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321 | The answer of a good conscience...God. | 1 Pet 3:21 | Ray | 78458 | ||
Is not this verse a good place to start with a clean slate and open mind? Consider that this verse is a definition in itself of baptism. I offer this literal translation by Jay P.Green, Sr., editor of a Interlinear by Baker Book House. 1 Peter 3:20, "...an ark having been prepared in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 Which antitype now also saves us, baptism (not a putting away of (the) filth of (the) flesh, but (the) answer of a good conscience toward God through (the) resurrection of Jesus Christ; 22 who, having gone into Heaven is at (the) right hand of God, (the) angels, and authorities, and powers being subjected to Him)." I submit to you that this parenthetical verse gives us the answer of what baptism is. Note the phrase in the NASB for a shorter definition. Note Acts 8:32-37 for an example of "the answer of a good conscience toward God". The eunuch recounted, declared, related His generation to us. "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." From the heart,Ray |
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322 | Holy Spirit or holy spirit; (s)Spirit? | 1 Pet 4:6 | Ray | 139078 | ||
We often tag groups or denominations as being apostate and renegade. We sometimes do not keep in mind that they may have some things right and we may have some things wrong. In regard to 1 Peter 4:6 and in regard to our beliefs in the Holy Spirit and the holy spirit, in our beliefs in the Spirit and the spirit; which version do you go with for the verse? From the heart, Ray |
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323 | If you are reviled IN the name of Christ | 1 Pet 4:14 | Ray | 148583 | ||
1 Peter 4:14, NKJ, "If you are reproached [insulted or reviled] for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified." The NKJ includes a sentence that the NASB does not have. These varying manuscripts show to my mind that they have been discussed (argued?) before. And to my mind it revolves around capitalization. What is this discussion all about do you think? "If you are reviled for [Lit, in] the name of Christ, you are blessed,..." From the heart, Ray |
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324 | Reviled IN the name of Christ? | 1 Pet 4:14 | Ray | 148754 | ||
My Greek/English Interlinear by J.P.Green, Sr has this rendering for 1 Peter 4:14, "If you are reviled in (the) name of Christ, (you are) blessed, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you. Truly, according to them, He is blasphemed, but according to you, He is glorified." Getting back to my original question, "How does this relate to our being reviled IN the name of Christ?" From the heart, Ray |
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325 | To know exactly; to recognize? | 2 Pet 1:3 | Ray | 142350 | ||
The NASB for 2 Peter 1:3, and 8 speak of the true knowledge of Him. The Amplified speaks of the full, personal knowledge of Him. The NKJ and KJ talks of "the knowledge". The Interlinear Greek copies that I have speak of the "full knowledge" of Him for 2 Peter 1:3 as well as Colossians 1:11 where the NASB speaks of the "real" knowledge. Do you agree that the more accurate rendering would be the "full" knowledge? From the heart, Ray |
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326 | God has given to us eternal life | 1 John 2:25 | Ray | 144939 | ||
Note: The context of this verse is a discussion of Jesus being the Christ. It talks of both the Son and the Father. Then verse 25 says, "And this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Who is the He Himself? In the context of the passage would the NKJ translation be a better one for this verse? 1 John 2:25, NKJ, "And this is the promise that He has promised us--eternal life." From the heart, Ray |
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327 | Truth or truth? I suggest truth to you. | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 66388 | ||
This question concerns capitalization of the Truth. The Amplified version connects the Truth with His presence. I agree that the two words should be in agreement; in other words, I believe that if the NASB has "our heart before Him" then it should have Truth capitalized. However, I would like to suggest another way to understand this verse. May I have your reactions to this my personal rendering of 1 John 3:19, "We shall know by this that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts with that same truth." 1 John 3:20,21, NKJ, "For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God." Please consider Strong's #1715 in verse 19 before answering. From the heart, Ray |
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328 | Matched pronouns: Truth or truth? | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 69079 | ||
1 John 3:19 speaks about being of the truth. But it goes on and talks about assuring our hearts before Him. Which do you think is more accurate or appropriate? Would you capitalize Truth since it is talking about Him? Or, would you translate the Greek as "it" talking about truth? From the heart, Ray |
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329 | Small "s" or not? | 1 John 3:24 | Ray | 16537 | ||
I believe that 1 John 3:24 is better understood when one places the "Spirit" in lower case. Thus, I would also put 1 John 4:13 in lower case for "given us of His spirit." While considering this, I would like people to see a comparison of Matthew 12:28 and Luke 11:20. Does anyone care to comment? Thanks. |
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330 | Small "s" or not? | 1 John 3:24 | Ray | 79002 | ||
What Scripture reference comes to mind when considering the phrase "He dwells in you through the Holy Spirit"? From the heart, Ray |
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331 | Is there such a thing as a false Christ? | 1 John 4:3 | Ray | 133803 | ||
Is there such a thing as a false Christ? | ||||||
332 | Who is this One (or one)? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 96281 | ||
