Author Archives: James Johnson
Discussion Regarding the Question, Is John the Apostle Dead?
>You begin by saying it is a possibility and end by saying Johns being >alive is a requirement. So, which one do you think it is – a possibility >or a requirement? The major point of my post was to … Continue reading
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Is John the Apostle Dead?
The Bible promises, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Heb 9:27). However, there have been two men taken by God that have survived thousands of years up the present day. Enoch’s translation is … Continue reading
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God Enabled Love by the Death of His Son–Jn 3:16
John 3:16 is a wonderful verse that has had countless sermons preached based upon its message. It says, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not … Continue reading
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“It Is Figurative” and Every Man Is Right in His Own Eyes
The Bible says, “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes”. I believe what I say is right, or I wouldn’t say it. Every honest man does that. Others believe what they say is right, or they … Continue reading
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If God Intended for Sin to Occur, Is God Guilty of Sin?
[correspondent:] To say that God intended and caused this sin to occur is to say that God is guilty of sin. [James replies:] This is hogwash. God sent a lying spirit into the mouth of Ahab’s prophets. God planned for … Continue reading
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Does the “It Is Figurative” Hermeneutic Spring from Unbelief?
A correspondant wrote: I do not believe that we should argue about whether this is literal or figurative. If you believe it is literal, then you are certainly bound by it. That is it and that’s all there is! Sorry. … Continue reading
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Was Sin an Accident?
A correspondant wrote: If all of the outcomes are known ahead of time, then everything is predetermined, and there would be no way to change it. God himself repented that he made mankind. This shows that He chose to let … Continue reading
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Does A Gate Made From a Single Pearl Justify Taking the Passage as a Figure of Speech?
James: The gates of New Jerusalem are made from a single pearl. Wouldn’t you hate to meet that oyster in a dark alley? Dave: You got that right! No oyster [like] that exists in our world. So, I would think … Continue reading
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Did God Create the Present Order of Things as an Incubator for Sin?
A correspondant wrote: It seems as though you are suggesting that God created the earth and man with the “intent” of sin entering. If this is so – if God created the earth with the anticipation of sin – in … Continue reading
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Is It Valid to Use Old Testament Commands as Types?
A correspondant responded to the article on using Old Testament commands as types: I guess it is fun to speculate, but you don’t teach this as doctrine, do you? You can never be positive with types, but I believe what … Continue reading
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