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81 | how old is the earth? | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 221000 | ||
Good sites, Doc. I just have an additional comment for those who claim the older age of the earth, due to fossil evidence: If God can create Adam as a full-grown man, could He not also create the earth as a full-grown earth? This would also include the stars. Being light-years away, our Creator would have necessarily made them with their light beams reaching already near the earth. -As this was before the advent of time. But that is only an opinion of mine, and not scientifically based. I am still watching for scientific facts that could possibly lead me to think otherwise (o; |
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82 | People on bad terms | Rom 12:3 | keliy | 220982 | ||
How about Romans 12:3 ? |
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83 | Right there with you... | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220978 | ||
Thanks for your response Rick. I appreciate your heart for the Word even if we disagree on the symbolism in Genesis. (-; I do not think that symbolism should be a divisive issue, it's just a personal election, such as: I happen to be against infant baptism but I know many fine Christians who do espouse that doctrine, and I believe that God is probably laughing at us for the personal investments we make into these implicit issues. Also, when I was first saved, I had a hard time with the KJV. So, I had a class where I took a GNT along with a study Bible in KJV. That is how I grew to understand the semantic shifts such as suffer means permit, and so on. So what is comfortable for one may not be for someone else who is on a different spiritual level. We will find out soon enough when it will all become obvious. "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known." 1Cr (13:12) But until then, all we have is faith, hope, and love. Lord bless you and yours. |
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84 | Interpretation | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220973 | ||
Hi Rick, I am hoping that you understand my gist here, and that you are not experiencing too much friction in this thread. This goes back to the belief that the entire Bible is the infallible word of God. This is in the SBF doctrinal statement I reiterate: If we cannot accept the account of creation as related by God in Genesis, then we cannot trust anything in the entire Bible Is this not how this thread got from creation to interpretation? |
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85 | free interpretation | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220972 | ||
Thank you Rick, I appreciate your comments as being forthright, and I feel that when you have given personal interpretations, you have labeled them as such. Therefore I enjoy conversations with you, because we are all here to learn and grow, and this is exactly what I am doing here. You asked about what I call a 'free' interpretation, and what this falls under is the paraphrase category. Please let me explain myself. Many people today think that a good translation of the Bible means a word-for-word translation. If the original has a noun, then there is a noun in the translation. If the verse has six words, they don't want to see seven words in the translation. This method of translation is referred to as literal, or "formal equivalence." The King James, old American Standard, and the New American Standard are found near the formal end, where a literal translation would be the very end. On the other hand is a more free translation, what is referred to as a "dynamic equivalent". This is not as concerned with the grammar of the original, as it is with the basic gist, or the essence of the original. A dynamic equivalent is more interpretive, which makes it easier to read. One major complaint with this style is that it leaves too much open to the convictions of the interpretors. The New International Version and the New English Bible fall into this category. At the far free end of the spectrum are what is often called 'paraphrased'. These throw out grammatical rules and simply convert the text on a thought-for-thought basis. These include the Good News Bible, and the like. For an instance of how this type of interpretation can be damaging, let's look at Hebrews 1:3 and see who the translation says Jesus actually is. The KJV (formal equivalent) reads, Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; And the NIV (Dynamic equivalent) has it: The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Now for the free end of the spectrum. The Good News Translation was first published in 1976 by the American Bible Society in a "common language." The simple, everyday language makes it especially popular for children and those learning English. GNT says, (parenthesis mine throughout) "He reflects the brightness of God's glory (!) and is the exact likeness of God's own being, sustaining the universe with his powerful word. Here is the RSV, He reflects the glory of God (!) and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. And this is the New Century Version: The Son reflects the glory of God (!) and shows exactly what God is like.(!) He holds everything together with his powerful word. Now, the paraphrase versions are dangerously free, because they change the description of Christ. If Christ is a reflection of God's glory, then He has no glory of His own. This makes Christ to be to God, as the moon is to the sun. The sun is the light, and the moon gives off no light but reflects the light from the sun. Is this how we want to portray Christ to an unbeliever who is seeking answers? This will only lead to confusion. God is not an author of confusion but the enemy uses this as an arrow in his quiver. A college professor used to say, "The Christian army is the only army in the world that shoots its wounded!" Unfortunately, this is especially true when it comes to translations of the Bible. This is why we should be careful with our own thoughts. It is okay when we label them as our own thoughts (as I think Rick has done here) But when we say " the Bible says" for what amounts to a private interpretation, then we are coming dangerously close to an offense to God and violating the TOU. |
