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41 | Scriptural Support for you position? | 1 Cor 8:5 | pcdarcan | 134880 | ||
Very interesting that you would try to turn this into a discussion about whether the name "Satan" appears in these verses. Although I quoted The Living Bible (which is a paraphrased Bible as you acknowledged and which does say "Satan, the god of this world"), I do agree that it isn't rendered this way in many translations - but the LB tranlators knew who was being referred to and they took the liberty to identify him in this verse, just as the Amplified Bible takes many liberties to qualify verses in order to promote scriptural understanding. And, of course, this isn't what my threads are all about. They are about whether Satan is identified as a god (and he is, as a matter of fact he's "the god of this world", meaning that he's not just "called" a god, but "is" a god. Unlike wooden idols, Satan is a real living god - more powerful than you or I (only with God's spirit can we come off victorious from him and the world that he once offered to Jesus if Jesus would do an act of worship to him). Note the Amplied Bible's discription of Satan in Rev. 12:9 "And the huge dragon was cast down and out, that ages-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over..." Notice how Satan is described? Yes, as "the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity". Now, notice how "the god of this world" is described in 2 Cor 4:4 from the Amplified Bible, "For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers' minds (that they should not discern the truth)... " This is a excellent cross-reference to help anyone see that Satan is "the god of this world" referenced in 2 Cor 4:4. This is what I meant earlier when I indicated that the Bible should interpret itself - it is open to understanding Bro Tim and is in total harmony with its own internal writings and teachings. Now, because that undermines scriptures you keep alluding to in Isaiah that there cannot be another god besides the Creator is hard for you to accept because its one of your building blocks - if you reread my threads, you'll see the proper understanding (for new readers: besides God there is no other Savior, certainly not a god made of wood by man's hands.) If I may Brother Tim, you should re-evaluate Bible context - seriously. Only in accurate understanding of the entire Bible can one rightly understand it. I have not come across anyone from various Christian religions that would argue that Satan is not the one identified as "the god of this world" in 2 Cor 4:4 and yet, is that what you are trying to say Bro Tim? |
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42 | 2 corn. 4:4 the god of this world hath b | 2 Cor 4:1 | pcdarcan | 136011 | ||
Part 1 - "exceedingly unlikely" - but not definitive and here's why: "Here is what Clarke says about this question in his commentary:" Let me go line by line and decipher what Clarke is saying and where I and many others disagree about his conclusion. (I believe many will find this interesting... its a long read, but I think you'll enjoy the scriptural points.) Capital letter stands for Direct quote from Clarke Lower-case stands for restatement of Clarke's quote for clarify or counterpoint (if applicable) A. "I must own I feel considerable reluctance to assign the epithet, The God, to Satan;" a. Clarke is reluctant to call Satan "the god" of this world" (2 Cor 4:4). B. "and were there not a rooted prejudice in favor of the common opinion," b. Rooted prejudice? - strange way of saying 'many believe Satan to be the god of this world' and they do this based on the Bible, just look at the posts in this forum using scriptures to back up their reason. Interesting that a synonym of prejudice is "narrow-mindedness". It sounds like Clarke is using this phrase "rooted prejudice" in a derogatory sense - both judgemental and condescending. C. "the contrary might be well vindicated, viz. that by the God of this world the supreme Being is meant," c. Note how Clarke goes from "the god of this world" small "g" in every Bible translation I have ever opened, to Capital "G" in his comment "God of this world" (that's not how Bible translators render the case of "g"). D. "who in his judgment gave over the minds of the unbelieving Jews to spiritual darkness, so that destruction came upon them to the uttermost." d. And, Jesus showed it was their hearts (their motivation) that led to this judgement in Matthew 15:7,8 (New International Verions) "You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: "'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me'". E. "Satan, it is true, has said that the kingdoms of the world and their glory are his, and that he gives them to whomsoever he will; Mat_4:8, Mat_4:9. But has God ever said so?" e. Absolutely. The Almighty God - who is the author of the Bible - inspired his secretary Matthew to pen this account and God says so. How do we