John. I think the Book of Mark is a good place to start. I would read it through and then I would start reading in first book Genesis and read on through. Do not get hung up on trying to keep track of all the names in the various lineages and don't get bogged down in too much detail this first trip through the Bible try to do more of an over view. As you read remember the Old Testament is Jesus promised and the New Testament is Jesus fulfilled. Try to keep that in mind and see how everything in the Old Testament was brought to life by Christ in the New Testament. Most of all read the Bible not to finish it but to fall in love with it. We never finish reading the Bible. If you find an exciting story stop reread it, think about it, and if you have someone ask questions about it. If not come on back here and we will see if we can help you. |
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47 | once saved always saved true? | Bible general | EdB | 242121 | ||
Doc offered one opinion but scripture offers another See Hebrew 6:4-6 and Hebrews 10:26-30. I think the real crux of the matter is the definition of salvation. Too many think a head knowledge of Jesus is all that is required. However if we really look into the word "believe" we find in the original language that it meant much more than simple knowledge of a fact. We must become dependent on Jesus and nothing else for our salvation. If we are truly dependent then the matter of sin will not be an issue. The question of how far can I lean off the cliff before I fall is never asked. |
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48 | PRYING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT ? | Bible general | EdB | 242138 | ||
No, that said the Holy Spirit is part of the God head. We are instructed to pray to God, so in the sense that the Holy Spirit is God we do pray to Him. I pray to God I the name of Jesus the Christ depending on the Holy Spirit to direct my mind to pray as I should. |
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49 | What does the superscript "R" mean? | Bible general | EdB | 242147 | ||
Could you please tell us where you are seeing this superscipt "R"? Where it is found is essential to know what it means. |
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50 | men and women | Bible general | EdB | 242150 | ||
Not sure what you are asking. Could you clarify you question? The roles of men and women often are reversed in different societies. However the roles of men and women has been the same in the Judeo-Christian culture as seen in scripture. |
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51 | gods compassion is questioned by an unbe | Bible general | EdB | 242269 | ||
Rather than trying to defend God who does not need a defense of accusations made by His creation. A better question is why creation believes they have the right to challenge God's decision while allowing woman to make the decision of aborting their baby which has resulted in the death of 40 million babies in the US alone. God never explained his decision therefore making it impossible for us to understand it but we know many abortions are done merely for the convenience of the woman. Abortion never questions a woman's compassion to rid herself of a baby that is not convenient to have yet God's compassion is questioned when an All Knowing God makes a decision that is best for mankind. |
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52 | the term BC what do that mean | Bible general | EdB | 242415 | ||
At the time the designation was set that was the thought to be year of Jesus' birth. However with new information many feel Jesus may have been born 4 years earlier. Depending on what evidence you use the year of Jesus' birth can be varied by as much as 8 years. Today to be politically correct some are trying to use the term BCE ( Before Current Era) and CE (Current Era). hope this helps |
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53 | Why are there 66 Books in the Bible | Bible general | EdB | 242446 | ||
The canon used to determine which ancient books were in fact inspired and therefore worthy to be included in scrture only found 66, 39 in the Old Testament and 26 in the New Testament. While there are many books written on religion only these 66 were considered to be worthy ( inspired) by God. We know the Old Testament canon existed before Jesus and in fact Jesus read from scripture. Jesus never said this book or that book was missing or should not have been included. So for me that make me reasonably certain the Old Testament canon is correct. The New Testament had to be written by eye witnesses and/or Apostles. In fact much of the New Testament was written and read by the Apostles. So if there was anything wrong or something missing they surely would have so stated that. Therefore the New Testament canon is also reliable. |
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54 | The Bible and YOU? | Bible general | EdB | 242462 | ||
I read two chapters of the Old Testament and two chapters of the New Testament a Psalm and a Proverb each day. In a year I will have read the Old Testament over the New Testament twice the Psalms twice and the proverb each month. At the end of the year I switch to different translation and do it again. Different translations with different sentence structure, different words trigger new insight to me. For study I use the NASB and for preaching I usually preach from the NKJV. Through the years I have read most Bible translations I like most but I have long since removed the NIV and derivative of it from my rotation. Simply don't like it or it's publisher Zondervan. |
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55 | NASB updates and teams? | Bible general | EdB | 242504 | ||
Justme Not sure anyone on this forum can answer your questions. You need to write directly to Lockman Foundation and ask them these questions. The last update of the NASB that I'm aware of was in 1995 |
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56 | The world tommrow....today | Bible general | EdB | 242580 | ||
Part two is now available for viewing. While I totally agree with the message I believe there's is a problem within the church. The leadership of the true church of Jesus Christ will not stand up draw a line in the sand and be unwavering in their stand. Today the world looks at the church and sees a series of mixed messages. Example some call homosexuality a sin, some call it a life style, some call it a private matter, some welcome it into their church, some call it not a sin, some perform same sex marriages, some ordain open homosexuals, some promote homosexuals to leadership positions. Another example abortion. Some call it a sin, some called allowable, some call it essential in the case of rape and incest, some leadership in church has had an abortion, some hide abortion, some support the process of abortion. The world is looking for answers, looking for absolutes and what they are seeing in the church is the same confusion they see in the world. It is time for the authentic Church of Jesus Christ to stand up and call false prophets, false churches and false denominations - False! But to do this requires credibility and sadly no one seems willing to step up and be that person. |
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57 | where is suicide in Bible | Bible general | EdB | 242613 | ||
Suicide has been discussed many times on this forum. Do search for suicide in the box on the upper right. If after reading the various posts and viewpoints you still have a question, just ask. | ||||||
58 | is eating on graves a sin ? | Bible general | EdB | 242641 | ||
As a child I was taught that as a sign of respect to never walk, or get on an actual grave. To this day I go out of my way to avoid showing disrespect to a grave by getting on it. As a pastor and having done many funerals I am amazed at how many people have never had similar training and walk all over graves. If you want to lunch near a grave of someone I see no problem with that, but I think to show respect to that person and all others buried there you should be careful not to do so on an actual grave. |
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59 | APOLOSTIC BIBLE POLYGLOT ? | Bible general | EdB | 242746 | ||
Do a google search. Wikipedia offers a good explaination. Also you will get a few sites that have a copy of the Bible online. I read John 1:1-3. And it basically describes Jesus as the Son of God and eternal. So I'm not sure why this man questions that fact. The Bible is basically a interlinear of the Septuagint and a transliteration of the Greek New Testament. In my opinion stated with great caution I would say this Bible would be dangerous in the hands of a untrained linguist. If you catch my drift. |
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60 | DO YOU EVER ANSWER ANY BIBLE QUESTIONS? | Bible general | EdB | 242760 | ||
Could you be more specific? Posters are encouraged to respond to questions with biblical answers. That may not happen all the time but that is what we endeavor to do. | ||||||
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