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41 | reason for update? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 189360 | ||
Why was the NASB Updated? (Quoted from: A Look at the New American Standard Bible Spotlight Ministries, Vincent McCann, 1998 www.spotlightministries.org.uk) 'In 1995 the Lockman Foundation published the 'NASB Update'. As the name suggests, this is not actually a new version but rather a revision. The Foundation felt that because 25 years had passed since the appearance of the NASB it was in need of bringing more up to date. Updating included the following: removing the words thee and thou, consulting the newest scholarly editions of ancient Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic, and removing some of the idiosyncrasies found in the ancient languages that do not conform to English grammar. Some of these words were replaced with more modern equivalents and some sentences were rearranged to make them more understandable in English. Although the NASB Update is more fluid than its predecessor, it still remains as literal as possible, and while not good for public reading it is a good Bible for serious Bible study.' ____________________ (Source: A Look at the New American Standard Bible Spotlight Ministries, Vincent McCann, 1998 www.spotlightministries.org.uk) |
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42 | Which resurrection is used, 1st or 2nd? | Dan 7:25 | kalos | 189137 | ||
M. Royal, What is your position on the rapture? What do you believe about the rapture? [] What is the rapture? How do you define it? [] When does the rapture take place? Is it pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib, prewrath, or other? Grace to you, Kalos |
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43 | what are the days? | Gen 1:2 | kalos | 189016 | ||
Does Genesis chapter 1 literally mean 24-hour days? 'The English word "day" can mean more than one thing. It can refer to the 24-hour period of time that it takes for the earth to rotate on it's axis (i.e. "there are 24-hours in a day"). It can refer to the period of daylight between dawn and dusk (i.e. "it gets pretty hot during the day but it cools down a bit at night"). And it can refer to an unspecified period of time (i.e. "back in my Grandfather's day..."). Likewise, the Hebrew word "yom" (which translates into the English "day") can mean more than one thing. It is used to refer to a 24-hour period in Genesis 7:11. It is used to refer to the period of daylight between dawn and dusk in Genesis 1:16. And it is used to refer to an unspecified period of time in Genesis 2:4. So what does it mean in Genesis 1:5-2:2 when it's used in conjunction with oridinal numbers (i.e. the "first day," the "second day," the "third day," the "forth day," the "fifth day," the "sixth day," and the "seventh day")? Are these 24-hour periods or something else? Could "yom" as it is used here mean an unspecified period of time? How can we tell? 'We can determine how "yom" should be interpreted in Genesis 1:5-2:2 simply by examining the context in which we find the word used and then comparing it's context with how we see its usage elsewhere throughout scripture. By doing this we let Scripture interpret itself. Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis wrote a good article on this. It's published at: www.answersingenesis.org/cec/ study_guides/answersSG2.pdf. Mr. Ham writes, "The Hebrew word for day (yom) is used 2301 times in the Old Testament. Outside of Genesis 1: Yom plus ordinal number (used 410 times) always indicates an ordinary day [i.e. a 24-hour period]. The words ‘evening’ and ‘morning’ together (38 times) always indicate an ordinary day. Yom plus ‘evening’ or ‘morning’ (23 times each) always indicates an ordinary day. Yom plus ‘night’ (52 times) always indicates an ordinary day." 'Now let’s look at the context in which we find the word "yom" used in Genesis 1:5-2:2... 'Day 1 - "And God called the light 'day' [yom] and the darkness he called 'night.' So the EVENING and the MORNING were the FIRST DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:5) 'Day 2 - "So God called the firmament 'Heaven.' So the EVENING and the MORNING were the SECOND DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:8) 'Day 3 - "So the EVENING and the MORNING were the THIRD DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:13) 'Day 4 - "So the EVENING and the MORNING were the FOURTH DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:19) 'Day 5 - "So the EVENING and the MORNING were the FIFTH DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:23) 'Day 6 - "Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the EVENING and the MORNING were the SIXTH DAY [yom]." (Genesis 1:31) 'Day 7 - "Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And on the SEVENTH DAY [yom] God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the SEVENTH DAY [yom] from all His work which He had done." (Genesis 2:1-2) 'I think its quite clear by the context that the Author of Genesis chapter 1 meant 24-hour periods. This was the standard interpretation up until the 1800s when a paradigm shift occurred within the scientific community and the Earth's sedimentary strata layers were reinterpreted. Whereas previously the rock layers were interpreted as evidence for Noah's flood, Noah's flood was thrown out by the scientific community and the rock layers were reinterpreted as evidence for an excessively old earth. Some well meaning but terribly mistaken Christians then sought to reconcile this new anti-Flood, ant-Bible interpretation with the Genesis 1 account by reinterpreting "yom" as meaning vast unspecified periods of time. This was a mistake. 'The truth is, the evidences in favor of Noah's flood and a young earth far outnumber those in favor of an old earth and many of the old earth interpretations are known to rely upon faulty assumptions. Unfortunately the scientific community is entrenched on the matter and apparently they refuse to change their minds despite the weight of evidence contrary to their currently accepted paradigm. But please don't let their stubborn refusal influence how you read your Bible! According to Exodus 20:9-11, God used six literal days to create the world in order to serve as a model for man's work week. Work six days, rest one. Rest assured, God could have created everything in an instant if He wanted to. But apparently He had us in mind even before He made us (on the sixth day) and wanted to provide an example for us to follow.' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Genesis-days.html |
