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441 | Why does Lord has different fonts? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 27003 | ||
Each different rendering of "lord" is to express which hebrew term is being used. Most bibles will clarify this in the front where it talks about the basics of that particular translation. Jesusman |
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442 | How did Nephilims come into existance? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 27001 | ||
Angels? Sorry, doesn't fit. Look at my note on Genesis 6:1-4 about the identity of the Sons of God. It will explain most of this for you. As for the Niphillim being the children of the Sons of God and Daughters of Men, you need to read the passage again. It clearly says that the Niphillim were on the earth when the Sons of God came to the Daughters of Men, and that the Niphillim continued to exist after that. So, the Niphillim weren't the offspring, they are given as a time reference so that you may know when this even took place. The original audience for Genesis would have clearly understood the reference. The offspring were the Mighty men of Old and Men of Renown, Not the Niphillim. Jesusman |
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443 | How did Nephilims come into existance? | Bible general Archive 1 | Jesusman | 26998 | ||
Personally, I think that "Niphillim" is a generic descriptive term like "vehicle", for example. With vehicles, you have suvs, trucks, coupes, cars, sedans, vans, convertables, and so on. While each one is different, they are all "vehicles". I think that the same is true for "Niphillim". In it's original context, "Niphillim" means "giants". However, there is more to it. It also describes someone or something that is vicious, fierce, stomps on his enemies, and is giant in stature and attitude. Now, with this in mind, it is important to remember that there are two places in the Bible that this term is used. Genesis 6:4 and Numbers 13:33. I don't think that these two groups are related in any way other than termanology. In fact, it is impossible for the "niphillim" in Genesis 6 to be the "niphillim" in Numbers 13. Why? There is one massive, global event that separates them, the great flood. Scripture records that the flood destoyed all life except those in the Ark. Therefore, these two references are talking about two different groups and "niphillim" is a generic term of description. Now, look at Numbers 13:33. Notice that the group in question is the Sons of Anak. They are called "niphillim" not because that is who they are, but because of their size. Notice verse 32. The land is described as huge and it's inhabitants are described as huge. Given this description, it is no wonder why the Israelites would use "niphillim" to call the Anakim. This is common, especially in warfare. For example, In world war 2, Nazi German soldiers were called "Jerry". In vietnam, the Viet Con soldiers were called "Charlie". During the American Civil War, Confederate soldiers were called "Johnny". So, there is precedence for this. As for who the "Niphillim" of Genesis 6 are, they could've been Dinosaurs. After all, the description does fit that of dinosaurs. As for Numbers 13,it is beleived that these are the ancestors of Goliath. Their size could easily be explained as being natural for them. After all, genetically speaking, the majority of orientals are small in stature. Many of the African natives can grow to be tall and slender. Many slavic, sacndinavian, and those of Viking descendant are known to be muscular and of large stature. So, the Anakim being giant in stature could easily be a result of their genetic code and could've been normal for them. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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444 | why did Jesus curse fig tree? | Mark 11:14 | Jesusman | 26990 | ||
Simple. Jesus cursed the fig tree to set an example to everyone around him. The tree is a depiction of Israel. Israel was entrusted with God's Law and Message, but they didn't do anything with it. They kept it to themselves, made it unbelieveably difficult to follow, and was jealous of anyone who tried to staighten it out or bring them to the original intention of the Law. Israel wasn't producing any fruit, just as the tree wasn't. Like the tree, Israel seemed alive and prosperous, but their was no produce. A tree that doesn't have any produce when it should have, is a useless tree. At least that was the thinking then. So, by cursing the tree, Jesus was telling Israel that they didn't succeed in what they were supposed to do, and that God is moving on to a group that would do as He commands: the Gentiles. Remember the parable of the talents. Three men were given talents or money. One was given 6, another 4, and the other was given one. The man with 6 talents doubled his amount, as did the man with 4 talents. The man with only one talent buried his and did nothing with it. When they all brought their talents back to their master, he was unhappy with the man who buried his one talent that he took it and gave it to the man with 6 talents. I might have the talent amount wrong, but the jist of the story is there. Both the cursed tree and the parable of the talents share the same basic message. God has given you a purpose and the means to accomplish that purpose. Do nothing, and he will bring someone in who will. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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445 | How can we understand Genesis 3:15? | Genesis | Jesusman | 26984 | ||
