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81 | Parable fo the Good Samaritan - Evaluate | NT general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 25841 | ||
Hank Just a final thought... Always through Jesus - no disagreement, at all. We reach up to Jesus to lift us up into heaven. Jesus reaches down to pull us up into heaven. Thanks for your insight Brian |
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82 | Parable fo the Good Samaritan - Evaluate | NT general Archive 1 | Brian.g | 25853 | ||
Joe It was a fine interpretation. Just one question: In your post, you listed the following paragraph: Conclusion: If we consistently treat every human being who crosses our path with the same self-sacrifice and compassion that the Samaritan demonstrated for the victim here, abandoning all thoughts of our own safety, going miles out of our way to render aid, thinking of our own finances as completely inconsequential in the interests of a stranger who has never even spoken to us (and under most circumstances, would have never spoken to us in the first place), and making sure that his/her future needs are taken care of by you personally, then you are fulfilling God's law. Raise your hand if that is your attitude toward every human being who comes across your path... Completely disregarding a mans religious affiliation - if one man, other than Jesus, could truthfully raise his hand (and, I assure you, it wouldn't be me raising my hand): How do you feel God/Jesus would respond to that man? Thank you for an excellent discussion. Brian |
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83 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14099 | ||
There may be merit to your answer. Let's look at Genesis in a little bit different order than it is written. After God confronted Cain about his brother, God banished Cain to the Land of Nod (which means Land of Wandering - Nomadic living). Cain was terrified of this punishment and in Genesis 4:14, Cain states that whoever finds me will kill me (whoever as in man, not whatever as in animal). To that, in Genesis 4:15, 15 But the LORD said to him, "Not so[5] ; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over." Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him Again, God is protecting Cain from people, not animals. Now, with that understanding that other people did exist in the world, by the time Cain was banished from Eden, is it possible that what Genesis is saying is that Adam and Eve are the first people God made, but not the only people God made. If that is the case, Cain had plenty of opportunity to meet and marry a non-relative. |
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84 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14102 | ||
Radioman In answer to your question, does it have any bearing on the Trinity, etc. My answer to you is yes, it does. The Bible is a guide for man to learn about God and to help us live our lives, as God wants us to live. The Bible is a living document of Gods love for man. As more people learn the Bible and in turn, learn about Gods love and then, have the desire to live our lives as Jesus has taught us, then every problem you have listed will go away. Sometimes, it starts with a small simple question. But I am thankful that the question is being asked, I am thankful that there are people willing to answer and I am thankful that the one simple question is helping people lives to be guided along the path of God. We have tried to outlaw sin, it doesn't work. The problems you have listed, and many more, will not be changed or eliminated by more man-made laws and politics. But, they will be elimated by one person at a time following God. Jesus taught us that we need to reject sin. As you have rejected these sins because of your faith, so will others. Radioman, continue to trust God and help teach others to reject sin, answer each of their questions and help guide others to God. By the way, I listed a really good theory on Cains wife, do you want to hear it? |
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85 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14105 | ||
Here is another option to consider: Let's look at Genesis in a little bit different order than it is written. After God confronted Cain about his brother, God banished Cain to the Land of Nod (which means Land of Wandering - Nomadic living). Cain was terrified of this punishment and in Genesis 4:14, Cain states that whoever finds me will kill me (whoever as in man, not whatever as in animal). To that, in Genesis 4:15, 15 But the LORD said to him, "Not so[5] ; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over." Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him Again, God is protecting Cain from people, not animals. Now, with that understanding that other people did exist in the world, by the time Cain was banished from Eden, is it possible that what Genesis is saying is that Adam and Eve are the first people God made, but not the only people God made. If that is the case, Cain had plenty of opportunity to meet and marry a non-relative. |
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86 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14143 | ||
Nolan Who was God protecting Cain from by marking him? Brian |
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87 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14145 | ||
Nolan It helps people in their faith by being comfortable asking a question without needing your permission to speak. It allows people to open their minds and their hearts and try to understand. Some questions may be insignificant to you, but to the person asking, it may not be. Your role as a teacher is to guide and assist people, not to dictate to them. That is not a successful method of bringing God to people or allowing people to try to find God - one step at a time. Brian |
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88 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14148 | ||
Nolan Does the Bible specifically say that God formed only Adam from dust, or that he was the first. Also, are you planning on excommunincating me from this forum for speaking against it, in the same way the Catholic Church excommunicated Martin Luther for also being a heretic? Brian |
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89 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14151 | ||
Nolan I have looked and have not been able to determine the answer. Do you know the answer, and if so, will you share it with me? Brian |
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90 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14153 | ||