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86 | diermeneou and hermeneia | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220964 | ||
Thank you for the Hebrew, Rick. |
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87 | diermeneou and hermeneia | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220963 | ||
I find the Gk. word for interpret in 1Cr 12:30 to be diermeneuo definition: 1) to unfold the meaning of what is said, explain, expound 2) to translate into one's native language Nothing about freely interpreting, but thank you for your heart in this matter. I do enjoy your presence here and hope to continue. Being somewhat new here, Rick, you are in a slight learning curve, and one thing you will find is that free interpretation is just not accepted as well as formal interpretation. I agree with the ones who think formal is better. Lord Bless |
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88 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | keliy | 220960 | ||
What I am making of the Gk. "hosei" is that it is used before something definitive, such as 8 days. "hosei" would be placed before the numeral '8' to mean: like, as, or approximate. True, there is a possibility of a continuance afterwards, but this would likely be short. I am seeing more evidence to show that Mary would not stay longer, than she would've. But this is only my suggestion. Other instances of the word "hosei" include, Matt 3:16, and he saw the Spirit of God descending "like 5616" a dove, and lighting upon him (Strong's 5616 meaning: similar to) Matt 9:36, and were scattered abroad, "as 5616" sheep having no shepherd (Strong's 5616 meaning: for instance) Luke 3:23, And Jesus himself began to be "about 5616" thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph (Strong's 5616 meaning: approximately) So, please understand that I am no Gk. expert either but when Jesus was "hosei" thirty years of age, that could easily mean plus or minus a six month period or more. We simply are not allowed that much latitude in the passage about His mother. In Vs. 56, when Mary was there "hosei" 3 months, it could possibly mean, yes, plus or minus 2 weeks or so, but I still hold to the opinion that Mary would rather leave Elizabeth before all the commotion surrounding John's birth gained a presence, as well as the circumference of her midsection. (o: The majority stick to the story as is, and I concur that Mary headed for home when Elisabeth was near her time. As the Christ was being formed inside of her, she would take a great deal more delight than usual in sitting alone and remaining silent. Thank you for the good question, it is a pleasure studying with you. |
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89 | Greek of Luke 1.36: hosei/about | Luke 1:56 | keliy | 220957 | ||
Hi Rick, Just a small addition, as food for thought, Mary, being a young virgin and not knowing clearly what to expect with a pregnancy went to her pregnant cousin's house to get some first hand info. Then, after about three months, as she began to 'show', she would be forced to hurry home to her betrothed to deal with that scenario in the timeliest manner. It is unlikely that she would have stayed gone for four months, for her 'family way' would have been increasingly hard to conceal. As Christ was being formed in her womb Mary also would likely have taken more delight than she used to do in sitting alone peacefully and keeping in silence. |
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90 | Did Satan know that Jesus was God? | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 220956 | ||
Hi jaypat25, welcome, and thank you for your question. I do not find a verse in the Bible that answers your question per se, but we do know that Jesus knew who satan was, and he was to make abundantly clear to satan that He was the Son of God before beginning His ministry on earth. The account begins in Matt 4:1, "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." Satan told Jesus in vs 3, "If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread." Now satan had an obvious hunch who Jesus was, or he would not have even been there. But satan also knew that God could not fall into temptation, so he tested this 'Son of Man' to see if He really was who He was supposed to be. Satan is not omniscient so he was possibly on the constant lookout for the one to come who was going to crush his head. That is, if it would be possible for Jesus to actually have given in to satan's cunning deceptions, it would have proven that He was no more than a mere man, and all bets would be off. |
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91 | What are Sau'l strengths and weaknesses? | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 220954 | ||
