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61 | The Father ,the Son and the Holy spirit, | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 119404 | ||
Shadow, As I heard Dr. Charles Ryrie say, "the word 'Trinity' is not in the Bible, but the Doctrine is. I believe it" As Charles Spurgeon gives in his Puritan Catechism: "5. Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, (Deuteronomy 6:4) the living and true God. (Jeremiah 10:10) 6. Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory. (1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19) I hope this helps, BradK |
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62 | WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT DIVORCE. | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 126151 | ||
TLKP, Here are a few references :DIVORCE Ex. 21:7-11 Deut. 21:10-14 Deut. 24:1-4 Ezra 10:1-16 Neh. 13:23-30 Jer. 3:1 Mic. 2:9 Mal. 2:14-16 Matt. 5:31,32 Matt. 19:3-12 Mark 10:2. Luke 16:18 1 Cor. 7:10-17 Disobedience of the wife to the husband, a sufficient cause for, in the Persian empire, Esth. 1:10-22. I hope this helps, BradK |
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63 | What then do we need to sin? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 126713 | ||
Stultis, Psalm 51:5 tells us " Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me." It has been wisley said that "We're not sinners because we sin, we sin because we're sinners". Christ, by His very nature had non capacity to sin. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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64 | principle of Biblical interpretation | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 128434 | ||
Hi geof, Along with the well-founded advice of Prayon, here are some basic Principles of Interpretation from Carm.org: Biblical Interpretation The Bible is God’s Word. But some of the interpretations derived from it are not. There are many cults and Christian groups that use the Bible claiming their interpretations are correct. Too often, however, the interpretations not only differ dramatically but are clearly contradictory. This does not mean that the Bible is a confusing document. Rather, the problem lies in those who interpret and the methods they use. Because we are sinners, we are incapable of interpreting God’s word perfectly all of the time. The body, mind, will, and emotions are affected by sin and make 100 per-cent interpretive accuracy impossible. This does not mean that accurate understanding of God’s Word is impossible. But it does mean that we need to approach His word with care, humility, and reason. Additionally, we need, as best as can be had, the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting God’s Word. After all, the Bible is inspired by God and is addressed to His people. The Holy Spirit helps us to understand what God’s word means and how to apply it. On the human level, to lessen the errors that come in our interpretations, we need to look at some basic biblical interpretive methods. I’ll list some of the principles in the form of questions and then apply them one at a time to a passage of scripture. I offer the following principles as guidelines for examining a passage. They are not exhaustive nor are they set in concrete. 1. Who wrote/spoke the passage and to whom was it addressed? 2. What does the passage say? 3. Are there any words or phrases in the passage that need to be examined? 4. What is the immediate context? What is the broader context in the chapter and book? 5. What are the related verses to the passage’s subject and how do they affect the understanding of this passage? 6. What is the historical and cultural background? 7. What do I conclude about the passage? 8. Do my conclusions agree or disagree with related areas of scripture and others who have studied the passage? 9. What have I learned and what must I apply to my life? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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65 | How am I saved? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 131526 | ||
Dalcent, I would respectfully take issue with your statement that " I don't believe that all our future sins are forgiven; after all Jesus instituted the Lord's Prayer in which we regularly ask forgiveness for our ongoing sins. I do not believe the Bible anywhere teaches that we are forgiven all our sins past, present and future, and it gives many stern warnings against both apostasy and ongoing sin." The main problem with this view is that it negates the all-sufficiency of Christs' atoning sacrifice on the cross! If all only our past sins are forgiven, then redemption is not complete and Christ must therefore go to the cross again- an impossibility according to Romans 6:9! Hebrews 9:12 clearly tells us "He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption." Further in 9:22 says "...and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." Second, I believe scripture unequivocably teaches us that we are forgiven of ALL sins (past, present, and future). "It is finished!" John 19:30 "For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God." Romans 6:10 "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you." Eph. 4:32 Colossians 2:13 is by far the clearest:"When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions," "bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you." Col. 3:13 "so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him." Heb. 9:28 All the Pauline verses denote a past action, which is complete, carrying forward to the present time. If Christs' sacrifice is not wholly sufficient to pay for the penalty of my sin and redeem me, what further can be done? Surely you're not advocating any self-effort on my part? Christ either paid the full penalty for ALL my sins or He didn't. Ephesians 1:7 tells us "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" Your and my forgiveness is solely "according to the riches of His grace", and it is by being in the sphere of Him! In Him we have complete redemption, and complete forgiveness. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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66 | Baptism or No? Our Forefathers said... | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 134000 | ||
