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61 | Abiding in Christ | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 183404 | ||
"To abide in Christ is, on the one hand, to have no known sin unjudged and unconfessed, no interest into which He is not brought, no life which He cannot share. On the other hand, the abiding one takes all burdens to Him, and draws all wisdom, life, and strength from Him. It is not unceasing consciousness of these things, and of Him, but that nothing is allowed in the life which separates from Him." ____________________ Source: Note at John 15:4, New Scofield Reference Bible, 1967, Oxford University Press) |
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62 | Preterism refuted using Scripture alone? | Matt 16:28 | kalos | 183388 | ||
Part 2 Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? 'If the Rapture "has already taken place", then the resurrection has already taken place. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15 writes of the day when the final "trumpet" for believers will be blown and mortality will put on immortality. In this passage, he links the Rapture with the resurrection of believers. In other words, when the Rapture takes place, the resurrection occurs. 'Those who insist that the events of Matthew 24 are history and say that the "generation that sees these things" was the generation concurrent with Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago, must of necessity show that the resurrection has also taken place. The only way that is possible is to spiritualize the text by saying that the resurrection was a spiritual one and not a physical one. 'Moderate (or partial) preterist, R.C. Sproul recognizes this when he says, To maintain that these events [the Olivet teaching] were indeed fulfilled in the first century, one must interpret the relevant passages in a way that makes early fulfillment possible. The most severe obstacle [to that] is the absence of any historical record that the rapture of the living and the resurrection of the dead occurred. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 161) 'There are two serious problems with understanding the resurrection as a "spiritual" event. R.C. Sproul says, The first difficulty is that it [Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15] involves propositions and assertions that can be neither verified nor falsified empirically. ... if one announces or predicts things that will take place in the arena of real history involving physical reality, then empirical verification becomes relevant and crucial...It is unfortunate that the apostle failed to alert the Corinthians-and us, by extension-that he was speaking of a secret, hidden, spiritual resurrection. His language certainly suggests something else, particularly as Paul so clearly conjoins the resurrection of our bodies with the resurrection of Christ's body. The resurrected Christ is the firstfruits of all who will be raised. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 162) 'And what was the resurrected body of Jesus like? First, the tomb was empty. In other words, there was a physical body in it but on the day of His resurrection, it became empty. A body had departed from it. Second, he had a glorified body. It was different from His previous mortal body, but it was the same body. Third, Jesus was visible to the disciples until the time He ascended and was touched by them and ate with them. Christ's resurrected body was a physical body, not a spiritualized one. 'A theological problem with a spiritualized understanding of the resurrection is likewise addressed by R.C. Sproul - If a spiritual body cannot be seen, touched, or handled, is it a body at all? It is one thing to say that our resurrected bodies will be spiritiual bodies, but quite another to imply that our resurrected bodies will be merely spirits. The Bible speaks of spiritual bodies. (R.C. Sproul, The Last Days According to Jesus, Baker Books, 1998, pg 164) 'A common problem among interpreters of the Bible is that of "shifting gears". If a person approaches his interpretation of the Bible with, for example, a face value hermeneutic, then it is critical that he remain consistent with his approach. However, many often "flip flop" in their interpretation approach to maintain a preconceived understanding of a text. An example of this is the above. Preterists interpret "this generation" in the simple sense as meaning the generation concurrent with Christ and then suddenly "shift gears" and apply a figurative approach to arrive at a spiritualized understanding of the Rapture and the resurrection. That is an inconsistent hermeneutic and leads to error. 'When spiritualization is introduced into one's interpretation, Pandora's box is opened and various meanings can be understood. The only way the integrity of the Author/author's wording and meaning can be preserved is by taking Scripture at face value. Taking Scripture at face value means that the student of Scripture recognizes the difference between what can be called the "simple sense" of a passage and what is understood as a literal understanding. A literal understanding includes the examination of the historical/cultural and lexical/syntactical considerations. It also recognizes symbols and figures of speech and realizes there is a referent for them. For further information on hermeneutical principles, see the "links" section of this website for an explanation.' (Did Jesus Already Return in AD 70? By Rev. Bill Lee-Warner) (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/endtimes/et_0003.html) |
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63 | who are jehovahs witnesses | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 183341 | ||
CurtMan, When I posted the remark about being banned from a couple of chat rooms, I was quoting a writer who had that experience. I do not know any addresses, but perhaps a Google search will find some. I haven't read the book you mention, but it sounds good. Grace to you, John |
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64 | I need help on how to tithe. | 2 Cor 9:7 | kalos | 183244 | ||