I said the Catholic Church called him a heretic for speaking in a manner which the Church did not agree - and the Pope excommunicated him. Do you share similiar infallible one-man decision making power in this forum? Which chapter and verse of Genesis says God made only Adam - don't speak in generalities - be specific. Also, who was God protecting Cain from - be specific - because I can't find an answer. |
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91 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 14156 | ||
The question I put before you is not who did Cain marry. My question was where does it say Adam is the only man God created from dust. The second question was - who is God protecting Cain from by marking Cain. Can you find the answer to these questions. Brian |
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92 | who did cain marry? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 39448 | ||
Serenetime I was surprised to say the least, that when I checked my email this morning, I found a response from this forum to a post I made 7 months ago. Thank you for your concern. However, although he does not need me, I would like to defend Nolan (Makarios). The post you referred to was published in August, 2001 and we are now 7 months later. From day one of this forum, and specifically in the time period since the post in question, Makarios has make significant contributions to this forum and has handled himself with the utmost of professionalism and as a solid example of Christian leadership. How Makarios responded to my post of 7 months ago, falls into the same category as to who Cain married - it just doesn't matter anymore. Brian |
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93 | Why tree of life, of knowledge in gard? | Gen 2:9 | Brian.g | 89334 | ||
The Lords Church I would like to expand a bit on your fine answer: In Romans 5:13 for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. This means that sin, did exist in the world, but until Adam and Eve were specifically told this first single law, don't eat from this tree - they could have eaten a hundred apples from that tree and not be guilty of sin. Because sin is a free-will act of defiance against God. To sin, you must, by your own free decision and action, do something which is an offense to God. Committing the same act, without knowledge that it is an offense to God, is not considered a sin. The opposite of this now is your free-will acceptance of Jesus. God wants us to freely chose Him. Brian |
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94 | Would Adam and Eve have fallen? | Gen 3:13 | Brian.g | 186966 | ||
Steve This is a good reference, thank you Man's desires is a driving force. God says 'this', but my desires say 'that'. Ultimately, man has to decide, by using his intellect, whether he is going to trust in God or is he going to judge God as wrong, by choosing his own opinions. But, man has the ability and the freedom of will to choose God. Thanks Brian |
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95 | Would Adam and Eve have fallen? | Gen 3:13 | Brian.g | 186977 | ||
WOS You are correct that I omitted that God calls man first. After which, man will accept or reject God. Thank you Brian |
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96 | Would Adam and Eve have fallen? | Gen 3:13 | Brian.g | 186982 | ||
ebrain I have reviewed your analysis and I would like comment on it. Your comparision of Adam to Jesus is interesting, but incomplete. Jesus never sinned. Adam sinned. Jesus took on the weight of man's sin with the purpose of uniting man with God - but he did not sin. Jesus was united with God and trusted God, he was not afraid to be seen by God. Adam joined with Eve in sinning against God. If his intent was to protect Eve, then it was to protect Eve, against God. Jesus recognized that mankind does sin, but through true repentence and by seeking God's foregiveness we can again unite with God. Adam took a defensive position against God and tried to hide his sin. In Gen 3:8-9, Adam and Eve hid in the bushes. Jesus never advocated hiding from God, but to repent so we can be with God. I hope this helps Brian |
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97 | Same Bible? | Gen 21:18 | Brian.g | 144524 | ||
Now Hank, I used quotation marks to indicate a difference. Brian |
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98 | Same Bible? | Gen 21:18 | Brian.g | 144561 | ||
Hi Hank, Thanks for the welcome back. I'm not sure if I like being four years older, maybe it would be easier if I also got four years wiser - but I'm not sure that happened. Congratulations on your upcoming 70th birthday. Brian |
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99 | how did god test abrakam | Gen 22:2 | Brian.g | 73151 | ||
Prayon I'd like to add a couple of thoughts to expand upon your well thought-out answer. I think it is a fair statement that all true and loving parents will gladly take upon themselves the pains and suffering of their children. I believe that the greatest love possible, excluding the love for God, is the love a parent has for their child. In following God's command, Abraham demonstrated his complete love and devotion for God - greater than even the love for his son. But, in the end God did not require the completion of the act - because God did not need the sacrifice. Psalms 50:14 Offer praise as your sacrifice to God; fulfill your vows to the Most High. For all of the years since then and even through today, each parent who has heard this story has understood how great the sacrifice Abraham was willing to make. And in their own way, each parent has prayed that they would never be forced to demonstrate their complete and total love and devotion, in the same manner as Abraham. Through the story of Abraham, we are better able to understand how great was God's sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, in order to demonstrate His complete and total love and devotion for mankind. God did not need the actual sacrifice of Isaac, but man did need the sacrifice of Jesus to fully understand the depth of Gods love. As I said at the beginning, all true and loving parents will gladly take upon themselves the pains and suffering of their children, as did Jesus. Brian |
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100 | How human-like is God | Exodus | Brian.g | 13647 | ||
Thank you for your response. However, I'd like to limit the scope of this discussion specifically to God , the Father and not Jesus, at this time and more on non-physical features. For example: Integrity: God became very angry at the Hebrew people after He freed them from Egypt, and yet He fulfilled His commitment to them for a land of their own. Here, we see God's anger, hurt and other "man-like" features, but then we also see His God-like response in the manner in which He handled these situations. Can you help me expand on this? |
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