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41 | Esther 2:12 | Esth 2:14 | Pew Potato | 224137 | ||
Warren Wiersbe explains it like this in The Bible Exposition Commentary Some Bible students see this whole enterprise as an empire-wide "beauty contest" and Esther as a contestant who probably shouldn't have entered. They also assert that Mordecai encouraged her because he wanted to have a Jew in a place of influence in the empire in case there was trouble. Perhaps that interpretation is true. However, other students feel that the women were not volunteers but were selected and assembled by the king's special officers. The girls were not kidnapped, but everybody knew that the will of an Eastern monarch could not successfully be opposed. In this case I don't think we should condemn Esther for what happened to her since these circumstances were, for the most part, out of her control; and God did not overrule them for the good of her people. - Each night, a new maiden was brought to the king; and in the morning, she was sent to the house of the concubines, never again to be with the king unless he remembered her and called for her. Such unbridled sensuality eventually would have so bored Ahasuerus that he was probably unable to distinguish one maiden from another. This was not love. It was faceless, anonymous lust that craved more and more; and the more the king indulged, the less he was satisfied. Esther had won the favor of everybody who saw her; and when the king saw her, he responded to her with greater enthusiasm than he had to any of the other women. At last he had found someone to replace Vashti! The phrase "the king loved Esther" (kjv) must not be interpreted to mean that Ahasuerus had suddenly fallen in love with Esther with pure and devoted affection. The niv rendering is best: "Now the king was attracted to Esther more than to any of the other women" (v. 17). This response was from the Lord who wanted Esther in the royal palace where she could intercede for her people. "Known to God from eternity are all His works" (Acts 15:18, nkjv). ____ Esther was not in a beauty contest simply to win the king’s affections; the women were being prepared to have sexual relations with the king. This is suggested by the words in the evening she would go there and in the morning return. - The Bible Knowledge Commentary ____ I think a key phrase is that "everybody knew that the will of an Eastern monarch could not successfully be opposed." |
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42 | was the devil an angel first in heaven? | Ezek 28:12 | Pew Potato | 224132 | ||
Satan’s original state. Ezekiel 28:12-15 describes Satan prior to his fall. He enjoyed an exalted position in the presence of God; the brilliance of heaven was his surrounding (28:13). He was called the “anointed…covering cherub” who enjoyed the position of highest honor before God (28:14, 16). Isaiah refers to this supreme angel as “star of the morning (KJV Lucifer; NIV morning star), son of the dawn” (14:12). After he became God’s chief adversary (Heb. Satan) he is never again called by any of these honorable titles. But in his prefall splendor he was filled with wisdom and beauty, and he was blameless (Ezek. 28:12, 15). Satan’s fall. Satan’s fall is described in both Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14. Because of his sin Satan was cast from the presence of God (Ezek. 28:16). The reason for Satan’s downfall was his pride; his heart was lifted up because of his beauty, and his wisdom became corrupt (28:17). The statement indicates Satan must have had extraordinarily high rank that led to his pride. Isaiah 14:12-14 further describes the sin that led to his downfall. Five “I will’s” emphasize his sin (14:13-14). He desired to enter the very presence of God and establish his throne on God’s throne above the other angels. He wanted to be like the “Most High.” For that reason God thrust him down out of heaven. - The Moody Handbook of Theology (Paul P. Enns) |
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43 | Explain inaccuracy of | Amos 9:15 | Pew Potato | 224120 | ||
The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary explains it like this: never again be uprooted. God’s forgiveness is complete and his restoration permanent. The future Israel in view has paid the price for covenant trespasses and is assured continual occupation of the land of covenant promise. Yet the subsequent history of Israel shows that the people were displaced from the land again and again by foreign invaders. Some commentators identify the ultimate fulfillment of Amos’s promises of God’s restoration of Israel with the promises fulfilled in the church as the “Israel of God”. Others view Amos’s salvation oracles as a later stage of development in an eschatology that culminates in the kingdom of the Messiah (distinct from the church or church age; cf. Matt 24; Rev 20). |
