Posted by: thaishin | March 24, 2024

6 marks of the believer’s growth in grace part 6 by JC Ryle

One more mark of growth in grace, is increased ZEAL and diligence in trying to do good to souls. The man who is really growing, will take greater interest in the salvation of sinners every year. Missions at home and abroad, efforts of every kind to spread the gospel, attempts of any sort to increase gospel light and diminish gospel darkness — all these things will every year have a greater place in his attention.

He will not become “weary in well-doing,” just because he does not see every effort succeed. He will not care less for the progress of Christ’s cause on earth, as he grows older, though he will learn to expect less. He will just work on, whatever the result may be — giving, praying, speaking, visiting, according to his position — and count his work its own reward. One of the surest marks of spiritual decline — is a decreased interest about the souls of others, and the growth of Christ’s kingdom. Would anyone know whether he is growing in grace? Then let him look within for increased concern about the salvation of souls.

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Posted by: thaishin | March 19, 2024

Was the Torah an oral recitation only?

Openline on Moody Radio March 9, hour 1 @28:58

Listener: I know that the first five books of the bible are attributed to Moses but how did they make it to actually being penned? I don’t think Moses had parchment paper, did he? Was it passed down orally? Who actually wrote it down? (extract of question)

Answer by Dr Michael Rydelnik:

https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=578072&hour=1

Summary of answer from Dr Michael Rydelnik (the second part of his answer):

Moses wrote the Torah at about 1400 BC. It could be that when his father-in-law Jethro suggested to him to delegate some of his responsibilities to God-fearing Israelites that possibly Moses found time to do some writing. Or possibly, Moses could be taking personal notes and maybe writing it down at the end of his life. The writings were done on skin, goat skins or lamb skins. That was Torah 1.0.

The Hebrew word for the Pentateuch was the Torah. Pentateuch is a greek word for Torah.

Ezra 7:10 says Ezra sought to practice it and also to teach it. Ezra was the one who edited the Torah. For example, he was the one who added the story of the death of Moses in Deuteronomy 34. Another example of editing that was done by Ezra was the change of the name Lachish, the name of the Canaanite city before it was conquered. In the bible, it is called Dan. That would be Torah 2.0.

What happened next was that the bible was beginning to be faithfully copied.

Scriptures:

Ezra 7

10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel. -nkjv

10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. -kjv

10 For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel. -nasb

10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. -niv

Deuteronomy 34

5 So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord. 6 And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth Peor; but no one knows his grave to this day. 7 Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. … -nkjv

5 So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord.

6 And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

7 And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: … -kjv

 5 So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, in accordance with the word of the Lord. 6 And He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor; but no one knows his burial place to this day. 7 Although Moses was 120 years old when he died, -nasb

5 And Moses the servant of the Lord died there in Moab, as the Lord had said. 6 He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. 7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone. -niv

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Posted by: thaishin | March 3, 2024

6 marks of the believer’s growth in grace part 5 by JC Ryle

Another mark of growth in grace, is increase in LOVE to others. The man whose soul is growing, is more full of love every year — of love to all men — but especially of love towards the brethren.

His love will show itself actively — in a growing disposition to do kindnesses, to take trouble for others, to be good-natured to everybody, to be generous, sympathizing, thoughtful, tender-hearted and considerate.

His love will show itself passively — in a growing disposition to be meek and patient towards all men, to put up with provocation and not stand upon his rights, to bear and forbear much rather than quarrel. A growing soul will try to put the best construction on other people’s conduct, and to believe all things and hope all things, even to the end. There is no surer mark of backsliding and falling off in grace — than an increasing disposition to find fault, pick holes, and see weak points in others. Would anyone know if he is growing in grace? Then let him look within for increasing love to others.

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Posted by: thaishin | February 28, 2024

If Tyre is destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in Ezekiel, where is the Tyre mentioned in Acts 12?

Open line on 24 February 2024 hour 2@1:18

Listener:

I have a question, in Ezekiel, the Lord told Ezekiel that Tyre was going to be completely destroyed, Nebuchadnezzar would come and it would be completely destroyed. Yet Acts 12 talked about Herod quarrelling with Tyre and Sidon, when was it actually destroyed?

Answer from Michael Rydelnik:

https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=575471&hour=2

Summary of answer:

Tyre was defeated but not destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. Just a couple of hundred years later, Alexander the Great used the navies of multiple nations to besiege Tyre. The people of Tyre fled the city and went to an island off the coast of Tyre and hid there. The men of Alexander the Great went to Tyre and took all the buildings and all the rocks and tossed them into the sea and made Tyre a bare rock as prophesied in Ezekiel 26. They then built a causeway out to the island and they went to the city on the island. The city of Tyre in Acts 12 was rebuilt but not on the same site. Tyre still exists today in Lebanon.

