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- Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:40 am
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: Ezra and King Cyrus's Edict-Artifact on Tour
- Replies: 0
- Views: 102166
Ezra and King Cyrus's Edict-Artifact on Tour
In case any of you are close. A great opportunity: http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/exhibits-events/cyrus-cylinder-begins-american-tour/ "The Book of Ezra begins by telling of an edict of King Cyrus of Persia that permitted the Jewish exiles in Babylonia (which Cyrus had just conquered) to go up ...
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:49 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: W. Curtis Porter debate books
- Replies: 0
- Views: 29587
W. Curtis Porter debate books
FWIW, Here is my search results of the TruthBooks Website re "W. Curtis Porter". In the following list: - I have up till now focused primarily on acquiring copies of the Porter debates. - Of the debates listed, I am not sure if I can recall that I have the two re Benevolence issues. - The Porter - M...
- Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:22 pm
- Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
- Topic: Recent Sabbatarian Debate
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22114
Recent Sabbatarian Debate
A televised debate took place on Tuesday February 19, 2013 in Hickory, NC on WHKY. Stan Adams, preacher for the Newton church of Christ debated Robert Ross of the Merry St. Church of God (7th Day) Nashville, TN. This debate was not open to the public; rather, it was conducted live in the studio. Mr...
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:23 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: church history chart
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11734
more church history chart
More info on still more mat'l. BTW, in further research on Burton Barber's chart and the free download offered by Charles Dailey, I came across a link that contains a number of older book, charts, lessons, etc. on the Northwest College of the Bible web site: http://ncbible.info/MoodRes/Library.html ...
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: church history chart
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11734
church history chart
Could be good Info for file. I have seen charts like these, maybe even this one, used most effectively in personal home Bible study(s). I did a Google search, and found the chart here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/20914924/The-Church-Historically-Traced Just an FYI, in order to download it, you have ...
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:38 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: Serious Research - Role of minister/evangelist
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18278
Re: Serious Research - Role of minister/evangelist
Some thoughts re discussion: Evangelists - Grk word study (Euangelistes) embodies word 'angel' meaning messenger, one sent (see Vines, Thayer) Is a "Work", II Tm 4:5 the evangelist's 'work' is a ministry, II Tm 4:5 It incorporates 'study, proper handling' of the word of God, II Tm 2:15 He is a fight...
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:31 am
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: The role of Deacons versus Elders
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12342
Some Thoughts on Role of Deacons
m273p15c, FWIW, In a study a long time ago ( :) !), I recall running across the idea that the 3 Qualifications for the 7 servants of Acts 6 could easily be seen as a 'top level, superset' ( my words) of the Deacons Qualifications of I Tim 3. That is, each if the I Tim qualifications for deacons fits...
- Sat Sep 29, 2012 2:09 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Collection of info about Judas Iscariot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22428
Collection of info about Judas Iscariot
This makes for some good insight and an interesting read! I have accumulated the replies I received about whether Judas was a Galilean or of Judea. If you would like the info I will send it to anyone who writes. I have put it together. I really appreciated all the replies I received (about a dozen)....
- Thu May 31, 2012 12:53 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: answering skeptic's argument against the existence of God
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9268
answering skeptic's argument against the existence of God
Thought you might find this interesting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I imagine most of us have heard the argument against the existence of God in a fashion similar to what I give below which is from a skeptic's website. I would appreciate any feedback on this argument. What are the fallacies in such an...
- Sun May 06, 2012 11:19 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: extent of discipline for the lost sheep
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22398
extent of discipline for the lost sheep
The following is an old story. Some challenge its authenticity. I am not a shepherd and have no first hand knowledge. However, the story is told in many places as fact. The one reference that seems to be first hand that I have at this point is the following: Roy Gustafson, who has led many parties t...
- Sun May 06, 2012 11:03 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: One of My Favorite Writers for Notable Quotes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 23568
One of My Favorite Writers for Notable Quotes
These are some quotes by one man that I believe are good, many are full of uncommon wisdom. Likely they can be found useful to help say well some point of issue for deeper consideration. Some remind me of Mark Twain / CS Lewis, etc. Some I recognize as having myself used before without knowing where...
- Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:33 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Holding to your principles 100% of the time
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22039
Holding to your principles 100% of the time
This month, from Keith Sharp's issue of "Meditate on these Things: June 2011": Quoting Clayton M. Christensen, Rhodes Scholar and Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School in Reader’s Digest, Feb 2011 — One of his major points is " how to live a life of integrity ." He goes...
