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41 | Taleb, When did Matthew 24:25 occur? | Matt 24:1 | Taleb | 78519 | ||
Searcher, thanks for making my day. Your legitimate questions WILL be answered. I look forward to review some of my “old” material gathered over the years. My personal library, its numerous book shelves crammed with overflowing (the excess are stacked by chairs, my desk, under the desk), will get a well deserved “going over”. Matthew 24:15 says a lot about our topic. Plus, the little phrase added by Matthew, “let the reader understand” needs to be heeded. The “reader” includes you and me, right? The one mentioned in Daniel 11:31 and 12:11, the disciples KNEW had been already fulfilled. And the reader needs to understand ALL that Jesus referred to concerning Daniel’s prophecies, if we are to understand WHICH one of the two separate abominations was referred to by Jesus. Daniel 9:26-27 explains. This speaks of the one AFTER Christ, seeing His followers understood the fulfillment of Dan 11-12 in which the first king from the south (Egypt) – according to history – Anticohus Epiphanes was the “second king” from the north (Syria). Just like Daniel said, the Northern king would “perform abominations”. He gave himself his surrname, and it means "the God made manafest". Did you notice the "anti" in his first name? When did did Daniel's happen? According to HIS-story it happened EXACTLY as Daniel predicted during the reign of Anticochus (174-168 B.C.). You can read all about it yourself in any one of many sources. 1st Maccabees for instance, is most likely the source the apostles had about that. Contrary to Scofield’s Bible (1917 edition) which only renders Dan 11:31 to Antiochus, Josephus indicates BOTH 11 and 12 to that wicked king. So WHEN was Jesus’ prophecies, about the abomination (Matt. Mark. Luke. Rev.), fulfilled? It WAS FULFILLED during the time the Roman army surrounded Jerusalem, took the city, entered the temple with THEIR objects of worship and offered THEIR sacrifices upon the altar. That is when. For the best details that Historians have provided, read the “WARS of the Jews, by Josephus. It’s pages follow the predictions to the letter. Famines, earthquakes, etc. Many Bible encyclopedias, Eusebius, Barnes Commentary (which tells us HOW the Roman army fulfills Luke 21:20), Jamison, Fausset and Brown Commentary gives the same data about Mark 13. And the lists go on and on. Respectfully yours, Taleb |
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42 | Please explain! | Matt 24:1 | Taleb | 78402 | ||
First of all Mommaphs, one must understand what Scripture mentions about the “sun, moon and stars”. Jesus’ disciples UNDERSTOOD what Jesus was stating because they understood HOW Scripture continually uses that kind of terminology. Canceling Psalms 148 was a tongue-in-cheek way of saying, contrary to some erroneous doctrines about the end of the world that states the physical destruction of the world, won’t happen. Genesis 37:5-11 is ONLY ONE OF MANY such “mentionings”. Immediately after (no pun intended) Joseph described his dream, Jacob CORRECTLY UNDERSTOOD what the terminology meant – he said, “Are all of us, then, myself, (sun) your mother (moon) and your brothers (stars) to come and bow to the ground before you?” Don't forget. The twelve sons (stars) represented ALL 12 tribes of Israel. Joseph was a "type of Christ". What Jesus told the disciples they accepted it, as all the others through out the Old Testament. The sun, moon and stars, Jesus rerferred to, represented the entirety of Judea and it’s way of life. It is also what Hebrews 12:26-27 mentioned, before the destruction of everything in 70 A.D. that the powers of heaven will be shaken. Why were the “heavens” to be shaken? To REMOVE those things, the things mentioned in the previous chapters of Hebrews, things that men created - e.g. temple, priests, sacrifices, etc. (not literal sun, stars, moon). Why? So those things that are Not Created with hands may remain. What things? Gospel, grace, etc. That's when IT happened, as Jesus said it would. I apologize this is sooooooooo short, when there is sooooooooooooo much that can, and needs to be stated. Respectfully, Taleb |
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43 | Taleb, When did the Son of Man appear? | Matt 24:1 | Taleb | 78270 | ||