Justme, I know what you're saying and I agree with you. To underpay one's pastor -- when a church has the resources to do better -- is definitely unbiblical. 'For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”' 1 Tim. 5:18 ESV And for someone to neglect his bills and the needs of his family so that he can make a larger contribution to a church or other ministry is poor stewardship. How does not paying one's bills honor God or give credibility to one's witness? The New Testament has much to say about stewardship, none of which can be used to justify foolish, impulsive, irresponsible giving. Nowhere in the New Testament will one find a loophole to justify underpaying his pastor or to get out of paying his own bills or providing for the needs of his family. Pay to all what is owed to them...Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:7-8 ESV For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. 2 Cor. 8:12 ESV Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Grace to you, John |
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65 | Lot -- A Righteous Man | 2 Pet 2:8 | kalos | 183193 | ||
How is it that Lot, the character who in Genesis 19 comes off so poorly, can possibly correspond to the picture that 2 Peter 2:7-8 paints of Lot as a "righteous man" who was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds prevalent in his society? | ||||||
66 | scripture that say all will taste death | Heb 9:27 | kalos | 183117 | ||
Question: Does your MacArthur Study Bible give any additional info on why John MacArthur teaches that those raised at Jesus' death were not raised in eternal bodies? Answer (short): No. Grace to you, John |
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67 | The Aramaic Language: Spoken by Jesus | Matt 27:46 | kalos | 183053 | ||
The Aramaic Language: Spoken by Jesus ____________________ 'The people of first century Palestine, including Jesus, spoke the Aramaic language.' (http://www.twopaths.com/faq_kjv.htm) ____________________ [] 'Most scholars believe that Jesus probably primarily spoke Aramaic with some Hebrew and at least a limited grasp of Greek. Generally, scholars believe that the towns of Nazareth and Capernaum where Jesus lived were Aramaic-speaking communities, that he was knowledgeable enough in Hebrew to discuss the Hebrew Bible, and that he might have known some Greek through commerce as a carpenter in nearby Sepphoris. Accordingly, Jesus is believed to have addressed primarily Aramaic-speaking audiences.' ("Aramaic of Jesus." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 2007. Answers.com 28 Jan. 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/aramaic-of-jesus) [] 'By the beginning of the 7th cent. B.C., Aramaic had spread throughout the Fertile Crescent as a lingua franca (a medium of communication between peoples of different languages). Still later the Persians made Aramaic one of the official languages of their empire. 'After the Jews were defeated by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., they began to speak Aramaic instead of Hebrew, although they retained Hebrew as the sacred language of their religion. Although Aramaic was displaced officially in the Middle East by Greek after the coming of Alexander the Great, it held its own under Greek domination and subsequent Roman rule. Aramaic was also the language of Jesus.' ("Aramaic." The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Columbia University Press., 2003. Answers.com 28 Jan. 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/aramaic) [] 'Aramaic is a group of Semitic languages with a 3,000-year history. It has been the language of administration of empires and the language of divine worship. It is the original language of large sections of the biblical books of Daniel and Ezra, and is the main language of the Talmud. Aramaic is believed to have been the native language of Jesus.' ("Aramaic." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 2007. Answers.com 28 Jan. 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/aramaic) |
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68 | Why God favours David over Saul | 2 Sam 7:15 | kalos | 183030 | ||
'Was it right for God to choose Jacob, the younger, to be over Esau? In Malachi 1:2, 3, the statement "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated" refers to the nations of Israel and Edom rather than to the individual brothers. God chose Jacob to continue the family line of the faithful...But he did not exclude Esau from knowing and loving him. Keep in mind the kind of God we worship: he is sovereign; he is not arbitrary; in all things he works for our good; he is trustworthy; he will save all who believe in him. When we understand these qualities of God, we know that his choices are good even if we don't understand all his reasons' (note at Romans 9:12-14, Life Application Study Bible, NIV, 1991, Zondervan). | ||||||
69 | Why God favours David over Saul | 2 Sam 7:15 | kalos | 183029 | ||
Why does God do what He does? Why doesn't He measure up to human standards of "fairness" or justice? Ro 9:15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. Ro 9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Grace to you, John |
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70 | Luke 23:43....TIME? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 182933 | ||
Back in the 17th century in London, didn't Peeps keep a diary? Since he is our resident expert in literature, perhaps we should ask Hank. ("Ask Hank." That has a familiar ring to it.) | ||||||
71 | Luke 23:43....TIME? | NT general Archive 1 | kalos | 182932 | ||
When the issue is "soul sleep" (which it isn't in the Question) it matters very much whether the word today modifies "I say unto thee" or "thou shalt be with me in paradise". |
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72 | the sacred and imperishable proclamation | Mark 16:20 | kalos | 182903 | ||
NASB Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.] [And* they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.] *And they promptly reported...'A few late mss and versions contain this paragraph, usually after v 8; a few have it at the end of ch.' |
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73 | what scripture says god's word is plain | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182902 | ||
Please tell us the Bible book, chapter and verse where it says that the Bible is simple. Grace to you, John |
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74 | NASB with blank pages for notes? | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182783 | ||
