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Three verses in the Book of Revelation illustrate the importance of observing the commandments: 1. Revelation 12:17, And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (The...

A suggestion for consideration: Greek definitions: Holiness relates to divine power, ὅσιος hosios adj. and Righteousness relates to morally right/justifiable. δικαιοσύνη dikaiosune. n Think of a very narrow, single-lane, winding dirt country road. It has ruts and holes and ditches on either...

There are apparent paradoxes in scripture that many fight over. So, I would add one more failing: a lack of knowledge of the Hebraic world view, and how their biblical languages express that world view. A somewhat restatement of your list. :My2c:

I assume most, if not everyone, contributing to this thread has been in Oneness vs. Trinitarian debates before. So, the question is: Has anyone observed a change in position among the partisans? I, for one, have not, not even on ministerial forums. A suggestion: Collect every scripture that...

Good points!

My posts have received some excellent responses. Now, we can also add a fourth element to our existence, the Holy Spirit, which seems to be unique to only a few folks in the O.T. (but not indwelling) e.g. prophets, but more commonly today among professing Christians as an indwelling Spirit...

I did not say the elements were beings. What are you attempting to establish/prove?

I take my position from Matt 10:28 and 1Thess 5:23 which indicate that the body, spirit, and soul are three separate elements united to create a single human being. I never suggested that these elements were "persons" or a geometric construct. Yet, given that your equation is correct, please...

Mistaken? Perhaps. However, my point was that the two-powers debate originated between the "rabbinical group and the adheres of the Merkabah group, which arose about 100 BCE", and Christianity was included in the debate in the first century. I'm not sure what the "... Talmud nor Ester is...

So, is anyone ready to present their understanding of God’s mode/modes of existence? There is a good study on the subject, “Two Powers in Heaven, Early Rabbinic Reports about Christianity and Gnosticism” by Alan F. Segal, a Professor of Jewish Studies at Barnard College. The early controversy...

PGS11 - Thank you for your reply! I recognize that there are many different "Christian" denominations in the world today, about 41,000 as of 1995(?), I think that was the number the PEW Research folks came up with. That is a bunch! Some denominations (and individual believers) hold to the...

First, a thank you to Kilroy for pointing out: "The Romans citation is theiotes, the divine nature." The three KJV passages that contain the term Godhead were the translators attempting to express three different Greek words into a single term and, should more appropriately be translated as...

The youtube url for the complete seminar: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dr.+bob+utley Johann, Again, thank you! Please folks, this series is well worth your time and consideration. Free Bible Commentaries and Bible Study Tools Home Page.

Thank you. Did not know that he was on youtube! Great! Folks, drop this thread and go through Dr. Bob's series! My reaction was "fantastic" When I took the course I had one over riding question: How did he keep his ordination? He will challenge you.

More traps we might fall into.1 In coming up with a list of possible pitfalls that we might fall into in our attempt to study and interpret Scriptures, the list became overwhelming. Then, this message popped up. --------------------------------------------------- Whether if we hold one...

Hermeneutics – A Recap Scattered throughout this thread one will find the basic information necessary for conducting a creditable Bible study. There remains a lot more that could, and most likely should, be included in the Bible study material, which I hope much will be included in the...

A Reminder: This is a Bible study, not a daily reading exercise, which I both encourage and fully support, rather it is to provide a system, a methodology for delving into the deeper things of God and transforming our minds to share more fully in the “mind of Christ” (1Cor 2), and that each...

The first thing I recommend is to skim the book to get a sense of it, especially if it’s a book that you have not read in a long time, or perhaps not at all. Start by skimming the book to identify the overall subject(s) and genre(s), then go back by chapter (one at a time), then each chapter by...

Picking up with Question # 2, (post 400, pg 20) What did the original author mean? To answer this question, one must put forth some real effort, i.e. when you pick up the Bible to read, do so in a prayerful attitude. Remember the scripture that says, “pray always” (Luke 21:34-36; Eph 6:18), and...

This is my first day back. I hope to post something by this afternoon. Actually I am doing much better, thank you. Age is finally catching up with me. :noyyd But still, I have been blessed with a rather long and healthy life.:smilecat: