BIBLE Questions

[Stargazing_Pilgrim]

I still have questions unanswered in my Proverbs, Isaiah, and Revelation posts. The reason for so many questions is I finished reading the Bible last year and made notes as I read. Only things that were not clear did I write down. I found answers to many things, but for the ones I couldn’t find an answer, I came here to seek help. So instead of posting like 20 separate posts, I am combining questions in one post. If someone can ONLY answer one or two questions in my posts, that would be helpful. GOD Bless you.
1. Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind?
2. Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong?
3. Acts 13:29 “tree” or “cross” or the same thing?
4. 1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it.
5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.”
6. 1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers?
7. Hebrews 11:35 “better resurrection” Does it mean “rewards”--Matthew 16:27?

[Avinu]

There are also times my friend, that YHVH hasn't given us understanding in something because we aren't ready for it yet or it's not the right time. I've read stuff a hundred times and it just didn't sink, until that hundred and first time. I would encourage you to wait on YHVH to reveal it to you. Because on here, you're going to get 50 different types of answers, which even if one is right, you won't get until you're suppose to. Paul says it best in Galatians 1:11-12, to paraphrase) no man has taught me what I know, it has been revealed through the revelation of Yeshua Messiah.
Hope this helps at all, shalom

[Grandpa]

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

I still have questions unanswered in my Proverbs, Isaiah, and Revelation posts. The reason for so many questions is I finished reading the Bible last year and made notes as I read. Only things that were not clear did I write down. I found answers to many things, but for the ones I couldn’t find an answer, I came here to seek help. So instead of posting like 20 separate posts, I am combining questions in one post. If someone can ONLY answer one or two questions in my posts, that would be helpful. GOD Bless you.
1. Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind?
2. Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong?
3. Acts 13:29 “tree” or “cross” or the same thing?
4. 1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it.
5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.”
6. 1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers?
7. Hebrews 11:35 “better resurrection” Does it mean “rewards”--Matthew 16:27?

1. God is not the Author of confusion. God still does not want something to appear as something it is not.
2. I think this is a verse that is very deep. It probably is good advice about farming, but I think it is about not mixing Law with Grace. Sow thy vineyard with Grace and reap Grace. Or sow thy vineyard with Law and reap Law. But if you sow your vineyard with a mixture what will you reap? I don't know but your vineyard will definitely be defiled.
3. Same thing. The cross was made from wood. Probably very crudely.
4. I've never taken someone to court. Have you?
5. Perhaps we are to judge not while we are in the world and we are to judge the world when we are not in the world. I don't know about the judging angels and the world, I'm just surmising.
6. A woman preacher seems to speak of the shape of the church or the community. It is sad that they don't have a strong male leader like God intends. But He will work with what is available. Sometimes a woman is the best option.
7. I'm not sure.

[Romansonetwentytwo]

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

I still have questions unanswered in my Proverbs, Isaiah, and Revelation posts. The reason for so many questions is I finished reading the Bible last year and made notes as I read. Only things that were not clear did I write down. I found answers to many things, but for the ones I couldn’t find an answer, I came here to seek help. So instead of posting like 20 separate posts, I am combining questions in one post. If someone can ONLY answer one or two questions in my posts, that would be helpful. GOD Bless you.
1. Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind?
- I don't believe God has changed his mind on anything that is in the Bible. It would be a dangerous point of view of anything in scripture. His words will never die.
2. Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong?
I wouldn't say that scripture proclaims that, so I'd say no.
3. Acts 13:29 “tree” or “cross” or the same thing?
Same thing. I got confused when I was saved on this issue also. The cross was made of the tree.
4. 1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it.

5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.”
For ?'s 4&5-- We should be able to settle our differences outside of the court.
6. 1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers?
I cannot recall any bible versus that approve women preachers.
7. Hebrews 11:35 “better resurrection” Does it mean “rewards”--Matthew 16:27?

Our reward is eternal life through Christ.

