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41 | Are Christmas and Easter pagan in origin | Gal 4:10 | inHzsvc | 3563 | ||
Christmas and Easter are definitely pagan in origin. Twenty years ago, many Bible believers would readily admit that. However, it seems that many have forsaken that view because they know it runs people off. Perhaps we are too concerned with "nickels and noses" in this day and age. Both of these holidays were brought from polytheism (which is rooted in Babylonianism) into the false church, Roman Catholicism--thus the term "Christ-mass." Easter actually comes from the pagan god Ishtar, or Eastara. What these holidays are is a mixture of some truth and some pagan. For instance, Christ was really born of a virgin, in a manger, and there were really wise men (though the Scripture says nothing of 3 wise men, just 3 gifts). The Romans instituted something that was never instructed by or ever observed by the early churches--Christmas. They mixed a little truth with a lot of error producing error--a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. As for the word Easter appearing in Acts 12:4, that Greek word is never translated anything but passover in the Bible except in that one spot. God bless. |
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42 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3507 | ||
Still yet, charis, we have no right to add to God's Word, or, perhaps more precisely, change it to fit today. When we do so, we can make anything truth and nothing is absolute. God gave us what we needed. What was good for Corinth, Thessalonica, Ephesus, etc. is good for us today. "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever" God bless. inHzsvc |
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43 | succorer neutral gender | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3496 | ||
Ver. 5. "But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth", Not that a woman was allowed to pray publicly in the congregation, and much less to preach or explain the word, for these things were not permitted them: see "1Co 14:34,35 1Ti 2:12" but it designs any woman that joins in public worship with the minister in prayer, and attends on the hearing of the word preached, or sings the praises of God with the congregation, as we have seen, the word prophesying signifies. This was written by a commentator (John Gill--highly respected by the way) between 1746 and 1766. As you can see, he plainly explains that singing is considered prophesying. In Christ, as far as being saved, we are all one. But, there is a difference between the sexes. I Cor. 11:1-3 is quite plain on that. Different instructions are given to men than are given to women. You can't take Gal. 3:28 and bend it to say what you want it to. It's simply saying that salvation is for both sexes in every race--no respecter of persons with God. This has nothing to do with being stuck on myself as you rudely imply. I simply desire to follow the CLEAR teaching of the Word of God. God bless. |
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44 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3494 | ||
Charis, It's not that I "think I know" "what God speaks on this issue". I just know that is the only side presented in the Word of God. If there were any other indication that women ever held an authoritative position in any church or there were ever one statement where a writer claimed it was OK, then, I'd submit to the teaching. But, there isn't. I do desire for the people in my church to follow the proper authority--the Bible. If we do that, and that alone without any extra ideas on our part, women will remain silent in the public mixed assemblies because that's the only way the Bible speaks of it. As for Easter, you are right about the heathen origin of the name. However, the bunny, the egg, and several other points concerning it are of a heathen origin. That word is only mentioned once in Scripture and that word was translated passover every other time except that once--interesting. You should pick up a book, "The Two Babylons" by Alexander Hislop---very interesting. God bless. |
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45 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3485 | ||
Joel, That is absolutely true, in most places. However, in the church I am a member of, the men still take the authoritative role. If you aren't in one, trust me, there are still some out there. God bless. |
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46 | succorer neutral gender | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3484 | ||
We, as a church, prophesy when we sing together. Women are not allowed to pray when men are present--that would be usurping authority over them. But, they can pray in silence. Either way, I Cor 11:5 definitely proves that they should cover their head with a veil when doing either. As to Phoebe, she was definitely a servant in the church. However, nothing is EVER said to even hint that she spoke audibly in church. God bless. |
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47 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3483 | ||
Charis, I would much rather stand on "thus says the Lord" or "the Scripture says" than "I think." You must say that according the the Scripture cited, women should be silent after the church is called to order--that is, when the floor is opened for the speaker. There is absolutely NO Scripture anywhere to prove that women ever audibly spoke during church. If so (apparently in the case of the Corinthian saints), they were corrected. Again, I will take the Scripture over any figuring. It just is too plain on this subject. As I study older commentators, I see that they felt the exact same way. God bless. |
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48 | Women speak in church? | 1 Cor 14:34 | inHzsvc | 3471 | ||
You said "you think" Paul was addressing a specific situation at Corinth. Yet, Paul said "let your women keep silence in the churches."--not church, but churches. He goes on to say "it is a shame for women to speak in the church." How else can this be taken. I'm sure the Holy Spirit assumed some would say what you are saying so He inspired Paul to also tell Timothy, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp athority over the man, but to be in silence"(I Tim. 2;11,12). There is absolutely no way to take this but that women are to be in silence. Paul is here writing to a young preacher instructing him how to act in any church. The man is the head of the woman(I Cor. 11:2,3). This is not popular, but, it is Scriptural. These liberal times that we live in are the problem. | ||||||
49 | Does Scripture mean what it says? | Gal 3:28 | inHzsvc | 3453 | ||
many people have, with good intentions, violated the Scripture.... |
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50 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 10:16 | inHzsvc | 3375 | ||
Mt 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it], and brake [it], and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Mt 26:27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; Mt 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Christ told them here that the bread and wine WERE His body and blood. Obviously, since He was with them, this was symbolic of His body and blood. It is the same teaching as the passage you have presented. Symbolically, we have shared in the body and blood of Christ by "remembering" His death through the supper. God bless. |
