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81 | What is the "Force of Faith"? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82166 | ||
Explaining Away Teachings of Copeland An observation Here on the Forum some of the disciples of Copeland apparently have been well trained by their WOF master. As Copeland is often attempting to explain away what the Bible actually says and means, so his disciples here are attempting to explain away what Copeland actually said, quoted here in HIS OWN WORDS. |
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82 | 4. A GOD OF HUMAN PROPORTIONS? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82288 | ||
justme: Regarding those who believe/defend WOF teaching, one thing is certain. The Christ they follow and the gospel to which they adhere are neither the Christ nor the gospel of the Bible. WOF teaches another Christ and another gospel -- indeed a false Christ and false gospel. Radioman2 |
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83 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82314 | ||
Balderdash! | ||||||
84 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82320 | ||
Are you saying that the truthfulness of any preacher's teaching or the genuineness of his ministry can be measured by the number of TV stations he is on, the number of TV fans he has, or the amount of money he can raise? If so, then by your standards, if the apostle Paul were to come to town today, he would be dismissed as a mere jailbird. |
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85 | does revelation 6:9-11 teach that the im | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82331 | ||
If it is true that "matters of faith can not be 'proved,'" then how can you prove that what you believe is true? You can't. | ||||||
86 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82355 | ||
Tim: "One of the traps of TV ministries is that they constantly have to raise so much money to cover their expenses." It would seem the sole purpose of some -- but not all -- TV ministries is to raise money so they can stay on the air, so they can raise more money to stay on the air, so they can raise more money to stay on the air, so they can raise more money. . . world without end. Amen. |
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87 | What about so-called revelation knowledg | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 82607 | ||
6. COVENANT OF CONVENIENCE? - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Copeland's view deflates the biblical concept of God in numerous other ways. He parallels God's actions with those of Satan. In effect he makes man to be the dominant party over God..." - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6. 'COVENANT OF CONVENIENCE: The Teachings of Kenneth Copeland [Note: Numbers in the text are footnote numbers. To read the footnotes providing reference sources for this article, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm)] 'According to Copeland, "God had no avenue of lasting faith or moving in the earth. He had to have covenant with somebody....He had to be invited in, in other words, or He couldn't come."39 In fact, "the reason that He's making covenant is to get into the earth."40 "God is on the outside looking in," says Copeland. "In order to have any say-so in the earth, He's gonna have to be in agreement with a man here."41 '"Since man was the key figure in the Fall," Copeland argues, "man had to be the key figure in the redemption, so God approached a man named Abram."42 An agreement was struck between God and Abram that "gave God access to the earth."43 God, in turn, "promised to care for Abraham and his descendants in every way - spiritually, physically, financially, socially."44 Commenting on the deal, Copeland writes that God "re-enacted with Abram what Satan had done with Adam, except that God did not sneak in and use deception...and Abram bought it."45 'As his comments indicate, Copeland views divine covenants no differently from business contracts.46 They are benefit-oriented, not relationship-oriented. They are formed by mutual agreement (for mutual benefit) through negotiation, as opposed to being initiated by the stronger party offering non-negotiable help (not of necessity but of grace) - which is the traditional Christian understanding of God's covenants. They focus on the fulfillment of certain terms (performance) rather than personal loyalty. Copeland himself states that "the Word of the living God is a contract."47 'Copeland's view deflates the biblical concept of God in numerous other ways. He parallels God's actions with those of Satan. In effect he makes man to be the dominant party over God - even claiming that Abraham could have told God to "bug off" when God offered him a "proposition."48 And he seemingly attributes the ultimate sacredness of divine covenants not to the figure who stands behind them (viz. God), but to the fact that they are composed of words: "Words are the most sacred things....This is a word planet...governed by words...created by words....Words cause it to function...cause life...cause death....Words go on forever....Words are holy."49 'Copeland maintains that God "used His right that Abraham had given Him"50 to provide a way for Jesus to enter the earth. Abraham gave God what He needed: "the chance to use his [Abraham's] mouth, because what God was after was a vehicle in the earth that was a man to get His Word in there."51 ____________________ To read more, including extensive footnotes, go to: (www.equip.org/free/DC755-2.htm) |