There are three Sauls mentioned in the Bible. Two were kings. The third Saul was an author of many New Testament epistles. It is easy to forget about Saul the king of Edom (Gen. 36:37-38) One of King Saul's most obvious strengths is the providential circumstances that were connected with his election as king. These are recorded in 1 Sam. 8-10. After meeting Samuel, and being annointed as king, Saul reached his home in Gibeah and the Spirit of God came upon him, and then “he was turned into another man.” The simple countryman was transformed through God's Spirit into the king of Israel. One of Saul's most obvious weaknessses was his jealousy of David. After David slew Goliath, Saul took David into his service (18:2); but he became jealous of him (verse 9), and let his anger towards David (verses 10-11), ripen into a murderous rage which several times he tried to carry out, but was unsuccessful. |
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92 | new testiment first publication | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 220948 | ||
Wycliffe is the Person credited as being the First to Produce a (Hand-Written) manuscript Copy of the Complete Bible in English, in 1384 AD. This Bible contained a total of 80 Books. Jerome produced the Latin Vulgate during the fourth century AD. The first Bible was printed in English on October 4, 1535 |
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93 | What is Nazareth like in this time? | John 1:46 | keliy | 220943 | ||
Nazareth was a small and insignificant village during the period of Jesus. | ||||||
94 | who are Pharasees and why the questions | John 1:21 | keliy | 220942 | ||
Mary, just because someone holds the title of a priest, does not make them any more wise than the next man. The Pharisees were respected in their culture because they held authority. Yet this authority did not mean they did not abuse authority. This does not mean that they were holy and certainly they were not close to God. Also, I think you might be confusing the Levites with the Sadducees, but that is o.k. here, we are all here to learn. John the Baptist saw the Pharisees and Sadducees arriving at the site of a baptism and, in Matt 3:7, "...he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? " The baptist discerned that they were not there to be baptised, but possibly to stir up trouble, such as through attempting to corrupt John's influence. In John 8:13 the Pharisees are seen questioning Jesus's authority: "Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true." And in John 8:37-59, we see Jesus discussing their own lineage and authority as He says, "I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you." Jesus knew that they were racially mixed and yet claimed Israelite heritage going back to Abraham. While this is too broad of a subject to discuss in detail here, there are a few points that should prove that the Pharisees and Sadducees were not meeting John for the baptism of repentance. 1). Pharisees revered the traditions of the elders over God's holy Word. They were in competition with the Sadducees for power and influence. They came to observe John baptize and witness his influence. 2). The Sadducees were of humanist beliefs, they were wealthy, and of high position who lived for one life only and rejected the resurrection. As with the Pharisees, the Sadducees were watching John. They also were not coming for the baptism of repentance, and had no desire to repent of anything. They would never give up their wealth and position to follow Jesus. He required those who followed Him to seek first the “Kingdom of God” and not the kingdoms of the world. (cf Matt 6:33) |
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95 | Fig tree meaning? son of man meaning? | John 1:50 | keliy | 220940 | ||
Hi Mary, It is so refreshing to see a new member, so filled with enthusiasm. We are all glad that you decided to join us. If I may make a suggestion though, it would help us all if you could limit the body of your post to maybe one question. ((o: It is difficult to frame a thought pattern when there are several questions being asked in the same paragraph. Now, to the passage at hand, Christ reveals to Nathanael that He is Divine by showing how He is able to know things that otherwise are not known. "Before Philip called thee, I saw thee." The fig tree has very little to do in this passage, but only proves that Christ did possess intimate knowledge of Nathaniel's thoughts, as well as his location as he thought them. Men can gain knowledge only through the senses, as they live in the physical world. But Christ has knowledge of us before we ever have knowledge of Him. It is God's capability to know all things and all people and in this Christ proves His identity on many occasions. Christ said as Nathanael approached, "Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" This is in response to Nathanael's asking Philip, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Nate's caution here is actually commendable, that he did not believe every thing that was said, but placed all things under scrutiny. This was owing to the fact that the prophets placed Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah, and secondly that there was a lower class of people that inhabited Nazareth at the time. It is through this discourse then, that Nathanael gains his faith in Jesus Christ, as he exclaims in vs. 49, "thou art the Son of God, thou art the king of Israel" In other words, the true Messiah. It is a wonder to me that such a small instance of Christ’s wisdom should have such a great effect, which only shows proof of the operation of the Holy Spirit. It is a humble title which Christ uses as He refers to Himself as "The Son of man." He is the only one who uses it of Himself , and does so frequently in the gospel. This is an expression of His humility in the middle of much high praise given to Him, such as when Nathanael calls him the Son of God and king of Israel. By using that title Christ also properly teaches His own humanity, which is just as important of a belief as His divinity. I hope this helps to clear up your confusion. If not, feel free to ask away! |
