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1421 | Scriptural Support Requested! | Rom 8:14 | Ray | 50245 | ||
Hi John Reformed, I agree with you that we are led by the Spirit, not controlled by Him. Perhaps you would consider what I have written in the past in threads of Rom. 8:14 and 1 Cor 12:13. From the heart, Ray |
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1422 | Scriptural Support Requested! | Rom 8:14 | Ray | 50346 | ||
Hi Reformer Joe, The remote control of a robot is a good word picture for how things are not for God in His relationship with His people. I know of no Scripture that talks of being controlled by the Holy Spirit. Thank you for that word picture. The transformation of our minds that you speak of from Romans 12:2 is something that is for "you" and me to do. The command to be filled with holy spirit shows that it is something that we have to do in contrast to, for instance, being filled with wine. Philippians 2:13, "for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." can be put next to 1 Corinthians 12:11. "But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills." All of us were given to drink into one Spirit. The question for me remains; just what are we given? What is this holy spirit? With what are we to be filled? I have to get some sleep, but can we talk about Galatians 3:22, Heb 10:15, or Eph 4:10? From the heart, Ray |
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1423 | Abba | Rom 8:15 | Ray | 148416 | ||
P.S. My comparisons are a "work in progress" for what they are worth. In the post above, I compared Romans and Galatians looking at the word "However". Since that post I have been considering the passages again and wish to be consistent in the use of the of the phrase "spirit of adoption." I still go with the NASB for Romans 8:15, but wish to be consistent with that and go with "spirit" for Galatians 4:6. So I would say that God sent forth the spirit of His/Son into our hearts (Galatians 4:6) and we have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba, Father/." ******* Galatians 4:5, "in order that **He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons." Romans 8:14, "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of **God." ******** Romans 8:17, "and if children, heirs also, heirs of **God..." Galatians 4:7, "Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through **God." From the heart, Ray |
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1424 | Abba | Rom 8:15 | Ray | 148420 | ||
Hi Emmaus, I would offer these comparisons to you for thought. Mark 14:28, "But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee." 29 But Peter said to **Him, "Even though all may fall away, yet I will not." Romans 8:14, "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of **God." From the heart, Ray |
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1425 | Spirit of God or man? | Rom 8:16 | Ray | 8508 | ||
Hi Lace0729, I agree with Mel here as far as capitalization being the key. Before he answered I was going to ask you what version of scripture you use, for I haven't found one that has a lower case spirit for Gal 5:17. In considering it now, I think that because scripture tells us to walk in, by, the Spirit as in verse 16 that the capital S of verse 17 is also correct because the verses tie in together. It is good to test the spirits so that you can apply the scriptures to your life and get to know God better. In a comparison of the two scriptures in this question, I would put together Galatians 5:16 with Romans 8:14. "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.--"...for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live." In regards to what should be capitalized here, these are my suggestions. (l) I believe that His Spirit dwells in the believer, Rom 8:11. It is because this Spirit is alive in us that we will be given resurrection life because of His righteousness. Thus, I capitalize "the Spirit is alive because of righteousness", Rom 8:10 as is found in the NKJ for instance. (2) I see three lower case spirits in the eighth chapter of Romans. Here I am in agreement with the NASB, Rom 8:15,16; not received a spirit of slavery, have received a spirit of adoption as sons, and testifies with our spirit that we are children of God. Another good comparison is Romans 8:17 and Galatians 4:7; heirs of God and heirs through God. But that's another possible thread. The other thing that I see your question alluding to is the struggle against flesh and blood as seen in Ephesians 6:12. We are not wrestling with the Spirit but "against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." But if God is for us who can be against us? We have to be led by the Spirit of God. |
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1426 | Five words: see also 1 Cor 14:2 | Rom 8:16 | Ray | 114452 | ||
Hi Tara1, I am pleased that you are interested and are willing to talk about these things. I'll give you what limitted Greek knowledge I have. My Greek-English Interlinear copies show the word in question as being "auto", Strong's #846, rather than "outos", Strong's #3778. "Autos" can be translated "he, she, or it"; [Himself, herself, itself]. So it would be up to the translator to decide what the context would determine, and a translator would know also the affecting grammar and word endings, etc. For me, I can only go by the context of the passage and the other Scriptures which apply. For me, if one is going to capitalize Spirit as for instance the King James does for John 4:24, "God is a Spirit", then the appropriate pronoun to my mind would be "Spirit Himself" for Romans 8:16. I know that the Spirit can be grieved; that He has a mind and emotions, so I know Him to be a Person. However, I am more open than most perhaps to also see occasions when the Scriptures are talking about a spirit within us that is given by Him and that is not the Person. Romans 8:9 has a "Spirit" in most translations that I now feel should be lower case "spirit". Romans 8:9, "However, you are not in the flesh but in the *spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God/ dwells in you. Romans 8:15, "...but you have received a *spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, 'Abba! Father!/'" The passage of Romans 8:9-16 has five occurances of "spirit" to my mind; these five words can be compared to 1 Corinthians 14:2-16 where five occurances of "spirit" will be found. These to my mind are the "five words" of 1 Cor 14:18,19, "I thank God, I speak in tongues more than you all; 19 however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue." From the heart, Ray |
