Summer clouds (Richard Wanderman)
This is a progressive post. I have received ten questions so far.
Please send your written, Wav, or MP3 question
thekingpin68@shaw.ca
Thanks
Question 1: January 29, 2010
'How tall are you? Philip. (No audio).'
Answer
Okay, I will answer this one with no audio. Five foot ten inches. I am about six feet tall when I have dress shoes on.
Question 2: January 29, 2010
'The Bible has imagery, types and anti-types to show us what will be or the fulfillment of what was previously shown. How can we understand the scriptures regarding Heaven? What types are given in the Bible?
Jim Leasure'
Answer
heaven finale.mp3
Question 3: January 29, 2010
Why do you like progressive music?
1.mp3
Answer
2.mp3
Question 4: January 29, 2010
What do you like about computer soccer?
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Answer
4.mp3
Question 5: January 30, 2010
'Some advocates of the Prosperity Gospel argue, in order to support the idea that Jesus was materially wealthy, that the one-piece robe that Jesus wore was extremely valuable. Have you ever seen any evidence to support this? And, if so, would you say that lends any credence to the Prosperity Gospel?
Jeff Jenkins
http://jeffjenkinsocala.blogspot.com'
Answer
In a quick search I found nothing directly related, in fact this post was the first result on Goggle.
From:
apologetics press
Eric Lyons states:
'After being flogged with a dreadful Roman scourge, Jesus was taken by Pilate’s soldiers into the governor’s headquarters where the whole garrison gathered around Him. It was here that the soldiers placed a crown of thorns on His head, a reed in His hand, and a robe on His body. Skeptics maintain that a contradiction exists between the Gospel accounts because they describe the color of the robe differently. Whereas Matthew says that the soldiers “put a scarlet robe” on Jesus (27:27-28), Mark says that “they clothed Him with purple ” (15:16-17), and John states that the soldiers put “a purple robe” on Him (19:1-2). These differences have lead some to believe and advocate that the Gospel writers wrote under their own power with no help from a Higher Being, and thus they contradicted one another in their narratives. Because increasingly more people are swallowing such allegations blindly and rejecting the inerrancy of the Scriptures, logical answers are required. The question is, do such valid answers exist for the differences in the Gospel narratives concerning the robe placed upon Jesus after His scourging?
All would agree that we oftentimes see colors a little differently. What one person calls blue, someone else may be more specific and call navy blue. A die-hard football fan may refer to his team’s color as dark red, whereas someone else who sees the team’s faded uniforms for the first time at the end of a grueling season may conclude that the team’s color is more maroon. While coloring pictures for their parents, one child may color an orange-yellow Sun, while the other draws a Sun that is bright yellow. Surely no one would accuse these individuals of lying or being deceitful because one was more specific than another. Likewise, skeptics have no solid ground on which to stand when they disregard common sense and create biblical contradictions that do not exist. The simple fact is, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John wrote from different perspectives; they did not participate in collusion. The same way that individuals today look at colors and see different tones, shades, and tints, the Gospel writers saw the activities surrounding the life of Jesus from different angles.'
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Question 6: February 2, 2010
'Tex' asks the classic, 'Why do bad things happen to good people?', question.
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Answer
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Question 7: February 2, 2010
What am I looking for...?
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Answer
9.mp3
Question 8: February 3, 2010
Jeff asks a question concerning:
Mark 3:28-29 (New American Standard Bible)
28"(A)Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter;
29but (B)whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"--
JeffsQuestion2.mp3
Answer
lecture reply.mp3
technical reply.mp3
Question 9: February 3, 2010
An anonymous question sent via Jeff on behalf of someone.
GenerationalCurses.mp3
Answer
generation cursed.mp3
Question 10: February 4, 2010
Son of God/Son of Man via Jeff
IfJesusIsTheSonOfGod.mp3
Answer
I think written will suffice for this one.
The term Son of Man is a controversial one, but from my reading I reason largely was used by Jesus Christ in the context of establishing himself in the mind of the follower and reader as the eventual ruler of humanity, the King of the Kingdom of God. So, the term Son of God has to do mainly with his deity and relationship with the Father, whereas the term Son of Man, primarily has to do with his humanity as Messiah and his position as King of the Kingdom of God.
References:
BAUER, W. (1979) A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, Translated by Eric H. Wahlstrom, Chicago, The University of Chicago Press.
BROWNING, W.R.F. (1997) Dictionary of the Bible, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
KENT, H.A. (1996) Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Grand Rapids, Baker Books.
MARSHALL, ALFRED (1975)(1996) The Interlinear KJV-NIV, Grand Rapids, Zondervan.
