Activity for qohelet
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #285771 | Initial revision | — | almost 3 years ago |
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A: Why does Job 39:19 use 'clothed' for 'Have you clothed his neck with thunder'? The "mane" of a horse refers to the hair that grows on the top of its neck. The immediate context of vv. 19–25 is imagery associated with this war horse that fearlessly and eagerly carries its rider into battle. Ultimately God is questioning Job whether he is the one who gives horses their strength a... (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285749 | Initial revision | — | almost 3 years ago |
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A: What is the Eastern Orthodox position on the Calvinist doctrine of total depravity? This answer summarizes portions of the argument against total depravity presented by Alexander J. Renault in his book entitled "Reconsidering TULIP". Eastern Orthodox Christians agree that sin has weakened human beings so that we are unable to come to God apart from His grace in our lives. But... (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285748 | Initial revision | — | almost 3 years ago |
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What is the Eastern Orthodox position on the Calvinist doctrine of total depravity? Why do Eastern Orthodox Christians reject the Protestant Calvinist position of total depravity (i.e., part of the five points of Calvinism / TULIP model)? (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #285038 |
Unfortunately, many of us simply haven't made the time to answer much (self included). [I started remedying this](https://christianity.codidact.com/posts/279276/285734#answer-285734) but my time is of course limited. (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285734 |
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— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285734 |
Post edited: clarified context switch |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285734 | Initial revision | — | almost 3 years ago |
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A: Does the narrator of Numbers assert that the Anakim come from the Nephilim? This is connected to the wider theme of giants in the Hebrew biblical texts, which comes from an existing precedent in the Ancient Near East (ANE) context.[^1] עֲנָק (anaq) means "long-necked" and may imply "giant."[^5] Anak was the son of Arba, who was the founder of Kiriath-Arba and was conside... (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279260 |
This is interesting, but given the government's stance, it may be difficult to track as I'm aware that numerous Chinese missionaries operate in secrecy (both those ministering _in_ China as well as those coming _from_ China). (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285047 | Question closed | — | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285047 | Question reopened | — | almost 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #285047 |
Closed as unclear. It could be focused as to the meaning of blood in ancient Hebrew sacrificial rites and the significance for later Christianity, but as written it's unclear and too broad. (more) |
— | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #285047 | Question closed | — | almost 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #280728 | Question reopened | — | about 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #283042 | Initial revision | — | over 3 years ago |
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A: What does Paul mean by "sorcery" in Galatians 5:20? Per BDAG, “sorcery” or “magic” are good translations. When used of a person (e.g., φαρμακεύς), it is typically translated as “magician” and refers to a “maker of potions,” recognizing this common aspect of magic/sorcery. (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #281580 |
Post edited: Clarified UPCI as representative of Oneness Pentecostalism |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #281580 | Initial revision | — | over 3 years ago |
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A: How do Modalists respond to the idea that the Trinity is necessary for the manifestation of God's love? David K. Bernard, the General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), one of the largest Oneness Pentecostal groups, wrote: > "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). Love is the essence of God; it is His very nature.... > > A popular philosophical argument for the trini... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #281351 |
See also 121–123 of http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p1s1c2a3.htm#IV (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #281351 |
I unfortunately don't know Latin rite (Roman Catholic) canon law (and my knowledge even of the Byzantine rite and Orthodox canons is weak, although I do intend to take a course in this soon as it's part of the program I'm enrolled in). However, you may find it helpful to consult this (fairly brief) s... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
| Edit | Post #280728 | Question closed | — | over 3 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279242 |
Matt, I’ve seen such popularity contest voting turn at least one site Somewhere Else into an essentially exclusively evangelical Protestant Christian site. Then questions that didn’t begin from those assumptions began being DV’d and even closed with comments about the answers being “self evident” and... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279506 |
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— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279506 |
Post edited: Updated |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279506 |
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| Edit | Post #279506 |
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— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279506 | Initial revision | — | almost 4 years ago |
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New abilities coming today Codidact has a different philosophy about how to grant privileges to users based on actual peer-reviewed performance of specific actions rather than (mere) reputation points. This new system is being rolled out later today. Read more here. (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279451 |
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— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279451 | Initial revision | — | almost 4 years ago |
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A: Does the Bible ever talk about futuristic concepts which the original authors and audience would know nothing about? The answer is that it depends, and this is highly subjective. The question presupposes an epistemology not shared by all Christians, but I'm going to follow it for the sake of answering the question and make the case that this can't be objectively demonstrated using a modern empirical epistemological... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279423 |
I’ve reopened the question after the edit. Thanks for clarifying! (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279423 | Question reopened | — | almost 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279423 |
For example, by "word or expression" I assume you mean specific statements in biblical texts, but "objectively" is a bit more challenging as different Christian groups interpret stuff differently. Is there are a particular Christian tradition you belong to and/or would like to hear from to focus this... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279423 |
Welcome to Christianity! Unfortunately, this question needs a bit more focus and clarity to be answerable. Do biblical texts teach that God knows the future? In general: yes (although the Son may not not know the time of the end [or didn't at one time] based on certain passages). That is answerable. ... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279423 | Question closed | — | almost 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279393 |
Post edited: Clarified the options |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279393 |
Death passed to all human beings _because_ all sinned / **vs.** / _because_ death passed to all human beings, they all sinned. (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279393 | Initial revision | — | about 4 years ago |
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Does Romans 5:12 indicate that death came to all people because all sinned, or that all sinned because death came to all people? There are varying translations of Romans 5:12. For example: > Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned (KJV).... > > Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279378 |
Yes, Peter, Meta is less Q&A and more discussion of the site. I feel ya (I upvoted this BTW) (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279379 |
Post edited: expanded response |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #279379 | Initial revision | — | about 4 years ago |
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A: Ideas for what could be included in a Resources category I would love to see a Resources category (in fact, the possibility of doing this was one of my attractions to the Codidact platform). I think these can be wiki-style posts edited (and maintained / routinely reviewed) by the community that serve as helpful guides to those looking to learn more about v... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279378 |
... which Q&A doesn't provide and comments do a poor job of, in my opinion (case in point: I had to break this into two comments to fit!). The idea of open questions where answers may come from any perspective (and whether/how answerers must state/define/qualify their perspective) is still an open di... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
| Comment | Post #279378 |
This is an open discussion. There are no mandates from on high here. We don't have to be like Somewhere Else. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what this site should look like, particularly on a community-focused Q&A site that doesn't have accepted answers. Perhaps discussion _is_ what this com... (more) |
— | about 4 years ago |
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