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1427 | Five words: see also 1 Cor 14:2 | Rom 8:16 | Ray | 114453 | ||
Hi CurtMan, Perhaps my post to Tara1 will answer part of your questions. I am asking people to be open to the thought of being filled with the holy spirit. I am asking if my Scripture comparisons are meaningful to anyone while using lower case spirit in some places. I am seeking in my personal study to have pronoun totals that are divisible by three. Ask away; feel free. From the heart, Ray |
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1428 | Five words: see also 1 Cor 14:2 | Rom 8:16 | Ray | 114478 | ||
Hi The CurtMan, I do not wish to put His name in lower case. But I believe that there are many cases where Holy Spirit is capitalized when it is not talking about the Holy Spirit. There are many places where Spirit is capitalized when it is actually not speaking of the Holy Spirit but rather is talking about an angel. Ezekiel 3:12, 14; 8:3, 11:1, 24, and 43:5 are examples of an angel lifting up Ezekiel and it speaks of the Spirit lifting him up. I think that we should distinguish between an angel and the Angel; between a spirit and the Spirit. Ezekiel 36:26 speaks of "a new heart and put a new spirit within you". Verse 27 says "I will put My Spirit within you". Ezekiel 37:14 says "And I will put My Spirit [marginal note, Or, breath] within you and you will come to life". I am asking for a discerning spirit and a testing of the spirits so that we know who or what we are talking about. From the heart, Ray |
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1429 | Five words: see also 1 Cor 14:2 | Rom 8:16 | Ray | 114517 | ||
Hi Tara1, I think that your perception is correct, in that they may have desired to stay neutral by translating "the very spirit". In thinking about the very [same] spirit I thought of the word "same" and then John 1:2 where "The same" is the Greek word "outos". I would think that if we capitalize the "Word" that we would capitalize "this One" in John 1:2. 2) I was also led to consider a comparison/contrast between Romans 8:16 and John 1:12. I don't know the exact mix of the Persons in these comparisons and I wouldn't call them "perfect matches", but it is something to think about. The slashes and parentheses are mine for comparisons. Romans 8:15, "but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father/ ". 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of (God), 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with **Christ,..." Galatians 4:6, "And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit/ of His Son into our hearts, crying, "(Abba!) Father!" 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through **God." All the Jews did not receive Him. John 1:12, "But as many as received Him/, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in (His) name, 13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the **Word became flesh, and dwelt among us..." If we behold *His glory we know that it is the glory that this *One had in the beginning with God. Thanks again for your interest and comments. From the heart, Ray |
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1430 | Joe, how do you know truth? | Rom 10:17 | Ray | 20493 | ||
Hi DEK, Welcome to the forum. I appreciated your Scripture references when I compared them and saw that we do indeed please Him when we follow the word that He has given us. We are not of the world are we, for we seek Him and the things above. I was interested in Hebrews 11:7 also in that Noah heard the truth from God and acted on it, while the people of his day did not respond. Noah responded to God, (the Truth), even about things not yet seen and "having become reverent" prepared an ark. We can't always know the truth for sure, but I think it is more important to know the Truth. Amen? Absolutely?:) Later, Ray |
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1431 | did God divorce Israel | Rom 11:1 | Ray | 154430 | ||
Hi T'oma, God hates divorce. Malachi 2:16. Yet, even with the unfaithfulness and unrepentant adultery in worshiping other gods in this anology in the spiritual realm, God is telling them to return to Him. Jeremiah 3:11 says that "Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah." He says to return and acknowledge their iniquity, and Jeremiah 3:14, NKJ, says "Return, O backsliding children," says the Lord; "FOR I AM MARRIED TO YOU. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion." (Emphasis mine). From the heart, Ray |
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1432 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | Ray | 102367 | ||
Hi cajam, Are we His disciple or his? Who is the Lord our God? We are called to Himself. Acts 2:36-39. Acts 2:38, "And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be bapitized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins;..." Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son..." God made the Lord both Lord and Christ--this Jesus whom was crucified. Acts 2:36. The promised gift of the holy spirit is for everyone. The Holy Spirit, even the Lord our God, shall call everyone to *Himself. John 10:30, "I and the Father are one." Romans 11:36, "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To *Him be the glory forever. Amen." From the heart, Ray |