MOUNCE, ROBERT, H. (1990) The Book of Revelation, Grand Rapids, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
SHORT, STEPHEN S. (1986) ‘Mark’, in F.F. Bruce (ed.), The International Bible Commentary, Grand Rapids, Zondervan.
STRONG, J. (1986) Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, Pickering, Ontario, Welch Publishing Company.
Just received this by email...
Subject: What to do on a plane, train or bus if the passenger next to you is irritating:
1- Remove your laptop from its bag.
2- Open the laptop slowly and carefully.
3- Turn on the laptop.
4- Ensure the passenger next to you is watching.
5- Access the Internet.
6- Close your eyes for a brief moment, open them again, turn your gaze upwards to the skies as if in prayer.
7- Take a deep breath and open this site:
Click here
8- Observe the facial expression of your neighboring passenger.
Russ,
ReplyDelete"Whereas Matthew says that the soldiers “put a scarlet robe” on Jesus (27:27-28), Mark says that “they clothed Him with purple ” (15:16-17), and John states that the soldiers put “a purple robe” on Him (19:1-2). These differences have lead some to believe and advocate that the Gospel writers wrote under their own power with no help from a Higher Being, and thus they contradicted one another in their narratives"
Talk about critics grasping at straws. In Mark the word used was "porphyra", which translates as a "fabric colored with purple dye; a garment of purple cloth". In John the word used is "porphyrous" which translates as "purple; dyed in purple, made of purple fabric." So we can say Mark and John agree and saw this cloth as purple in color.
So Matthew is the trouble maker here. he used the word, "kokkinos", which translates as "crimson, scarlet colored". The King james Version translated this as "scarlet"; however, the Literal Translation and the NIV translated the word as crimson. Although either translation can be taken as correct, crimson is probably the proper translation in this case. Crimson is defined as "a deep, rich red color INCLINING TO PURPLE. The choice of crimson or purple can be nothing more than the light in which a person viewed such a garment or the persons own eyesight as to color. It's silly to try to make this a contradiction.
Larry
Russ and Jeff:
ReplyDeleteJesus' teaching certainly contradict the "Prosperity Gospel" advocates. As far as I know Scripture does not give us the source of Jesus' clothing. We tend to picture Him always in the same white gown, but He may have had more than one piece of clothing. Even if not, we don't know how he came about what he did wear. Mary may have woven the gown for Him. Or some of the wealthier people who followed Him or invited Him to dinner and parties may have given Him the robe.
I don't see any relevance between the value of jesus' clothing the soldiers divided amongst themselves to sell and the "Prosperity Gospel" or anything about that to say Jesus' was really a rich person financially. When i graduated from high school my grandmother had a suit tailor made for me. It was very expensive, but my grandmother and my family were nowhere near wealthy. We were more properly lower middle class. She probably saved for years to have the funds to give me that suit. There was no relationship between my first suit and my prosperity.
Larry
Russ,
ReplyDeleteIt isn’t always easy to even form the questions and I was trying to give you something worthy for you to answer.
It light of (no pun intended) Genesis 1 where God has created the heavens and the earth, His Spirit was hovering over the formless and dark earth. God commanded there be light and there was.
According to a number of references God is light.
On the fourth day, God created “luminaries”. This is the creation of time.
According to Isaiah 60 and Revelation 21 and 22, in the realms of God, where believers will be for eternity, there will not be these luminaries because God will be the light and it will always be light.
Questions:
1. Did God have no use for light before he created the universe and thus created light for His creatures?
2. Thus can we know what constituted an evening and a morning since time as man calculates it had not been created until the fourth day?
3. Were the sun, moon, stars all created on day one as physical, but dark objects? Were they given an attribute of light (luminaries) on the fourth day?
4. Since at some point there will be no more sun, moon or stars, and God, who is light, will have no relationship with those who are lost, will those in Hell be in total and complete darkness for eternity?
Larry
'So Matthew is the trouble maker here. he used the word, "kokkinos", which translates as "crimson, scarlet colored". The King james Version translated this as "scarlet"; however, the Literal Translation and the NIV translated the word as crimson. Although either translation can be taken as correct, crimson is probably the proper translation in this case. Crimson is defined as "a deep, rich red color INCLINING TO PURPLE. The choice of crimson or purple can be nothing more than the light in which a person viewed such a garment or the persons own eyesight as to color. It's silly to try to make this a contradiction.'
ReplyDeleteThanks, Larry, I did not bother doing the word study at first, but well done.
You strengthened my point and the point of the author of the piece.
God bless.