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96 | Interpretation | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220938 | ||
Hi Rick, Actually, there was a qualifier in there, read the "if" and you will understand that getting rid of the Bible is the farthest thing from my mind. We will be judged for our interpretation, you are correct. We are also commanded to "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." In this verse, 2Tim 2:15, Paul is urging us all to teach the truth directly and correctly. To cut the word straight. Following on a straight path, the equivalent of acting correctly. These words are meant to encourage ministers as well as all Christians, and with the companion verse, 2Tim 3:16, paints a clear picture of how we are to interpret and how we are to handle personal interpretations: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." There are those who call themselves Christians that actually use verses out of the Bible to promote same-sex marriage. (That is not what I call instruction in righteousness) -Can you see the danger of incorrect interpretations? When satan tempted our LORD in the desert, he used a partial qoutation in the Word of God as an attempt to thwart God's plan for our salvation. Can you see the danger in mishandling the Word? Thank you for studying with us here, may we all become enriched and draw closer to God's truth through our conversation. |
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97 | creation | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220932 | ||
There are many false teachers out there, who teach that days are to God as a thousand years, and like the JW's, like to use 2Pet 3:8 as their prooftext, which says, But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. There are teachers of the 'gap' theory, the 'pre-adamic race' and on and on. There are seven earth days in the creation account and actually there is nothing in God's Holy Word that can lead us into thinking anything different. grace, and peace. |
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98 | No curse can touch you | Gal 3:13 | keliy | 220931 | ||
Hi Giovanna, welcome, it is good having you here. I think maybe the curse of the law that you are speaking of, is that the law can only point to our sin. It helps us to recognize ouselves as sinners, but can do nothing towards curing us or delivering us from even the smallest infraction. For that, we need Christ and Christ alone. Amen? |
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99 | creation | Gen 2:2 | keliy | 220930 | ||
Hi Rick, It is my conviction that if we are not able to accept the first 3 chapters of Genesis as God's account of history, then we must throw out the entire Bible. Where does it end? who are we to decide where God is fact and where He is fiction? To read Genesis as a "Picture" leaves the whole account wide open to interpretation. What follows then, is that we have as many interpretations as we have viewers of this 'picture'. This actually does nothing towards addressing the poster's question. -That is, if we all just used our imagination to answer questions, what is to stop anyone else from doing the same? I certainly do not want to appear as if the SBF is ganging up against you, but in genuine concern, it troubles me that people can pit their own limited knowledge against God's infinite wisdom. So. are you a conservative? humanist? or post-modernist? Please fill us in. It helps us to know how to answer. Lord bless you and yours. Note to JacobP: It is my firm understanding that The seven days of the creation account were literally seven, twenty-four hour periods. |
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100 | where does satan attack us in our mind | 2 Cor 4:4 | keliy | 220929 | ||
Hello jhardy, When satan beguiled Eve in the garden he used the desires of the flesh. As Gen 3:6 relates, And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat.... This is commonly listed as the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. Satan incites our fleshly desires within us as he attempts to deceive us with the lies of worldly wisdom that comes mostly through unbelievers in the world around us. Satan is unable to read our thoughts, and he is unable to control us. He makes suggestions and the battle is waged within our own minds. We are the one who make the decision to follow God's Word or follow our own wisdom and desires. That is where Adam went wrong. In Gen 3:17 God chastises Adam, saying, " Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it:" I should add here that God was not angry at Adam for listening to his wife, He was angry because Adam chose to listen to his wife instead of the command from God. Satan also can physically afflict us or ones that we love with illness, crime, disasters, such as he did with Job, but he was only allowed to go as far as God gave him permission to go. Nowadays satan continuously attempts to deceive us with a false Jesus and a false gospel through false Christians. He is the father of lies. God is always true. Man is often wrong. satan mixes truth with lies in an attempt to deceive. |
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