know? Don't forget, Jesus was in a perfect position to contractict Satan and set things right if Satan was lieing about possessing the kingdoms of this world and their glory. Additionally, this temptation makes no sense unless Satan possesses the kingdoms of this world. Finally, Clarke only partly quotes Matthew 4:9! ... and leaves out the "condition" that Satan sets before Jesus for giving him the kingdoms of this earth, namely: "If you fall down and do an act of worhip to me...". That sounds like something "the god of this world" would say, 'if only you would worship me'. (Please see my recent post about the internal evidence in Corinthians which shows Satan to be 'the god of this world' - posted Wed 10/27/04, 12:45pm in response to the topic: 2 Cor 4:4.) F. "and are we to take this assertion of the boasting devil and father of lies for truth? Certainly not." f. Why not? Jesus did, for he didn't refute or contest Satan about this matter one bit *and* you can be sure he would have if Satan was lying! Instead, Jesus redirected worship from 'the god of this world' to Almighty God. Mattew 4:10 (New International Version) "Jesus said to him, 'Away from me Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord God, and serve him only.' Yes, Jesus' response - alone - should clear up any confusion about whether Satan is "the god of this world". G. "We are not willing to attribute the blinding of men’s minds to God," g. And, rightfully so. Jesus is the 'light of the world' (John 1:9); why would his Father go around blinding innocent people's minds. H. "because we sometimes forget that he is the God of justice," h. Never. That's one of his 4 main attributes: Love, Justice, Wisdom and Power. I. "and may in judgment remove mercies from those that abuse them;" i. Yes, from "those that abuse them". Many of the Corinthians were practicers of wickedness (abusing God's mercy if you will) "before" becoming Christians (idolaters, drunkards, prostitutes, homosexauls, etc.) - I don't believe the Creator blinded their minds because of these wicked practices and abuse of his mercy. How do we know? They responded to the gospel and ceased practicing these: "And that is what some of you were [practicing]." Please compare 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11a. J. "but this is repeatedly attributed to him in the Bible," j. But, what is the context? Read on... K. "and the expression before us" k. that would be Clarke's expression "[God] may in judgement remove mercies from those that abuse them;" |
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43 | Interracial marriages? Bible says what? | 2 Cor 6:14 | pcdarcan | 135624 | ||
The Bible does not specifically discuss interracial marriage. It does, however, show how God views humankind and it provides guiding principles for those considering marriage. God accepts as his approved servants people out of all races, without discrimination. The Amplified Bible tells us “And He made from one [common origin, one source one blood] all nations of men to settle on the face of the earth... So that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel after Him and find Him, although He is not far from each one of us." (Acts 17:26, 27) “...God shows no partiality and is no respecter of persons, but in every nation he who venerates and has a reverential fear for God, treating Him with worshipful obedience and living uprightly, is acceptable to Him and sure of being received and welcomed [by Him]."—Acts 10:34, 35. So, the Bible nowhere implies that racial differences in themselves have anything to do with the properness of marriage. Of the remarriage of widows, the apostle Paul wrote: “A wife is bound to her husband by the law as long as he lives. If the husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she will, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord" (1 Cor. 7:39) Thus the Christian is free to marry anyone who is Scripturally and legally free to do so, as long as that one is truly a fellow believer. Are there any other factors, then, worth considering? Yes, for Christians seek to exercise good judgment and wisdom in all they do. Among other things, they are encouraged to "Behave... wisely - living prudently and with discretion - in your relations with those of the outside world [the non-Christians].—Col. 4:5. In many areas interracial marriages are becoming increasingly common. People are traveling more, and often find the ways and customs of people of other lands attractive. War, too, has played a part, and many European and North American soldiers have married Asiatic wives. There is, then, a somewhat broadened viewpoint on the part of many toward interracial marriage. Nevertheless, not all worldly persons share this broadened viewpoint, nor do all appreciate Bible standards. Many deep-seated prejudices remain in the world of mankind. A Christian, being realistic, must face life as it is — not as he wishes it might be. One fifteen-year-old girl - the child of an interracial marriage - often feels caught in a virtual vise of prejudice. She says: “If I associate with blacks, then the white students feel I don’t want to be with them. However, if I associate with the white students, the blacks feel that I think I am better than they are.” So, Biblically there's nothing wrong with interracial marriages. Its a personal choice, but as mentioned above, 'a Christian, being realistic, must face life as it is — not as he wishes it might be' and then make their decision. Hope this helps... |
