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61 | What was the Lord's expectation? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 3172 | ||
You speak of TRUTH; however, you hide your eyes as not to see! If our interpretation of these scriptures are wrong, please correct us. I've given you 5 to 10 verses in the BIBLE (i.e. TRUTH), so if the interpretation I use is incorrect then you must know the correct one! Your view of Inspiration is difficult to understand. So, when Jesus said, "And what I say to you I say to all; Watch!" (Mk. 13:37) He must have, according to your interpretation, made a mistake; because, he told the apostles to WATCH for His return and it didn't take place! What is your procedure for eliminating verses from the Bible? Do you mark them out in red or white them out? What do you do? I apologize, but I truly don't understand your way of interpreting scripture! If it is true that Christ could come back at anytime would it still be an error to expect or, at least, hope for His return? And, if Paul knew, when he was alive, that it was indeed possible for Christ to come back during his life would it be wrong to expect or hope that Christ would come back in his(Paul's) lifetime? (Notice, in no verse in the BIBLE does Paul say, "I WILL be alive when he comes." But only when giving a demonstration of what will happen at the Lord's return, and since, I believe, he thought it could happen at anytime, he of course included himself in with the living; because, he was, at that time, alive! The fact that he demonstrates a TRUTH through an example that happened at that time shows he thought it could happen at that time, but giving an example of something in the year 60 AD, when the event could take place at anytime is not an error! It is simply giving the example under current conditions. If I were to say to you, if I were standing here when a nuclear bomb hit, I would be burned up! If a nuclear bomb hit when I wasn't there, would that make my statement untrue? No, what I said was still accurate, I just wouldn't be burned up; because, I was not in that spot.) I don't see this as an error, only proof of expectation! That expectation is the TRUTH! Paul, James, John, and the writer of Hebrews, in my opinion, suggest by their writings that they expected Christ to return during their lifetimes! Please notice John 21:20-23, would John be incorrect in thinking he MIGHT live to see the return of our Lord? If that EXPECTATION would have made him wrong then our Lord MISLED him. And, I think we both would agree that our Lord could not do that; because, as you said, GOD is Truth! I must say that this debate is interesting and your points are note worthy, but I think it profits us little. I love you in Christ, whatever you believe, but if it be the will of GOD for us to disagree on this subject, so be His will! Please let me know if I've misrepresented anything in this message, and I would love to hear your continued opinions on this subject, but I do surrender for the sake of dissapation. GOD bless! |
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62 | Can man refuse God's invitation? | Luke 14:16 | Chris | 3117 | ||
(Continued) 14 For many are called, but few chosen. If you have a NASB with references, check out the reference for ‘called' (Or invited). The word ‘chosen' is the word Peter uses to describe the ‘elect' in 1 Pt. 1:1-2 and 2:4,9. This word's (1588 Strong's) definition is, 1) picked out, chosen 1a) chosen by God, 1a1) to obtain salvation through Christ 1a1a) Christians are called "chosen or elect" of God 1a2) the Messiah in called "elect", as appointed by God to the most exalted office conceivable 1a3) choice, select, i.e. the best of its kind or class, excellence preeminent: applied to certain individual Christians (Strongs). Paul uses a slight variation of this word (see 1586 Strong's), 1) to pick out, choose, to pick or choose out for one's self 1a) choosing one out of many, i.e. Jesus choosing his disciples 1b) choosing one for an office 1c) of God choosing whom he judged fit to receive his favors and separated from the rest of mankind to be peculiarly his own and to be attended continually by his gracious oversight 1c1) i.e. the Israelites 1d) of God the Father choosing Christians, as those whom he set apart from the irreligious multitude as dear unto himself, and whom he has rendered, through faith in Christ, citizens in the Messianic kingdom: (#Jas 2:5) so that the ground of the choice lies in Christ and his merits only. (Strong's) You can see that they are both considered words that could mean ‘the elect' but 1588 seems to convey the message a bit better. Jesus says, ‘Many are called (invited), few are chosen.' Dare I interpret that to mean, many (all, see vs 9 and 10, ‘and as many as ye shall find, invite to the marriage feast' and ‘servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found') are invited but only those who accept the cleansing that comes from the blood of Jesus Christ (wedding garments) are chosen? By the way, these are Strong's definitions not my own, so if he seems to agree with you on the definition of these words that should fuel