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:49 pm
- Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
- Topic: Merism, an interesting figure of speech
- Replies: 0
- Views: 25339
Merism, an interesting figure of speech
Merism: "a merism, a literary device in which two items are named to refer to the entire class of items" To me, this seems similar to synedoche (i.e., a part to refer to the whole as 'head of cattle' to refer to every cow in a herd). Some likely Biblical examples of merisms are: "hairs of head numb...
- Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:46 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Opening Closed Minds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10409
Opening Closed Minds
I found this URL via M Barnett website. Both are very good regarding studying with Jehovah's Witnesses. I think you need this article's insight prior to a study!
http://www.freeminds.org/psychology/cul ... -mind.html
http://www.freeminds.org/psychology/cul ... -mind.html
- Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:23 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: proxy elders - interim leaders in the absence of elders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 18404
book recommendations
In reviewing H.E. Phillips Book, I find useful mat'l to consider on Question #45, pg 292; Scripturally Unorganized churches , etc on pg 3, 4; & Info on Pg 12. Also, M.E. Patton Q&A Pg 115-116 (Especially last Paragraph on pg 116)
- Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:08 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: "A stiff apology is a second insult."
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22476
"A stiff apology is a second insult."
"A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt." Gilbert K. Chesterton With My inserted comments: "A stiff (i.e., reluctantly extended, or extracted via duress vs voluntary and grac...
- Sat May 22, 2010 10:18 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: Matthew 18 - who are the "witnesses"?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12123
A Few Comments re a few passages:
just a few further thoughts: Gal 6:1 "If a brother be overtaken".. seems to me to deal not with the brother who has sinned personally against "You" in a direct way; but rather to the brother who has been overtaken in a generally publicly known manner in matters of weakness such as referred to by con...
- Wed May 19, 2010 11:22 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: Matthew 18 - who are the "witnesses"?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12123
Matthew 18 - who are the "witnesses"?
This is an article I have kept around for a while. It seemed to me to have value and expresses a Bible truth we all need to understand. I think this can have bearing on the Matt 18 Topic and the difficulty of resolving differences where there are no witnesses to the sin -- but only to an accusation ...
- Sun May 02, 2010 10:23 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: meaning of Proverbs 24:27
- Replies: 0
- Views: 23465
meaning of Proverbs 24:27
The Prov. 24:27 Passage, I believe the key word is "forethought"! Related passages would be Pr 6:6-8; 22:3 (RV); and even Lk 12:33 & 14:28. How is FORETHOUGHT a central part or theme of the Prov. 24:27 passage? If one has acquired a plot of land (in whatever way) and it is to provide for both a home...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:48 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Should a Christian Marry Outside the Faith?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11584
Ken Leach's response - matter of priorities, not marriage
Thanks for your post. On the subject... from Ken Leach (Arizona). ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Ken Leach To: peruchurchofchrist.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:50:15 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: Believers Marrying Unbelievers Using a "why would God . . . ?" argument is not ...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:40 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Should a Christian Marry Outside the Faith?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11584
[BOL] Believers Marrying Unbelievers
Here is a question raised about believers marrying unbelievers: -----Original Message----- From: brethren_online@yahoogroups.com To: BOL <brethren_online@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Mar 22, 2010 7:08 pm Subject: [BOL] Believers Marrying Unbelievers Brethren, I preached a sermon yesterday on believer...
- Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:34 am
- Forum: Hermeneutics and Bible Authority
- Topic: Passover week & unleavened bread used in Lord's Supper
- Replies: 20
- Views: 52140
Lord's Supper: It's a Sabbatarian Appproach
I believe this is a discussion with a Sabbatarian. I think he will eventually attempt to switch the argument / discussion to the Sabbath Day and a Passover Observance (i.e., Annual) of the Lord's Supper.The discussion on the elements is 'bait'. If it is of any use, I would begin with Curtis Porter's...
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:15 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Why a Study of False Doctrines
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22500
Why a Study of False Doctrines
I found this quote to be interesting and revealing. It is from the new Watchman mag article posted today by Stan Cox. I think it puts together some pretty good points re why we need to study and be informed and have our 'defenses' ready - our 'radar' UP!! Note the use of the word "Sophistry" - while...
- Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:05 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: historically, churches of Christ predate Campbell
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22353
historically, churches of Christ predate Campbell
I found this quote interesting and maybe one to file. -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey W. Hamilton <minister@lavistachurchofchrist.org> To: Brethren Online <brethren_online@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Oct 17, 2009 11:28 am Subject: [BOL] Source for Quote So many asked for the source if someo...
- Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:29 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Article to file re "Failure of Psychics"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 21216
Article to file re "Failure of Psychics"
Jaycee Dugard Abduction Case Highlights Failure of Psychics
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/200 ... ofpsychics
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: A quote on fellowship and division
- Replies: 0
- Views: 22538
A quote on fellowship and division
"Am I not destroying my enemies, when I make friends of them?" -- Abraham Lincoln
- Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:00 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: Fasciniating: Does Sun Affect Atomic Half-Lives?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 21577
Fasciniating: Does Sun Affect Atomic Half-Lives?
http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2009/07/04/news-to-note-07042009 6. And Don’t Miss . . . “Radioactivity decreases predictably over time. That’s why we can tell the age of rocks, fossils, and prehistoric artifacts by the activity of radioactive atoms within them, and why nuclear waste becom...
- Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: [biblelist] Selecting a Quality Made Bible
- Replies: 0
- Views: 26897
[biblelist] Selecting a Quality Made Bible
-----Original Message----- From: Wayne Goforth <wgoforth@sbcglobal.net> To: Bible List <biblelist@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:16 pm Subject: [biblelist] Selecting a Quality Made Bible Tips in Searching for a Quality made Bible The past week I have been searching for a new Bible. I'm re...
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:50 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: Why does the atheist hate God?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 21113
Why does the atheist hate God?
I highly commend reading these two articles in order and just putting 2 & 2 together. The second article has a somewhat 'suggestive' title but it is not at all along the lines of what the title might suggest. It's actually a discussion after a debate on evidences for belief in God. I think there is ...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:59 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: adultery is a legal reason for divorce in Alabama
- Replies: 0
- Views: 21066
adultery is a legal reason for divorce in Alabama
http://www.divorcemag.com/AL/faq/grounds.html May not be real, but I Googled 'divorce statistics' an found the above site. I found #2 interesting. We often hear a divorce (in civil legal terms) cannot be granted for adultery. Alabama Divorce Law What are the grounds for divorce in Alabama? Accordin...
- Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: modern day apostles
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20693
Re: modern day apostles
Just a point of interest on this topic: when I met with the Mormon 'elders' on Fri Nite, 7 Nov, they made a 'new' point to me - at least as far as I was concerned, one I had not heard before. My rebuttal did not change - just their justification was a new one. In many prior studies the Mormons have ...
- Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:06 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Should a Christian Marry Outside the Faith?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11584
Should a Christian Marry Outside the Faith?
Found this today. Don't always agree with Wayne Jackson , but I found this an amazing coincidence of thinking. Thought it might be helpful to study.
http://www.christiancourier.com/article ... _the_faith
http://www.christiancourier.com/article ... _the_faith
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:35 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Are Lutherans generally not Calvinistic?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14914
Re: Are Lutherans generally not Calvinistic?
I did a Google on "Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod". Their website and Wikip. are interesting. They don't go as far w/ this as one might think. Very denom mindset and a lot of R.C trappings, etc.. BTW he says, "Division, though tragic, is necessary in our fallen world in order to preserve the truth ...
- Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:01 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: Bible Students vs Muslim History
- Replies: 0
- Views: 20202
Bible Students vs Muslim History
This is an article to read, appreciate and file. The author takes on a popular Muslim revisionist view of Muslim Civilization / accomplishments.
http://www.frontpagemagazine.com/Articl ... 9E1D83A58C
http://www.frontpagemagazine.com/Articl ... 9E1D83A58C
- Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:09 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Jesus statement, "Why has thou forsaken me?"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22322
I likewise appreciate your reply. I don't know about you, but my responses and their timeliness are often constrained by time that may be available to me after church, family, and job responsibilties - any delay in responding from time to time is not due to any hesitancy or lack of desire to respond...
- Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:34 pm
- Forum: Calvinism
- Topic: Jesus statement, "Why has thou forsaken me?"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 22322
Thank you for your response and your comments on the [ISOT] article concerning Jesus's statement on the cross ( Matthew 27:46 ), "Why has thou forsaken me?", the following observations are tendered for your consideration. First, I want to express my appreciation for your consideration of the ISOT ar...
- Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:07 pm
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Do we have prophets today?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17983
we do have prophets today - just not living ones...
I would be inclined to home the correspondent in on the key word, "living" [/b]. In a sense we have prophets today, just as we in a sense have apostles today ( Luke 22:14, 30; Matthew 19:27-28 - note the durative ongoing nature of "will sit ... and judging" , coinciding with Christ's reign ). They s...
- Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:48 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: alleged discrepancies of the Bible
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35609
Contradiction in John 19:14 with other Gospel accounts
This is not a contradiction , but a matter of semantics. John 19:14 regarding the "Preparation of the Passover" does not signify that the Passover had not yet come or the Passover Supper not yet eaten. John does not so much seem to contradict Matthew and Mark as he would seem to contradict himself g...
- Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:43 pm
- Forum: Evidences and Apologetics
- Topic: alleged discrepancies of the Bible
- Replies: 9
- Views: 35609
Contradiction In Parable of Mustard Seeds
There is no contradiction, only a perceived one. One has to use care to establish context limitations on a 'open ended text / phrase'. For example, the phrase "all things" (e.g/, Acts 4:32b ) as used in many passages must not be interpreted in an unlimited fashion but in a limited fashion as determi...
- Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:04 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Use of Euphemisms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18731
Use of Euphemisms
To all my brethren and religious friends. I notice in our conversations and even in some recent emails circulating among us that there is the use of euphemistic expressions, e.g., 'Jeez' (as in - "Jeez Another Virus"). Please be aware that this is the world's way of taking the Lord's name in vain in...
- Sun Dec 04, 2005 2:36 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Capital punishment
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18096
I believe the querist's concerns should be approached foremost with respect for the scriptures and what they have to say on the subject of 'Capital Punishment'. I would begin by stating that what I mean and what most others mean by 'capital punishment' is that there are some crimes deemed by society...
- Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:09 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: Moral Standing of a Deity
- Replies: 6
- Views: 29637
"The Moral Standing of a Diety"
The 22 July writer from Georgia identifies Sir Bertrand Russell as a theological philosopher. . The truth is Russell was a British philosopher, logician, and mathematician of uncanny brilliance of intellect, wit, and observational powers. He was not likely considered a theological philosopher. , as ...
- Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:16 pm
- Forum: Sin and Salvation
- Topic: Study #8 - baptism, works, and grace?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 51110
Study #8 - baptism, works, and grace?
I do find this statement " To this one requirement no other obligation may be added without violence to the Scriptures and total disruption of the essential doctrine of salvation by grace alone" deserving of some response along the lines of this: First, there is NO violence done to scripture where o...
- Sat Jul 16, 2005 4:49 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: Readings / Concepts of church Unity
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10877
Readings / Concepts of church Unity
A Suggested Reading on Topics / Concepts of church Unity I find this article in the WSJ Editorial page on 07/15/05 to be very insightful on the subject of views on religious unity w/ in and between the Roman and the Greek Orthodox Catholic churches. I leave it up to the reader to note areas of corr...
- Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:49 pm
- Forum: Jesus and God
- Topic: Jesus was just "a god" (John 1:1-3; 10:31-35)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16698
I haven't time to do this justice tonite, but, regarding your correspondent's response, I think he's either deceiving himself or trying to pull the wool over our eyes. After, mentioning various txlations, he seems to be injecting JW views of the text into the argument and not truly relying on reliab...
- Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:52 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: women serving in the church in "deacon" teams?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 24187
Obviously, the church is not scripturally organized wi/ only one elder. They need to set this in order w/ scripturally sound preaching and obedience to it. If this is not done and the problem recognized/ dealt with then all other issues are moot! The appt of 'teams' of any composition should be don...
- Mon Jul 26, 2004 10:10 pm
- Forum: Morality
- Topic: drinking wine?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 66758
I am mailing you two useful reference paperbacks on subject of Bible Wines And Laws Of Fermentation, etc.,. Perhaps they will arrive by end of the week and be useful in future studies. Regarding this question, the material should help. To wit: The material provides bibliographed source quotes on: Ho...
- Fri May 21, 2004 10:53 pm
- Forum: The Church
- Topic: One Cup? One Loaf? The Lord's Supper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 32748
Don't care for some of Wayne's stuff on 'fermented wine", but found this might be useful.
http://www.christiancourier.com/questio ... leCups.htm
http://www.christiancourier.com/questio ... leCups.htm
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 2:31 am
- Forum: Holy Spirit, Apostles, and Miracles
- Topic: Clarification on Communion (Lord's Supper) - not commanded?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 74534
Some thoughts( Several, but not all, used when I presided at the Table Sunday A.M. 23, Nov.): 1) Ref Mt 26:29,; Mark 14: 25; Lk 22:18 and the gospels use of ..."Drink until..". Clearly, Jesus had in mind a definite, foreseeable time( in the kingdom as we learn later) when it would be "drunk again" a...