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44 | To Snitch or Not To Snitch ??? | Phil 2:2 | Pew Potato | 224115 | ||
Philippians 2:2-4 (HCSB) fulfill my joy by thinking the same way, having the same love, sharing the same feelings, focusing on one goal. Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Would you want someone to tell you about the deception? |
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45 | when Paul 1st told would preach in Rome | Acts 23:11 | Pew Potato | 224113 | ||
Acts 23:11 (HCSB) The following night, the Lord stood by him and said, “Have courage! For as you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” |
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46 | Prayer for a Child who has died | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224107 | ||
We believe that it avails nothing to pray for the dead. Prayers for the dead imply that their state has not yet been fixed, and that it can be improved at our request. We hold, however, that there is no change of character or of destiny after death, that what the person is at death he remains throughout all eternity. We find an abundance of Scripture teaching to the effect that this world only is the place of opportunity for salvation, and that when this probation or testing period is past only the assignment of rewards and punishments remain. Consequently we hold that all prayers, baptisms, masses, or other rituals of whatever kind for the dead are superfluous, vain and unscriptural. As for the righteous dead, they are in the immediate presence of Christ, in a perfect environment of holiness and beauty and glory where their every need is satisfied. They have no need of any petitions from us. They lack nothing that our prayers can satisfy. Their state is as perfect as it can be until the day when they and we receive our resurrection bodies. To petition God to change the status or condition of His loved ones in glory, or to suggest that He is not doing enough for them, is, to say the least, highly presumptuous, even though it may be well intended. As for the wicked dead, their state too is fixed and irrevocable. They have had their opportunity. They have sinned away their day of grace. The uplifting and restraining influence of the Holy Spirit as directed towards them has been withdrawn. It is understandable that remaining relatives and friends should be concerned about them. But the determination of their status after death is the prerogative of God alone. The holiness and justice of God are all-sufficient guarantees that while some by His grace will be rewarded far above their deserts, none will be punished beyond their deserts. It is very significant that in Scripture we have not one single instance of prayer for the dead, nor any admonition to that end. In view of the many admonitions for prayer for those in this world, even admonitions to pray for our enemies, the silence of Scripture regarding prayer for the dead would seem to be inexplainable if it availed anything. - Immortality (Loraine Boettner) |
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47 | Where was Daniel? | Dan 3:1 | Pew Potato | 224105 | ||
Daniel 2:49 (HCSB) At Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court. Daniel 3:1 (HCSB) King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, 90 feet high and nine feet wide. He set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. According to Tom Constable's Notes on the Bible - The most probable site of the Dura Plain seems to be six miles southeast of Babylon. The Aramaic word dura ("fortification") is common and refers to a place enclosed by a wall or perhaps mountains. The absence of reference to Daniel here raises questions. Had he worshiped the image? Was he away on government business, was he occupied with pressing matters, or was he ill and unable to attend the ceremony? Did he enjoy such an exalted position or such favor with the king that these Chaldeans dared not accuse him? The writer did not explain this mystery. It was the response of Daniel's three Hebrew friends that he wanted to stress. It seems safe to assume that if Daniel had been present he would have responded as his three friends did. "Those who had proven themselves loyal at the royal court in Babylon would have been exempt from the ceremony. Thus Daniel did not have to appear at the gathering because he had been with Nebuchadnezzar at the royal court." |
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48 | was apostle Paul a false apostle? | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224094 | ||
Acts 9:15 (HCSB)(referring to Paul) 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go! For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. Acts 13:2-3 (HCSB) 2 As they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work I have called them to.” 3 Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off. Romans 1:1 (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news— Galatians 1:1 (HCSB) Paul, an apostle — not from men or by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead |
