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821 | Who were the scribes? | NT general Archive 1 | prayon | 4438 | ||
According to the Harpers Bible Dictionary scribes is derived from the word "write" which acurately describes their job. They held a wide variety of offices and were usually had competence in some area such as law or economics. They were primarily concerned with the written records, politics and administation. They were considered leaders but also were considered part of the learned class. They were influential in the temple and in different areas of the government. In the NT they usually appeared along side of the high priests and elders and were always opponents of Jesus and later of Christianity. Scribes had to be very educated, have understanding of the law and be able to interpret the scriptures. Many times they interpreted the scriptures to fit what they or the priests or elders wanted them to say. |
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822 | Are we like the Pharisees? | Matt 16:1 | prayon | 4436 | ||
I think we are more like the Saducees today than the Pharisees. The Pharisees were very focused in their beliefs. They followed the traditions of the elders, believed in God's promises, and were looking for the Messiah. The Sadusees, on the other hand, didn't believe in the promises, didn't care about the bible, worked with the Roman government and were not looking for the Messiah. I think this describes the people of today more. So many people today could care less about religion but only about themselves. As with the Pharisees and the Sadusees a miracle could be done right in front of them and they wouldn't believe it. Jesus was at odds with them so much because they were being religious on the outside for and it was only for show because on the inside were full of nothing but self. They were wicked and they rejected the truth. I believe that He would of felt the same today as He did then. |
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823 | Who is going into the millennium? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 4432 | ||
I agree in part with GMSmith. This is the way I understand it. 2Corin 15:53 says that when we are raised in the rapture the perishable body will be made imperishable and this mortal body must put on immorality. Rev 20:5 says that the dead raised up from the tribulation will be judged. When Christ comes in the rapture (1st resurection) believers will be raised up and made immortal. Any 00 one who becomes a believer AFTER the rapture will go to heaven but will NOT become immortal. They will remain in their mortal bodies. Since the tribulation believers still have their physical bodies they will still have their sinful natures, so they and their children can choose to rebel against God. Rev 19:9 says "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast". Remember all those who were raised in the rapture, both old and new testament saints are the bride of Christ so we can't be the guests; it must be the tribulation believers. The wedding guests will join the bride and groom in fellowship with one another for the next 1000 years. Hope this helps Ed. prayon |
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824 | Weekly Communion? | 1 Cor 11:25 | prayon | 4255 | ||
There is no mention in the bible on how often we should partake of the Lord's Supper or Communion. Just as there is many different views as to what you are partaking of, (ie., for catholics the elements become the blood and body of Christ, for Lutherans they take on the characteristics, for Presbyterians they have no physical changes but have spiritual changes and for the Baptists it is all symbolic) different religions interpret how often you should partake of it. Sorry I couldn't give you a more definitive answer. prayon |
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825 | delivered from sin, satan, or both??? | Matt 6:13 | prayon | 4254 | ||
There is debate on this question and nobody really knows for sure. In Greek it is ambiguous, but according to the International Bible commentary it is believed that the personal reading is better, for God uses Satan as the tester. It may well be that the original Aramaic was just as vague. Hope this helps | ||||||
826 | Must all the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 4152 | ||
Would you please give me an example of what would be invalid or outmoded today? I would like to understand what you are referring to. Thanks, prayon | ||||||
827 | Three different heavens in the Bible? | 2 Cor 12:2 | prayon | 4131 | ||
This Interpretation brings up RED FLAGS for me!!!! There is only one religious group that believes in 3 heavens - The Mormons. They believe that heaven is for everyone, but consists of 3 different and distinct levels: terestial for non believers, terrestial for religious non-Mormons and backslidden Mormons, and celestial for good LDS church members only, where they may even become Gods. In an explanation for that verse in my life application bible it states that Paul was continuing his foolish boasting as he called it, by telling about visions and revelations he had from the Lord. "I know a person" means that he was speaking about himself. He explained that he didn't know if he was taken in his body or his spirit, but he was in paradise ("the third heaven"). This incident can not be matched with any recorded event in Paul's life. The concept of the 3 heavens may of been deduced from the "heavens, even the highest heaven" mentioned in 1Kings 8:27, which may of been referring to God's great omnipresence, (See Ps 139:7-16 or Is 66:1). |
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828 | EVE'S NAME | Gen 2:23 | prayon | 4130 | ||
According to the bible Adam said that "this one shall be called woman"or 'ishshah in Hebrew, which just means the female sex. Eve means living or enlivening or life giving. She was named by Adam in Gen 3:20. The Hebrew word for Eve is Chavvah. |
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829 | Should the Bible be taken literally? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 4128 | ||
"I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds tho them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book; if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book", (Rev 22:18-19). This warning was given to those who might purposely distort the message of this book. NO human explanation OR interpretation should be elevated to the same authority as the text itself. In Deut 2:4 Moses tells us that we must keep the commandments of God. See also Prov 30:5-6. If we believe that the bible is outdated or that commandments are no longer valid we are taking away from the word of God. I have yet to find or hear of a scripture(s) that cannot be applied to our situations today or that we can not learn from to help us become better Christians today. Scripture is God's word, not mans. "ALL scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, so that EVERYONE who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work", (2Tim 3:16, emphasis mine). |
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830 | i need a bio on paul the apostle | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 4106 | ||
