Posts Tagged ‘Bible’
I am impressed with your summary of the Bible
Question: Wow, I am so impressed with your website in particular the index summary and analysis of Genesis and other Bible chapters. Not to mention your Facebook. But most importantly your view of taking care of the Body of Christ without compromising to worldly views. Keep running the course of faith. Answer: Thank you for the encouragement.…
Read MoreThe Unchanging Word
by Jefferson David Tant In one of the conversations our Lord was having with his disciples, he stated: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away” (Matthew 24:35). And the apostle Peter wrote: “For, All flesh is as grass, And all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The…
Read MoreThe Profitable Word
by Irven Lee It certainly makes sense for one to suggest that man should study the Bible. The Bible is a revelation of the will of God. This revelation includes His authoritative commandments which man must obey if he would please his Creator, and it includes the exceeding great and precious promises concerning the good…
Read MoreThe Historical Accuracy of the Bible
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/HistoricalAccuracyOfTheBible.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Isaiah 41:21-29 I. When we claim that the Bible is inspired, we are giving a vague notion that it uplifts a person (though it does) or that it is unique (though it is). A. Inspiration means it came from the mouth of God – II Timothy 3:16-17 B. But it is…
Read MoreBiblical Infallibility: The Bible’s Claims for Itself
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BiblesClaimsForItself.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Deuteronomy 31:24-29 I. A. When talking about whether we can trust the Bible or not, it may seem strange to turn to the very book we are considering. B. We want to show that it is not a optional belief. C. The Bible claims to be infallible. If it is not in…
Read MoreValidating the Good News
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ValidatingTheGoodNews.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Isaiah 41:21-29 I. How do I know that the Bible is inspired? How can I be really certain that it comes from God? A. There are various ways to show that the Bible must have came from God. B. Today we will use methods that the Bible itself suggests. II. If the…
Read MoreHopefully, religion will be forgotten in the future
Question: How can you possibly deny scientific proof? The Bible is like Mother Goose or fairy tales. If you actually believe in the stories of Noah or Jonah, then you should possibly commit yourself to a mental institution. I do believe that the Bible has done good for people. It teaches people morals and the…
Read MoreThe Wondrous Book of God
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/WondrousBookOfGod.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 119:17-24 I. Eulogy of the Bible Many years ago, I entered the wonderful temple of God’s revelation. I entered the portico of Genesis and walked down through the Old Testament Art Gallery where the pictures of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, and Daniel hung…
Read MoreYou don’t interpret I Timothy 4:1-4 correctly
Question: I happened upon your site and didn’t have time for the whole thing but I thought I may help you with a correct interpretation of a passage you quote from St. Paul at the top: “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving…
Read MoreWhy are there random italic words in my Bible?
Question: So what is with these random italics in passages? Example: “And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.” It’s everywhere. Random words emphasized for what reason? This one: “Let their table become a snare before them:…
Read MoreOur Sole Standard
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/OurSoleStandard.mp3 Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 I. In a discussion with a Roman Catholic, he objected to the idea of staying only with the Bible as our source of authority. A. In particular, he believes that the Spirit uses sources other than the Bible to reveal God’s will B. He argued that the apostles only had a partial revelation…
Read MoreBiblical Depth and Beauty
by Doy Moyer via Mind Your Faith I have been a Bible student for the greater part of my life. I have been preaching the gospel for nearly 30 years now. I have been teaching courses at a collegiate level for over a dozen of those years. I don’t say any of this to brag, as…
Read MoreWhat is God’s Will?