Searcher, first off, MANY historians have answered all of your questions. I don’t know how much history you know or have access to, but ... (actually, I like the way I once saw it spelled –HIS-story). Most of Scriptures was written prior to the events under discussion, so HIS-story is often used as another source. Although, let me be quick to add, Scripture DOES contain MANY “proofs”. What Scriptures “begin to say” HIS-story “fills in many blanks". Yes, Searcher, just as Jesus stated in Matt 24:5-6, there WERE false Christs. Listed in Acts 5:36 - Theudas, who mislead 400, another in Acts 21:38 who mislead about 30,000 – both “false Christs” of which Eusebius also made mention. Dositheus proclaimed himself to be the Messiah that Moses had prophesied. How many do you need? Let me know if you need more specifics, or examples. 1 John 2:18 talks about “the anti-christs” (plural), and don’t forget, John was amongst those whom Jesus warned against being deceived. “Little children, IT IS the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even NOW are there MANY antichrists; whereby WE KNOW IT IS THE LAST TIME.” Was John deceived, or did he KNOW the last days Jesus talked about WAS THEN, not 2,000 years later? You wrote, "No wars because the Romans ruled". Sorry, Searcher. But not only were their rumors of wars, there WERE NUMEROUS WARS, as HIS-story reveals. I love Josephus. While I don’t agree with much of his view, basically his facts are facts. Take the war in 40 A.D. 50,000 dead; nine years later, around the time of Passover, up to 20,000 dead. In Alexandria, 50,000 Jews killed. Scythopolis 13,000 plus killed. And these are not the only “wars” fought between the time Jesus said there would be wars, and when the “end” came. ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION in verse 15 is really self-explanatory. Scripture doesn’t say anything about ANY temple being rebuilt after its destruction. And, while Daniel’s talks about two separate abominations, the one Jesus speaks of happened exactly as He said. Every reference to any rebuilding of the temple was before it was fulfilled. There are NO MORE UNFULFILLED prophecies about any temple. PERIOD. According to Eusebius, Josephus and other historians, the abonination of desolation happened often prior to, and after, its final destruction. The Romans soldiers compassed the city, and took control, then they brought their ensigns (a staff with an eagle over the image of Caesar (who claimed to be God) into the temple and offer sacrifices and worship to the image. Verse 29. I just love Scripture, don’t you? When we take here a verse there a verse we either get a warped picture, or a complete picture. This verse gives a complete picture ONLY when taken in connecting with “what else Scripture has to say about the sun, moon and stars. Will you agree that Scripture is FULL OF SYMBOLIC terminology? Check out what Scripture says about the sun, moon, stars and you also will notice what so many others have discovered about this. Then verse 29 will also come alive to you too. Or, do you believe the moon turning to blood as stated in Joel and Acts 2? Verse 30 ties in with Matt 26:64 in which Jesus told Caiaphas, the High Priest, “I tell YOU that from THIS TIME onward, YOU will see the Son of Man SEATED on the right hand of power AND coming on the clouds of heaven.” That sounds like quite a feat, IF Jesus wasn't speaking figuratively. From now on meant it started right then, and Jesus hadn’t even gone to the cross yet. And for Jesus to both be seated and coming ….” Searcher, there is so much MEAT in what this verse states, but because “time” is my ever present enemy, I can’t detail it here and now. Great questions. I welcome more. :) Respectively, Taleb |
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44 | Matt 24 Is it all in the future? | Matt 24:1 | Taleb | 78185 | ||
Terry, contrary to what many of my study Bibles say, Matthew 24 HAS happened, exactly as Jesus said it would. If you have access to Josephus check out his “description” of the destruction of Jerusalem. It is as though he eavesdropped on Jesus’ prophesy. I have studied and restudied this portion for a few decades. It is exciting to say the least. One thing that is important to notice – Jesus instructed his disciples “Watch out less anyone deceive you.” Notice also Matt 24:14 – “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world, as a testimony to all nations, and the end will come” Compare that to Col. 1:23 – “…be not moved away from the gospel, which you have heard, and which WAS preached to every creature which is under heaven ….” There are SOOOOOOOOO many more verses that back up what many know as truth. Actually, one can take one verse at time and follow through from history's records. Many have done that to gain the same reasoning as I am presenting here. For this time, respectfully, Taleb |
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45 | Ever Doubt God's Existence? | Gen 3:1 | Taleb | 78175 | ||
