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61 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136951 | ||
Just to clarify your post, I didn't say "He is God over all". I believe you want to direct this question to the author: Morant61. I simply included his comments (indicated by T.M.) in my post and my responses to his comments are preceded by "pcdarcan". Hope this clarifies things alittle. :) |
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62 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136954 | ||
Did you read the whole response or did you get turned off, not by a personal attack, but more of an observation about his choice of terms "rooted prejudice"? - I explained logically why this didn't apply to all those in this forum as everyone has supplied "scriptural evidences" NOT based on "rooted prejudice". In my book, that's just a "set-up" phrase for his adherents. May I ask, 'What do you read that was so disagreeable or personal?' To set matters right, the Clarke rebuttal response is not at all a personal attack on Clarke himself, which is what you make it sound like in your post. It's a detailed crafted response to each assertion of Clarke, using scripture (the Bible) to explain the disagreement. And, I ask again, what part of the response to Clarke's commentary on 2 Cor 4:4 did you find illogical? You did read it all, yes/no? And, reference all the cited scritures? - after all, this is a Bible Study Forum and specific Bible verses are very relevant to any Bible discussion. |
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63 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136972 | ||
Not sure I understand your question. He's "the god of this world" 2 Cor 4:4. It doesn't say: "the false god of this world". The answer is contained in the verse - I wouldn't try to read anymore into the verse, such as what "type of god" Satan is. The writer/author certainly didn't find it necessary to qualify this. |
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64 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136979 | ||
Hi Colin, You broke the thread, so it took me awhile to trace back and even so, I don't know what you're asking. You said, "pcdarcan, If He is God over all (Rom 9.5), how is He not also God over Satan and his ilk? James certainly concurs (James 2:19)." I didn't say that, Morant61 (T.M.) said "He is God over all". In reading your new post and because the logic of the thread was broken (as you appear to have responded to my earlier post), I have no idea what you are asking - maybe its me. Could you re-ask the "full" question and I would be more than happy to answer it. Thank you. |
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65 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136983 | ||
And me too! By golly, going around attributing God Almighty to being "the god of this world" who "blinds the minds of the unbelievers" needs to be addressed and you are correct in doing so! - I have appreciated your scriptural support and stance on this. It's not a trivial matter, for it wouldn't have been included in the Bible. And, the Apostle Paul didn't trivilize or play down this fact either, as we recognize when we read the complete letter of 2 Cor. Only seven paragraphs before warning about "the god of this world" who "blinds the minds of unbelievers" Paul warns: "in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes." (2 Cor 2:11) Its crystal clear that Paul (amongst other things) certainly had the crafty Satan on his mind when writing this letter and all that have read my post about the internal evidences in 2 Cor. pointing to Satan, as "the god of this world" have additional proofs to consider. There is certainly far more scriptural evidence proving Satan to be "the god of this world" as opposed to God Almighty and apparently most Bible translators recognize this fact, for as you have stated, "the god of this world" is by and large tranlated small "g", but later in the same verse, as capital "G" for God Almighty. |
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66 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 136996 | ||
Good idea... this will help others to follow the logic of the threads leading out of the Clarke rebuttal post, thus making it easier to look up the scriptural references... thank you Steve. | ||||||
67 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 137034 | ||
What I'm saying is that God is not their "god", Creator yes, but certainly not their personal God in the way he is a believer's personal God. They have chosen not to worship God - thus, God is not Satan's god, nor the demon's god and certainly not their Savoir. So, even though they don't worship God, they will be held accountable to Him. (James 2:19, Rev. 20:2,3 and 10) So, although God Almigthy is everone's Creator, he isn't everyone's personal God and Savoir. Does this answer your question? If not, perhaps the other posts in this thread under 2 Cor 4:4 may help? Thanks Colin. |
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68 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 137047 | ||
True... that is a more precise statement. And, while its true, descendants of Adam and Eve are products of procreation, we are all here because of God's creation of mankind. All of us are here because God created man and woman, our first parents. Interestingly, the Bible doesn't find it necessary to split hairs about calling God the creator of all things: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Rev 4:11 (NIV) |
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69 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 137050 | ||
Hank, since you chimed in under this thread of 2 Cor 4:4, who is "the god of this world" that the Apostle Paul speaks about "blinding the minds of the unbelievers"? |
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70 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | pcdarcan | 137054 | ||
Hi Hank, Respectfully, where did I say "create"? Your previous post quoted me as saying: "God Almighty is everyone's Creator". I can qualify that by saying, whether they believe in creation or not. If someone were to say, "God is my Creator", I wouldn't have any problem with that statement, nor does the Bible: "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." Psalm 95:6 (NIV) I don't know of anyone who would castigate David for calling the Lord our "Maker", even though David wasn't directly created by God. I think we are saying the same thing Hank but maybe its a misunderstanding of what I actually said in the post? |
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71 | Interracial marriages? Bible says what? | 2 Cor 6:14 | pcdarcan | 135842 | ||