your argument. I'm not saying I disagree, but I am saying there is more here than any one doctrine can understand or explain. And to ignore that, in my opinion, is a great misinterpretation of scripture. By the by, I could accuse you of the same charge with which you have accused me on 1 Pt. 1:17-21. When people hear the word ‘believe' they assume the person believing is choosing to do so. If you chose to believe something, that means you must have an option to, or in our case hope if you believe it. The only way we as ‘believers' can have saving faith is that Christ Jesus died on the cross, thereby giving us a pathway to redemption and eternal life. This is the only thing that gives us hope, the sacrifice of Christ, so that sacrifice could be interpreted, honestly, to represent an invitation; however, with the presumption of election, ‘believe' means, "what a person does because GOD made them want to do it" now I suggest that this truly is reading things into the text. I certainly do not want to offend you or insult you with this response, and if it is too forward, I apologize. I am hoping to show you that there is more to this issue than meets the eye. I have three ‘Pro-election' Bibles in my home; Scofield, Ryrie, and Believer's (Baptist) and none of them have any defense against this text. The reason I refuse to take sides on this issue (although, I find myself falling on one side or the other often) is because it forces you to interpret certain passages in an illogical manner! Now, GOD may not have given me the wisdom to discern this truth, but He did give me reason, common sense, and the Holy Spirit to interpret His word, and I refuse to ignore the talents He has given me to make up for wisdom I can not discern. I will be happy to verify anything you may have questions about, dealing with this answer, and if I have misrepresented anything, please let me know and I will do my best to rectify the situation. But, I am not going to continue this argument because it truly is never-ending, and I believe it's one of those ‘genealogies' that Paul talks about that do not profit us. I do not think you're wrong! I just don't know that you're completely right. GOD bless! |
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63 | Can man refuse God's invitation? | Luke 14:16 | Chris | 3115 | ||
Yes Sam, but the problem with jumping off a fence is that you often can only see things from one side! As for a verse with invitation and election, how about Mat. 22:14? Now, I know you will ‘elect' to interpret this verse in another way; because, Mat. 22:14 CAN'T be talking about election or else election wouldn't work. But, in an effort to defend my position why don't we go over the entire passage. Mat. 22:1-14: 1 And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, 2 The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, who made a marriage feast for his son, Jesus compares this parable to the kingdom of heaven, so that would suggest that the king represents GOD and/or Heaven or Eternal Blessing. 3 and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the marriage feast: and they would not come. Bidden is translated in NASB, "invited." Those that ‘were invited' would have been the Jews. Notice that those invited, ‘would not come" implies that those invited made the choice. ‘Servants could be the apostles or perhaps the Holy Spirit (HS is a servant, or a worker for, the kingdom of heaven, so this doesn't necessarily suggest inferiority to GOD; because, He is not specifically mentioned, and all three members of the Trinity are mutually subjected to one another.) either way it doesn't effect the interpretation of the passage. 4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast. Bidden is translated in NASB, "invited." The symbolism suggest reality with the marriage feast represent the marriage supper of the Lamb(debatable, not essential to the meaning). 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise; 6 and the rest laid hold on his servants, and treated them shamefully, and killed them. Notice that ‘they' made light of it; the passage says nothing about them being made to make light of it by another source. 7 But the king was wroth; and he sent his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Possible judgement Jesus spoke about coming upon Jerusalem? A.D. 70, no stone will be left upon another. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy. Bidden is translated in NASB, "invited." 9 Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast. Bid is translated in NASB, "invite." 10 And those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests. 11 But when the king came in to behold the guests, he saw there a man who had not on a wedding-garment: 12 and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding-garment? And he was speechless. Notice, this could not signify election, because, GOD's election must be perfect; no one extra could be invited in, so the most likely interpretation is that the feast includes everyone who was invited, but those who chose (themselves) not to put on wedding clothes were not welcome. 13 Then the king said to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. The same description Jesus gives the ‘lake of fire' were those who are not in Christ go for eternal damnation. (Please continue to the next note!) |