Scripture:

Ezekiel 26

26 In the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, because Tyre said concerning Jerusalem, ‘Aha, the gate of the peoples is broken; it has swung open to me. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste,’ 3 therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will bring up many nations against you, as the sea brings up its waves. 4 They shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers, and I will scrape her soil from her and make her a bare rock. 5 She shall be in the midst of the sea a place for the spreading of nets, for I have spoken, declares the Lord God. And she shall become plunder for the nations, 6 and her daughters on the mainland shall be killed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord. -esv

26 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! She is broken who was the gateway of the peoples; now she is turned over to me; I shall be filled; she is laid waste.’

3 “Therefore thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Tyre, and will cause many nations to come up against you, as the sea causes its waves to come up. 4 And they shall destroy the walls of Tyre and break down her towers; I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock. 5 It shall be a place for spreading nets in the midst of the sea, for I have spoken,’ says the Lord God; ‘it shall become plunder for the nations. 6 Also her daughter villages which are in the fields shall be slain by the sword. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.’ -njkv

26 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the first day of the month, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

2 Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem, Aha, she is broken that was the gates of the people: she is turned unto me: I shall be replenished, now she is laid waste:

3 Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

4 And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus, and break down her towers: I will also scrape her dust from her, and make her like the top of a rock.

5 It shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord God: and it shall become a spoil to the nations.

6 And her daughters which are in the field shall be slain by the sword; and they shall know that I am the Lord. -kjv

26 In the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken, and its doors have swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will prosper,’ 3 therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against you, Tyre, and I will bring many nations against you, like the sea casting up its waves. 4 They will destroy the walls of Tyre and pull down her towers; I will scrape away her rubble and make her a bare rock. 5 Out in the sea she will become a place to spread fishnets, for I have spoken, declares the Sovereign Lord. She will become plunder for the nations, 6 and her settlements on the mainland will be ravaged by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord. -niv

Acts 12

20 Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s country. -nkjv

20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country. -kjv

20 Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain,[b] they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.  -esv

20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king’s country for their food supply. -niv

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Posted by: thaishin | February 19, 2024

6 marks of the believer’s growth in grace part 4 by JC Ryle

Another mark of growth in grace, is increased SPIRITUALITY of taste and mind. The man whose soul is growing, takes more interest in spiritual things every year. He does not neglect his duty in the world. He discharges faithfully, diligently and conscientiously — every relation of life, whether at home or abroad. But the things he loves best are spiritual things. The amusements and recreations of the world, have a continually decreasing place in his heart. He does not condemn them as downright sinful, nor say that those who have anything to do with them are going to Hell. He only feels that they have a constantly diminishing hold on his own affections — and gradually seem smaller and more trifling in his eyes. Spiritual companions, spiritual occupations, spiritual conversation — are of ever-increasing value to him. Would anyone know if he is growing in grace? Then let him look within for increasing spirituality of taste.

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Posted by: thaishin | February 11, 2024

Apparent contradiction between Matthew 9:18 and Mark 5:23?

Open Line January 27, 2024 Hour 2, @9:07

Listener:

My question is I see that about Jairus’s daughter, I am reading the Riley bible New American Standard, Matthew 9:18 states, while he was saying these things to them, behold, there came a synagogue official and bowed down before him saying my daughter has just died. Now in Mark chapter 5 verse 23, he entreated him earnestly saying my daughter is at the point of death, please come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live. So, obviously Matthew says dead and she is not dead in Mark.

Answer:

https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=567905&hour=2

Summary of Answer:

Jairus was coming to Jesus when his daughter was at the point of death and by the time Jesus got to the house, she was already dead.

Matthew 9

18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” 19 So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. -nkjv

18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. 19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. -kjv

18 While He was saying these things to them, behold, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will become alive again.” 19 Jesus got up from the table and began to accompany him, along with His disciples. -nasb

18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.”19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. -niv

Mark 5

22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” 24 So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. -nkjv

22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. -kjv

 22 And one of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, *came, and upon seeing Him, *fell at His feet 23 and *pleaded with Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live.”24 And He went off with him; and a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him. -nasb

22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” 24 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd followed and pressed around him. -niv

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Posted by: thaishin | January 24, 2024

6 marks of the believer’s growth in grace part 3 by JC Ryle

Another mark of growth in grace, is increased HOLINESS of life and conduct.