The "mixed marriages" comment was in the context of the question about the scriptural propriety of inter-racial marriages alone, as opposed to mixed marriages based on different religious backgrounds - which would include the scriptures you just cited. The Israelites weren't forbidden to marry a non-Isaraelite, just because their skin color was "Asian or Black". However, they were forbidden to marry non-Israelites because - to state it simply - they were not of the same religion, although some transgressed that law. So, within that context (the context that we often hear spoken about today), the Bible doesn't speak of inter-racial marriages. We see many inter-racially mixed Christian marriages today and the Bible doesn't speak one way or the other about the scriptural correctness of this - it's totally silent, and that along with Acts 10:34,35 should tell us something. Hope that clarifies things... |
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72 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135447 | ||
But are Christians under the Law of Moses? -which btw is a subset of all the laws given to the Israelites and all these are referred to (not suprisingly) as "the Law" in Christain sciptures. Gal 3:24,25 (The Amplified Bible) states: "So that the Law served [to us Jews] as our trainer - our guardian, our guide to Christ, to lead us - until Christ [came], that we might be justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer under a trainer - the quardian of our childhood." Note this cross-reference: Romans 10:4 "For Christ is the end of the Law - the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. - That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him - as the means of righteousness (right relationship with God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him. Hope this helps. A good corresponding read is Hebrews 10 (the entire chapter). It contrasts the scacrifices necessary under the Law convenant with the superior blood sarcrifice of Jesus Christ, which supersedes the former. (Chapter 10 is a continuation of the thoughts mentioned in the quoted verse Heb 8:13.) |
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73 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135472 | ||
Context of James proves otherwise and Biblical cross-references - such as the scriptures cited in the previous post - show conclusively that Christians are not under the Law [of Moses]. So, what do these scriptures mean in James 2:10-12? The context of James shows some strong denunciations of those showing favoritism toward those who were materially rich, please compare James 2:2-4. In the same chapter - a few verses later - some in the congregation were holding onto the Law covenant (this included Christianized Jews) because they thought they were better than others because of doing works of Law - even judging others because of not adhering to the Law! James also denounces them by saying: "whoever keeps the Law" if found quilty of just one thing in it "you have become quilty of the whole Law." Jesus' sacrifice and new convenant provide people with the opportunity to please God without adhering to all the 600 plus laws given to the Israelites. Notice James' counsel to those Christians who try to hold on to the Law convenant in the same context in James 2:12 (The Amplified Bible): "So speak and so act as [people should] who are to be judged under the law of liberty [the moral instructions given by Christ, especially about love]. Given that context, and the understanding that the law of liberty is Christ's instructions that free us form the Law - the verses in James should not be used to prove Christians are under the Law. And, of course, we know the Bible can't contractict itself - see previously quoted verses. With that said, the Law still benefits Christians. How? There are many Laws that contain principles that help us understand God's thinking on matters - even if we are not under the Law. Reading the unquoted scriptures - about Jesus' superior blood sacrifice - from the previous post may help further. And, as you read through the entire Christian scriptures, you'll see how this topic re-appears many times because Christianized Jews had a hard time giving up the old Law covenant. Hope this helps... |
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74 | Why did God give ten commandments? | Heb 8:13 | pcdarcan | 135480 | ||
You're very welcome Reighskye... thank you for ackowledging my reply. Have a good evening! | ||||||
75 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136205 | ||
Q. 1) in the Bible, where is the term "greater sacrifice" found in conjunction with Jesus? Also, since it's in the comparative, greater than what? Animal sacrifices? A. Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:13,14, and John 1:29 Q. 2) Where did you find the last qotation: "If we deliberately keep on sinning..."? A. Hebrews 10:26 |
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76 | for by grace you have been saved through | Heb 10:26 | pcdarcan | 136227 | ||
Q. His was the greatest sacrifice, don't you agree? Absolutely... "For you know that it was not with perishable things... that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." - 1 Peter 1:18,19 (NIV) "But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs ['every high priest' in verse 3] as the convenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one ['the law in verse 4], and it is founded on better promises." - Heb 8:6 (NIV) "...with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect". |
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77 | Didn't ALL things come from God, evil to | 1 John 1:5 | pcdarcan | 136793 | ||
Free will. Without it we are simply robots. What a kindness to be created with free will! (We take that for granted sometimes, don't we.) Think about it, without free will, we would be nothing more than a computer program - acting out the programmers commands with no choice (ever). Ah, free will is a great gift - but like any gift it can be abused, both by man AND angels. A good illustration to help one see how free-will can be mis-used is this: can we say that a baby is born a thief, bigot, or a murderer? Not really. But, a baby can sure become a "thief, bigot, or a murderer" and as a result, bring evil upon their fellow man. Ah! Did you note that verb, "become". Interesting that the name Satan means "resister [of God]" and Devil means "slanderer [of God]". Any angel that would turn away from the Creator can only have "evil" on their mind because they opt not to serve their Creator, of which Love is His cardinal quality (1 John 4:8) "God is Love". |
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78 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | pcdarcan | 136152 | ||
Good reply Ray, for "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness..." - 2 Tim 3:16 And, we can certainly thank our Creator for providing us with the great "apostle" (Gk: 'sent forth one'), Jesus Christ. "Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling [Rev 14:1-5], fix your thoughts on Jesus, THE APOSTLE and high priest whom we confess". - Hebrews 3:1 (New International Version) Yes, we can all thank God for 'sending out' his son, Jesus Christ on behalf of all sinful mankind (Ro 5:12). Amen. |
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