Question: Hi, Just a quick note to say I really enjoy your website. I find it very helpful. Quick question: In Matthew 7:21 Jesus talks about only those who do God’s will get to enter heaven. Have you written on this verse before that I could go back and read somewhere? I guess the question…
Read MoreDoes the Church Produce the Bible or Does the Bible Produce the Church?
by Ryan Thomas Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions regarding the Bible is that it is a product of the church. Many reject the Bible as our sole source of religious authority and instruction and belittle us for believing in the “Bible alone theory.” Thus, there is a great need to discuss the relationship between…
Read MoreThank you for the article on the construction of quality Bibles
Question: Thank you for the article on the construction of quality Bibles and the overview of some of the companies. You confirmed my suspicions and saved me much research time. It’s a shame that the premium Bibles are so hard to find and, when you do find them, of limited versions or features. Thank you again and…
Read MoreDo you accept that there are more than 400,000 mistakes in the Bible?
Question: I am thinking of going to this church, but I would like to know: do the churches of Christ accept that there are more than 400,000 mistakes in the documents and books of the Bible? Answer: If there are that many mistakes, then how do these people know they are mistakes? In other words, what…
Read MoreOn Using the Bible to Prove the Bible
by Doy Moyer via Mind Your Faith The charge is sometimes made against biblical apologists that they just use the Bible to prove the Bible. The implication, of course, is that this is circular reasoning and, therefore, erroneous. They want other sources outside the Bible that verify it, not the Bible itself. Once they set the…
Read MoreThe Common Thread of the Bible
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013Fall8TheCommonThreadOfTheBible.mp3 by Terry Wane Benton Let Me Tell You About My Jesus
Read MoreThank you so much for the sermon “Can We Trust the Text of the Bible?” on your website
Question: Thank you so much for the sermon “Can We Trust the Text of the Bible?” on your website. I am so blessed spiritually when I read this teaching. When I shared this teaching with our church many people were blessed and touched by this teaching. I really feel the presence of God when I…
Read MoreWas the New Testament written in Greek or Aramaic?
Question: In what language was the New Testament written: Greek or Aramaic? Answer: The New Testament was written in Greek. All the earliest manuscripts are in Greek. The style of writing is in the Greek style, though some of the writers, such as Matthew, wrote with a Hebrew “accent,” if you would, but it was…
Read MoreWhat language was the New Testament written in?
Question: What is the real Greek of the New Testament? Koine Greek or Aramaic? Wikipedia says suggests it is Aramaic Greek, but I was taught it was Koine Greek but you can find many websites that say it was Koine Greek, this has become very confusing to me. Which is correct? What language did Jesus…
Read MoreHow can the Bible be complete when all prophecies have not been fulfilled?
Question: I’m a member of the church of Christ and I had a discussion with the gentlemen concerning the gifts as described in I Corinthians 13:8-10 and of course, we disagreed if we have the completed scripture or if it still hasn’t been fulfilled. I believe it’s been fulfilled, but he raised a point I…
Read MoreThere are so many parts of the Bible that don’t seem right to me
Question: Hello, Lately, I’ve been deciding to take Christianity more seriously, but not completely from the perspective of some scripture. I feel at a loss because so many people wish to just cling to the Bible like it’s the only thing God ever has and ever will try to use to communicate with us like…
Read MoreHow do I prove that Jesus exists and the Bible is true?
Question: How do I prove to an atheist that Jesus exists and that every word in the Bible is true? He believes in “om” and the energy runs the world. That life is made of energy. Answer: This person is not an atheist. An atheist does not believe in any higher being or force. The…
Read MoreShould we trust the translation of the Bible since languages change?
Question: Hi, I was wondering, should we be so confident to trust the translation of the Bible, seeing that language changes and the Greek spoken back then is most likely not the current Greek. Also with English and any other language, Language changes through time, words and meanings sometimes change and get obscured. How can…
Read MoreTips in Searching for a Quality Made Bible
by Wayne Goforth The past week I have been searching for a new Bible. I’m really tired of replacing one every 4-5 years, even when they are warranted for life, so I’ve been researching Bible construction. I already knew I wanted a KJV and NKJV, but the question was about the construction quality. After spending…
Read MoreIf the Bible is inspired then why does it say the earth is round and in other spots speak as if it is flat?