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64 | What was the Lord's expectation? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 3112 | ||
But you avoid the problem. What about the scriptures that show that Paul 'thought' he would be alive at the Lord's return? I am not predicting anything, suggesting that I did is somewhat insulting. I am saying that NOTHING is holding our Lord back! He could come at ANY time, I never said a specific time! This, I believe is taught in scripture. Yes, at the end of their lives Paul and Peter knew they where going to die, and the fact that Peter had to include that section(2Pet. 3:4-8) in his second letter PROVES MY POINT!! Why would he have to say, "the Lord is not slack in His promise" if people where not saying that it should have already occured! Since it had not occurred, people were saying that it was not going to occur! You're correct! It is not for us to know times, but the Bible says clearly, BE ON THE LOOK OUT!! It says this because Jesus COULD come back at any minute! That is why, when the apostles were alive they thought that He would come during their own lifetimes. We should live everyday of our lives expecting the Lord to come, that day! In constant expectation! Do you see what I am saying and what I am not saying? There will be no predictions out of this mouth (or address, as it were!) Let me know what you think, do you have a profile? If not fill one out!! GOD bless!! |
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65 | Should women be teaching in churches? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Chris | 3073 | ||
I don't doubt that some women can preach better than some men, but the question is, whether it is Biblical or not. This is certainly a controversial topic, and I can only give you my understanding of the Scriptures. Gal. 3:28, in my opinion, is talking about all believers being in the body of Christ. No member of the body is less important than another, but that does not mean that any member of the body can assume any position in the body. See I Cor. 12:20 Paul says there are many members but one body, but a foot cannot be a nose, ect. So, I do not believe Paul wrote Gal. 3:28 with positions of authority in the church in mind. To further add to this conclusion, I Tim. 2:9-15 seems quite adament about women not being in the highest position of authority, Paul being the author of both these letters. Anytime women are forbid something in scripture, I look to see if the reasoning is because of the social climate at the time of writing, or if it is a command from GOD; the reasoning for this one seems to be a command based upon the rights of first born and the punishment of Eve in the garden. I know some say that these verses could be translated as talking about husband and wife, but if that were the case, Paul must have no interest in what single folks do in church, he being single, because the greek words for man and woman remain the same from 2:8 thru to v15. And, there is no further discussion of what should be done in the church by single folks; Paul immediately moves to the leadership positions in the church. I should say that I would only forbid women from assuming the highest role in the church, pastor or elder. I believe that women should be deaconnesses. I also am one to simply trust the scriptures as I read them if the debate is too complicated for my miniscule mind; that may be the case here! Hope this helps! GOD bless! | ||||||
66 | RE: "immenint return" in first answer | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 3072 | ||
I realize that in 2 Tim. and 2 Peter, Paul and Peter realized they were going to die and, at least in Paul's case he was already in prison probably with a death sentence so for him to foresee this is no huge surprise; Peter knew he was going to die from the Lords very mouth, so that does not mean he didn't believe in immanent return for all other believers. (John is the only other apostle that knew about Peter's destiny and John, I believe, taught immanent return.) I do not believe that Paul thought that he would die before the return of the Lord until the time of 2 Timothy! I believe there are several verses to suggest this is true the strongest examples are, Phil. 3:20, I Cor 15:51-52, and Thes. 4:15. Philippians 3:20, "For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:" (Paul using "we" suggests that he is also waiting and expecting the Savior!) I Cor 15:51-52, "Behold, I tell you a mystery: We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." (Paul, in the last section of verse 52 is comparing the dead being ‘raised' to the living being ‘changed' and he uses "we shall be changed." to include himself in the living.) Thes 4:15, " For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep." (Paul includes himself with those that will be alive when the Lord returns to rapture believers!) Other support by Paul includes: I Thes. 