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44 | Asking many to pray for us? | Eph 6:18 | kalos | 188902 | ||
Hank: Thanks for your excellent answer to Justme's question. Heard on Christian radio: When most of our prayers sound like this, "Father, give me this and give me that. Give me, give me, give me!" what we are actually saying to God is: "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me." Luke 15:12 In other words, Give me my inheritance NOW. When we do this, it is obvious that our interest in God is not for Himself, but for what He can give us or do for us. Grace to you, John |
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45 | Tell satan's job when he was in heave | Revelation | kalos | 188856 | ||
When did Satan fall from heaven? 'Answer: Satan’s fall from heaven is described in Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-18. While these two passages are referring specifically to the king of Babylon and the King of Tyre, they also reference the spiritual power that was behind those kings - Satan. In regards to when Satan fell, these passages describe is why Satan fell, but they do not specifically say when the fall occurred. What we do know is this: the angels were created before the earth (Job 38:4-7). Satan fell before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden (Genesis 3:1-14). Satan’s fall, therefore, must have occurred somewhere after the time the angels were created and before he tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Whether Satan’s fall occurred a few minutes, hours, or days before he tempted Adam and Eve in the garden, Scripture does not specifically say. 'Why did Satan fall from Heaven? Satan fell because of pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Notice the many "I will..." statements in Isaiah 14:12-15. Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Satan was likely the highest of all angels, the most beautiful of all of God's creations. Satan was not content in his position. Instead, Satan desired to be God, to essentially "kick God off His throne" and take over the rule of the universe. Satan wanted to be God, and interestingly enough, that is what Satan tempted Adam and Eve with in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-5). How did Satan fall from Heaven? Actually, a fall is not an accurate description. It would be far more accurate to say that God cast Satan out of Heaven (Isaiah 14:15; Ezekiel 28:16-17).' ---------------------------------------- Related Topics: Can Satan read our minds / know our thoughts? Why did Satan think he could defeat God? Was Satan in charge of music in Heaven? Who is Satan? Why doesn't God give Satan and the fallen angels a chance to repent? ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Satan-fall.html |
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46 | let us put the words of Christ first. | Matt 24:30 | kalos | 188854 | ||
'The Perils of Prooftexting and How to Avoid Them' 'If you think you're on safe theological ground because of a pet verse, better look twice. Simple prooftexting has its perils. Here's how to avoid them. (...) 'Virtually every Christian with a theological point of view thinks his view is scriptural. Why shouldn't he? He has a prooftext he can quickly quote in his defense. 'If you're not careful, though, simply picking out a verse that seems to support your view may result in pitting one text against another, creating an apparent contradiction. This may be satisfying for the moment because the verse affirms your pet doctrine. But your take on the passage may be wrong, and the conflict created with other texts undermines the authority of the Bible in general. 'Part of what we do on the radio show is dispute different theological views. A caller gives me his opinion and cites supporting verses. I can almost hear him settling back in his chair and folding his arms. His work is done, or so he thinks. 'My verses say one thing; his appear to say another. As long as he can find a verse that--at least at first glance--supports his view, he's satisfied. Whenever the issue comes up, he can simply quote his pet text. 'Taking a casual approach to prooftexting doesn't solve the conflict. It merely intensifies it. How? Because, as I mentioned, when my verses say one thing and his appear to say another if we simply camp on our verses we affirm a contradiction. 'So how do we solve this problem? We keep one goal in mind. Our question should be, "What does the Bible teach?", not simply "What does our verse seem to teach?" How do we learn what the Bible teaches? By choosing an interpretation that makes the best sense out of all the relevant verses. 'That takes more work than simple prooftexting. If there's an apparent conflict, we must try to solve it. It is not enough to point to a verse that supports our position. If all of the Bible is God's Word and without error, then we must also consider the scriptural evidence that seems contrary to our theology and attempt to factor it into our answer...' ____________________ To read more go to: www.str.org/free/ solid_ground/SG9909.htm (For additional information go to: www.str.org At that website, under "Search Stand to Reason", enter the words: never read a Bible verse) |