Question: If the author of the Bible is God through people, why in some places does it say the earth is a circle, like a phrase where it says we are like grasshoppers and God is watching over us and then there is another one where a tree is described and it says that everyone…
Read MoreDoes the Spirit indwell only through the word without any supernatural means?
Question: I have enjoyed several of the articles listed on your website. One I have a question about is regarding your article on the “Indwelling of the Holy Spirit.” Is your church one who believes that the Holy Spirit indwells a Christian by way of the “word only” and that there is no supernatural indwelling?…
Read MoreWhat Do You Expect from Your Bible?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WhatDoYouExpectFromYourBible.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 119:1-8 I. When you open your Bible, what do you expect from it? II. Some Expect a Rule Book A. Just the other day I was asked “Where do I find a list of God’s laws in the Bible?” B. The Bible is not a reference book where you can look…
Read MoreI think you are insulting God to believe everything written down in the Bible
Question: OK, here is the deal: I am very spiritual but do not believe the Bible is the Word of God. The Bible is the word of man. How are we supposed to believe what is written? It is a ridiculous idea that we believe everything that man said was the Word of God. You…
Read MoreHow can I be sure that the Bible is fully correct?
Question: I’m a teenager wanting to know the truth, so please help me out. How can I be sure that the Bible is fully correct? I mean people must have added or taken out scriptures to try to confuse us. How can I know what religion is correct? I know I have to have faith,…
Read MoreHow May We Know the Bible is of God?
by Abraham Smith Can you trust your Bible? Is the Bible a book of God or a book of man? If we doubt the Bible’s trustworthiness, we lose it as: an infallible standard of truth; an authoritative basis for obedience or hope; “living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12); and as a…
Read MoreDidn’t You Already Say That?
https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DidntYouAlreadySayThat.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalms 119:9-16 I. Readers’ Digest back in 1982 release a condensation of the Revised Standard Version. The goal was to produce a more readable, shorter Bible that might attract people to the full Bible. A. It was soundly and universally rejected because the result ended up distorting the biblical message.…
Read MoreWhy does the Bible have so much repetition?
Question: Is there a reason why the Bible has many repetitions, e.g. the gospels of Luke, Mark, Matthew, etc., and also repeated verses found throughout the Bible? Do the verses mean they more important repeated more often throughout the Bible when compared to a single verse? Is there a divine reason why there is repetition…
Read MoreI think sex before marriage is great and the Bible is an invented story. What are your opinions?
Question: Hello, I appreciate many of the subjects discussed on your website, but I must share my opinion that I think it is absurd to live your life that way. Sex before marriage is great. I believe the Bible is an invented story, designed to communicate important values in life so that each individual can…
Read MoreWhat do you think about someone claiming you can make an idol of God’s Word?
Question: First, I wanted to thank you for all the information you provide on your website. I came upon your website when I was looking for pictures for a Bible class I was teaching. Let me say that my husband and I were baptized into Jesus Christ. I was raised Catholic and my husband was raised…
Read MoreWhat Saves a Person?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Since, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (II Peter 3:9), it would be sensible to understand that in order to get people saved, God would tell them…
Read MoreWere all the books of the New Testament written by apostles?
Question: I need to know some things. I was reading on your site The New Testament Canon outline. I came across this: I-5. 5. From these early Christians we learn that Mark took the various stories told by Peter and placed them in a book as accurately as he could. Peter did not dictate the book directly…
Read MoreHow do I correct a misunderstanding that the Holy Spirit is the Bible?
Question: Hello. I just wanted to let you know that I think the new web site looks really nice and express my gratitude for the work you do. I do have a question that has been bothering me for a while, and although I’ve searched your archives for a response, I’m hoping you can help…
Read MoreGod Breathed
by Stan Cox In II Timothy 3, the apostle Paul penned a wonderful sentence that establishes both the precious nature of the words contained in our Bibles and their efficacy in ordering our lives as His servants. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for…
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