1:10, "and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivereth us from the wrath to come." (Paul taught all his converts to be ‘waiting' for the Lord, this suggests expectation.) Titus 2:11-13, "For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world; looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (The Grace of GOD instructs us to ‘look for' the return of the Lord! Again, implying expectation.) I also believe that immanent return is taught by most of the apostles, not Paul exclusively. Heb 10:37, "For yet a very little while, He that cometh shall come, and shall not tarry." (tarry or delay) Jas 5:8, "Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand." (hand or near) 1 John 2:28, "And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming." (Using "we" John believes the manifestation will happen while he is alive to have boldness!) Rev 22:7, 12, 20; "And behold, I come quickly." ( Our Lord repeats this phrase in all three verses.) |
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67 | Chronological events of ressurection day | NT general Archive 1 | Chris | 2890 | ||
This is my personal piecework, with alot of help from the Scofield Study Bible. The women are walking to the tomb, and hear the earthquake (or feel it:-), and Mary Magdalene, one of the younger women, beats the rest of the women to the tomb. Mary M. sees the empty tomb and runs to Peter; meanwhile, the other women get to the tomb and see the angles, after this they get flustered and runaway. (They must not have know where the apostles were or they went a different way in fear, because otherwise they would have ran into Peter and John.)Peter and John get to the tomb and look in and leave; while, Mary M. stays weeping, and Jesus speaks to her, "Stop clinging to Me." Then she runs to the apostles. The women are a little lost in their excitement until they see Jesus, and He sets them on their way. Peter comes back to the tomb and Jesus appears to him. Then the fellas on the Demascus Road. After, or before Demascus the other 9 apostles get involved, excluding Thomas! Tell me if I missed anything! GOD bless!! | ||||||
68 | This is my point exactly! | Josh 19:40 | Chris | 2881 | ||
I've got in NKJV Nelson Study Bible, "Dan and Ephraim are omitted perhaps because of their gross idolatry during the period of the judges, demonstrated by the incident in Dan (see Judg. 18)." JFB Rev 7:5,"another akin for the omission of Dan, is, its having been the first to lapse into idolatry (#Jud 18:1-31); for which same reason the name Ephraim, also (compare #Jud 17:1-3 Ho 4:17), is omitted, and Joseph substituted. Also, it had been now for long almost extinct." Also, I take these verses literally to be Jewish people; they do not, in my interpretation, represent a sympol of "completeness" or a symbol of the church. I believe the Church (caps because we will be HOLY then) will have been raptured before this point, and this seal protects the 144000 Jews, who will save many other Jews from damnation. GOD bless! |
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69 | The Rapture, when will it be? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 2874 | ||
I believe in a Pre-Trib rapture based upon I Thessalonians 5:2. As I read it, Jesus will not come as a, "theif in the night" at the second coming. He will come as the dominating ruling of the universe and everyone will see Him, and those who oppose Him will fear! The rapture doctrine is based upon a 'gap' in the Biblical information. Why do so many of the apostles and the Lord, himself, emphasize the idea of Jesus' immenint return as a theif in the night, if at the second coming all the world will see Him? (Mat. 24:30) What about the parable of the ten virgins? Notice, the bridegroom took in the PRUDENT virgins (believers) and left the foolish outside! (Mat. 25:1-10) And, lastly if we were to look for the anti-christ the apostles would tell us to look for him, not our Lord! | ||||||
70 | Can man refuse God's invitation? | Luke 14:16 | Chris | 2863 | ||
As I see it, Sam, He did both! You obviously know that the Bible says, "He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world" (Eph. 1:4) 'chose' being the same word for 'election.' But the Word also says, "For He(Jesus) was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you who through Him(Jesus) are believers in GOD" (I Peter 1:20,21) This tells us that the invitation through the blood of Jesus was foreknown before the foundation of the world and we are believers through this invitation. And, lets remember that GOD has never made a decision without knowing EVERYTHING! Election is great and freewill is great, because there is nothing that could happen that GOD does not know, and if He knows it He uses it to make His decisions! Obviously, I ride the fence on this one!! GOD bless!! | ||||||
71 | Can man refuse God's invitation? | Luke 14:16 | Chris | 2860 | ||