What is there to understand? This is the first Old Testament prophecy about the coming messiah. A seed from the woman, namely the line of Seth, shall eventually produce an offspring who shall be the messiah. Jesusman |
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446 | The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 | Genesis | Jesusman | 26385 | ||
First, I'm not going to quote the verses. I will provide the references so that you may follow along in your own Bible. I'll be utilizing the NASB translation. Genesis 6:1-4 let's get into the heart of the matter. Namely, who are the "sons of God." They are not angels, nor spirit beings possessing the human bodies. Turn to Hebrews chapter 1. This chapter gives one of the best and most important speaches about angels. Amazingly, I have never heard anyone refer to this passage when talking about the "Sons of God' being angels. Notice in verse 4, angels come into the picture. The writer begins by talking about God sending Jesus, then shifts to angels. in verse 5, The writer asks if God ever claimed the angels as his sons. he is asking these questions in a manner in which the answer is obvious. No! As he continues to compair Jesus to angels, he says, that angels are servants, ministers, have no power or authority over Jesus and mankind, and have no bodies. In verse 14, he says that angels are spirits, sent out to render service to the ones inheriting salvation. This passage removes the possibility of angels taking human form to mate with humans. Now, turn to Matthew 22:23-33. This is one of the tests put to Jesus by the Sadducees. This time, they ask Jesus about a woman who has had seven husbands. When she dies, to which brother will she be wife of in heaven? Jesus then answers there is no marriage nor the giving of marriage in heaven. They will be as the angels are. Basically that angels never marry nor are given in marriage. Therefore, angels did not come to earth and mate with humans. let's take a look at Job 1:6; and 2:1, both refer to the "sons of God" gathering themselves before God. Satan comes among them and the subject turns to Job. Now, because Job immediately becomes the topic of the discussion. This leads me to think that the "sons of God" in these passages aren't angel. I think that it is in reference to the descendants of Seth. What does nearly every Christian in todays world do on Sundays or Saturdays? Worship God. Because the "Sons of God" are mentioned twice as gathering before God, this leads me to think that it was a regular occurrance, and a time of worship. Turn to Genesis 4. What are Cain and Abel doing? They are making offerings to the Lord. The tone and language is such that God is there before them. So. in Job, it is reasonable and likely that the "Sons of God" are those of the line of Seth. Concidering that Job was believed to have been written during the time before Noah just strengthens my thoughts. Jude 6-7 is often quoted for supporting the notion that Angels came to earth and married humans. The only part of Jude that is referring to angels is Jude 6. Jude 7 is talking about those who he referenced in the earlier parts of the chapter, and starts a whole new context. The context isn't angels, but those who have defied the Lord and revolted against him. The only reference to angels is where they left their natural domain. Upon leaving, God chained them in darkness to be kept there until the day of Judgement. Therefore, they aren't a factor. There isn't support for angels marrying humans. Therefore, with no scriptural backing, I reject the idea that angels are the "Sons of God" in Genesis 6. So, who are they. The decendants of Seth. Also, the "sons of God" carries a meaning of a person who is obedient to the will of God. Before I continue with this thought, it is pertanent to remind you that the Bible ultimately points to Jesus. In fact, all of creation points to Jesus Christ. Jesus is the focus point of the universe. With that said, it is little wonder that Jesus is called the "Son of God". Demons, Satan, Peter, and many others called him that. Jesus even made the claim. It is my belief that the Genesis 6:1-4 passage of the "Sons of God" is a prophecy. it is prophecying that the Messiah, called "The Son of God", will come from the lineage of Seth. In Luke 3:23-38, it shows that Jesus came from the line of Seth. Also, It is prophecying the coming church. Turn to Romans 8. Beginning in Romans 8:12, notice what Paul says about the "Sons of God". He says, in verse 14, that those who are lead by the Holy Spirit are the Sons of God. Then in verses 15-16 that we are the children of God, adopted through the Holy Spirit. Look at 1 John 3:1-12. Here John begins with the same declaration that Paul stated in Romans. "We are the Children of God." In fact, all through out the New Testament, we are called this. It is my belief that Genesis 6:1-4 points to us as well as the Christ. In a sense, we, through adoption, carry on the lineage of Seth and Jesus Christ. I do appologize for the length. Jesusman |
