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61 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68641 | ||
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62 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68571 | ||
I object to alcohol consumption personally, and also to anyone that cares to ask, on the grounds that it is forbidden in scripture for kings, priest, and prophets (Pro 31:4, Lev 10:9, Isa 28:7, Eze 44:21), and thus NT believers (Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10, Rev 20:6, Isa 61:6, 1Pe 2:5). Why would I want to risk being disqualified for that? Why would I want to put a flammable liquid in my body, which outside an alcoholic beverage container has the word “poison” written on it, a skull and cross bones, the 1-800 poison control hotline number, and the urgent instructions to call 911 and get to the nearest hospital emergency room pronto in case of ingestion? How much sense does that make? Did God really design the human body to endure such abuse? If I assume (falsely) that all references in scripture to “wine” are referring to the fermented fruit of the vine that contains alcohol, as you have, I can clearly see the point you are trying to make. However, when I do that, I have conflicting scripture to sort out that I do not know how to handle. How do you deal with that? do not be drunk with wine but be filled with the Spirit! retxar |
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63 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | retxar | 68552 | ||
I stand on my previous statement that Saul's only wife that scripture reveals is Ahinoam. Show me the other 4 you know about and I will concede this point. Also, show me any scripture that David took Saul's only wife (Ahinoam) as his own, or any of the other 4 that you know about, and I will concede that point as well. In the mean time we anxiously await your long overdue response to Joe. retxar |
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64 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68516 | ||
There are plenty of things in the bible that can be referred to as "wine" without meaning intoxicatiing alcohol. Does any verse in the bible say wine that contains intoxicationg alcohol is good for anything other than medicinal purposes? retxar |
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65 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | retxar | 68515 | ||
You scrambling to try to keep up with this post is kinda like trying to keep up with more than one wife isn't it? | ||||||
66 | Travel plans during the tribulation? | Matt 24:20 | retxar | 68492 | ||
In light of the New Covenant, why would travel on the Sabbath be one thing that would be hard? | ||||||
67 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68489 | ||
I quess my thinking is why would Jesus create something with rot and decay for the purpose of it containing a poison to alter the thinking of those who cosume it? Could Jesus not create it without the rot and decay and thus without the poison? Not given to much wine? The only place I can find wine spoken of in positive light in scripture is for medicinal purposes, which would certainly mean "not much", if one thinks that “not at all” is wrong. What about that husband of one wife thing? Using the same line of reasoning, must we also conclude this means others can have more than one wife, as others on the forum are trying to convince us of? I will not be dogmatic about this issue, and believe me, I have fought the demon of legalistic bondage many times, so I am not trying to make up some rules that will make someone “more spiritual”. However, one thing I cannot ignore about this issue is the fact that alcohol was always forbidden for kings, priest, and prophets. Jesus was all three, and we as believers have been made kings and priests to the Father by Jesus (Rev 1:6), so that would also apply to us. In light of the fact that alcohol brings so much pain and destruction upon people, I would think it at least unwise for any Christian to consume. I have no desire to drink alcohol, so maybe that is why I see this issue as I do. But if I had that desire (to consume alcohol) the issues I have brought up would be major hurdles for me to clear in order to put alcohol consumption in the category of things that God is pleased for Christians to participate in. Patiently waiting for that grateful apology! (just kidding bro) retxar |
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68 | What is the Bible's take on sacriments? | Acts 13:38 | retxar | 68467 | ||
God did not institute baptism and communion for the forgiveness of sins, in the sense that "for the forgiveness of sins” means that this is the means in which the forgiveness of sins is obtained, but rather in the sense that “for” means “because of” the forgiveness of sins. Example: I take as aspirin “for a headache”, not to obtain a headache, but “because of” the headache. retxar |
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69 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | retxar | 68465 | ||
I wish I had said that! Excellent post Joe! retxar |
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70 | making wine.Did Jesus make a mistake. | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68464 | ||
Actually Jesus did make grape juice, as wine is fermented over time by the process of decay, which cannot be present in new wine. | ||||||
71 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | retxar | 68462 | ||