As I see it, Sam, He did both! You obviously know that the Bible says, "He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world" (Eph. 1:4) 'chose' being the same word for 'election.' But the Word also says, "For He(Jesus) was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you who through Him(Jesus) are believers in GOD" (I Peter 1:20,21) This tells us that the invitation through the blood of Jesus was foreknown before the foundation of the world and we are believers through this invitaion. And, lets remember that GOD has never made a decision without knowing EVERYTHING! Election is great and freewill is great, because there is nothing that could happen that GOD does not know, and if He knows it He uses it to make His decisions! Obviously, I ride the fence on this one!! GOD bless!! | ||||||
72 | Jesus said for those who follow him he | Matt 12:48 | Chris | 2816 | ||
Dido, Shadow!! GOD bless! | ||||||
73 | Jesus said for those who follow him he | Matt 12:48 | Chris | 2814 | ||
Dido, Shadow!! GOD bless! | ||||||
74 | Jesus said for those who follow him he | Matt 12:48 | Chris | 2812 | ||
My understanding is that He was simply saying that the truth will divide mother against daughter. I'm reminded of a story I heard about a Jewish young man who accepted Christ and was banished from his home and family! Which is more important? I can also picture times in history were the younger generations, or older, refused to conform to the older generation because they were convicted by Christianity. In such cases as racism, nazi germany, etc. When you are forced to choose, always choose Christ!! Hope this helps! I wanted to know, was there anything you did with your question to require scriptural documentation? This is good exercise! I usually just start talking (writing) and mention various quotes without getting out the concordance to look up the specific verse! It's a healthy process!! If you don't have a profile fill one out!! GOD bless! | ||||||
75 | Is there a time span between Gen 1:1,1:2 | Is 45:18 | Chris | 2810 | ||
Great question! The word used in Gen 1:2 for, 'formless' is also the word in Isaiah 45:18 for 'a waste place'! So, Gen. says the earth was fromless and void, but Isaiah said, "the LORD did not create the earth formless." So, how did it get that way? Look at Jeremiah 4:23, this is the only place in the Bible (about 92 percent sure) that the hebrew words for formless and void are used together in the same sequence as in Gen 1:2! The context suggests Jer. 4:19-28 that GOD is grieved over the earth, and that it is formless and void, so he judges the earth. Hence, "gap" theorist believe that there were civilizations on earth before man, they were corrupted, probably by satan/lucifer's pride and ambition, and this made the earth formless and void. So, GOD destroyed the world with a flood (see 2 Peter 3:4-5, "by the word of GOD the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water through which the world at that time was destroyed being flooded with water" see 'at that time' is this the same time as creation, is Peter saying that the present world was created by and through water;because, the former world was destroyed by water?!) which is were Gen. 1:2 picks up,"and darkness was over the surface of the deep" some may believe that this is still describing the judgement, see "the deep" as symbol for sin and evil, see also Jer 4:23, "they had no light." But, the long and short is, somewhere in Gen 1:2 we pick up with the world covered with darkness and the LORD "reshapes" it, see that the only time GOD 'creates' anything is when he makes creatures. The other commands, "Let there be," could be reshapings of the already patterned universe!! Hope this helps, it is an interesting debate, but ultimately meaningless in the quest for Truth in Christ! However, I do hear creationist bad-mouthing 'gap' folks for no scriptural basis, when actually there is some; especially, if your into the study of hebrew and greek word links!! Hope this sheds some light on the situation. Please tell me what you think! And, if you don't have a personal profile, fill one out!! GOD bless!! | ||||||
76 | For Hank and everybody else!! | John 11:25 | Chris | 2771 | ||
Hank, I was hoping you would update your user information. I'd like to get to know the people I converse with better!! You can check mine out (don't expect anything great, though!). GOD bless!! | ||||||
77 | Use Info Update? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 2770 | ||
I updated mine charis, but it Info was on the left side of the screen for me. Thanks, GOD bless!! chris | ||||||
78 | Did you know? | Bible general Archive 1 | Chris | 2768 | ||
That is great!! the LORD truly is doing a wonderful work!! GOD bless!! chris | ||||||
79 | How long did it take for Israel to move? | Exodus | Chris | 2766 | ||
Good question! It would take a long time, but I believe that the area they were travelling in is mostly desert and mostly flat; in other words, they had high visibility, so when the pillar moved everyone could see it at the same time, so there would be no need for Paul Revere! :-) Hope this helps! GOD bless!! | ||||||
80 | Bible and evolution both? | Gen 1:1 | Chris | 2764 | ||
Additional note, Hank. God created man from the DUST of the earth, completely unacceptable in evolutionary theory, we all came from the pond! (so they say) | ||||||
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