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44 | what does Psalm 110:3 mean? | 2 Cor 10:4 | pcdarcan | 136184 | ||
God's servants would offer themselves willingly in a spiritual warfare as Christ's disciples (Compare 2 Cor 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-17, and Matthew 26:50-52; 28:19,20). | ||||||
45 | how old was Paul when was converted? | Gal 1:13 | pcdarcan | 130394 | ||
Interesting question... and I couldn't readily find the answer. In reading the scriptures, it appears that he wasn't a teenager when he was converted. However, in reading your question I was equally curious for the reason for your question. - PaulD (Gal 1:13-14) 13 YOU, of course, heard about my conduct formerly in Ju´da·ism, that to the point of excess I kept on persecuting the congregation of God and devastating it, 14 and I was making greater progress in Ju´da·ism than many of my own age in my race, as I was far more zealous for the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called [me] through his undeserved kindness, thought good 16 to reveal his Son in connection with me, that I might declare the good news about him to the nations..." |
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46 | Too many questions? | Eph 4:18 | pcdarcan | 130406 | ||
Hi, I don't understand your question? I would love to help but the cited scripture and the phrasing of the question make no sense to me. | ||||||
47 | What does honor mean to you? | Eph 5:28 | pcdarcan | 135424 | ||
Thus far, this is the best question that I have seen in this forum... I hope for more of the same because the Bible has so many hidden gems providing guidance for mates, parents, children - the whole family. Ephesian 5:28,29 (The Amplified Bible) states: "... husbands should love their wives as [being in a sense] their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and carefully protects and cherishes it, as Christ does the church." That's the scriptural admonition. In practice, there's so many ways that I try to apply these verses. Always saying "I love you" to my wife. After all, through actions don't we say this to our own bodies every day? I always say "Thank You" (for her daily meals, chores, etc.) I give her a backrub before she can ask for one. I'm always truthful - as a matter of fact, I can't even think of why I wouldn't be. I try to accomodate her wishes and because she lives a considerable distance from her family, we try to plan trips each year involving her family (including her widowed mother). I could go on, but I think you get the gist of it. Lastly, we have never played by the selfish rules, 'this is my money and that is yours'. What's that all about? - that's not marriage. Oh yes, kindness is important, too. I have never raised my voice to my wife. Hope this helps... |
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48 | Why does Paul have feelings of joy and.. | Phil 1:8 | pcdarcan | 134955 | ||
Hi, I'm surprised no one has picked this one up. Philippians, of course is a congregation that Paul had established about 50 C.E., in his second missionary tour. The Philippian congregation had shown great love and regard for Paul. Shortly after his visit to them, the congregation had generously sent him material provisions during his stay of several weeks in nearby Thessalonica. (Php 4:15, 16) Later, when the brothers in Jerusalem entered into a period of intense persecution and were in need of material help, the Christians in Philippi, themselves very poor and undergoing a great test of affliction, had nevertheless demonstrated a readiness to contribute even beyond their ability. Paul so much appreciated their fine attitude that he cited them as an example to the other congregations. (2Co 8:1-6) They were also very active and busy in preaching the good news (Compare Phil 1:5), so they apparently had not been closely in touch with Paul for a time. But now, in his need in prison bonds, they not only sent material gifts so that Paul had an abundance but also dispatched their personal envoy Epaphroditus, a man valuable to them. This zealous brother courageously gave assistance to Paul, even endangering his own life. Consequently, Paul commends him highly to the congregation.—Php 2:25-30; 4:18. These verses show deep appreciation for the whole brotherhood of Christians, doing what you can to promote the good news and assisting each other, esp. during difficult times. Of course, the hall-mark identification of Christians can be found in Jesus words in John 13:35 (The Amplified Bible) "By this all [men] know that you are my disciples, if you love one another - if you keep on showing love among yourselves." What a beautiful verse, esp. when you see it in action in the congregation. Hope this helps... |
