Comments for Bstudy's Weblog http://bstudy.wordpress.com bible study Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:26:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on [11-30] What is evil? by bstudy http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/11-30-what-is-evil/#comment-24 bstudy Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:07:06 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/11-30-what-is-evil/#comment-24 An exegete is a practitioner of this art, and the adjectival form is exegetic. The plural of the word exegesis is exegeses. The word exegesis can mean explanation, but as a technical term it means "to draw the meaning out of" a given text. Exegesis may be contrasted with eisegesis, which means to read one's own interpretation into a given text. In general, exegesis presumes an attempt to view the text objectively, while eisegesis implies more subjectivity. Traditional exegesis requires the following: analysis of significant words in the text in regard to translation; examination of the general historical and cultural context, confirmation of the limits of the passage, and lastly, examination of the context within the text. [1] Although the most widely-known exegeses concern themselves with Christian, Jewish and Islamic books, analyses also exist of books of other religions. From Wikipedia. ------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the evil (sin?) ? James: 1:13No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. 14But one is tempted by one’s own desire, being lured and enticed by it; 15then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. 16Do not be deceived, my beloved. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Election (from Easton’s bible dictionary: Election of grace) The Scripture speaks ( 1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. ( 2) There is also an election of nations to special privileges, e.g., the Hebrews ( Deu 7:6; Rom 9:4). ( 3) But in addition there is an election of individuals to eternal life ( 2Th 2:13; Eph 1:4; 1Pe 1:2; Jhn 13:18). The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God ( Eph 1:5,11; Mat 11:25,26; Jhn 15:16,19). God claims the right so to do ( Rom 9:16,21). It is not conditioned on faith or repentance, but is of soverign grace ( Rom 11:4-6; Eph 1:3-6). All that pertain to salvation, the means ( Eph 2:8; 2Th 2:13) as well as the end, are of God ( Act 5:31; 2Ti 2:25; 1Cr 1:30; Eph 2:5,10). Faith and repentance and all other graces are the exercises of a regenerated soul; and regeneration is God's work, a "new creature." Men are elected "to salvation," "to the adoption of sons," "to be holy and without blame before him in love" ( 2Th 2:13; Gal 4:4,5; Eph 1:4). The ultimate end of election is the praise of God's grace ( Eph 1:6,12). ( See PREDESTINATION T0002999.) An exegete is a practitioner of this art, and the adjectival form is exegetic. The plural of the word exegesis is exegeses.
The word exegesis can mean explanation, but as a technical term it means “to draw the meaning out of” a given text. Exegesis may be contrasted with eisegesis, which means to read one’s own interpretation into a given text. In general, exegesis presumes an attempt to view the text objectively, while eisegesis implies more subjectivity.
Traditional exegesis requires the following: analysis of significant words in the text in regard to translation; examination of the general historical and cultural context, confirmation of the limits of the passage, and lastly, examination of the context within the text. [1]
Although the most widely-known exegeses concern themselves with Christian, Jewish and Islamic books, analyses also exist of books of other religions.
From Wikipedia.

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What is the evil (sin?) ?
James: 1:13No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am being tempted by God’; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. 14But one is tempted by one’s own desire, being lured and enticed by it; 15then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. 16Do not be deceived, my beloved.

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Election (from Easton’s bible dictionary: Election of grace)
The Scripture speaks ( 1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. ( 2) There is also an election of nations to special privileges, e.g., the Hebrews ( Deu 7:6; Rom 9:4). ( 3) But in addition there is an election of individuals to eternal life ( 2Th 2:13; Eph 1:4; 1Pe 1:2; Jhn 13:18).

The ground of this election to salvation is the good pleasure of God ( Eph 1:5,11; Mat 11:25,26; Jhn 15:16,19). God claims the right so to do ( Rom 9:16,21).

It is not conditioned on faith or repentance, but is of soverign grace ( Rom 11:4-6; Eph 1:3-6). All that pertain to salvation, the means ( Eph 2:8; 2Th 2:13) as well as the end, are of God ( Act 5:31; 2Ti 2:25; 1Cr 1:30; Eph 2:5,10). Faith and repentance and all other graces are the exercises of a regenerated soul; and regeneration is God’s work, a “new creature.”

Men are elected “to salvation,” “to the adoption of sons,” “to be holy and without blame before him in love” ( 2Th 2:13; Gal 4:4,5; Eph 1:4). The ultimate end of election is the praise of God’s grace ( Eph 1:6,12). ( See PREDESTINATION T0002999.)