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447 | Is Lamec a descendant of Seth or Cain? | Genesis | Jesusman | 26366 | ||
That was only the abridged edition. I've been studying this topic for quite sometime now. Soon, I post up the complete explaination for Genesis 6:1-4. As a teaser, let me say that "Sons of God" does indeed describe the lineage of Seth. However, it doesn't end there. It's also linked to the Messiah and to the coming church. I don't have the time right now to post it. I will do it later on. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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448 | Is Lamec a descendant of Seth or Cain? | Genesis | Jesusman | 26083 | ||
Ok, Since Lamech is mentioned in both places and also concidering that the Earth is still young and not heavily populated, it is reasonable to assume that both references are about the same person. Therefore, he must be the son of both Cain and Seth. Turn to genesis 6:1-4. Now, get the idea out of your head that angels married humans and produced superhuman giants, like some scholars have suggested. That's obsurd and doesn't follow context at all. Notice in verses 1-2. The population of the earth began to multiply and the "sons of God" saw the "daughters of men" and married them. Now, who are these two groups. 1) Sons of God. There are three possible identities to this phrase. the first is Jesus Christ, who is called the Son of God. However, due to the plural usage in Genesis, this option is cancelled out. The Second is that it is in reference to Angels. This idea stems from the same usage in Job chapter 1. In Job 1:6, 2:1, the "sons of God" are gathered before God, and Satan approaches God and Job becomes the topic of the conversation. Notice that the term "angels" is never used. The only reason that "angels" are given as a possible meaning is because Satan is there and they are gathered before God. In fact, no where in scriptue is "sons of God" clearly attributed to angels. The term "Sons of God" is almost always attributed to those who are in obedience to the will of God the Father. The largest protion is humans. Roman 8:1-17 comes right out and calls those who are saved as God's children. Israel is called the children of God time and time again throughout the Old Testament. Therefore, it is more likely that Genesis 6:1-4 is in reference to the group of human males who are living in obedience to God the Father. Now, as you have pointed out, there is a fusion of Cain's lineage and Seth's lineage. Many of the offspring are listed twice. Clearly, the two lines intermarried. Now, since Cain and his lineage were cursed by God, it is safe to assume that Seth's lineage are the "Sons of God". 2) Daughters of Men As stated above, Since Cain and his lineage was cursed by God, they cannot be the "Sons of God". Therefore, the "daughters of men" must be in reference to Cain's female offspring. Now, to explain the Niphillim, or Giants. No, these aren't the offspring. This is a time reference. As If I were to talk about Baseball history and say, "The Dodgers were playing in Brooklyn at the time,..." From that reference, you would know that I am talking about a time period before the 1960's. Also notice the phrase about the "niphillim". It says that they were in the land at that time when the sons of God came to the daughters of men. How can they be offspring if they were already there? Also, the "mighty men of old" and "men of renown" are the offspring, and these "men of renown" and "mighty men of old" are not the niphillim. So, as you can see the answer to your question is in chapter 6 of Genesis. Jesusman |
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449 | Col 1:24 What is he saying exactly? | 1 Timothy | Jesusman | 26082 | ||
As you have pointed out, Paul is clearly mentioning the things he has suffered through while spreading the gospel. As for a further meaning of the text, I would say that Paul is providing an example of the christian attitude towards serving God. In Philippians 3 and 2 Timothy 1, Paul talks about the losses he has suffered for the Lord. During his discourses, he makes it clear that his losses are meaningless and insignificant next to the rewards of heaven. I believe it is best said, "I count it all Joy that I may serve my lord." That is the attitude we must have as Christians proclaiming the gospel. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |
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