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88 | revelation 6:9-11 | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 83074 | ||
'Does Annihilation and resurrection make sense? 'According to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, when you die, you cease to exist: Let God be True, p. 59, 60, 67. On Judgment Day, only faithful Jehovah's Witnesses will be resurrected to life eternal on Paradise Earth. The rest of all mankind will be annihilated, wiped out, made to not exist with no eternal punishment in a fiery hell. 'There is a logical problem with this view. If a Jehovah's Witnesses believes that he ceases to exist when he dies and that he will be resurrected at the Judgment Day, then is he really being resurrected? In other words, if he was alive and then has ceased to exist, he is in the same state he was before he was created. That is, he isn't. He has no existence. He is gone. The only remnant of this person would be in the memory of God (not counting family and friends, etc.). Only God would know if this Jehovah's Witness was good enough for Paradise Earth. If he was, then the reward would be a new creation of someone in the exact image of the Jehovah's Witness who previously lived and did all the works mandated by the Watchtower Organization. But, it wouldn't be the exact same person, because that person ceased to exist and there is no continuity, no continuance of the person since he has ceased to be. 'Therefore, on Judgment day, how can he be resurrected? That is, how is he, as the same person, resurrected when he doesn't exist anymore? Is he the exact same person or has God make an exact copy of the person upon which to shower the blessings of Paradise Earth? 'It would seem that simple logic would contradict the idea of existence, non-existence, and then existence all being the same person. It also contradicts scripture which says, '"We are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord," (2 Cor. 5:8). I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago—whether in the body I do not know, or out of the body I do not know, God knows—such a man was caught up to the third heaven," (2 Cor. 12:2). 'The Bible teaches us that we have an existence away from our bodies once we die. The Jehovah's Witnesses are incorrect. We continue on after death." (www.carm.org/jw/annihilation.htm) |
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89 | 5. MEMBERS OF GOD'S CLASS? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 83223 | ||
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90 | Will God bless a union if sex before mar | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 83247 | ||
"it is better to marry than to burn with passion" New King James Version New King James Version 1 Corinthians 7:9 but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. NASB 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. AMPLIFIED 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they have not self-control (restraint of their passions), they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame [with passion and tortured continually with ungratified desire]. NIV 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. |
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91 | Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 not Satan! | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 83462 | ||
re Isaiah 14:12 "Some Christians have seen an allusion to the fall of Satan here, but this seems contextually unwarranted." STUDENT7300 [You make some good points in your previous post. I hope the following quotation will prove to be of interest -- to both of us. :-) --Radioman2] Look how you have fallen from the sky, O shining one, son of the dawn![22] You've been cut down to the ground, O conqueror of the nations! Isa. 14:12 New English Translation (NET) 'Study Note 22. What is the background for the imagery in vv. 12-15? This whole section (vv. 4b-21) is directed to the king of Babylon, who is clearly depicted as a human ruler. Other kings of the earth address him in vv. 9ff., he is called "the man" in v. 16, and, according to vv. 19-20, he possesses a physical body. Nevertheless the language of vv. 12-15 has led some to see a dual referent in the taunt song. These verses, which appear to be spoken by other pagan kings to a pagan king (cf. vv. 9-11), contain several titles and motifs that resemble those of Canaanite mythology, including references to Helel son of Shachar, the stars of El, the mountain of assembly, the recesses of Zaphon, and the divine title Most High. Apparently these verses allude to a mythological story about a minor god (Helel son of Shachar) who tried to take over Zaphon, the mountain of the gods. His attempted coup failed and he was hurled down to the underworld. The king of Babylon is taunted for having similar unrealized delusions of grandeur. Some Christians have seen an allusion to the fall of Satan here, but this seems contextually unwarranted (see J. Martin, BKCOT, 1061)' (www.netbible.com). |