[Jordache]

These are really good questions. I have ideas, but I can't say that I can fully answer them all. But here are some things to consider.
1) Dig into the cultural context. I found some information regarding the original language. The clothing that is referred to is not pants (or anything we may automatically assume it's referring to). The word they use refers to a warriors clothing (armor). The word used for man has also the connoctation of a warrior. Therefore, the verse is more likely referring to woman dressing as warriors, and warriors dressing as women.

"In the case of Deuteronomy 22:5 men use the same types of arguments . I think they're even worse. They simply speculate the intention of the biblical text. God prohibits women from putting on the male garment and men from putting on the female garment, but instead the intention was to avoid Canaanite worship rituals or to stop women from impersonating men for purposes of seduction, or if those don't work, to keep women from attempting to join the military. All of those read into the text something that isn't there." WHAT IS TRUTH: History and Deuteronomy 22:5 (part one)

" One scholar's comments. Commentator Matthew Henry makes some worth while comments on Deuteronomy 22: 5. He wrote thus: "...Some think it refers to the idolatrous custom of the Gentiles: in the worship of Venus, women appeared in armour, and men in women's cloths; this, as other superstitious usages, is here said to be an abomination to the Lord....It forbids the confounding of the dispositions and affairs of the sexes: men must not be effeminate...." (Complete Commentary on the Bible)."

2) This verse to me seems symbolic though there may be more to it. It refers to being unequally yoked. Just after that verse it speaks of not yoking together and ox and a donkey. If you did so, they would plow in different directions. They have different strengths and different processes. It's symbolic of yoking believers and unbelievers together.

3) I believe the tree and the cross are the same thing. The literal meaning of the word is actually wood.

4) We are called to handle issues this way, but that doesn't mean we will. Especially in the current world, people are sue happy; and Christians are sadly just as wound in the sue-happy culture as non-Christians. We tend to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Rather than deal with it rationally, we cause it to escalate and everyone gets more trouble. Think about a car accident. For the most part, it should be a calm exchanging of information, but with road rage cops are called, lawsuits are filed, and people are hurt for something as ridiculous as a simple fender-bender. however, it doesn't say that we can't take it to court if handling it calmly doesn't work out.
"Christians should not contend with one another, for they are brethren. This, if duly attended to, would prevent many law-suits, and end many quarrels and disputes. In matters of great damage to ourselves or families, we may use lawful means to right ourselves, but Christians should be of a forgiving temper. Refer the matters in dispute, rather than go to law about them. They are trifles, and may easily be settled, if you first conquer your own spirits. Bear and forbear, and the men of least skill among you may end your quarrels. It is a shame that little quarrels should grow to such a head among Christians, that they cannot be determined by the brethren. The peace of a man's own mind, and the calm of his neighbourhood, are worth more than victory. Lawsuits could not take place among brethren, unless there were faults among them." Matthew Henry Commentary

5) It's a common misinterpretation of Matthew that we are not to judge. The passage doesn't mean that we must never judge. We are called to test, and judge, and determine the truth and validity of many things. Matthew says we judge not lest we be judged. This is a warning to judge fairly because you will also be judged. Following this verse, it speaks about the plank in your eye. This is the context. It's not that we shouldn't judge. The correct understanding is that we must judge correctly, and with grace because we too fail.

6) This is a complicated passage. Some people have interpretted it as absolute; but that would mean Paul was contradicting what he said earlier about women in chapter 11. Others say that it may not have been included in the original manuscripts. Still another says that if you read carefully it seems to imply that it was a particular type of speaking that was forbidden. Paul said that it was proper for women to prophesy as long as their heads were covered. Therefore, women are allowed to prophesy. However, in context it seems that the women were asking questions that interupted the service, and also asking questions of people other than their own husbands. This will take much more study to get a full explanation... but these are some thoughts to consider.

7) The better resurrection, I believe, is the resurrection of your spirit to be with God in heaven. I don't believe it's referring to a physical resurrection as is the reference in the beginning of the passage. So some women received the dead that were raised again to physical life. Others submitted to the torture and refused release so that they could died and be raised ot be with God in heaven.

[Laodicea]

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

1. Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind?

Deuteronomy 22:5
(5) The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

This looks plain, God does not change His mind

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

2. Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong?

Deuteronomy 22:9
(9) Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.