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49 | What advice would Paul give...... | Phil 1:19 | pcdarcan | 135430 | ||
Actually, there's an excellect example of this regarding Paul and the apostle Peter (as well as other Jews who became Christians). Peter, born a Jew, grew up sharing the prevailing negative view of people of other races. When he was enlightened to see that God had opened up the way of salvation to both non-Jews and Jews alike, he acknowledged this in Acts 10:34,35. However, like us today, we are sometimes subject to peer pressure and this happened to Peter with some Christianized Jews, as reported in the book of Galatians. Notice Paul's counsel voiced to Peter in Galatians 2:14 (The Amplified Bible) "... I said to Cephas (Peter) before everybody present, If you, though born a Jew, can live [as you have been living] like a Gentile and not as a Jew, how do you dare now to urge and practically force the Gentiles to [comply with the ritual of Judiasm and] live like Jews?" In this case, Paul's counsel was not private because those Christian Jews present were practicing the same thing (namely, Judiasm - Christians who still wanted to practice the old Law Convenant, which was unnecessary because Jesus' presenting of his blood to his Father did away with the Law Convenant, such as getting circumsised.) You may find the surrounding verses helpful - please read Galatians 2:11-14. |
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50 | How is Paul an example? | Phil 2:18 | pcdarcan | 136170 | ||
Vs. 17 indicates that Paul was glad and rejoiced with all of the Philipians because as he says in vs 16 "I did not run or labor for nothing." Note what Paul says in vs 3: "I thank God every time I remember you... I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now..." |
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51 | Which scriptures are about volunteering? | 1 Thess 1:9 | pcdarcan | 136181 | ||
A nice scripture is: 2 Corinthians 9:8-12 | ||||||
52 | To LEAVE a Church w/Scripture Back-up | 2 Thess 3:6 | pcdarcan | 135436 | ||
The gold standard for your evaluation could include these scriptural axioms: John 13:35 (The Amplified Bible) "By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another - if you keep on showing love among yourself". Of course, this shouldn't be read, 'By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you are "perfect"'. No doubt, this is the reason for the admonition in 1 Peter 4:8 "Above all things have intense love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins - forgives and diregards the offenses of others." [Proverbs 10:12]. Prayer and a close study of God's word will help you with your dilemma. (John 8:32) |
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53 | Jesus ( immediator) | 1 Tim 2:5 | pcdarcan | 135929 | ||
I believe Romans 8:26,27 is the one you want, rendered this way in The Amplified Bible: "So too the (Holy) Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance." "And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the (Holy) Spirit - what His intent is - because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will. [Palms 139:1,2]" God knows are hearts and uses his powerful spirit to assist us in prayer when we are too weak to speak, don't know what to say, or we are suffering from depression. This is another golden nugget from the Bible! |
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54 | who could have been taken up like jesus | 2 Tim 3:16 | pcdarcan | 136186 | ||
Could you please clarify your question, and perhaps reference the scripture in question? Thank you... | ||||||
55 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136198 | ||
Here's the skinny of it - I know these scriptural points helped me immensely. First off, this is a great question because almost every reader of the Bible (esp. new ones) will come across these seemingly contradicting statements. Regarding Eph 2:8 and 9, the entire provision for salvation is an expression of God’s undeserved kindness. There is no way that a descendant of Adam can gain salvation on his own, no matter how noble his works are. Salvation is a gift from God given to those who put faith in the sin-atoning value of the sacrifice of his Son. The new Christian arrangement, did away with this notion that 'works', including the 'works of Law' could (alone) save someone. Paul's reminds the Ephesians 'we are saved not by our own works' - but through the greater sacrifice of Jesus Christ. A good cross-reference for Phil 2:12 'work out your own salvation' (where Paul was urging them not to be overly confident but to realize that their final salvation was not yet assured) is Hebrews 10: 26, 27 (NIV): "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment..." |