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92 | Getting the verdict before the judgment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84216 | ||
Mathew: [Thank you for your reply. I respect your right to your understanding of this subject. Following is further explanation of my understanding of it. I want you to know that I do appreciate your input. --Radioman2] In your reply you write: "You started out saying that the body is made of three parts." No, I didn't. What I said is: "Man is made up of three parts: Spirit, Soul and Body." "Man" -- not "body" -- is made up of three parts. 'When the Soul Leaves the Body, the Body Sleeps 'The term "sleep" is never applied to the soul or the spirit, but only the body. The soul and the spirit continue to exist after death. The body "sleeps" and goes back to dust. The following verses refer to the state of the body's death as sleep: 'Matthew 9:24 "He began to say, 'Depart; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.' And they were laughing at Him." John 11:11 "This He said, and after that He said to them, 'Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awaken him out of sleep.'"Acts 7:59-60 "And they went on stoning Stephen as he called upon the Lord and said, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!' And falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, 'Lord do not hold this sin against them!' And having said this, he fell asleep." Acts 13:36 "For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers, and underwent decay." 1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus." 'Man's Soul and Man's Spirit are More than Breath '1 Samuel 18:1 "Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself." '2 Samuel 5:8 "And David said on that day, 'Whoever would strike the Jebusites, let him reach the lame and the blind, who are hated by David's soul, through the water tunnel.' Therefore they say, the blind or the lame shall not come into the house." 'Mark 14:34 "And He said to them, 'My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.'" 'Psalm 107:26 "They rose up to the heavens, they went down to the depth; their souls melted away in their misery." 'Luke 2:35 " . . . and a sword will pierce even your own soul to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." 'Man's Spirit is what is Regenerated 'John 3:6-7 "That which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'" 'God Works Through Man's Spirit 'Proverbs 20:27 "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being."' (http://www.sdaoutreach.org/dead.html) |
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93 | Getting the verdict before the judgment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84228 | ||
Satan's lie? "[Most churches] hold to the unscriptural doctrine that man has an immortal soul. 'Is that teaching so bad?' some may wonder. Do not forget that Satan's first lie was that sin would not bring death…the teaching that man has an immortal soul tends to further Satan's lie. It has led millions of persons into fearful dealings with demons who pose as the souls of the dead. And the doctrine makes the Bible truth about a coming resurrection meaningless". Who says so? The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, that's who (Happiness - How to Find It, Brooklyn, NY: The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, 1980, p. 171). Who says so? Jehovah's Witnesses do, but I do not. |
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94 | Getting the verdict before the judgment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84239 | ||
My apologies... Mathew: I neither believed nor meant to imply that you were a Jehovah's Witness. I apologize for not making this clear in my previous post. I know that not everyone who rejects the doctrine of the immortality of the soul is a Jehovah's Witness. Yet I regret to say that I also did not make that clear in my previous post. Although I do not agree with their every teaching, I am acquainted with and have respect for the Seventh Day Adventist church. I sincerely meant what I wrote before, that I respect your right to your interpretation and I appreciate your input here on the forum. I am very sorry if I have unintentionally offended you. Grace and peace to you, Radioman2 |
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95 | Getting the verdict before the judgment? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84242 | ||
Mathew: What I appreciate about you is that you are able to give good logical arguments (reasons) for your beliefs -- an ability that is, unfortunately, not seen often enough on this forum. Live next door to each other? I could go for that. It would be a lot of fun and good fellowship. :-) You're making me sharper, too -- by causing me to dig deeper. My thanks to you, Radioman2 |
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96 | Is Hell Burning Today? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84392 | ||