Yes, I have. I honestly doubt if there is anybody who HASN’T either doubted God’s existence or if what He said is really true. The first Scripture that comes to mind is Gen 3. Yup, from the beginning people have “questioned God”, if you will. Satan is the father of lies and has been a liar from day one. His lies to Eve caused her to wonder if everything she KNEW was true really was true. Don’t forget she walked with God in the garden. Talk about not having any reason to doubt, but doubt she did. Growing up, my “bet” (not the right word, but…) is that you doubted a lot of things your teacher, parents, siblings told you – even though they really were true. So, while we can’t “see God” we do have seasons of doubt. Those are the times for us to take seriously what Paul wrote in 2 Cor. 10:4-5 “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but MIGHTY THROUGH GOD to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exhalteth itself AGAINST the knowledge of God (YOUR SITUATION), and bringing into captivity EVERY thought to the obedience of Christ.” And don’t forget – God believes in you! Respectfully, Taleb |
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46 | what was the occupation of rehad | Josh 2:1 | Taleb | 78165 | ||
Whoops, I meant: "Our Lord Jesus Christ became a descendant of hers." :) (Well, actually both are correct, seeing she did became a child of God.) Again, respectfully, Taleb :) |
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47 | what was the occupation of rehad | Josh 2:1 | Taleb | 78164 | ||
Believing you are referring to Rahab, she was a prostitute who saved the two spies visiting Jericho before its destruction. She became a descendant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Respectfully, Taleb |
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48 | But are the Jews keeping track of tribes | Matthew | Taleb | 78103 | ||
Chusarcik, since the destruction of the Jew’s temple, records kept have been lost forever. While “records are still kept” today, they CANNOT make any connection to anybody prior to that destruction, contrary to what my Mormon relatives claim. To answer you question, I must point out that the “tribes of Judah” and the “kingdom of Israel” does not exactly “go together”. Israel, according to the Old Testament, separated from Judah. Some from the various tribes “joined Judah”. BUT after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. those peoples were dispersed into the world, and still are. Their purpose had been fulfilled – that to bring Jesus the Christ into the world. A side note: Abraham received the promise in Genesis 17 about his “seed” and Galatians 3:16 explains EVERYTHING that promise meant. And I quote: “Now the promises were addressed to Abraham and to his Seed – notice, in passing that Scripture doesn’t use a plural word as if there were several descendents, it uses the singular “seed”, meaning Christ.” end quote. Verse 19: “… UNTIL the arrival of the “seed” to whom the promise referred.” So, for anyone to “keep” records, serves no purpose in any plan of God’s. God’s promise, for the entire world to be blessed through Abraham’s “seed”, has been forever completed. Respectfully, Taleb |
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49 | Which 12 tribes of Israel exist today | Matthew | Taleb | 77994 | ||
Genealogies stopped when the Jews were dispersed for the last time in 70 A.D. when Jerusalem was destroyed. But ... With Jesus, the Jewish “race” ended. That is something coming from one with “Jewish blood”, yet truth doesn’t change. The Scripture has many genealogies, and they end with Jesus. If you look at Matthew 1, it clues you in to what I am stating. From Abraham to David is 14 generations. From Solomon to Jehoiachin (when they were carried away into Babylon) is 14 generations. From Salathiel to Jesus, who is called Christ, is 13. Yet Matthew 1:17 says 14 each time. Why? You have to understand what it takes to be a Jew. To “be” Jewish, one only has to adhere to their wide-ranged doctrine. You can be a Buddhist Jew – no problem. You can be any race, never intermarrying from Noah, and still become a Jew. Yet, to become a citizen of Israel one only has to be born to a “Jewish mother.” A man decides to become a Jew. He does. He marries a non-believer, she too becomes a Jew. They CANNOT immigrate to Israel. They have a daughter, raised in the Jewish faith. She marries a non-Jew who “converts”. They have children. Her children CAN immigrate to Israel because their mother, not their grandparents, is Jewish. Col. 3:11 explains it better yet. “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision …. But Christ is all and in all. Taleb |
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50 | Where was Daniel during Daniel chp 3? | Daniel | Taleb | 77982 | ||
Don’t forget, Daniel WAS a high official in the Kingdom. The “Kingdom” wasn’t confined to the “city”. PERHAPS, that was "why" the "stunt" was accomplished - Daniel was "out of town". Rest assured, Daniel, most likely, was not present during the “trial and sentencing”, nor for the songs of praise that rang out of the furnace. (According to my Jerusalem Bible.) :) My “answers” are probably not much help, huh? Taleb |
