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81 | about Paul | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 216602 | ||
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82 | Why read the bible? What scriptures | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 218279 | ||
Hello Mike, Here's the overview info from Lockman itself regarding the Amplified: "The first complete Bible produced by The Lockman Foundation was the Amplified Bible. The Amplified Bible is a translation that, by using synonyms and definitions, both explains and expands the meaning of words in the text by placing amplification in parentheses and brackets and after key words or phrases.This unique system of translation allows the reader to more completely grasp the meaning of the words as they were understood in the original languages. Through multiple expressions, fuller and more revealing appreciation is given to the divine message as the original text legitimately permits. The Amplified Bible is free of personal interpretation and is independent of denominational prejudice. It is a translation from the accepted Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts into literary English. It is based on the American Standard Version of 1901, Rudolph Kittel’s Biblia Hebraica, the Greek text of Westcott and Hort, and the 23rd edition of the Nestle Greek New Testament as well as the best Hebrew and Greek lexicons available at the time. Cognate languages, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other Greek works were also consulted. The Septuagint and other versions were compared for interpretation of textual differences. In completing the Amplified Bible, translators made a determined effort to keep, as far as possible, the familiar wording of the earlier versions, and especially the feeling of the ancient Book. Through amplification, the reader gains a better understanding of what the Hebrew and Greek listener instinctively understood (as a matter of course)" Personally, I wouldn't call the Amplified in any sense, inaccurate. It's only "shortfall"- if you will- is it can be a bit verbose- Other than that you should find it very helpful. It's similar to Wuest's Expanded NT. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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83 | TNIV ended and new NIV release ? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219011 | ||
Hello justme, Well then, I probably own one of the few copies known to exist! Maybe It'll gain in value when it's officially out of print:-) In all seriousness, as I've mentioned before, since purchasing my reference copy some 5-plus years ago, I was never able to find one on the shelf at local Christian Book stores! Apparently- and thankfully- it never caught on and sold! Dismal sales is probably just reward for a "dismal translation". I call it "dumbing people down" and I'm not a proponent of that. Now, the ESV on the other hand is a well-produced translation that does justice to the original languages. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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84 | What does this dream mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219091 | ||
Hello humbleheart, We need to be careful and not "proof-text" scripture! Acts 2:17 is not a fit answer for Jon. I intend no ill, but I'd have to question the wisdom of your answer! A bizarre dream as such without question has no Biblical meaning whatsoever! Jesus did not imply that one should "seek and find" answers to bizarre dreams! Context. God has spoken through His Word, not unconnected, random, strange dreams! "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Heb. 4:12) As our brother Doc very wisley stated "so much emphasis on experience, and so little emphasis on the Word these days"! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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85 | What does this dream mean? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219097 | ||
Hello humbleheart, Allow me to state and provide some perspective, if I may? I hope by doing so, you'll better understand where I'm coming from:-) In answer to your question, "what is Proof-Text? In short, to proof-text is to supply and/or support one's position using scripture without regard to it's context! Here's my concern: A dream is something that is entirely subjective in nature and therefore very difficult- if not impossible- to validate! No one was insulting anyone in their responses. Rom. 4:3 poses the question, "For what does the Scripture say?" (NASB) Why is it when one is asked to account scripturally, it's "he was insulted?" There was no insult, my friend:-) I don't believe you were judged in asking questions! Remember, what we say is on a public forum and open to the scrutiny of all! Again, I fail to see why requiring a solid, scriptural basis for one's statements is so difficult to understand! (cf 1 Thess. 5:21, 1 John 4:1) Jesus statement in Matt. 7:1 is so over-used and taken out of context. Instead, how about 1 Cor. 2:15, "The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one." ? You make an inaccurate assumption to assume I just have "head knowledge"! Let me ask you 2 questions in closing: 1. How would you describe Biblical Discerment?; 2. Do you honestly think that "dream" was of God or is validated in any way by the Word? If so, how? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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86 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219646 | ||
Hello Yen, Maybe we should clarify? If you mean by "mankind", Gentiles, then yes I'd agree. Salvation has always been through grace by faith! However, prior to Christ's atoning sacrifice, one had to be a (proselyte) Jew to be saved! John 4:22 tells us, "...for salvation is from the Jews." (NASB) Paul instructs in Ephesians: Eph 2:11-Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands-- Eph 2:12-remember that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Eph 2:13-But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (NASB) Speakg the Truth in Love, BradK |
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87 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219648 | ||
