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41 | Accountability ? | Mal 2:7 | Timothy Paul | 70599 | ||
Momma, According to David Guzik, This applies to all believers as priests, but especially to the leaders of God's people. Should we not all be leaders? Jesus said, "Lovest thou me? Feed my sheep"(Jn 21:15-17) Leaders should be people who fear God, who have integrity, fairness, fellowship with God and care for man, and most importantly have ample knowledge of God's word. This is precisely why I enjoy this forum, the increase of knowledge. Verse 7 instructs the priests to "keep knowledge" -not keep it from the people, but keep it for them. These priests were God's "mouthpiece", so to speak and it was an honorable task. The duty of the people under the priest then, is to hear the message and ask questions of the priest, so that any misunderstandings might be cleared up and mistakes should be prevented. Thank you for the opportunity (-: tim David Guzik Study Guide for Malachi Chapter 2 Matthew Henry Commentary on Malachi 2 |
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42 | Can sin enter heaven? | 1 Cor 6:9 | Timothy Paul | 70582 | ||
Remodeled, I would tell anyone who would think otherwise, that, 'All unrighteousness is sin; and every actual sin committed deliberately, and not repented of, effectively denies entrance into God's kingdom of heaven. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Rom 6:23) I would tell anyone that to think that they are able to live for the flesh and yet receive eternal life is to deceive themselves. There are those who feel that they are able to live in sin and then die in Christ, such as the example of the penitent thief. It is true that the wicked deeds done before they accept Christ will not bar them from salvation, but this salvation must be accompanied by repentance and imposed before it is too late. Bless you and your friend, tim |
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43 | What are the three main "views" | Gen 1:1 | Timothy Paul | 70039 | ||
Hi Connie, I am not sure of three views, I'm only aware of creationism and evolutionism. could the third be the big bang theory? which is the beginning of the evolution theory, and I believe, originally proposed by Darwin after being stranded on the Galapagos islands after a shipwreck. Evolution is what is primarily taught in public schools and believe that life formed itself out of matter, then "learned" how to have offspring by itself, then evolved to higher life forms, such as from fish climbing onto dry land and growing lungs and legs. those that believe in the creation theory believe that a higher life form was already in existance and as is told in the beginning, God created heaven and earth My thoughts are, the theory that you subscribe to will affect every decision you will ever make in your life. How do you feel about this? Bless You, tim |
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44 | Advent wreath, what do the candles mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 70036 | ||
mare, another excellent site to search is, http://newadvent.org/ this explains the how and why of candles, among other answers. God Bless, tim |
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45 | Advent wreath, what do the candles mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 70031 | ||
greetings, mare4christ I searched, and could not find the specific answer to your question, but I found two questions and answers that may help you understand the meaning behind the tradition. I found this info at www.americancatholic.org in case you would like to research more thoroughly. Happy hunting, may God Bless your efforts. tim 1) What is the Advent wreath? The Advent wreath is one of our most popular Advent traditions. Its origin is in pre-Christian Germany and Scandinavia where the people gathered to celebrate the return of the sun after the winter solstice. The circular wreath made of evergreens with four candles interspersed represented the circle of the year and the life that endures through the winter. As the days grew longer, people lit candles to offer thanks to the "sun god" for the light. For us, the lighting of the Advent candles represents the promise of the coming of Jesus, the light of the world. To make an Advent wreath, begin with a Styrofoam circle, available at craft shops, and cut four evenly spaced holes into which you will place the four candles. Traditionally there are three purple candles and one rose candle (for the third Sunday), but blue candles can also be used. Purple reminds us to turn our hearts toward God; rose is a color of joy. Place fresh evergreen branches over the Styrofoam. Replace them when they dry out in order to preserve the symbolism of the vitality of God's love. Encourage children to participate as they are able, by gathering branches, placing the candles and so on. 2) Why is the rose-colored candle lit on the third Sunday of Advent? The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday because in Latin, the first words of the opening antiphon for that day’s Mass are "Gaudete in Domino semper" ("Rejoice in the Lord always"). On this Sunday rose-colored vestments are permitted and the rose-colored candle is lit as a reminder that we are called to rejoice. |
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46 | What is the longest book of the Bible | Psalm | Timothy Paul | 70021 | ||
The Center of the Bible This is pretty strange or odd how it worked out this way. Even if you are not religious you should read this. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118 Add these numbers up and you get 1188. What is the center verse in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118:8 Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives? The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word! Psalms 118:8 (NKJV) -- "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." Now isn't that odd how this worked out (or was God in the center of it)? Amen and Bless You all ! tim |