Your statements of Abraham, David, and Solomon’s multi-wive woes speaks of some of the problems that I was talking about. In your previous post you stated that 2Sam 12:8 says that God gave David 5 of his 18 wives? How did you come up with this? This scripture is speaking of Saul’s wives; or actually WIFE, since he only had one (Ahinoam, 1Sam 14:50), of whom David never took as a wife. This is speaking of a King’s privilege according to social custom, not a Godly precedent. When a king died, social custom allowed his successor the liberty to take the previous king’s wives. Also, in context, Nathan was speaking of all David had, and was speaking out against David’s great sin of adultery, murder, and greed. Mat 19:5 ....shall cleave to his wife.... Jesus said for a man to cleave to one wife, not several. This is a command not an option. Many NT scriptures (1Co 7, Eph 5, etc, etc, etc) deal with commands and instructions of how a husband is to treat his wive. The scriptures even tells us that marriage is a good thing which satisfies desires and prevents sexual immorality from occurring outside of marriage. Scripture does not tell a man that seeking another wife is an option to satisfy desires of those who may find another attractive. Scripture does not tell a man that seeking another wife is an option to satisfy desires of those who’s wife may be unable to meet his needs. Many NT scriptures deal with the proper relationship between a man and his WIFE. Not once is a man told how to deal with the mountain of problems that would occur with multi-wive families. How come? For the same reason scripture does not tell us how to have safe sex or tell us how to smoke cigarettes and not get sick. Scripture does not deal with these issues because God only makes provisions for what He designs. retxar |
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72 | Travel plans during the tribulation? | Matt 24:20 | retxar | 68445 | ||
Thanks Searcher, I understand the restriction of travel on the Sabbath at the time Jesus spoke these words. My question is what does this have to do with the futher event in which Jesus was speaking of? retxar |
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73 | What is meant by "on a Sabbath?" | Matt 24:20 | retxar | 68425 | ||
What is meant by "on a Sabbath?" retxar |
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74 | Does God endorse polygamy? | 1 Kin 11:3 | retxar | 68385 | ||
God's designed the family to work under the principles He established way back in Gen 2. Jesus confirmed this principle as being correct in Mat 19:4-8. The family was to consist of one husband/father and one wife/mother from the beginning. Consequences of going with our plan instead of God's plan in any thing always results in problems that could have been avoided. Abraham, David, Solomon, and other great men of God did not avoid the ploblems that arose by ignoring God's principles, we invite the same when we ignore God's guidelines. God can, has, and does, work thru all situations, but if we work against God's principles, we better know it is not for the better, but for the worst. retxar |
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75 | Rev 22:15....Knocking on Heaven's door? | Rev 22:15 | retxar | 68357 | ||
Is the eternal state of the wicked really going to be just outside of the walls of the Heavenly city constantly trying to get in? retxar |
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76 | Rev 22:15....Knocking on Heaven's door? | Rev 22:15 | retxar | 68356 | ||
Is the eternal state of the wicked really going to be just outside of the walls of the Heavenly city constantly trying to get in? retxar |
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77 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | retxar | 68258 | ||
I too like the NLT, and would also recommend. I purchased The Open Bible in the NLT translation for my daughter. Just so Justme in not thrown for a loop tho, let me say that it is also gender inclusive, as the TNIV. retxar |
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78 | Will we grieve for those not in heaven | Rev 21:4 | retxar | 68241 | ||
Rev 21:4 "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." I heard the powerful testimony of a dear sweet lady once that had lost her father. She had the assurance from the pastor, family, and friends, that he had given his life to Christ. However, she knew that her father was not as fired up for Jesus as she was. To her, anyone who had received what she had received form the Lord should be as anxious to tell others about Him as she was, but she knew that this was just not the way it was with her father. She said she was not going to worry about anything and she was going to accept the assurance of the pastor and others testimony that her dad was saved. She said that when the devil tried to give her the fearful thoughts that she may get to heaven one day and her father not be there, she knew that Jesus WOULD be there and everything would be alright anyway! There shall be no sorrow there! retxar |
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79 | Does God help those that help themselves | Bible general Archive 1 | retxar | 68232 | ||
James 2b-3 Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. My study of the bible tells me that God helps those that allow Him to help them. What have you read that supports the statement "God helps those that help themselves"? retxar |
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80 | Why is marijuana use prohibited? | Heb 13:17 | retxar | 68172 | ||
So, how long you been smoking that stuff anyway? retxar “They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves to sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.” (2Pe 2:19) |
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