Rowdy, I second mommapbs concern. Can we let this one alone and just agree to disagree? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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67 | (What is one to think???) | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 134389 | ||
Perry, In answer to "what is one to think", I reviewed some of the links from your other enlightening posts:-) What I think is the Bible is indeed the Word of God- as it claims, and Carl Jung is a mere man who doesn't even come close to providing the answers to life's important questions! It might be better asked, "does the world need new psychologists?" Keep in mind that no two schools of psychology can agree on methodolgy! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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68 | Theoretical Question | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 139174 | ||
Hamartolos, The best answer I can give to that question is found in Eph. 2:11-13: " 11 Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Salvation has always been by grace through faith! You might read Romans 1 as additional background. I hope this helps, BradK |
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69 | Can I buy NASB studybibleforum program? | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 153072 | ||
Hi Serynn, You may be referring to the NASB Electronic Bible Library? I have it, and it's a very good basic Bible Study tool. I hope this helps, BradK |
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70 | StudyBibleForum.com program | Bible general Archive 2 | BradK | 153081 | ||
Hi Serynn, You can just post a reply to my answer instead of asking a new question:-) I'm not sure the NASB Electronic Bible library is exactly what you're looking for. It does have the capability to add personal notes, but its' format is not that of the SBF. You might want to e-mail Lockman for specifics. The cost for the NASB program is around 49.00. I have it on my computer at work and it's still a very helpful, albeit basic Bible Library! I hope this helps, BradK |
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71 | What is sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 74255 | ||
Brother Billy Joe: In answer to your question the definition of sin (Gr. hamartia) is "to miss the mark", or "do wrong". It could also be said that "sin" is unbelief. Biblically I feel one of the best definitions of sin is found in Romans 14:23, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin." Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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72 | Stokey or Stokeyhk? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 86794 | ||
Hank, If we're referring to the same individual, Stokeyhk was a JW I dialoged with last year- albeit unsuccessfully. I hope this helps, BradK |
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73 | What is Atonement Expiation? | Bible general Archive 1 | BradK | 90134 | ||
Mel, Here are the answers to your question regarding Atonement and Expiation: "Atonement — This word does not occur in the Authorized Version of the New Testament except in Rom. 5:11, where in the Revised Version the word “reconciliation” is used. In the Old Testament it is of frequent occurrence. The meaning of the word is simply at-one-ment, i.e., the state of being at one or being reconciled, so that atonement is reconciliation. Thus it is used to denote the effect which flows from the death of Christ. But the word is also used to denote that by which this reconciliation is brought about, viz., the death of Christ itself; and when so used it means satisfaction, and in this sense to make an atonement for one is to make satisfaction for his offences (Ex. 32:30; Lev. 4:26; 5:16; Num. 6:11), and, as regards the person, to reconcile, to propitiate God in his behalf. By the atonement of Christ we generally mean his work by which he expiated our sins. But in Scripture usage the word denotes the reconciliation itself, and not the means by which it is effected. When speaking of Christ’s saving work, the word “satisfaction,” the word used by the theologians of the Reformation, is to be preferred to the word “atonement.” Christ’s satisfaction is all he did in the room and in behalf of sinners to satisfy the demands of the law and justice of God. Christ’s work consisted of suffering and obedience, and these were vicarious, i.e., were not merely for our benefit, but were in our stead, as the suffering and obedience of our vicar, or substitute. Our guilt is expiated by the punishment which our vicar bore, and thus God is rendered propitious, i.e., it is now consistent with his justice to manifest his love to transgressors. Expiation has been made for sin, i.e., it is covered. The means by which it is covered is vicarious satisfaction, and the result of its being covered is atonement or reconciliation. To make atonement is to do that by virtue of which alienation ceases and reconciliation is brought about. Christ’s mediatorial work and sufferings are the ground or efficient cause of reconciliation with God. They rectify the disturbed relations between God and man, taking away the obstacles interposed by sin to their fellowship and concord. The reconciliation is mutual, i.e., it is not only that of sinners toward God, but also and pre-eminently that of God toward sinners, effected