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47 | what was the | Matthew | Timothy Paul | 69926 | ||
dltlshines,Back in the day, according to Matthew Henry, "to call a man a Nazarene was to treat him with contempt. No good was to be expected from such a man and no respect is due him." Matthew Henry was a 17th and early 18th Century minister of the Gospel in Chester, England, and died in 1714. You can read more from him at, blueletterbible.org Isaiah 53:3 reads, "He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not." Now this is what I found in Easton's Bible dictionary, under Nazarene: Nazarene: This epithet ( Gr. Nazaraios) is applied to Christ only once ( Mat 2:23). In all other cases the word is rendered "of Nazareth" ( Mar 1:24; 10:47; 14:67, etc.). When this Greek designation was at first applied to our Lord, it was meant simply to denote the place of his residence. In course of time the word became a term of reproach. Thus the word "Nazarene" carries with it an allusion to those prophecies which speak of Christ as "despised of men" ( Isa 53:3). Some, however, think that in this name there is an allusion to the Hebrew _netser_, which signifies a branch or sprout. It is so applied to the Messiah ( Isa 11:1), i.e., he whom the prophets called the _Netse_, the "Branch." I hope this information helps. Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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48 | Hands: empty or full? | Luke 1:38 | Timothy Paul | 69060 | ||
Thank you, momma, your post blessed me this morning as I prepare to go out into the world with mixed emotions about my task. Jesus came to set the captives free is a very profound and liberating statement of His love for us and His omnipotence. Indeed, we are all held captive by our human desires. "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would." Gal 5:17 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Thanks for starting my day on a good note, God Bless You. Tim |
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49 | Hands: empty or full? | Luke 1:38 | Timothy Paul | 69043 | ||
mommapbs, What a wonderful inspiration you bring to us! The only possible comment I can think of, being otherwise tongue-tied over the inherent beauty of your post, is that my wish is to be able to come to my Lord with an open heart, because it is going before Him with a heart that is full that frightens me. The prince of this fallen world is greatly adept at filling our hearts and hands with enough distractions that we do not spend enough quality time in reverence with God. I want Jesus to come into my heart, although there is no scriptural evidence to support this widely accepted phrase. What do you think, please? In His grip, Tim |
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50 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 69028 | ||
Justme, thank you for replying to my post, I enjoyed your slogans and statistics. I only wish that I could count myself among the top 10 percent in Bible reading, but sadly, due to the ceremonies of today's society, the prince of this world has kept me from being as diligent in my studies as I once was. This winter should be different, as it was quite the busy summer. I pray for more time with my friends on the forum, in addition to more study time and reading time. Peace and Blessings, Tim |
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51 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 68910 | ||
Thanks again Makarios, (o: I like these too, some new ones I have not seen, so I will copy them to my folder. I am glad you enjoy the scrutinization that I apply to this verse, may you be blessed with continued enjoyments in your studies. May our Lord bless you, too Tim |
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52 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 68901 | ||
Brad, yes, He did, but what's 2-1/2 hours among friends and family, Amen? Feel free to check my note to Makarios on why I was wondering about that certain verse. Also, I just stumbled on a page about different translations that I almost pasted here but decided to let you see it personally, as I obey the rules of copyright and plagerism (o; See it at, http://www.christiansinteractive.com Then in the search box, type in, which bible is for me? It is actually linked to this very site, so praise God again for his Living Word, where would we be without it? Thanx for your reply, bro. Peace and Blessings to you and yours. Tim |
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53 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 68897 | ||
Thank-you for your reply, Makarios, nice to hear from you again. I like the versions that you sent along w/the requested info. As you see, what concerns me with any translation is how they react to Jesus. If you noticed, I included a paraphrased version that tells us Jesus is a reflection of God's Glory. This is I feel, inaccurate. It is telling me that Jesus is to the moon as God is to the sun, (the moon does not give off any light of it's own, but reflects from another source). Other translations I like use the words Refulgence, or Effulgence (of God's Glory), which means a brilliant radiance from within. This is something I use to test different versions, but I enjoyed paraphrased versions when I first started studying God's Word and did not care what others thought. I am a firm believer in the very best Bible in print is the one that you will read. This plants the seed and the Holy Spirit will nurture the seed for growth as God sees fit. again, Thank you kindly, Peace and Blessings to you, too, brother. Tim |