Try christianbook.com. I think they still list a few looseleaf Bibles in their catalog. |
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75 | "The wise lay up knowledge" | Prov 10:14 | kalos | 182756 | ||
Ignorance of the Bible is no virtue; and knowledge of it is no vice. (All Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version.) Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Pr 1:22 How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? Pr 2:10 for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; Pr 8:10 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, Pr 10:14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Pr 11:9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered. Pr 13:16 In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. Pr 14:6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding. Pr 14:7 Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. Pr 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. Pr 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. Pr 15:14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. Pr 18:15 An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Pr 20:15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Pr 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Pr 24:4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Pr 24:5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, |
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76 | NISB | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182730 | ||
Cuddle, I think perhaps you and I got off to a bad start when you first started posting to the Forum. The fault is mine. I frequently come across sounding harsher and more critical than I intend to. I apologize if I offended you in any way. I've been reading your posts with interest and hope that you will consider me your friend and ally. Grace and peace, John |
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77 | NISB | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182728 | ||
Hank, You write: "I don't clutter up any Bible that I own by writing in it -- no marginal notes and no highlighting or underlining. I do jot down notes with some frequency, but I do my jotting in a separate place, in a notebook/journal sort of thing." Amen! I do the same. I don't write in or mark up my Bible. When I make notes I do it in a separate place. One reason I don't highlight or mark a Bible is because of what I experienced long ago. In the early 70s I was reading and using a certain New Testament. In my enthusiasm I highlighted all the passages I found especially helpful or interesting. The only problem was that upon subsequent readings -- especially my daily Bible reading -- I was paying more attention to the highlighted passages and sort of overlooking the ones that weren't highlighted. Since then I have ceased highlighting so that when I read the Bible I will pay equal attention to all of it. Also, like you, I don't like the idea of making a mess of my Bibles. I don't condemn other for their practice of making notes and marking the text. After all, it's not a sin. :-) It's just that I prefer not to do it. Grace to you, John |
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78 | DEPRESSION AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182706 | ||
Saved, When I wrote the previous post, I was quoting another writer. I know enough about some of the leading programs on TBN to know that they are teaching very bad doctrine. But I don't know enough about TBN to list which shows are cults and which are not. What I can do is refer you to a document on the web that discusses some of the major false teachings of many preachers who are featured on TBN. To read the article go to: www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm In referring you to this website, it is not my aim to unjustly criticize anyone. However, bad doctrine is bad doctrine, which is dangerous and harmful. People have a right to know and Christians have an obligation to warn others of false teaching, whatever the source. We are not to coddle, excuse, or tolerate false doctrine. We are to expose and refute it. Grace to you, John |
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79 | There is neither Jew nor Greek | Gal 3:29 | kalos | 182703 | ||
Doc, Thanks for your Answer. It contains much good solid information that will be helpful indeed. Grace to you, John |
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80 | DEPRESSION AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE | Bible general Archive 3 | kalos | 182671 | ||
TBN 'Paul Crouch* 'Paul Crouch and his wife, Jan, are the founders of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, which today has an estimated net worth of half a billion dollars. As Crouch himself puts it, "God has, indeed, given us the MOST POWERFUL VOICE in the history of the WORLD."65 Unfortunately, this voice is being used to promote teachings straight from the kingdom of the cults. Crouch's influence has become so vast that he can now raise as much as 50 million dollars during a single "Praise-a-Thon." What many of the well-intentioned Christians who support TBN do not know, however, is that part of this money goes to promoting cultic groups and individuals who not only deny the Trinity but claim that this essential of Christianity is a pagan doctrine.66 It is indeed ironic that a broadcasting network called "Trinity" would promote anti-Trinitarian doctrine. 'To those who would speak out against the false teachings proliferated on his network, Crouch has this to say: "I think they're damned and on their way to hell; and I don't think there's any redemption for them."67 Shortly after I met with Crouch to prove that the Faith movement compromises essential Christian doctrine, Crouch looked into the lens of the television camera and angrily declared, "If you want to criticize Ken Copeland for his preaching on faith, or Dad Hagin, get out of my life! I don't even want to talk to you or hear you. I don't want to see your ugly face. Get out of my face, in Jesus' name."68' _______________ *Paul Crouch. Numbers within or at the end of sentences are footnote numbers. To read the footnotes go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-1.htm) |
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