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51 | What 2 languages was Daniel written in? | Daniel | Taleb | 77976 | ||
The portion in question was written in Aramaic. The rest of the book of Daniel is said to CONTAIN certain Greek and Persian words or phrases. The "rest" of the book was, according to the Jews, written in Hebrew. Taleb |
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52 | Is "mikvah" in the Law or tradition? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 77270 | ||
Searcher, I am glad to hear that you, like the Bereans did, check to see “if things are so”. The Hebrew term mikvah (spelled mikveh by some) literally and always means “gathering of water” as Strong’s states in Gen. For centuries before Christ it was a “ritual bath” that, according to “oral tradition” originates in Exodus. When the Law required “cleansing”, the initial ritual of mikvah, or mikveh, took place. Sprinkling or dipping WOULDN’T cleanse, so “completely under” they went. The priest and Levites know WHAT John the Baptist WAS doing. He was doing what had been done for centuries. They needed to know WHO he was. Had it only taken a “little” water, why did people meet him at the river? Why not by a well? A wedding, as in Rev. 19:7, “the bride has made herself ready” means she underwent the ritual of mikvah. For sure she "bathed" herself completely. Many men used, and still use, the ritual to prepare themselves for Passover, for Yom Kippur, for the Day of Atonement. Some participate before the Sabbath, every Friday. You wrote: “I didn't find where God had a person get in water. Can you cite in the OT, where God did so? I believe it was oral tradition, not the Law.” Even though there is no direct mention of mikvah in the Old Testament, the Jews STILL use the story from Exodus 19 as their basis for having a ritual bath. Right before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses, God told Moses to have the people sanctify themselves (make clean, purify) and have them “wash their garments.” Jews still believe these two "things" happened together. Strong’s 3526 sort of defines the word “wash”, “To trample with the feet”. BUT you must notice where else the word is used and that will “cancel” such a lone concept of separate “cleansing”. Psalm 51:7 “Wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” Concerning the “ancient rituals of mikvah” still in effect today, I am reminded of Col 2:17 and 2 Cor 15:46, among other portions of God’s word. Baruch ata Adonai ... Blessed art Thou, Lord our God, King of the universe. Taleb |
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53 | What tongue or whose tongue will dry up? | Is 11:15 | Taleb | 76993 | ||
Ray, The first verses that came to mind is James 3: basically the whole chapter. And, according to Adam Clarke’s to commentary: “Man has one hundred and forty-eight members, some confined, others free. The tongue is placed between the jaws; and from under it proceeds a fountain of water, (the great sublingual salivary gland), and it is folded with various foldings. Come and see what a flame the tongue kindles! Were it one of the unconfined members, what would it not do?” The same sentiment, with a little variation, on Psalm 120:3: What shall be given unto thee, or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? The holy blessed God said to the tongue: "All the rest of the members of the body are erect, but thou liest down; all the rest are external, but thou art internal. Nor is this enough: I have built two walls about thee; the one bone, the other flesh: What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done unto thee, O thou false tongue?” Also from Clarke's: "Here is a plain allusion to the passage of the Red Sea. And the Lord’s shaking his hand over the river with his vehement wind, refers to a particular circumstance of the same miracle: for “he caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land,” Exodus 14:21. "The tongue; a very apposite and descriptive expression for a bay such as that of the Red Sea. It is used in the same sense, Joshua 15:2, 5; 18:19. The Latins gave the same name to a narrow strip of land running into the sea: He shall smite the river to its seven streams. This has been supposed to refer to the Nile, because it falls into the Mediterranean Sea by seven mouths: but R. Kimchi understands it of the Euphrates, which is the opinion of some good judges." Taleb |
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54 | Can you be a Pastor if you are divorced? | 1 Tim 3:5 | Taleb | 76930 | ||