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47 | Which saints will be left behind? | 1 Thess 4:17 | kalos | 188784 | ||
Please tell us the book, chapter and verse of the Bible where it says there will be no-0ne saved during the tribulation. Grace to you, Kalos |
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48 | Rapture....timing? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 188687 | ||
Using the Search feature at www.studybibleforum.com, search for the word "rapture". Or Google it. | ||||||
49 | Are both groups the same? | Rev 6:11 | kalos | 188623 | ||
The question then becomes: when does the resurrection [of the righteous dead] take place in relation to Rev. 6:11? Is the resurrection before, during or after the event described in Rev. 6:11? Grace to you, Kalos |
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50 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188620 | ||
Edwin, Thanks for the reply. Regrettably, my time on the internet is severely limited. So I do not have time to compose answers to your questions, which in fact are good and reasonable questions. For further information on the wrath of God vs. the wrath of Satan and the timing of the rapture, see the books "The Sign" and "The Rapture Question Answered". Go to www.solagroup.org for more information regarding the author and publisher of these two books. Grace to you, Kalos |
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51 | How to recieve all annointing | 1 Cor 12:13 | kalos | 188619 | ||
Lionheart, Thanks for the welcome back. It's good to be back, my brother. Ephesians 5:18 (ESV) And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, If there is one and only one filling with the Spirit and no repeated fillings, then why does Eph. 5:18 command believers to be filled with the Spirit? I.e., if we were already filled with the Spirit, why the command to be filled with the Spirit? My understanding is that there is but one baptism with (by,in) the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13 ), but many fillings. In a day or two I'll try to post more information (i.e., supporting Scriptural evidence) to back up my assertion. Grace to you, Kalos |
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52 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | kalos | 188612 | ||
Stjohn, Question: How do we gain our place in the Kingdom, do we buy it? Or, do we simply believe in the name of the one that Bought us with His Blood? Answer: It is not we ourselves, but Christ who paid the price for our place in His Kingdom. Any interpretation of this parable that says we ourselves paid the price is the wrong interpretation. Grace to you, Kalos |
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53 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188512 | ||
Edwin, For the record, I believe in the Prewrath rapture as defined below. Prewrath vs. Pretrib Rapture Pretribulationalism 'Pretribulationists teach that the return of Christ has been imminent since the days of the early church and that the church will be raptured sometime before the seventieth week begins. Although they have no Scripture that in so many words teaches it, they teach that there are no signs and the rapture could take place at any moment. The seventieth week of Daniel is therefore considered to be a seven-year period of God's judgmental "tribulation" (hence the term pretribulation). This position generally views the seventieth week as the day of the Lord's wrath from which the church is excluded.' Prewrath 'The Prewrath position teaches that the true church will be raptured when the great tribulation by Antichrist, inspired by Satan, is cut short by God's day-of-the-Lord wrath, which will occur between the sixth and seventh seals of Revelation, sometime during the second half of the seventieth week. The persecution associated with the great tribulation of Antichrist is viewed as the wrath of Satan, whereas the events that follow, beginning with the seventh seal, are considered the wrath of God.' (www.solagroup.org) For more information, do a search for posts by "kalos" that contain the word "prewrath". Grace to you, Kalos |
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54 | Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Pls Explain | Matt 13:45 | kalos | 188511 | ||
Stjohn, I'm confused. Perhaps you can clarify something for me. Where (in what book, chapter and verse) does our Lord explain the meaning of the parable in Matthew 13:45-46? Grace to you, Kalos |
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55 | Why does Jesus come as a thief? | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188508 | ||
No post-tribulation rapture. Ebrain: Thanks for your reply. I just want to point out that in my previous post I was not saying that the rapture came at the end of the tribulation. Nor was I denying that God did not appoint his children to wrath. Instead I was saying that God's wrath is not poured out until after the opening of the sixth seal (Rev. 6:12-17). Since God has not appointed us to wrath and since God's wrath is poured out after the opening of the sixth seal, then the rapture must take place some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals. Also to say that the rapture occurs some time between the opening of the sixth and seventh seals is not to set a date. We know how long the tribulation period (Daniel's seventieth week) is, but we don't know how long after the beginning of the tribulation the sixth seal is opened. We do not know the date of the opening of the sixth seal. I just wanted to clarify that for anyone who is reading this thread. Grace to you, Kalos |