Paul is one of my favorites. He was born in Tarsus as a Jew. It was Paul, who was called Saul at that time, who passionately hated Christians and persecuted them unmercifully. He went to the high priest and asked permission to bring them bound to Jerusalem. It was because of Saul that the Christians scattered and the gospel began to spread world wide. While on his was to Damascus a bright light from heaven shined around him and he fell to the ground and was blinded. Jesus then asked him why he persecuted him so. Jesus sent him to on tho Damascus to a disciple named Ananias. Ananias after a word from the Lord healed Saul. He got up and was baptised at that time. He stayed several days with the disciples, dedicated his life to Christ, and boldly started preaching the gospel, however it did take some time for people to trust him again. The Jews in Damascus plotted to kill him so the other disciples let him down over the wall in a basket. He traveled all over as a missionary and taught the gospel to thousands upon thousands. Until Paul was converted little was done about carrying the gospel to the non-Jews. He preached in Rome 3 times. He was a tentmaker by trade and very strong willed but always obedient to Christ. He wrote most of the NT epistles. Paul was believed to of been, according to tradition, beheaded after a imprisonment in Rome about 62 AD |
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831 | Satan? | Is 14:12 | prayon | 4104 | ||
You can get Satan from this verse because of the parallel between Lucifer and star of morning or as the New Revised Standard calls him Day Star. Also because the person here is too powerful to be any human king. However, Satan does not fit with the rest of the chapter. | ||||||
832 | What is the sin that IS forgivable? | Ex 20:13 | prayon | 4022 | ||
I believe that there is but on sin that is unforgivable - blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. All other sins are forgiven if you have truly repented from them. I believe that when you continue in the sin and don't repent from your heart that is when it is unforgiven. Remember "as far as the east is from the west"? After all Jesus could never be wrong could He? | ||||||
833 | How do we do the How? | Gal 5:16 | prayon | 4016 | ||
"Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh". The HOW is through the strength of the Holy Spirit. We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us (Phil 4:13). To walk by the Spirit is living each day controlled and guided by the Holy Spirit. Be directed by His promptings. When we walk a Godly walk we are walking with the Spirit. And if you feel you might be unable to do this remember 1Cor 10:13 say that God will not test us beyond what we can endure. Does this answer you question? prayon | ||||||
834 | DINOSOURES OR ALIENS IN THE BIBLE? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 3953 | ||
I would like to suggest a book that will answer your questions about aliens: Entertaining Spirits Unaware by David Benoit and Eric Barger. It is an excellent book to read especially for those who teach children. |
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835 | Did Jesus' disciples know who He was? | Matt 17:2 | prayon | 3938 | ||
The disciples learned who He was at different times. For some it was a gradual process from witnessing His miracles and healings. Peter, James and John had a special revelation of Jesus divinity when He was transfigured before them on the mountain in Matthew 17: 1-8. In Matthew 17:9, however, Jesus instructs the disciples accompanying Him not to discuss the transformation with anyone, including the other disciples, until after Jesus was raised from the dead because neither the disciples nor outsiders would understand the meaning until after His resurrection. Judas did not realize who He truly was until the end when he returned the pieces of silver Matthew 27:3. In Matthew 16:13-20 Peter first publically acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah, the son of the living God. I don't believe some of them knew until Jesus was raised from the dead and appeared to them. Thomas did not believe that the Jesus had truly risen until he touched Him, John 20:24-29 Many were startled and terrified when He appeared to the disciples in Luke 24:36. If they truly had no doubt that He was the Messiah why were they startled to see Him, shouldn't they of been expecting Him? Mark states in 16:14 that Jesus upbraided or rebuked them for their lack of faith and stubborness because they had not believed those who saw Him after He had risen. If they truly believed they should of been expecting Him. |
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836 | Theology of BSF? | Bible general Archive 1 | prayon | 3933 | ||
I have been going to BSF for a little over a year now. I LOVE it and I have learned more in the past year than I have in many years of "regular" Bible Studies. The main focus of BSF is application of the bible to your daily life. BSF does not go into any church doctrine. It is interdenominational and makes no judgements on who is right, who is wrong, or how different things such as baptism should be done. They teach strictly from what the bible says, and how to apply it to your daily life. If there is a issue with different viewpoints such as when the rapture will occur they will give all viewpoints and let you decide which one you think is right. They have a challenging fourfold approach to the 7 year long in depth studies. They use daily questions, discussion groups, enriching notes and interesting lectures. The classes are 7 years long and include studies of the books of Genesis, Matthew, Romans, John, as well as the life of Moses (which will be the study next year), history of Isreal and the minor prophets, and the Acts of the apostles. I hope I have answered your questions. I will be happy to give you any more information you want. prayon |
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837 | What does it mean to be an "evangelist". | Eph 4:11 | prayon | 3520 | ||
An evangelist is one who proclaims the good news about God's kingdom and Jesus Christ. To be an evangelist is to be responsible for proclaiming this good news and to spread His word to those who have not heard it. Evangelist is one of the 5 gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Eph 4:11 | ||||||
838 | Who is 'at ease in Zion?' | Amos 6:1 | prayon | 3514 | ||
I believe that it could portray New Testament people as well as those in the Old Testament, maybe even more so. Wealth and complacency is more of a problem today than ever before. We need to start placing the concerns and needs of others ahead of our wants. | ||||||
839 | Who are the woeful scribes? | Matt 23:13 | prayon | 3513 | ||
Charis, scribes were members of a learned class who studied the scriptures and served as copyists, editors, and teachers. At first the priests were responsible for the scientific study and the professional communication of this legal code. This position of strength was later passed to the scribes. The position given to them allowed them to enforce their rules and practices with binding authorty. As interpreters of the scriptures they provided the rules for human conduct out of their study. They often diveloped and attitude based on their professional privledges and often resulted in pride. Jesus warned against these excesses and boldly attacked the religious hypocrisy of the scribes in the woes. (Nelsons Bible Dictionary). Their modern counterpart would be those who teach the gospel how they interpret it and with pride. |
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840 | Dead but not gone? | Col 3:9 | prayon | 3354 | ||
see lifers answer below |
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