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81 | How do you substantiate your answere? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127222 | ||
Angel, thank you for the reply! However, I find your reply to be riddled with opinions concerning the traditional origin of Satan which is a contestable subject and nowhere scripturally verifyable. Please read more on the subject before you definitively attribute such authority to Isaiah Chapter 14. I will answere your your questions: "You may choose to contest and to reject Scripture--you have that right given to you by God--but refusing to allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten you is not a wise and obedient act!" I agree with you. Now I will add that I am vexed to think that you believe my unacceptance of the traditional view that Isaiah chapter 14 refers to Satan somehow makes me disobedient to God. Thank you for pointing to the splinter in my eye! Now consider the mote in yours. "Proverbs tells us that there isn’t a good woman among a thousand--do you believe that?" YES "Jesus tells us that John is Elijah; yet John tells us that he is not, who do you believe?" JESUS "God tells us that in Him there is no sin/evil--do you believe God?" YES "Do you believe God to be petty and drunk on power?" NO "Well you must since you are convinced that He created evil: nothing escapes God’s power, for Him to create a nemesis it would be for the simple joy of the hunt!" You make an uninformed assumption. Have you read Job 1:8? "Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job?..." Have you read 1 Kings 22:19-23 "Micaiah said, "Therefore, hear the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. The LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?' And one said this while another said that. Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.' The LORD said to him, 'How?' And he said, 'I will go out and be a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' Then He said, 'YOU ARE TO ENTICE HIM AND ALSO PREVAIL.' Go and do so.' Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and the LORD has proclaimed disaster against you." "Again, we must be careful how we read Scripture… we simply cannot grab something and indiscriminately run with it stating all sorts of twisted half truths" I agree. "Show me in Scripture where it is stated that God created evil and that God created Satan!" ISAIAH 45:7 "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." "Sometimes a serpent is just a serpent… have you thought of the possibility that Job 23:13 is merely speaking of the slithering snakes/serpents?" Yes, but I do not believe that to be the case. "As far as Ecclesiastes (a pessimistic view of life devoid of hope) 7:13, have you considered a crooked road, tree, branch, river, island, mountain, precipice, spinal column?" Look up the word "crooked" in a KJV concordance and see for yourself how many times it is used to describe wickedness. I will add more scripture to the long list I have already given you: Exodus 32:10-14 "Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation. And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people." Thank you for your concluding words of encouragement. However, I must dontinue to disagree with you because of what the scripture says, as well as your lack of presentation of substantial information. What you present is assumptive and based most specifically on inference, while the scriptures I read and quote are specific, demonstrative, and quite contrary to what you advocate. To conclude, and to avoid the knee-jerking that seems to precipitate based on assumptions of my beliefs, I feel it neccesary to make this disclaimer: I DO NOT BELIEVE GOD IS EVIL. |
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82 | Can God create a rock soo big? | Matt 17:20 | Stultis the Fool | 127181 | ||
Perhaps another question is more appropriate. The insinuation behind the question, "Can God create a rock so big, even he can't lift it?" is another question: "Can God contradict himself?" I put forth that the scripture that answers this question is Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." |
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83 | How do you explain? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127180 | ||
Thank you for the reply! I will certainly agree that Man is condemned because he does not obey the will of God. However, there are a great many scriptures that will support the belief that the flesh is corrupt; Pauls Epistle to the Romans is riddled with the concept. View chapter 7 in particular, but you will also find reference in Peters 1st epistle and Corinthians will provide ample additional witness. As well, there are ample scriptures to support that God creates man. Aditionaly, Psalm 51 predicates itself with the concept. Man sins because he is corrupt. You have not adequately explained the scriptures I quoted, and you have not substantiated your opinion with scripture. Additionaly, you claim that if God created evil, that would make Him responsible for the death of His own Son, but I tell you plainly, that God was most directly responsible for the death of Christ (something you claim to be evil), or have you never read that "...God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son..." Please, explain your position in light of the scriptures I have quoted. |
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84 | How do you explain? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127178 | ||
Isaiah 27:1 concurs that Job speaks of the devil: "In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea." The Hebrew concurs that this word as well is referring to the "fleeing" serpent. | ||||||
85 | How do you explain? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127168 | ||
The very same Law that God created condemned his Son Jesus. How do you explain John 1:29? Consider Genesis 22:8. I do not say that God is evil. If God created that which is evil, that does not make him evil. God created man of corruptable flesh. Does this make God evil? We must also surmise that the Lord knew all things when the serpent was created, as well as man, and he most certainly knew that man would be evil. How do you explain Job 26:13? How do you explain Isaiah 45:7? "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." How do you explain 1 Kings 22:19-23 "Micaiah said, "Therefore, hear the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. The LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?' And one said this while another said that. Then a spirit came forward and stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.' The LORD said to him, 'How?' And he said, 'I will go out and be a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all his prophets.' Then He said, 'You are to entice him and also prevail. Go and do so.' Now therefore, behold, the LORD has put a deceiving spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and the LORD has proclaimed disaster against you."" |
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86 | How do you substantiate your answere? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127164 | ||
