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Van rated JonC's post Agree in the thread Historical usage of Words reveals the Contextual Meaning.

I agree. You mention "foreknowledge". It always amazed me the hoops some go through to make it mean something completely unrelated...

Van replied to the thread The problem of evil..

God's love does not preclude having mercy on some loved ones and hardening the hearts of other loved ones. I cited a blurb defining...

Van replied to the thread Historical usage of Words reveals the Contextual Meaning.

That is exactly why the meanings as used at the time of the writing, the historical meaning as intended by the inspired text, are the...

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Doctrines that Divide

I expect no Christian doctrine is accepted by everyone professing to be a Christian, but I also expect many doctrines are widely...

Forum: Baptist Theology & Bible Study

Van replied to the thread Historical usage of Words reveals the Contextual Meaning.

For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you Here from the NASB...

Van replied to the thread Historical usage of Words reveals the Contextual Meaning.

The historical grammatical translation method uses the meanings of words as determined by the context of written material produced near...

Van replied to the thread The problem of evil..

First you question my qualifications. This is a ploy used by the "taint so" posters I posted scripture you support my position, then...

Van replied to the thread Encrypted or Unencrypted.

Yet another taint so post, denying the obvious. I have provided many examples from published translations where the meaning is needless...

Van replied to the thread The problem of evil..

Did Adam sin before the fall? Yes Did Adam sin before his "spirit/soul" was corrupted as a consequence of his sin? Yes Did sin enter...

Van replied to the thread Historical usage of Words reveals the Contextual Meaning.

Once again we get someone who knows what is not true, but does not say what is true. Through faith means faith was utilized to...

Van replied to the thread Encrypted or Unencrypted.

I am sorry but translation requires interpretation. Here is part of the NASB blurb: The attempt has been made to render the grammar...

Van replied to the thread The problem of evil..

Where did I say "God is All Loving? No quote will be forthcoming. I said God is Love. Full Stop I said God loves humanity and...

Van replied to the thread The problem of evil..

Note the lack of a specific reference. I have addressed God being love and God being good. Folks, constant charges addressed to me,...

Van replied to the thread Encrypted or Unencrypted.

When scripture uses words metaphorically, we sometimes see that those hearing the metaphor misunderstand and take the words literally....

Van replied to the thread Understanding types of Love.

If any person does not love our Lord Jesus Christ like a sibling, let that one be anathema. If we were not lip service Christians or...