The man whose soul is growing, gets more dominion over sin, the world and the devil every year. He becomes more careful about . . .
his temper,
his words and
his actions. He is more watchful over his conduct in every relation of life. He strives more to be conformed to the image of Christ in all things, and to follow Him as his example — as well as to trust in Him as his Savior. He is not content with old attainments and former grace. He forgets the things that are behind, and reaches forth unto those things which are before, making “Higher!” “Upward!” “Forward!” “Onward!” his continual motto (Philippians 3:13). On earth, he thirsts and longs to have a will more entirely in unison with God’s will. In Heaven, the chief thing that he looks for, next to the presence of Christ — is complete separation from all sin. Would anyone know if he is growing in grace? Then let him look within for increased holiness.

Philippians 3

13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, -nkjv

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Posted by: thaishin | January 16, 2024

What is the date when the Lord Jesus was born?

Question on open line January 6, 2024 hour 1.

Listener:

I have a question about the dating of Christ’s birth.

Dr Michael Rydelnik:

Do you want to know what I think when the Lord Jesus was born?

Listener:

yeah, the date …

Answer from Dr Michael Rydelnik @ 45:03

https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=566028&hour=1

Summary:

Herod the Great died at 4 BC, the Lord Jesus is born probably at earlier of 4 BC or may be 5 BC.

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Posted by: thaishin | January 7, 2024

6 marks of the believer’s growth in grace part 2 by JC Ryle

Another mark of growth in grace, is increased FAITH and LOVE towards our Lord Jesus Christ. The man whose soul is growing, finds more in Christ to rest upon every year, and rejoices more that he has such a Savior. No doubt he saw much in Him, when first he believed. His faith laid hold on the atonement of Christ, and gave him hope. But as he grows in grace, he sees a thousand things in Christ of which at first he never dreamed!

His love and power,
His heart and His intentions,
His offices as Substitute, Intercessor, Priest, Advocate, Physician, Shepherd and Friend

 — unfold themselves to a growing soul in an unspeakable manner. In short, he discovers a suitableness in Christ to the needs of his soul, of which the half was once not known to him! Would anyone know if he is growing in grace? Then let him look within for increased knowledge of, and love to Christ.

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Posted by: thaishin | December 17, 2023

What the Lord said to Hagar did not seem to be a blessing

Open line program on 25th November 2023 @Hour 1, 16:42

Tricia Mcmillan:

Janet is looking at Genesis 16:11-14, The Lord appears to Hagar and seemed to comfort her and emphasized to her that He cares about her and her son. However, what He tells her seemed anything but comforting. Her son will become a great nation and will be at odds with everyone, including God. This is supposed to be a blessing? What am I not understanding?

Answer from Dr Michael Rydelnik:

https://www.moodyradio.org/radioplayer.aspx?episode=557914&hour=1

Summary of answer:

When taken in context, Hagar was most sad at this point of time because she was kicked out of the house by Sarai in Genesis 16 . She is fleeing from Sarai and she is very frightened. The angel of the Lord comforted her with a blessing at this point of time, telling her that she will be with a child named Ishmael and that he will have many descendants. Ishmael sounds like the word “Shama”, which means God hears. Ishmael has 12 tribes come from him. Dr Michael Rydelnik thinks that the 12 tribes are not Arabian tribes and he is not the father of the Arabs, as the Quran said. Both Hagar and Ishmael later settled in Egypt.

Scripture:

Genesis 16

9 The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.” 10 Then the Angel of the Lord said to her, “I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for multitude.” 11 And the Angel of the Lord said to her:

“Behold, you are with child,
And you shall bear a son.
You shall call his name Ishmael,
Because the Lord has heard your affliction.
12 He shall be a wild man;
His hand shall be against every man,
And every man’s hand against him.
And he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.”

13 Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees; for she said, “Have I also here seen Him who sees me?” 14 Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi; observe, it is between Kadesh and Bered. -nkjv

Genesis 21

8 So the child grew and was weaned. And Abraham made a great feast on the same day that Isaac was weaned.

9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. 10 Therefore she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.” 11 And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham’s sight because of his son.

12 But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called. 13 Yet I will also make a nation of the son of the bondwoman, because he is your seed.”

14 So Abraham rose early in the morning, and took bread and a skin of water; and putting it on her shoulder, he gave it and the boy to Hagar, and sent her away. Then she departed and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba. 15 And the water in the skin was used up, and she placed the boy under one of the shrubs. 16 Then she went and sat down across from him at a distance of about a bowshot; for she said to herself, “Let me not see the death of the boy.” So she sat opposite him, and lifted her voice and wept.

17 And God heard the voice of the lad. Then the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said to her, “What ails you, Hagar? Fear not, for God has heard the voice of the lad where he is. 18 Arise, lift up the lad and hold him with your hand, for I will make him a great nation.”

19 Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. And she went and filled the skin with water, and gave the lad a drink. 20 So God was with the lad; and he grew and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer. 21 He dwelt in the Wilderness of Paran; and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt. -nkjv

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