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51 | Does Scripture mean what it says? | Gal 3:28 | inHzsvc | 3373 | ||
On I Tim. 2:11, John Gill writes: Ver. 11. "Let the woman learn in silence", The apostle goes on to give some other instructions to women, how they should behave themselves in public worship, in the church of God; he would have them be learners and not teachers, sit and hear, and learn more of Christ, and of the truth of the Gospel, and to maintain good works; and he would have them learn in silence, and not offer to rise and speak, under a pretence of having a word from the Lord, or of being under an impulse of the Spirit of the Lord, as some frantic women have done; and if they should meet with anything, under the ministry of the word, they did not understand, or they had an objection to, they were not to speak in public, but ask their own husbands at home; see "1Co 14:34,35". And thus, they were to behave "with all subjection"; both to the ministers of the word, and to their own husbands; obeying from the heart the form of doctrine delivered to them; and submitting cheerfully to the ordinances of Christ; the whole of which is a professed subjection to the Gospel, and which becomes all professing godliness. This man knows more of Hebrew customs than you or I. Perhaps you are right, as far as the custom was then. That doesn't change the fact that Paul was inspired to say of women "for it is not permitted unto them to speak."--no reason is attached to this except that "they are commanded to be under obedience." This has nothing to do with them sitting on the other side of the church. It would cause no more commotion for men to rise and speak to their wives on the other side of the church than the women. This is not a good argument when it is disected. Again, Scripture is plain on this subject. You have to add to the Word of God to make it say what you want it to say. Timothy was inspired to say that women weren't to "teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." How can you say that this is because they were on the other side of the church. That is a cop out that makes no sense when taken in light of Scripture. Never go into a study of the Bible with preconceived notions. When you do, you have corrupted your study already. Take the Scripture for what it says and leave it at that. God bless. |
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52 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | inHzsvc | 3328 | ||
As far as being a Christian is concerned, this Scripture is true--anybody who trusts in Christ is a member of the family of God. This has nothing, however, to do with being a pastor. There are plenty of Scriptures that teach that women cannot be pastors, but, women generally spiritualize them away to go along with their own teaching. Take I Cor. 14:34,35--"Let your women keep silence in the churches (notice, not just church, but, churches): for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." How often in today's liberal society do women shame their churches by speaking out. This Scripture is plain. I Tim. 2:11,12 reads, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." Do these passages rub against you wrongly? If so, don't be mad at the messenger. The Word of God is simply too plain to be misunderstood here. The qualifications for pastors (I Tim. 3:1-7, Tit. 1:5-11) are just as plain that is must be a "man" and a "husband" which is ordained into the ministry. This is not to belittle women. My mother is a woman. My wife is a woman. I love them both dearly. However, I love the Lord more and I must follow His plain teaching. Some things in Scripture are not plain and there is room for debate. This subject, however, is quite plain. There is no room for debate here. God bless. inHzsvc |
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53 | Is Christ now visible and touchable? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2405 | ||
Do you not still believe He is visible and touchable? | ||||||
54 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2381 | ||
One statement you said bothers me somehow. You said "God is not flesh." Jesus is God and He definitely was God in the flesh. However, He was, and is, not fleshly. I suspect that is what you meant? God bless. |
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55 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2296 | ||
charis, this is the position I used to hold. the thing that gave me problems is, after man is saved, this theory would make him have body, soul, spirit, and Holy Spirit--4 parts. i do agree that man died in the fall and must needs be regenerated. you departed from the "i believe" and "i think" language that I used. you went to the "i am sure" and "I don't think" language. isn't it funny how we can't seem to get away from that. God bless. |
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56 | did the wine from the water make you dr | Bible general Archive 1 | inHzsvc | 2266 | ||
Amen. It should also be noted that he doesn't reprimand them for using wine--he merely tells them that they shouldn't be getting drunk. Only the unleavened fruit of the vine(fermented wine) can rightly represent the sinless blood of Christ as the unleavened bread represents the sinless body of Christ. Many people don't realize that grape juice naturally contains leaven. However, that leaven is burned up during the process of fermentation. By His Grace. inHzsvc |
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57 | Is man a 'triune' creature? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2209 | ||
Paul makes a difference here between body, soul, and spirit in SAVED people. That's what I was saying earlier. I believe that saved man is a triune creature. I believe lost man is only body and soul. God bless. |
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58 | Does God hate the workers of iniquity? | Ps 5:5 | inHzsvc | 2196 | ||
Hate is a strong word. However, the Scripture seems to speak of God hating all "workers of iniquity"(KJV). Then again, in Romans, it states "Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated." How can some simply say this is "liked less?" What is the opinion of you guys? | ||||||
59 | Why must we divide soul and spirit? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2195 | ||
i meant to add, this verse is speaking of God's Word putting a division between that which is Holy and Righteous within us and our own carnality. | ||||||
60 | Why must we divide soul and spirit? | Heb 4:12 | inHzsvc | 2194 | ||
charis, you have asked a question that I have pondered often. many times, I think the Scripture doesn't make a difference between the soul and "man's spirit." however, as children of God, we Spirit of God dwells within us. it is my conviction that man, in his natural state, is a possessor of body and soul(sometimes referred to as man's spirit). after regeneration, saved man is a trichotomy as God is. man then possesses body, soul, and Spirit. probaby confused you more than anything. God bless. |
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