by the sin-offering he himself provided, so that consistently with the other attributes of his character his love might flow forth in all its fulness of blessing to men. The primary idea presented to us in different forms throughout the Scripture is that the death of Christ is a satisfaction of infinite worth rendered to the law and justice of God (q.v.), and accepted by him in room of the very penalty man had incurred. It must also be constantly kept in mind that the atonement is not the cause but the consequence of God’s love to guilty men (John 3:16; Rom. 3:24, 25; Eph. 1:7; 1 John 1:9; 4:9). The atonement may also be regarded as necessary, not in an absolute but in a relative sense, i.e., if man is to be saved, there is no other way than this which God has devised and carried out (Ex. 34:7; Josh. 24:19; Ps. 5:4; 7:11; Nahum 1:2, 6; Rom. 3:5). This is God’s plan, clearly revealed; and that is enough for us to know. Expiation — Guilt is said to be expiated when it is visited with punishment falling on a substitute. Expiation is made for our sins when they are punished not in ourselves but in another who consents to stand in our room. It is that by which reconciliation is effected. Sin is thus said to be “covered” by vicarious satisfaction. The cover or lid of the ark is termed in the LXX. hilasterion, that which covered or shut out the claims and demands of the law against the sins of God’s people, whereby he became “propitious” to them. The idea of vicarious expiation runs through the whole Old Testament system of sacrifices. (See PROPITIATION.)" Easton, M. G., M. A. D. D., Easton’s Bible Dictionary, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1996. You might want to also check bible.org or crosswalk.com as they have many additional resources that may be of help. I hope this helps, BradK |
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74 | Inspired or not? | OT general | BradK | 168056 | ||
Hi trigger, I was curious in reading your question to JRM, what you meant by "Many of us are too uncomfortable with apparent contradictions to admit they exist." Could you elaborate? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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75 | ceramic or stuffed owls | OT general | BradK | 171821 | ||
Dear just, IMPORTANT: DO NOT POST TO THIS FORUM until you familiarize yourself thoroughly with its guidelines. Click on "About the Forum" and read the instructions contained therein, including the section "Terms of Use." Be very sure that you understand and agree to comply with these guidelines. Failure to do so may result in revocation of your privilege to post. BradK |
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76 | So do you think I'm on the right track? | OT general | BradK | 182528 | ||
Rox, Your question has no context! On the right track to what? Could you be more specific? BradK |
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77 | has any one heard of Kathie Walters | OT general | BradK | 195242 | ||
Hello godsgem, Once again, this is somebody I'd steer clear of. She is in no way Orthodox. She is teaching a blend of mysticism and extra-Biblical visitations and revelations! The true intent and purpose of this Forum is the study of Scripture. Might I ask why you're seeking so much info on people who are clearly on the fringes of Biblical Christianity? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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78 | Did Moses or Noah go to Hell? | OT general | BradK | 232420 | ||
Hello Storeman, What leads you ask this question? There is absolutely nothing in scripture that would indicate they went to hell! In fact, Hebrews 11 supports the opposite- they were both commended for their faith! Heb 11:7, "By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith." Heb 11:24-26, "By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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79 | I need verses on why we need God's Word. | NT general Archive 1 | BradK | 75048 | ||
Damascus, You ask a great question, but one that cannot be answered adequately in a short response:-) One of the most well-known, yet I believe fascinating responses, is that of the Lord in Matthew 4. Christ- God in the flesh- answers Satans' temptations by quoting the written Word in verses 1-11. What I find fascinating is that it not only shows forth the veracity of the OT Word, but of all the possible responses He could have offered ( being God), He responded with scripture! One of my favorite sections of scripture to both pray and meditate on is Pauls' description of the believers armor in Eph. 6:10-18. Of particular note is the imperative to "take" in vs.17: "...and the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD OF GOD." Our "weapon" for doing battle is the Word of God! Other NT verses that may be of help to you are, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and Hebrews 4:12. Speaking The Truth In Love, BradK |
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80 | Right purposes for miracles | NT general Archive 1 | BradK | 122354 | ||
Zsuzsi, I think you make some excellent observations! Do we seek (just)to be healed, or do we seek the Healer! As I've said before- and I believe it is a valid distinction- Do we come to God for Who He is, or for what He can do for us? Certainly Exodus 15:26 says, ..."for I, the Lord, am your healer" (Jehovah Repehka). And He is, but He is more than just the God who heals. He is the Alpha and Omega, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Without trying to place limits on God ( which I'm not), we should also seek Him because He is (Ps. 46:10). "Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing?" ( Job. 1:9) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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