Lazarus and the Rich Man, Luke 16:19-31 'In Luke 16:19-31 is the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Basically, Lazarus is a poor man who suffers during life. The rich man is, of course, rich. They both die. The rich man goes to Hades. Lazarus goes to Abraham's bosom, another term for paradise. In Hades, the rich man lifts up his eyes and sees Lazarus far off. He cries out to Abraham and asks for mercy because he is in agony in flame. Abraham says no. Then the rich man asks if someone from the dead were to rise and go tell his brothers not to come to this terrible place. Abraham teaches him that that will not be done either. 'Some say that this is a parable. However, if it is, it is unique because no other parable actually names a person. It isn't a story. It is history. It really happened. But many who believe in no consciousness after death will say it is still a parable. The question then is, if it is, What is it teaching? If hell fire is false and if self-awareness after death is also false, then Jesus is using false doctrines to teach a truth. Parables illustrate truth. If it is a parable what does the consciousness after death symbolize? Also, what does the agony in flame symbolize? Are they not real? Of course they are. 'Conclusion 'Hell is a real place. It is not mere unconsciousness. It is not temporal. It is eternal torment. Perhaps that is why Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven and spent so much time warning people not to go there. After all, if people just stopped existing, why warn them? If it was temporal, they'd get out in a while. But if it were eternal and conscious, then the warning is strong. 'Jesus said, "And if your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30"And if your right hand makes you stumble, cut it off, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, than for your whole body to go into hell," (Matt. 5:29-30).' (http://www.carm.org/doctrine/hell.htm) |
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97 | Is Hell Burning Today? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 84406 | ||
Thank you, Matt. Good to hear from you. Radioman2 |
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98 | Will be be above or here on earth? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 85625 | ||
Is there a pretribulation rapture? 'Pretribulationalism 'This view was first known as "the secret" or "any moment rapture." It is a relatively new position which was first taught by the founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church, Edward Irving, in the late 1820's. It was then picked up by Plymouth Brethren pastor John Nelson Darby, and he first preached on it in 1843. It came to America in the late 1800's . . . 'Pretribulationists teach that the return of Christ has been imminent since the days of the early church and that the church will be raptured sometime before the seventieth week begins. Although they have no Scripture that in so many words teaches it, they teach that there are no signs and the rapture could take place at any moment. The seventieth week of Daniel is therefore considered to be a seven-year period of God's judgmental "tribulation" (hence the term pretribulation). This position generally views the seventieth week as the day of the Lord's wrath from which the church is excluded.' 'Prewrath 'The Prewrath position teaches that the true church will be raptured when the great tribulation by Antichrist, inspired by Satan, is cut short by God's day-of-the-Lord wrath, which will occur between the sixth and seventh seals of Revelation, sometime during the second half of the seventieth week. The persecution associated with the great tribulation of Antichrist is viewed as the wrath of Satan, whereas the events that follow, beginning with the seventh seal, are considered the wrath of God. There is another term that is sometimes expressed, "historical premillennialism," which refers back to the teaching of the early church fathers before 325 A.D. who believed that the church would face the persecution of Antichrist and Christ would then reign for 1000 years upon the earth. With the exception of two, Origen and Clement of Alexandria, who were allegorist, they all taught this view. Prewrath is plainly and simply an expansion of this view which was biblical then and biblical now.' (www.solagroup.org/) |
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99 | Why not use Yahweh for LORD? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 86578 | ||
'Yahweh/Yah. YHWH, THE TETRAGRAMMATON BECAUSE OF ITS FOUR LETTERS, IS, STRICTLY SPEAKING, THE ONLY PROPER NAME FOR GOD. 'It is also the most frequent name, occurring in the Old Testament 6,828 times (almost 700 times in the Psalms alone). Yah is a shortened form that appears fifty times in the Old Testament, including forty-three occurrences in the Psalms, often in the admonition "hallelu-jah" (lit. praise Jah). English Bibles represent the name yhwh by the title "LORD" (written in capitals to distinguish it from "lord" [adonai]. The Septuagint rendered yhwh as kyrios (Lord). The line from yhwh to adonai to kyrios is significant for the Pauline statement: "And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord" (Php 2:11).' (Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/bed.cgi). |
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100 | Why not use Yahweh for LORD? | Bible general Archive 1 | Radioman2 | 86599 | ||
Cwade: I have replied to you in my Note, ID# 86597, "Yeshua, [which means 'ADONAI saves,']." The original thread, ID# 39684, is so long and cumbersome that I thought it good to leave it and begin a new one. Shalom, Radioman2 |
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