Hello Yen, I believe Romans 4 would answer for me: Rom 4:1- What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? Rom 4:2- For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. Rom 4:3- For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." (NASB) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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88 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219651 | ||
Hello Yen, Possibly were not communicating- or rather understanding each other? 1. Salvation has always been by grace throught faith; 2. The OT saint looked forward to the Christ and the cross (John 8:58) Are you saying Jews were not saved in the OT? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK PS- I encourage you to fill out your User Profile so as we can all get to know each other better:-) |
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89 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219660 | ||
Hello Yensla, Doc has provided a very comprehensive and Biblically sound answer to this question. However, in answer to your 2 specific questions, here are my replies: 1. If you would, could you explain how was a Jew saved, prior to Christ's atonement, proselyte or not? I believe that there has been and is only one way of salvation, and that is by faith in God’s only provision for our salvation, Jesus Christ. In Romans 1:18—3:20 Paul demonstrates that all men (Jews and Gentiles alike) are lost in their sin, and incapable of saving themselves. The only provision is the shed blood of Jesus Christ (3:21-30). Peter is very clear when he speaks to the Jews that they can only be saved by faith in Christ (Acts 2:22-42 – Note especially Acts 4:8-12), as was Paul (Acts 13:16-41; Philippians 3:1-16). Jesus said that Abraham “saw His day” (John 8:56). Paul has some very strong words to say about those who come with a different gospel (Galatians 1:6-10). Paul makes it clear that Old Testament saints (specifically Abraham) were saved by faith, and not by works (see Romans 4). Old Testament Jews were condemned as sinners by the law, and were saved by the One who was promised to come to save them (Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3 – note especially Galatians 3:16 here; Deuteronomy 18:15ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; 52-53 – compare Luke 2:21-38). 2. Was it by the works of the Law? No, salvation always has been by grace through faith! ( Rom. 4:2-3; Gal. 2:16) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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90 | Salvation for the Gentiles | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 219664 | ||
Hello Yenlsa, Thank for your willingness- and humility! The short answer to your question is: This "doctrine" is taught throughout scripture itself! Unfortunately, the scope of your question would require much time to search and research the teaching of the Church Fathers. However, the Puritan, Jonathan Edwards published his work, "A History of the Work of Redemption" around 1773. I quote from him briefly: "The work of redemption is a work that God carries on from the fall of man to the end of the world. The generations of mankind on the earth which began after the fall, by ordinary generation, are partakers of the corruption of nature that followed from it; and these generations, by which the human race is propagated, shall continue to the end of the world. These two are the limits of the generations of men on the earth; the fall of man, and the end of the world, or the day of judgment. The same are the limits of the work of redemption, as to those progressive works of God, by which that redemption is brought about and accomplished, though not as to the fruits of it; for they shall be to eternity. The work of redemption and the work of salvation are the same thing. What is sometimes in Scripture called God’s saving his people, is in other places called his redeeming them. So Christ is called both the Saviour and the Redeemer of his people. Before entering on the proposed History of the Work of Redemption, I would explain the terms made use of in the doctrine;— and show what those things are that are designed to be accomplished by this great work of God. First. I would show in what sense the terms of the doctrine are used;— particularly the word redemption;— and, how this is a work of God, carried on from the fall of man to the end of the world. When it is said in the doctrine, that this is a work that God is carrying on from the fall of man to the end of the world, what I mean is, that those things which belong to this work itself, and are parts of the scheme, are all this while accomplishing. There were some things done preparatory to its beginning, and the fruits of it will remain after it is finished. But the work itself was begun immediately upon the fall, and will continue to the end of the world. The various dispensations of God during this space, belong to the same work, and to the same design, and have all one issue; and therefore are all to be reckoned but as several successive motions of one machine, to bring about in the conclusion one great event. And here also we must distinguish between the parts of redemption itself, and the parts of the work by which that redemption is wrought out. There is a difference between the parts of the benefits, and the parts of the work of God by which those benefits were procured and bestowed. For example, the redemption of Israel out of Egypt, considered as the benefit which they enjoyed, consisted of two parts, viz. their deliverance from their former Egyptian bondage and misery, and their being brought into a more happy state, as the servants of God, and heirs of Canaan. But there are many more things which are parts of that work. To this belongs his calling of Moses, his sending him to Pharaoh, and all the signs and wonders he wrought in Egypt, and his bringing such terrible judgments on the Egyptians, and many other things. Such is this work by which God effects redemption, and it is carried on from the fall of man to the end of the world, in two respects. 