I found sources online. My 'The Interlinear KJV-NIV' from Alfred Marshall (1996) with New Testament Greek actually translates the Matthew version also as purple.
κοκκίνην (purple) from Matthew,
πορφύραν (purple) from Mark.
πορφυροῦν (purple) from John.
'As far as I know Scripture does not give us the source of Jesus' clothing.'
ReplyDeleteWell reasoned.
'I don't see any relevance between the value of jesus' clothing the soldiers divided amongst themselves to sell and the "Prosperity Gospel" or anything about that to say Jesus' was really a rich person financially.'
Yes, it was mockingly given to the Lord.
Cheers, Larry.
Nitpicking I say.
ReplyDeleteYes, MD, some critics look for the slightest opportunity to perhaps disprove that Scripture is inspired by God without error.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
'1. Did God have no use for light before he created the universe and thus created light for His creatures?'
ReplyDeleteLight as we understand it scientifically is of the physical universe.
God (although Christ took a physical nature) exists in a timeless non-physical state.
This light did not exist prior to creation.
But that is speculation.
God is light as represented to persons in Scripture. How or if this light would manifest in spiritual existence is the subject of speculation.
'2. Thus can we know what constituted an evening and a morning since time as man calculates it had not been created until the fourth day?'
Hamilton states God created light on day one in general terms and day four is an extension of that concept, he also reasons day 5 is an extension of day 2 and day 6 and extension of day 3.
HAMILTON, VICTOR P. (1988) Handbook on the Pentateuch, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House.
'3. Were the sun, moon, stars all created on day one as physical, but dark objects? Were they given an attribute of light (luminaries) on the fourth day?'
Possible. Hamilton does make sense.
'4. Since at some point there will be no more sun, moon or stars, and God, who is light, will have no relationship with those who are lost, will those in Hell be in total and complete darkness for eternity?'
I reason the physical universe will continue to exist although it will be impacted by restoration via Christ and the culminated Kingdom. In what ways exactly I am not sure. The problem of evil will be gone from the physical universe that God intended humanity to have dominion over.
The lake of fire is likely not plain literal, but I realize it could be. From the type of language used, I reason it more likely figurative literal everlasting punishment.
A type of experienced darkness, could be part of this process.
Thanks, Larry!
I like the fact that you include a few seconds of music at the end of each of your audios. That's nice.
ReplyDeleteLOL at "with the windows wiiide open." (from the computer soccer audio.)
ReplyDelete'I like the fact that you include a few seconds of music at the end of each of your audios. That's nice.'
ReplyDeleteThanks, I like to add a bit of class, or as my South African professor used to state 'closs'.
'LOL at "with the windows wiiide open." (from the computer soccer audio.)'
ReplyDelete1. This irritates a certain chilly/chilled relative that lives downstairs.
2. With that comment I hope I can relate to my largely American audience.
Skeptics maintain that a contradiction exists between the Gospel accounts because they describe the color of the robe differently. Whereas Matthew says that the soldiers “put a scarlet robe” on Jesus (27:27-28), Mark says that “they clothed Him with purple ” (15:16-17), and John states that the soldiers put “a purple robe” on Him (19:1-2). These differences have lead some to believe and advocate that the Gospel writers wrote under their own power with no help from a Higher Being, and thus they contradicted one another in their narratives. Because increasingly more people are swallowing such allegations blindly and rejecting the inerrancy of the Scriptures, logical answers are required. The question is, do such valid answers exist for the differences in the Gospel narratives concerning the robe placed upon Jesus after His scourging?
ReplyDeleteAll would agree that we oftentimes see colors a little differently. What one person calls blue, someone else may be more specific and call navy blue. A die-hard football fan may refer to his team’s color as dark red, whereas someone else who sees the team’s faded uniforms for the first time at the end of a grueling season may conclude that the team’s color is more maroon.
Here's an example of a color (at least on my monitor; it may look different on someone else's monitor) that some might call scarlet, and others might call purple:
Scarlet-purple robes
Well done...my child.
ReplyDeleteLarry,
ReplyDeleteOr some of the wealthier people who followed Him or invited Him to dinner and parties may have given Him the robe.
I heard one person say something similar. And Jesus stated that He had no place to lay His head. He didn't even own a house. So I agree that He could hardly be considered materially or financially prosperous. Judas was the money-keeper, and he was known to steal money from the disciples' funds. And, when one disciple asked Jesus about paying taxes, Jesus had him get a coin from a fish's mouth. So, yes, Jesus could have created financial wealth out of thin air, but He did not, and He was most certainly not wealthy in a worldly sense. The gospel is not about building financial wealth or prosperity. Jesus even said that His kingdom was not of this world.