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56 | the gifts and the calling of God are irr | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136204 | ||
Q. "So the believe and the sayins of ones saved forever save does nt work here.?" A. "See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. - Hebrew 3:12-14 (NIV) "If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment..." - Hebrews 10:26 (NIV) Q. And what does grace have to do in our daily walk with Christ after we been save by grace? A."For it is by grace you have been saved... the gift of God... For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works..." - Eph 2:8,9. (NIV) "It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift... if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace." - Hebrews 6:4-6 (NIV) |
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57 | the gifts and the calling of God are irr | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136229 | ||
Q. "So the believe and the sayins of ones saved forever save does nt work here.?" A. Of course, Hebrews 10:26,27 highlights that one can spurn/reject and eventually fall from God's grace "after" once willingly accepting it... thus the clear warnings from the Bible: "For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgement and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries." - Hebrews 10:26,27 (KJV) "Wherefore let him that thinkenth he standeth take heed lest he fall." - 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV) Some would fall away from God's grace (which is a free gift) and follow man and his corrupt fleshly teachings - instead of Christ's teachings: "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgement now of a long time lingereth not and their damnation slumbereth not. ... But these [false teachers who arise amid the Christian congregation, Vs 1] shall utterly perish in their own corruption." - 2 Peter 2:1-3,12 (KJV) "For if after they [false teachers and those that follow them] have escaped the pollution of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ,they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter is worse with them than the beginning. "For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them." - 1 Peter 2:20,21 (KJV) Amen. |
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58 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | pcdarcan | 136087 | ||
Q: "Do you have any other thoughts concerning the eternal life that is given to us?" A: Revelation 21:3,4 (New Internation Version) "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe out every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the older order of things has passed away.'" "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Mt 6:10) "For this is what the Lord says - he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty." (Isaiah 45:18) "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth." (Mt 5:5) |
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59 | When was the book of Revelation written? | Rev 1:9 | pcdarcan | 134965 | ||
The former date... ... John wrote the Revelation about 96 C.E., approx. 26 years after the destruction of Jerusalem. This would be toward the close of the reign of Emperor Domitian. In support of this, Irenaeus in his “Against Heresies” (V, xxx) says of the Apocalypse: “For that was seen no very long time since, but almost in our day, towards the end of Domitian’s reign.” Eusebius and Jerome both agree with this testimony. Domitian was the brother of Titus, who led the Roman armies to destroy Jerusalem. He became emperor at the death of Titus, 15 years before the book of Revelation was written. He demanded that he be worshiped as god and assumed the title Dominus et Deus noster (meaning “Our Lord and God”). Emperor worship did not disturb those who worshiped false gods, but it could not be indulged in by the early Christians, who refused to compromise their faith on this point. Thus, toward the close of Domitian’s rule (81-96 C.E.), severe persecution came upon the Christians. John was most likely exiled to Patmos by Domitian. When Domitian was assassinated in 96 C.E., he was succeeded by the more tolerant emperor Nerva, who evidently released John. It was during this imprisonment on Patmos that John received the visions he wrote down in Revelation. |
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60 | 144,000 in Revelation, is it an literal# | Rev 7:4 | pcdarcan | 124998 | ||
If the number 144,000 were not taking literal then it would lack meaning as a contrast to the great crowd. Viewing the number as literal agrees with Jesus statement as Matt.22:14 regarding the kingdom of the heavens. There are many invited, but few chosen. So it is an actual number. | ||||||
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