Looks like it is talking about organization, can't just plant anything anywhere

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

3. Acts 13:29 “tree” or “cross” or the same thing?

Acts 13:29
(29) And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

Tree or cross they were both made of wood

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

4. 1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it.

1 Corinthians 6:1
(1) Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?

Are you sure that it is not done you do you mean you have not seen it?

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.”

1 Samuel 16:7
(7) But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

We cannot judge what we cannot see the heart, we can only judge what we can see but, not character or motive

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

6. 1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers?

This is talking about having order within church and not confusion
1 Corinthians 14:33-35
(33) For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
(34) Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
(35) And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
1 Corinthians 14:40
(40) Let all things be done decently and in order.

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

7. Hebrews 11:35 “better resurrection” Does it mean “rewards”--Matthew 16:27?

Hebrews 11:35
(35) Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
Revelation 20:6
(6) Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

[CanadaNZ]

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

I still have questions unanswered in my Proverbs, Isaiah, and Revelation posts. The reason for so many questions is I finished reading the Bible last year and made notes as I read. Only things that were not clear did I write down. I found answers to many things, but for the ones I couldn’t find an answer, I came here to seek help. So instead of posting like 20 separate posts, I am combining questions in one post. If someone can ONLY answer one or two questions in my posts, that would be helpful. GOD Bless you.
1. Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind? Is there anything in the bible that suggests he changed his mind? NO, the problem is many like to change the rules because society has changed which is wrong.
2. Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong? I believe generally one type of grape vine is planted per vineyard, or at least there is some separation.
3. Acts 13:29 “tree” or “cross” or the same thing? Tree and cross means the same thing when talking about Jesus being hung on the cross/tree.
4. 1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it. Amen! Many pick and choose from the New Testament as if it was a buffet, not the truth.
5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.” Judge, but don't condemn. There are many who talk about judgement and condemnation as if they are the same they are not.
6. 1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers? No the bible very clearly teaches that elders/pastors are to be men, look at 1 Timothy and Titus they say the same.
7. Hebrews 11:35 “better resurrection” Does it mean “rewards”--Matthew 16:27? The bible does teach about heavenly rewards, but does not give a clear indication what or how those will work.

: )

[Katy-follower]

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

Deuteronomy 22:5 Does GOD still dislike this, or has He changed His mind?

God's design was for men to be men and women to be women. He doesn't agree with cross dressing or sex changes, depicting the opposite sex, for example. The way of the evil world has led to this type of behavior being acceptable, in opposition to God.

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

Deuteronomy 22:9 Is Hybrid Agriculture today wrong?

I believe that God is talking about only marrying someone you are equally yoked with. A born again Christian marrying someone not born again would be a disaster and not God's desire for us because he wants marriages to be equally yoked between believers. The mention of "different seeds" and "do not plow with ox and ass together" is because they are both different, going in different directions, so another example here.

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

1-Corinthians 6:1 This is in the New Testament and we don’t do it.
5. 1-Corinthians 6:2-3 We are to judge the world, judge angels, but Matthew 7:1 “Judge Not.”

The saved and unsaved are very different. The unsaved/unrighteous cannot help with certain matters because they themselves aren't of God. They are living in the world. So how can they give a man of God advice? Or help in any way?

For example, if you need to see a therapist for whatever reason, you should see a Pastoral therapist rather than a normal unsaved man. When it comes to disagreements among each other we should resolve it together and with a pastor if needbe. We have all sinned and fall short. Just because your brother did something wrong does not make you any better ("remove the plank from your own eye before the speck from your brother's"). How can an unsaved man in the world judge your saved brother when it is him that's in the position to be judged. We are allowed to rebuke and correct others. Sharing truth with someone is not judging.

Originally Posted by Stargazing_Pilgrim

1-Corinthians 14:34,35 Women Preacher. How do we ignore these Bible verses, and are there any Bible verses to approve Women Preachers?

God's perfect design was for men to be superior over women. Eve was created from man (hence the name wo-man), but she was created that Adam would not be alone. This doesn't mean women must remain silent on sharing the truth with others, just that preaching in church is left to men. This doesn't make us women second class citizens though, lol.