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56 | Are there any scriptures for the rapture | 2 Pet 3:10 | kalos | 188385 | ||
"The identity of these individuals is tortured. Few pay attention to the textual details, but focus on wide speculations that feed the fires of non-literal interpretations of the Revelation. What does the Revelation say about these beings?" To read more go to: www.revelationcommentary.org/04_chapter.html Grace to you, Kalos |
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57 | Who is he who restrains?ebrain. | 2 Thess 2:7 | kalos | 188003 | ||
Who is "he who now restrains" 2 Th 2:6-7? ____________________ "There is every possibility that he (Michael) is the restrainer of 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7." ____________________ 'The importance of Michael to the eschatological end times cannot be over-stated. His voice will be heard at the Rapture (1 Thess 4:16). His actions will initiate the final unparalleled persecution of Israel (Dan 12:1). He initiates the battle that ignites the final conflict prior to the coming of the Son to rule all the nations (Rev 12:7). There is every possibility that he is the restrainer of 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7. The former three passages mentioned all deal with the beginning of the forty-two months; time, times and half a time; and, one thousand two hundred and sixty days, which mark the eschatological period just prior to the Lord’s return at Armageddon.' (www.revelationcommentary.org/ 12_chapter.html) The Restrainer is removed AMPLIFIED 2 Th. 2:6-8 6 And now you know what is restraining him [from being revealed at this time]; it is so that he may be manifested (revealed) in his own [appointed] time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness (that hidden principle of rebellion against constituted authority) is already at work in the world, [but it is] restrained only until he who restrains is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one (the antichrist) will be revealed... AMPLIFIED Daniel 12:1 AND AT that time [of the end] Michael shall arise, the great [angelic] prince who defends and has charge of your [Daniel's] people. And there shall be a time of trouble, straitness, and distress such as never was since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the Book [of God's plan for His own]. (www.solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/ep_0011.html) 'Daniel wrote of Michael, the restrainer, this way: "And at that time shall Michael stand up [literally, stand still or desist from helping Israel], the great prince which standeth [whose normal and continued ministry had been to help Israel]" (Dan. 12:1); and Paul wrote of the restrainer this way: "He who now letteth [restrains] will let [continue his normal restraining ministry], until he be taken out of the way [ceases his normal ministry of restraining]" (2 Th. 2:7). The parallel between the two is conspicuous. 'The apostle Paul clearly had Daniel 12:1 in mind when he wrote 2 Thessalonians 2:7. The clear and compelling allusion to Daniel 12 would indicate that the restrainer is the archangel Michael.1' (www.zionsfire.org/daniel.html) For a detailed explanation of the archangel Michael as the restrainer, see the article by Marv Rosenthal at: www.zionsfire.org/daniel.html Grace to you, John |
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58 | The Results of the "New Gospel" | Titus 1:16 | kalos | 187567 | ||
Doc and All! I want to apologize for my sudden, unannounced departure from the Forum. On February 7, 2007, I got rid of my computer and have no intention to replace it. I still love the forum and all of you brothers and sisters in Christ. I was regularly corresponding by email to a dozen or more of you, but cannot do so anymore since I don't have a PC in my home. I apologize if my sudden departure from the Forum caused anyone to worry. God bless you everyone. Grace to you, Kalos P.S. Doc: please forward this posting to Hank. Also, I will be at home most of the day, starting at noon. Phone me if you get the chance. |
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59 | Will this get posted? | Prov 22:6 | kalos | 183478 | ||
Likewise, I do not feel that I need to spend my time reading railing accusations. Nor will I argue back and forth. | ||||||
60 | Abiding in Christ | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 183441 | ||
Jeff, Yes, I agree that a man's abiding is "a consistently improving situation that is ever drawing closer to the state" described in my previous post. It is as John MacArthur wrote when teaching on the evidences of genuine saving faith: "Without question Christians fail in each of these areas, but the direction of a Christian's life is to love God, hate sin, to live in humility and self-denial, recognizing his unworthiness and being devoted to the glory of God. It is not the perfection of one's life but the direction of a life that provides evidence of regeneration." "If you are a true Christian, you are going to be growing-and that means you are going to be more and more like Christ. Life produces itself. If you're alive you are going to grow, there's no other way. You'll improve. You'll increase. The Spirit will move you from one level of glory to the next. So examine your life. Do you see spiritual growth? Do you see the decreasing frequency of sin? Is there an increasing pattern of righteousness and devotion to God?" Grace to you, John |
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