Met, while a few denominations take this literally, according to their interpretation, they fail to use ALL of Scripture as 2 Tim 3:16 instructs. For one of many examples: 2 Corinthians 6-9-11 explains what I mean. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, shall inherit the kingdom of God." But it doesn't end with those words, it continues with these: "And such WERE some of you: BUT you ARE washed, BUT you ARE sanctified, BUT you ARE justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” In plain English, whatever the former sin, they are forever gone. Verse 11 began with “And such WERE (past tense) some of you.” Then it provided three “BUTS” to bring us to the present tense “ARE”. So in answer to your worthwhile question, "According to God's Word, anyone who has sinned and been forgiven can be a Pastor. Anyone who sinned before they were a Christian, has had ALL THOSE SINS forgiven, and HE doesn't remember them anymore. Blessings, Taleb |
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55 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76648 | ||
Sarah, the Scriptures have only a few references to tongues, par se. And most people refer to 1 Cor 14 as THE "tongue chapter" as Hebrews 11 is the "faith chapter" etc. If you didn't find what you are searching for in that portion of Scripture ... I think we can safely presume, there are no other verses saying "how we should pray in tongues." Sorry. Taleb |
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56 | Praying in tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76635 | ||
Sarah, 1 Cor. 14:14 “If I pray in tongues, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.” This tells us that “your spirit” is praying, not “you”. Does this mean tongues are useless as a prayer language? No. Verse 18 explains that Paul praised God that he spoke in tongues more than anyone else. And verse 19 balances that “achievement” with “Yet in Church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might teach others, then 10,000 words in tongues.” This informs us that, while Paul spoke often in tongues, which tells us he WAS PRAYING, yet without understanding. And, he did it when he wasn’t ministering. Perhaps, and I have nothing to base it upon, except personal experience, Paul prayed in tongues while “mending, or constructing tents”. Either way, we need to follow Paul, as he followed Christ. Driving a car, or doing the laundry. Interestingly, Paul concluded correctly handling the topic of tongues with, “Covert to prophesy, and FORBID NOT to speak in tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.” Taleb |
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57 | Who married Noah's daughters? | Gen 9:19 | Taleb | 76399 | ||
Papyrus, were you by chance thinking of Noah's sisters - Mahiah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah? If that is the case, don't forget "this" Noah was the above named sisters' sister. All five girls were the daughters of sonless Zelophehad. Talk about naming your children with Biblical names. :) Taleb |
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58 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76381 | ||
It has absolutely no significance, from God's point of view. Anything He intends for us to "take to heart" is written in His word. Everything else is merely man and his ideas. Taleb |
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59 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Taleb | 76371 | ||
Sarah, in the book of Acts, there are a number of instances where people received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Some long after their water baptism. Some were baptized in the Holy Spirit BEFORE they were immersed. For instance, in Acts 10:44-48 Peter was preaching to some Gentiles. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those (Gentiles) who were listening to the message. All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.” So you see, Sarah, it doesn’t necessarily come WHEN we are baptized. Those folks, mentioned above, received the Holy Spirit, then BECAUSE THEY HAD RECEIVED THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT they were immersed in water. Paul had just the opposite kind of experience in Acts 19:1-7. Paul asked some of John the Baptist’s disciples, “Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE you believed. (This informs us that merely believing, DOESN'T MEAN we are baptized in the Holy Spirit.) They responded that they had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Paul asked them, “Into what were you baptized?” They told him, “John the Baptist.” First they were “rebaptized”, then AFTER their water baptism, Paul LAID HANDS on them, and then they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, then they spoke in tongues, AND then they prophesied. There were about 12 men that this happened to. And don’t limit this experience to the New Testament time period only. It also happened in the Old. Taleb |
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60 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76299 | ||
In Acts 19:1-7 Taleb |
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