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54 | Do you own a TNIV? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 68781 | ||
Brad K, I'm wondering if you could please give me one verse from this translation. It is one verse that I turn to first whenever I see a Bible that I am unfamiliar with. The verse is, Hebrews 1:3 Here it is in the KJV, Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high: And now, the NIV, The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Now, the NLT, The Son reflects God's own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe by the mighty power of his command. After he died to cleanse us from the stain of sin, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God of heaven. Amen. Praise God for His Living Word. The point I am trying to illustrate, never hearing before of a TNIV, is, how does this Bible translate the relation between Jesus and His Father, God? Can you see the discrepancy between two translations above, and the third one? I shall await your reply, thank you, and God Bless. tim |
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55 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Timothy Paul | 68349 | ||
Robert, thank you for your reply. "O that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men." -- Psalm 107:8 God Bless you and Bless God. Tim |
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56 | Is the Work of Christ Sufficient? | Rom 6:23 | Timothy Paul | 68314 | ||
Thank-You, Robert for an excellent reminder, one that we should all be regardful of each and every day. Please allow me to share w/you some personal observations, to wit. You mention that Christ has performed the Ultimate Price. This is a profound statement in itself, saying that nothing can be added to this price without taking away from the value of it. So if we were to say that there is something that we must do, in effect we are saying that Christ's Sacrifice, in our mind, is incomplete and inadequate for our purpose, at least without the enlargement that our own works might add. This is an insult to God, in my mind, one that puts us on an equal or higher plane than the throne where He dwells. I agree that that which is given is a gift, a gift we can neither earn nor deserve. Let me put it all into one other perspective, If I were to take everything that I have ever owned in my entire life, all at once, -all my eggs in one basket, so to speak, and spend this total, in one lump sum as a single purchace price for a single item, I am convinced that I would be willing to do anything at all, within the scope of my power to make sure that I would be able to hold onto that one precious thing and ensure that no one could take it away, and that no harm could ever befall my prize. Thank you for allowing me to address you on this subject, may God Bless you and yours. tim |
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57 | Why does Abram call Lot brother | Not Specified | Timothy Paul | 68164 | ||
What is Lot, Abram's nephew, or brother? In the light of 2Tim 3:16, how can I explain away this seemingly contrdictory phrase to scoffers that I encounter? God Bless you for helping, Tim Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot his nephew, and all their possessions which they had accumulated, and the persons which they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan; (Gen 12:5 NASB) So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. (Gen 13:8 NASB) They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in Sodom. (Gen 14:12 NASB) |
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58 | Why does Abram call Lot brother | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 68167 | ||
What is Lot, Abram's nephew, or brother? In the light of 2Tim 3:16, how can I explain away this seemingly contrdictory phrase to scoffers that I encounter? God Bless you for helping, Tim Abram took Sarai his wife and Lot his nephew, and all their possessions which they had accumulated, and the persons which they had acquired in Haran, and they set out for the land of Canaan; (Gen 12:5 NASB) So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. (Gen 13:8 NASB) They also took Lot, Abram's nephew, and his possessions and departed, for he was living in Sodom. (Gen 14:12 NASB) |
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59 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | Timothy Paul | 68160 | ||
Dear justme, I have some experience with a NIV, as it was the required translation for a correspondance course that I took. The course and the NIV were both exceptional, then I met a proponent of the KJV who was a little too outspoken. This man showed me many differences between the KJV and the NIV, which have since led me to treat many "newer translaions" with due caution. Since most of us know of the story where David kills Goliath, Yet, for instance, the above verse in the KJV reads, And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver's beam. I hope this helps you, without trying to stir up contention, for I truly do like the NIV for reading purposes. Bless You, Tim |
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60 | Shall or Will? | Ps 119:48 | Timothy Paul | 67238 | ||
You are most welcome, Belyn, but I can hardly accept credit when the Reverend Spurgeon gave you the enlightenment. Praise God for sites like this forum and so many others. If you are a fan of Spurgeon, may I suggest you look up; The Spurgeon Archive found at; http://www.spurgeon.org/mainpage.htm Happy Hunting, May God Bless You and Your Efforts, Tim I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. (Job 36:3) Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? [them that are] weaned from the milk, [and] drawn from the breasts. (Isa 28:9) |
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