Hello Angel! I cannot say that you have substantiated your answere. Knowhere in Genesis 1:1-31 does the scripture tell us that God created Satan and that "it was good." Also, darkness came first, and this is verified when we read that Satan sinned from the beginning [1 John 3:8]. How do you explain these things? Genesis 2:9 tells us that God created the tree of knowledge of good and EVIL. The tree most certainly had attributes both good AND evil. How do you explain this? Knowhere in the scripture is Satan described as "an angel previously known as Lucifer." Not in Revelation 12:3-4,7-9; not in Isaiah 14:12-20; and not in Luke 10:18. How do you explain your statement? Also, if the answere is "No," how do you explain Job 26:13 "By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent." Consider Ecclesiastes 7:13 "Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?" |
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87 | How do you explain? | Gen 1:31 | Stultis the Fool | 127160 | ||
Hello DBR! I cannot say that you have substantiated your answere. How do you explain Job 26:13? "By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent." | ||||||
88 | Superior Hope | Heb 11:40 | Stultis the Fool | 127041 | ||
You wrote: "Although it's a tough thing for some people to do, in my opinion we should learn to give up our love affair with the OT and put its AUTHORITY on a shelf and move on with modern christianity as described in the NT." I agree with you. |
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89 | What is this negative connotation? | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 127040 | ||
What is this negative connotation? | ||||||
90 | The Real stature of Satan | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126991 | ||
I certainly understand your explanation. However, I would like to point out that, in the event this is prophecy, the verses need not follow a "break," to change meaning from scripture at hand to prophecy. I believe that in every capacity this passage describes, as Isaiah intended, the King of Babylon. However, I get the impression that similar to other instances of Christ Prophecy in the Old Testament, the prophecy is incripted into the literal intent of the passage. Consider the example in Malachi 2:5 and 2:6. "My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. True instruction was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many back from iniquity." By context this passage is describing "Levi," but by implication is most certainly prophecy of the Christ. I suppose my point is this: a passage or particular verse need not be isolated in topic to be prophetic. Frequently it seems, the passage is written about something entirely unrelated. Just look to the Psalms. Anyway, I appreciate your time and thoughtfulness. Any idea why this thread is restricted. |
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91 | Out of curiosity? | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126962 | ||
I appologize, but you beg the question: If God is no respector of persons, and we are not to be a respector of persons, what does being "published" have to do with anything? Many people have published many things, but that most certainly does not guarantee the veracity of what they write. I will add that a fact should be established on the basis of two or three witnesses, and again, where two or three are gathered, there I am amongst you. Please understand, I am not trying to fight, but rather to gain some insight into your methodology. Do we both seem to be in agreement regarding the verse in question (Isaiah 14:16)? |
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92 | Out of curiosity? | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126957 | ||
Out of curiosity, what is the importance of a "commentator" making agreement with the opinion in question? | ||||||
93 | How do we know that God is love? | 1 John 4:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126956 | ||
My first thoughts: The best way we know God is love is the fact that he chose to save us by his own death. Christ says, "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13] |
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94 | Commentator? | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126953 | ||
When you say "commentator," how do you mean? Does our friend BarbaraC102 not fulfill the role of a "commentator" of the opinion this verse is speaking of Satan? | ||||||
95 | Why not? | OT general | Stultis the Fool | 126951 | ||
For scripture, read my post below... "Thoughts?" | ||||||
96 | searching for the truth | Matt 7:15 | Stultis the Fool | 126947 | ||
As best I can surmise, from the particular scriptures quoted, a "false prophet" is an individual who seeks to lead people away from "truth." The false prophets are described as kin to a wolf in sheeps clothing. This would seem to indicate that a false prophet will appear as anything seemingly benign by professing "truth." At this rate, they may well profess themselves as Christians. Fortuanately, we know a vine by its fruits, and we have the scriptures, as well as the Spirit. I hope this helps. | ||||||
97 | The Real stature of Satan | Is 14:16 | Stultis the Fool | 126946 | ||
There is debate as to wether or not Isaiah chapter 14 is, in fact, refering to Satan. I have come to understand that some believe the prophet is referring in whole or in part to the king of Babylon [Isaiah 14:4], and still other information points to Messianic prophecy; specifically the verse which we use to derive refference to Satan, Isaiah 14:12 "How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who have weakened the nations!" See 2 Peter 1:19 "So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts." See Revelation 2:26 "He who overcomes, and he who keeps My deeds until the end, TO HIM I WILL GIVE AUTHORITY OVER THE NATIONS;[Rev 2:27] AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father;[Rev 2:28] and I will give him the morning star." Also, see Revelation 22:16 "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star." The context of Isaiah 14:12 seems to indicate prophecy of Christ. This would eliminate reference to "Satan," in verse 12, and would likely place verse 16 in reference to "the King of Babylon." Food for thought. |
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98 | WHERE IS THE ARK OF THE COVENANT? | OT general | Stultis the Fool | 126944 | ||
See Revelation 11:19 "And the temple of God which is in heaven was opened; and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple, and there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder and an earthquake and a great hailstorm." Delineating the local of the Ark from this verse hinges more specifically on subscription to various "Millenialist" views. For example, a pre-millenialist opinion will most likely attempt to refute this location as current, while a preterist view will most likely accept this location as current. |
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99 | Thoughts? | OT general | Stultis the Fool | 126943 | ||
Does this definition consider forces that act against the earth allowing for orbital decay? Certainly the Earth's orbit does experience decay. Aditionally, some years ought, by biblical event, to be longer than others. Consider the events in 2 Kings 20:8 through 20:11, and also the events of Joshua 10:12 and 10:13. Thoughts? |
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100 | Why not? | OT general | Stultis the Fool | 126941 | ||
Why not? | ||||||
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