I don't see any relevance between the value of jesus' clothing the soldiers divided amongst themselves to sell and the "Prosperity Gospel" or anything about that to say Jesus' was really a rich person financially. When i graduated from high school my grandmother had a suit tailor made for me. It was very expensive, but my grandmother and my family were nowhere near wealthy. We were more properly lower middle class. She probably saved for years to have the funds to give me that suit. There was no relationship between my first suit and my prosperity.
Excellent point.
1. This irritates a certain chilly/chilled relative that lives downstairs.
ReplyDeleteLOL!
'Are the windows open!?'
ReplyDelete'...Not all the way...always.'
I just stated this on Facebook:
ReplyDeleteYes, there is Lev. 18:22 ff. which calls homosexuality an abomination, and they will be cut off. With Lev. 20: 13 homosexuals are put to death.
But, as I was taught at Bible school and seminary there is progressive revelation and the New Testament lists the acts as impure as in Romans 1, they shall not inherit the KOG 1 Cor. 6: 9. We also see in Rev. 21 that immoral persons shall not inherit the KOG.
So, I reason that in the post-NT era Christians not living in a Biblical theocracy are not to seek the death of homosexuals and are to love others Mark 12, Matt. 22. Let God be the final judge of us all.
As Christians we should not favour the goals of radical homosexuality or radical Islam but should obey the New Testament and be guided by God.
Can you tell us who sent in the various MP3 questions and made the recordings? Unless they wish to remain anonymous, I would be curious and it would just be fun to know...also what country they are in.
ReplyDelete'Can you tell us who sent in the various MP3 questions and made the recordings? Unless they wish to remain anonymous, I would be curious and it would just be fun to know...also what country they are in.'
ReplyDelete1. Jeff, thanks for the audio question emailed to me and now posted. I will attempt to research it, and answer it today.
2. All the questions are from others. In other words, I am not making up the questions and using voices. I am not that good with voices! Unless noted the persons wish to remain anonymous. Some of my friends produced audio clips here with my assistance which I then answered.
Cheers my friend.
Great idea adding voice to your responses, this improves your communication to the readers of your blog!
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Computer games can be fun but also frusterating, sometimes to the point of cursing, that's when its time to turn up the volume on the game so no one can hear you LOL!
ReplyDelete-Kick Ball Paul-
Hi Russ,
ReplyDeleteQuestion no. 2.
You understood the question correctly. I am looking for information regarding how the types written in the Bible regard Heaven.
This is probably a difficult question to understand, due to the fact our understanding of what Heaven will be is limited.
One of the pastors at the church I am a member at, as decided he will attempt to discuss Heaven. He said, "Next Semester, when we return, I am not sure I what we will discuss, but I was considering a discussion on Heaven".
I spoke to him recently and he said, "It is difficult to see into Heaven from our scriptures".
Repo
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately Repos are a part of life if you don't pay for the things you have. Our society buys things using to much credit that's why we have so much financial problems.
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What a Gong Show, Matt is a pretty big guy, he should have picked up his burger before he left!
ReplyDelete-Burger Boy-
Tex, communication is key.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
'Computer games can be fun but also frusterating, sometimes to the point of cursing, that's when its time to turn up the volume on the game so no one can hear you LOL!
ReplyDelete-Kick Ball Paul-'
And time for me to chill and pray...
'I spoke to him recently and he said, "It is difficult to see into Heaven from our scriptures".'
ReplyDeleteWhen I was at Trinity Western University/Canadian Baptist Seminary, my advisor told me that Revelation had few scholars. This is likely a reason there are few scholars in regard to heaven.
Proper deductions need to be made with the use of Scripture that is both plain and figurative literal.
Cheers, Jim.
That Repo shows has its funny moments.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing it to me on You Tube.
'What a Gong Show, Matt is a pretty big guy, he should have picked up his burger before he left!
ReplyDelete-Burger Boy-'
Agreed, purchase the burger before you throw the employee in the garbage bin.
Funny photos!
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of the Guy and the gators. I suspect two words were going through his mind and the first word was O....
ReplyDeleteLOL, Rick b
'I love the picture of the Guy and the gators. I suspect two words were going through his mind and the first word was O....
ReplyDeleteLOL, Rick b'
I know exactly what you mean Rick...'Oh baby!';)
Cheers.
No, not O-Baby, lol.
ReplyDeleteHey Jeff, Interested has replied to us. Rick b
Have fun.;)
ReplyDeleteHey Jeff, Interested has replied to us. Rick b
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rick.
I was the guy in the chippy shop...
ReplyDeleteChucky...guilty as charged.
ReplyDelete