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49 | Infant forgiveness of sin | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224093 | ||
I referred to Steve Camp's article because he gives a detailed look at the scriptures that apply to this issue - more detail than this forum allows. | ||||||
50 | instruction about handling finances chur | Acts 6:1 | Pew Potato | 224091 | ||
I am not sure what you mean by misquote. I copied directly from the 2009 2nd edition HCSB, available from WORDsearch. When I deleted the initial verse number, I did accidently delete the word "Then" Acts 6:2-4 (HCSB) 2 Then the Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, “It would not be right for us to give up preaching about God to handle financial matters. 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.” |
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51 | Infant forgiveness of sin | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224090 | ||
Steve Camp has a good discussion of this at http://stevenjcamp.blogspot.com/2005/08/how-wide-is-narrow-roadthe-gospel-of.html "The age of accountability simply means that there will be a time when a child has matured to an age that he is morally responsible and culpable for his own actions and can fully understand the gospel, his own sin, who the Lord is, what is repentance, faith, grace, etc. to inherit salvation. Up until that time, the child is seen as in a state where they are not culpable spiritually and upon their death are granted instant heaven. Not one proponent of this kind of teaching can cite one verse, anywhere in Scripture, where this is taught. Not one--and that should be a spiritual red flag." |
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52 | What does it mean to lose ones crown? | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224088 | ||
Revelation 3:11 (HCSB) I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown. Crowns are rewards for spiritual service. Spiritual Crowns The Incorruptible Crown 1Co 9:25 The Crown of Righteousness 2Ti 4:8 The Crown of Life Jas 1:12 The Crown of Glory 1Pe 5:4 Rev 2:10 To be Guarded Rev 3:11 Cast at Jesus' Feet Rev 4:10 - Thompson Chain-Reference Bible Topics (Frank Charles Thompson) Though salvation cannot be lost, a reward (crown) can be (1 Cor. 3:15; 2 John 8). - Ryrie Study Bible |
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53 | What does it mean to lose ones crown? | Bible general Archive 4 | Pew Potato | 224087 | ||
Revelation 3:11 (HCSB) I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown. Crowns are rewards for spiritual service. Spiritual Crowns The Incorruptible Crown 1Co 9:25 The Crown of Righteousness 2Ti 4:8 The Crown of Life Jas 1:12 The Crown of Glory 1Pe 5:4 Rev 2:10 To be Guarded Rev 3:11 Cast at Jesus' Feet Rev 4:10 - Thompson Chain-Reference Bible Topics (Frank Charles Thompson) Though salvation cannot be lost, a reward (crown) can be (1 Cor. 3:15; 2 John 8). - Ryrie Study Bible |
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54 | instruction about handling finances chur | Acts 6:1 | Pew Potato | 224086 | ||
HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible | ||||||
55 | matt.1-17 14 generations? I see 13 for | Matt 1:17 | Pew Potato | 224078 | ||
1. Abraham 1:1, 2 2. Isaac 1:2 3. Jacob 1:2 4. Judah and his brothers 1:2 5. Perez and Zerah 1:3 6. Hezron 1:3 7. Ram (Greek: Aram) 1:3 8. Aminadab 1:4 9. Nahshon 1:4 10. Salmon 1:4 11. Boaz 1:5 12. Obed 1:5 13. Jesse 1:5 14. David the King 1:1, 6 1. Solomon 1:6 2. Rehoboam 1:7 3. Abijah 1:7 4. Asa (Greek: Asaph) 1:7 5. Jehoshaphat 1:8 6. Joram 1:8 7. Uzziah 1:8 8. Jotham 1:9 9. Ahaz 1:9 10. Hezekiah 1:9 11. Manasseh 1:10 12. Amon (Greek: Amos) 1:10 13. Josiah 1:10 14. Jechoniah and his his brothers 1:11 1. Jechoniah 1:12 2. Shealtiel (Greek: Salathiel) 1:12 3. Zerubbabel 1:12 4. Abiud 1:13 5. Eliakim 1:13 6. Azor 1:13 7. Zadok 1:14 8. Achim 1:14 9. Eliud 1:14 10. Eliazar 1:15 11. Matthan 1:15 12. Jacob 1:15 13. Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born 1:16 14. Jesus, who is called Christ. 1:16 - Baker New Testament Commentary – Exposition of the Gospel According to Matthew (William Hendriksen) |
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56 | instruction about handling finances chur | Acts 6:1 | Pew Potato | 224069 | ||
In Acts, it says "The Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, “It would not be right for us to give up preaching about God to handle financial matters. Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the preaching ministry.” | ||||||
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