1. With respect to the effect wrought on the souls of the redeemed; which is common to all ages. This effect is the application of redemption with respect to the souls of particular persons, in converting, justifying, sanctifying and glorifying them. By these things they are actually redeemed, and receive the benefit of the work in its effects. And in this sense the work of redemption is carried on in all ages, from the fall of man to the end of the world. The work of God in converting souls, opening blind eyes, unstopping deaf ears, raising dead souls to life, and rescuing the miserable captives out of the hands of Satan, was begun soon after the fall of man, has been carried on in the world ever since to this day, and will be to the end of the world. God has always had such a church in the world. Though oftentimes it has been reduced to a very narrow compass, and to low circumstances; yet it has never wholly failed." I trust this will be of some help, BradK |
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91 | Bible Based Games | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220026 | ||
Robin: Why not just have them read...the Bible? Wouldn't it do a much better job! Read Heb. 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." BradK |
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92 | ho were Jesus' main opponents during His | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220302 | ||
Hello salli, This sounds like a homework question? Please see post# 220293. BradK |
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93 | ho were Jesus' main opponents during His | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220303 | ||
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94 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220327 | ||
Hello Flying V, Where did anyone in this thread call anyone "teacher" or "Father"? Your response doesn't seem to jive! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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95 | prodigal son person or Israel | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221090 | ||
Hello YHVH, It's great that you "think it is Isreal"! How do you arrive at that conclusion, and can you support your view with any exposition from the text itself? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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96 | prodigal son person or Israel | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221091 | ||
Hello watch..., No disrespect, but you're being rather speculative in reasoning, as I see some leaps in your logic! Points 4, 5 and 6 are nothing but your conjecture! Says who? I consulted my Companion Bible- edited by the late Dr. EW Bullinger. Though many disagree with his ultra-dispensational views, he was nontheless a recognized scholar in both Hebrew and Greek. Not even he arrives at such a conclusion! BradK |
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97 | prodigal son person or Israel | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221098 | ||
Hello watchman, You're missing the point. My response was not intended as a mere "comeback". As our hosts, The Lockman Foundation ask- before submitting a post: 1. This post is biblically based and whenever possible, I have included Bible references to support it. 2. This post is not intended as a personal attack on the authority of the Bible or on other users of this forum. 3. This post is not submitted as an effort to foster divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or other disruptions to this forum. 4. I have carefully proofread my post and believe it represents my best efforts. It is not about giving 10 different answers either. We must- and should- be able to provide a solid BIBLICAL BASIS for our post! Otherwise it is just mere opinion:-) That's where I'm coming from. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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98 | God is one plesse explain Mark 16:19 | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221811 | ||
Hello Ariel, I'll let Doc answer for himself, but here's my input if I may:-). Your point is well taken. However, from my time and experience on this Forum, if one is a JW - almost without exception- they tend to ask leading questions with alterior motives! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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99 | Is New Testament Inspired by God | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221820 | ||
Hello confused???, Here's my brief input. The latter half of your response is dealing with the Canonization and Inspiration of Scripure. What you're asking is: 1. How do we know what books belone is the Bible, etc?; 2. What is inspiration? One of the primary verses used to support Inspiration is 2 Tim. 3:16 "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" (NASB) There are others as well, but scripture itself claims to be "God-breathed" (theonupsos). As to what books belong in and were determined as part of the Canon, I'd highly recommend "The Canon of Scripture" by F.F. Bruce. I hope this helps, BradK |
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100 | Is the Bible the word of man or God? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 221866 | ||
Hello jgingrich, Are you familiar with the purpose of this Forum? Before proceeding, I'd strongly recommend a review the Terms of Use and "About Forum" provided by our host, The Lockman Foundation. Please note: About Postings The StudyBibleForum is an inter-denominational Christian forum. This forum encourages questions and answers but we may determine what is acceptable at any particular time. Postings must be Biblically based and not opposing the Bible's sole authority (sola Scriptura), Christianity, or the deity of Jesus Christ. Whenever possible, postings should include supporting Bible references. Postings must not be intended as a personal attack on other users of this forum. They must not be submitted as an effort to foster debates, arguments, divisiveness, ill-will, dissension or disruptions to this forum. This will save us all a lot of wasted time. BradK |
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