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by cwmurrayiii http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-15 cwmurrayiii Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:56:26 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-15 Question: Please provide a brief synopsis of Genesis 1 and 2. Question: Please provide a brief synopsis of Genesis 1 and 2.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by drkysong http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-14 drkysong Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:22:09 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-14 The Sons of Noah 1. Japhethites 2. Hamites 3. Semites --> Abraham (Genesis 11: 10, From Shem to Abram; Genesis 12, The Call of Abram) The Sons of Noah
1. Japhethites
2. Hamites
3. Semites –> Abraham (Genesis 11: 10, From Shem to Abram; Genesis 12, The Call of Abram)

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by Clarence http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-13 Clarence Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:02:25 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-13 #6 It’s very difficult problem. I have no idea that why God choose Jew and Abraham. Should I have to read Genesis? We will began here at lunch today. #6
It’s very difficult problem. I have no idea that why God choose Jew and Abraham. Should I have to read Genesis?

We will began here at lunch today.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by Clarence http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-12 Clarence Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:00:08 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-12 #4. Abr. means “THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM” which is TRANSLATED FROM THE PAPYRUS, BY JOSEPH SMITH. (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/abr/1) If Abr. is Midrash thinking, then is it not good for beginner? I read the first part of introduction(http://scriptures.lds.org/en/pgp/introduction). It is written in 1851. I think it is very recently wriiten. At present, I will not try to concentrate on the book like Abr. Midrash is good to learn once you catch the biblical perspective first. Midrash is Jewish exegesis which will differ greatly from the christian perspective. #4.
Abr. means “THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM” which is TRANSLATED FROM THE PAPYRUS, BY JOSEPH SMITH. (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/abr/1)

If Abr. is Midrash thinking, then is it not good for beginner?
I read the first part of introduction(http://scriptures.lds.org/en/pgp/introduction). It is written in 1851. I think it is very recently wriiten. At present, I will not try to concentrate on the book like Abr.

Midrash is good to learn once you catch the biblical perspective first. Midrash is Jewish exegesis which will differ greatly from the christian perspective.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by bstudy http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-11 bstudy Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:48:19 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-11 #6 It's very difficult problem. I have no idea that why God choose Jew and Abraham. Should I have to read Genesis? #6
It’s very difficult problem. I have no idea that why God choose Jew and Abraham. Should I have to read Genesis?

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by bstudy http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-10 bstudy Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:43:34 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-10 #5 OK. #5
OK.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by bstudy http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-9 bstudy Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:43:03 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-9 #4. Abr. means "THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM" which is TRANSLATED FROM THE PAPYRUS, BY JOSEPH SMITH. (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/abr/1) If Abr. is Midrash thinking, then is it not good for beginner? I read the first part of introduction(http://scriptures.lds.org/en/pgp/introduction). It is written in 1851. I think it is very recently wriiten. At present, I will not try to concentrate on the book like Abr. #4.
Abr. means “THE BOOK OF ABRAHAM” which is TRANSLATED FROM THE PAPYRUS, BY JOSEPH SMITH. (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/abr/1)

If Abr. is Midrash thinking, then is it not good for beginner?
I read the first part of introduction(http://scriptures.lds.org/en/pgp/introduction). It is written in 1851. I think it is very recently wriiten. At present, I will not try to concentrate on the book like Abr.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by bstudy http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-8 bstudy Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:33:46 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-8 #3. First, what is YHWH? It means Yahweh. OK. ^^ You said he was more susceptible to hear from God. Then I think anybody other Abraham could hear from God. Hmm. In fact, I have another question that why Abram heard from God not anybody else . Your reply can help this question a little. #3.
First, what is YHWH? It means Yahweh. OK. ^^
You said he was more susceptible to hear from God. Then I think anybody other Abraham could hear from God. Hmm.
In fact, I have another question that why Abram heard from God not anybody else . Your reply can help this question a little.

]]> Comment on [9-14-2007] Matthew 1 by Clarence http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/9-14-2007-matthew-1/#comment-7 Clarence Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:11:00 +0000 http://bstudy.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/abraham-covenant/#comment-7 How did they know God wanted to change his name? Very interesting question? Before I respond please define: Christian concept of election for me. How did they know God wanted to change his name?

Very interesting question?

Before I respond please define: Christian concept of election for me.

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