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  1. oldhermit

    Book review

    New book available on Amazon titled TRIADIC REALITY AND THE NATURE OF GOD. I would be interested in hearing anyone's comments or review of this book.
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    Generalization

    A question of interest to all the psychologists and philosophers among us. How would you explain what a generalization is?
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    τίς in Titus 1:6

    Since τίς is an indefinite in Titus 1:6, could εἴ τίς ἐστιν suggest that women can also serve as elders in the Church? I would be pleased to hear argument from both sides of the question.
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    ETHICS

    Ethics is an interesting concept. What do you think ethics is? How would you define ethics? What is it that governs one's ethics? How does ethics relate to the social aggregate?
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    REVELATION STUDY

    I think the best way to proceed is simply post an entire chapter and then offer time for discussion. I shall begin with some introductory points.
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    DANIEL STUDY

    Before we begin this study, it is incumbent upon us to understand the importance of revealed meaning. What I mean by revealed meaning is meaning than scripture attaches to its own use of language and symbols. Since scripture is exclusively the product of the mind of God, then only God has the...
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    Question

    I am just curious. If anyone here had an opportunity to examine the book of Revelation from a non-millenialistic approach, would anyone be interested in such a study?
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    ROMANS 1:18-32

    Would anyone be interested in studying Rom. 1:18-32 with me?
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    What do you think this text says about the deity of Christ?

    Hebrews 1:8-9 "But to the Son He says: 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.'”
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    Read Sea Crossing

    For all you physicists out there, is there any application of physics that could possibly explain the parting of the Red Sea as it is described in Exodus 14?
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    Daniel 8

    I am just curious. I would like to hear your "interpretation" of the vision of Daniel eight. To whom do you believe this refers and when you believe this vision will be fulfilled.
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    Slavery and the Law of Moses

    How did the Law of Moses regulate slavery in Israel?
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    Hermaneutical Interpretation or Generalization

    Which of these methods do you feel is the most reliable approach for reading scripture? Anyone???
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    A Look at Romans 1:18-32

    By Dr. J.M. Strawn and oldhermit. I. Incline to the Lowest Element, 18-32 What I want to do in 18-32 is two-fold. First, I want us to read these verses as if Paul were talking just to us, to our society, to our nation, to our culture. I want us to read these verses as if God is making these...
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    Need Help With a Question

    I have a challenge for all you mathematicians out there. I have been doing some research in Exodus and Numbers, and in Numbers 33:49 it says that Israel "camped by the Jordan, from Beth-jeshimoth as far as Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab." The distance from Beth-jeshimoth to Abel-shittim...
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    'For' or 'because of'

    I have heard many arguments regarding the word εἰς and how it is to be translated, particularly in such places as Acts 2:38. Should it be translated as 'into', or 'because of'? Let me here some of your arguments on this.
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    Disputed Passages

    I am interested to hear what some of you may have to say about some of the disputed passages in the Bible. What I mean by dispute passages are those passages that have varying degrees of week manuscript evidence in their support. Please list the text and give your reasons why you think the...
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    REVISED STANDARD VERSION

    Does anyone have an opinion on the old Revised Standard Version?
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    I am curious

    How many on here believe that Paul was not a legitimate apostle; and please give reasons for your answer.
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    What is Romans 7 all about?

    Romans 7 By Dr. J.M. Strawn and Glen Rogers (oldhermit) Part one I. The Principle of Regulated Behavior, 1-6 “Or do you not know, brethren (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has jurisdiction over a person as long as he lives? For the married woman is bound by law to...