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Nov 7 |
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Does Daniel 12 imply the righteous will become stars? In essence: They'll be in heaven. |
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Nov 6 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? The variations of interpretations on this subject seem directly related to the doctrine through which it is interpreted. |
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Nov 6 |
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What's the difference between “sensus plenior” and “inspired sensus plenior”? I hope you answer this yourself, because you are the one I would go to for the answer!! |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? OK, I'll trust you on that. From my viewpoint, you either oppose God or you are for God: it's a dichotomy. For or against; God or Satan. Granted, that's more of a Christian view rather than a spectrum of opposition. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? God is above all, we can all agree. Beyond that, there are two choices. (1) The multitude of entities that oppose God (Satan, fallen angels, and errant humans) are on equal terms and oppose God equally. (2) Satan is the primary, top-most entity that opposes God and all others that oppose God are doing the will of Satan. Because of John 8:44, I believe the latter. Believing the latter shows that all who oppose God are of Satan. Through this lens, we can see that the serpent and adversary are the same. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? @Soldarnal Tough call. I haven't really researched the idea of God deceiving before. However, I did find an excellent blog post about God deceiving. Also, here are verses that seem to indicate that God does deceive on occasion. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? From a theoretical standpoint, I agree with this. So, +1. However, looking at all this through my doctrine, I believe that they are one and the same. Otherwise, we would have to accept that there are multiple agents actively working against God. From a doctrinal stance, I believe that it's a dichotomy--God vs Satan. And while Satan has agents of his own, it's his initiative, control, and authority that these things are being done. These two instances specifically are Satan himself, in different forms. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? On a purely textual level, I agree. So, +1. However, here's one common thread: They opposed God. One (the serpent) opposed God back when all the humans were innocent. The other (the adversary) opposed God in heaven, where (presumably) there are no others opposed to God. There's a pretty common thread linking them. |
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Nov 4 |
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What is the relationship between the “Adversary” in Job and the serpent in Genesis? I'm not claiming that any of these perspectives are from any given doctrine (Christian, Jewish, Luciferian Christianity, etc.). I'm just giving a few examples of how some ideas might reconcile these concepts, rather than trying to address the doctrine behind the concepts. Ultimately, the correct answer to this question would be more of a doctrinal answer than an exegetical answer. I'm just completely sidestepping that by throwing a few theoretical doctrines out there. |
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Nov 3 |
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How did Biblical translators decide on cypress for the type of wood in Noah's ark? @GalacticCowboy Here is the entire Hebrew Bible, interlinear. If that doesn't work, it's a mystery to me. |
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Nov 3 |
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What does “the assembly of the LORD” refer to? Welcome to BH.SE! :D |
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Nov 3 |
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How did Biblical translators decide on cypress for the type of wood in Noah's ark? Here's a Hebrew interlinear, if anyone cares |
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Nov 3 |
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What is meant in the NT by the “laying on of hands”? My children might have a different perspective of this phrase... |
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Nov 1 |
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Did King Hezekiah do something wrong in showing off his wealth to emissaries from Babylonia in II Kings 20? My guess: pride. It seems to be the fall of many men. (Again, just a guess.) |
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Oct 31 |
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We might find Judas in Heaven? Also, this question really should go to Christianity.SE, since it's not asking about the biblical text, but about the application of salvation and damnation. |
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Oct 31 |
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We might find Judas in Heaven? You mean, Judas? Judah is the tribe of Israel. |
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Oct 29 |
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Does 2 Corinthians 9:6 indicate a reaping of earthly wealth? Yes, it is a bit too far into doctrine, I believe. However, I'm not sure what the guidelines are on doctrine, so it's hard to say. For example, I could imagine this in a commentary. |
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Oct 26 |
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Does Jesus show compassion to demons in Mark 5:12-13 Should this be Mark 5:2-13 instead of 12-13? I think verse 10 is a key verse for this question and I see the story really beginning in verse 2. |
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Oct 26 |
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Are the 'ten virgins' told in Jesus' parable multiple brides or just general wedding party? So, if the virgins are the bridal party, when Jesus (the groom) comes for the wedding party, he will leave the church (the virgins) behind? He'll invite them to the wedding party and then send them on their way after the party is over? Also, doesn't this imply that we do not belong to Jesus, since he--as the groom--has some other bride? If Jesus is the groom, who's the bride? This interpretation falls short. |
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Oct 25 |
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Are the 'ten virgins' told in Jesus' parable multiple brides or just general wedding party? @JessicaBrown Thank you for pointing this out. It made me research the history of bridesmaids. I've updated my answer to show that the concept of bridesmaids would have been anachronistic to the Roman empire. |