This is a question about 1 John 5:6,7 in the NASB or 1 John 5:6 in the NKJ. It is a revisited question because I was studying the word "it" today. 1 John 5:7, "And it is the Spirit who bears witness..." Question #1, "Is the Spirit an it?" John 4:10, "...If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you..." Question #2, "Is Jesus an it?" John 14:8, "...Lord, show us the Father and it is enough for us." Question #3, "Is the Father an it?" From the heart, Ray |
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333 | The one true God? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 98057 | ||
This is a question for the Greek scholars on the forum as I continue to study 1 John 5:6,7. I was comparing 1 John 5:6 with 1 John 5:20 today. How can we gain consistency in translation and also a true interpretation of these verses? Take note that the newest NASB translation has a change in 1 John 5:6. Any comment on that change? From the heart, Ray |
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334 | The Spirit or spirit?The Truth or truth? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 122623 | ||
Hi everyone, This is a revisit to 1 John 5:6 and I hope to discuss who or what the s(Spirit) is. I hope to suggest a consistent reading for 1 John 5:6 and 20. I hope to discuss with you possible readings and interpretations of the passage so that you can decide for yourselves whether you include verse 8 in your personal copies or not. 1 John 5:6, "This is the One who [This one is He, or This is He] who came by water and blood." 1 John 5:20, "This [one] is the true God and life eternal." 1 John 5:20, NASB, "This is the true God and eternal life." 1 John 5:20, NKJ, "This is the one true God and eternal life." My point then is that we can make "outos" in verse 6 and 20 as being interpreted "This one" or "This is". 2) The Spirit is not an "it". Here in 1 John 5:7 the word "outos" is not present but rather we have the word "ho" which is the definite article in the Greek which is often made a pronoun of "(h)He" [or the (o)One]. 1 John 5:6 has been interpretted now by the NASB as reading "This is the One" and I agree with that reading. For verse 7 we have that same "ho" for "And the Spirit is "ho" who witnesses." The Interlinear Greek copies that I have available to me all have the literal reading of "And the Spirit is the One witnessing". That is why I call into question the reading of both the NASB and NKJ for verse 7. 1 John 5:7, NASB, "And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth." 1 John 5:7, NKJ, "And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth." I don't agree with the Spirit being called an "it". Also, I point out the difference between the two translations concerning "the truth" and "truth". I will be asking you whether the (s)Spirit is the truth, the Truth or truth. I believe that a look at John 8:32 would be in order here. Also, "who is the (w)Way, the (t)Truth, and the (l)Life?" From the heart, Ray |
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335 | A witness of the (w)Word? Yes. Both? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 122792 | ||
Hi Searcher56, So if (i)It refers to anyone of the Trinity, capitalize in English. Our choice is whether the Spirit is the It or the One who gives life. My interpretation is that "The Spirit is the One who gives life; the flesh profits nothing;..." John 6:63 1 John 5:7, "And (i)It is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth." My interpretation is "And the Spirit is the One who bears witness; because the Spirit is the truth." From the heart, Ray |
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336 | Can we agree? A case of agreement? | 1 John 5:8 | Ray | 119211 | ||
1 John 5:8, NASB, "For there are three that bear witness, the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement." 1 John 5:8, NKJ, "And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one." 1 John 5:8, KJ, "And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one." Question: Should these three agree in "case" as well? In other words, which interpretation is correct: Spirit or spirit? Upper or lower case? From the heart, Ray |
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337 | God has given: What is eternal life? | 1 John 5:11 | Ray | 136076 | ||
1 John 5:11, "And the witness [testimony, NASB95] is this, that **God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son." John 10:28, "and **I give eternal life to them, and they shall not perish; and no one shall snatch them out of My hand." In comparing these verse I would say that it is evident that Jesus is God. I see the Scriptures telling us that believing "in the name of the Son of God" is recognizing that "I and the Father are one". Do you have any other thoughts concerning the eternal life that is given to us? From the heart, Ray |
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338 | Do we know Him who is true? In Him? | 1 John 5:20 | Ray | 145694 | ||
The Amplified version suggests that "This [Man] is the true God". The literal Greek would indeed have "This One is the true God and life eternal." I would suggest a comparison with John 17:3,4. John 17:3, Literal, "And this is eternal life, that they may know **Thee, the only true (God), and the One whom You sent, Jesus Christ. 3 I glorified Thee/ on the earth..." 1 John 5:20, Literal, "And we know that the Son/ of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know **Him who is true, and we are in (Him) who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This One is the true God/ and eternal life." The parentheses, stars, and slashes are mine for comparisons. The thought here being that this One is the true God/ and that He glorified God/ while on the earth. Any more thoughts? From the heart, Ray |
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339 | A look at our Master according to Jude? | Jude 1:1 | Ray | 37544 | ||
Who out there has access to the Interlinear Greek-English New Testament, Jay P.Green, Sr. Editor and would like to look at the book of Jude with me? | ||||||
340 | Both spirit and Spirit present within us | Rev 2:28 | Ray | 82214 | ||
Hi Tim, Consider Ezekiel 36:26,27. Do you see both a new spirit and His Spirit? From the heart, Ray |
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