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1433 | HELP ME PLEASE...I am not content! | Rom 12:1 | Ray | 102558 | ||
Hi justme, The dialogue here is interesting but quite a distance from the question of the thread. Don't be too concerned about "fixing" everything and being a perfect peacemaker; but I appreciate your thoughts and kindness in this thread. I am feeling pretty well now although my initial treatment of chemo-therapy led to a three night stay in the hospital with a fever. I am blessed. I hope that Want2BChrist Like finds the help he needs from whatever sources God uses. From the heart, Ray |
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1434 | where does it say vingence is mine? | Rom 12:19 | Ray | 61428 | ||
Hi Steve, Thank you for the references. May I print them out so that the comparisons can bring out the thought of the importance of authority from God, established by God. Romans 13:1, "Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities." Romans 12:19, "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, FOR IT IS written, "Vengeance is Mine, **I WILL REPAY," says the Lord./" Deuteronomy 32:4, "If (I) sharpen My flashing sword, And My hand takes hold on justice, I will render vengeance on My adversairies, And **I WILL REPAY those who hate Me./" Deuteronomy 32:35, "Vengeance is (Mine), and retribution, In due time their foot will slip; For the day of their calamity is near, And the impending things are hastening upon them." Deuteronomy 32:39, "See now that I/, I am He, And there is no (God) besides Me; IT IS *I who put to death and give life. 1 Samuel 2:6, "The *Lord kills and makes alive." Romans 13:4b, "...for IT [authority] IS a minister of *God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil." From the heart, Ray |
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1435 | Faith vs Sin | Rom 14:23 | Ray | 151516 | ||
Hi C K, Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. If you would, pray also for my son-in-law who is in the hospital being prepared right now for having his appendix taken out. From the heart, Ray |
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1436 | Faith vs Sin | Rom 14:23 | Ray | 151517 | ||
Hi C K, Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. If you would, pray also for my son-in-law who is in the hospital being prepared right now for having his appendix taken out. From the heart, Ray |
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1437 | Faith vs Sin | Rom 14:23 | Ray | 151518 | ||
Hi 1945, I praise God with you for your healing. Cancer cases vary so much, so I would encourage people not to give up hope. From the heart, Ray |
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1438 | Is it primary...? | Rom 15:5 | Ray | 6756 | ||
Hi Lionstrong and charis, I hope that we can ask trivial questions because I have another capitalization question. I'm pleased charis to see the Way, the Truth, and the Life capitalized by you. God is great. I've been looking at Timothy, and can't seem to be consistent in capitalizing the word "truth". For instance, I want to capitalize 1Timothy 2:4, "who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the Truth." But I have trouble capitalizing 2Timothy 3:17, "always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth." Any thoughts on the differences of these passages? I like to be consistent. Later, Ray |
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1439 | Is it primary...? | Rom 15:5 | Ray | 6777 | ||
"Little children, let us not love with word or with tonque, but in deed and truth. We shall know by this that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before (Him)."NASB (Parenthesis mine for comparison). You tell me, is He the (Truth) or not? Charis, it was great to hear from you.:-) I still don't have these faces down and I'm going to have to go back to one of our first postings to find BTW. "God is" would be an interesting study. I know that God is good, righteous, light, love, to name a few. I know that only One is good. I know that He is the Righteous One, also according to some translators at least. Righteous Father too, if you can figure that one out. Jn 17 capitalization question some time ago. I know that God is (Light). I know that Jesus is the only true God. Oh, that we might know (Him) who is true. 1John 5:20 I know Jer 10:10, "But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting (King). I know that God is love. 1John 4:8 I know (27 pronouns later by *my count) that God is love. For "great" look at Jeremiah 10:6, "There is none like Thee, O Lord; Thou are great, and great is (Thy) name in might." He is also the (Mighty) One. Verse 10,"But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting (King)." Verse 7, "Who would not fear Thee, O King of the nations? Indeed it is Thy due." So, I say to all; give God respect and keep capitalizing those pronouns. Later, Ray |
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1440 | It is time to glorify God for His mercy? | Rom 15:8 | Ray | 72504 | ||
Hi mommapbs, I believe that Christ is the Servant of all peoples and nations. I believe that David is giving praise as an Israelite to God, and he is entreating all peoples to praise the Lord, Romans 15:11 and Psalm 117:1. Psalm 117:1,2,3, NASB, "Praise the Lord, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples! For His lovingkindness is great toward us, And the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!" End of Psalm, three verses. Romans 15:12 continues with something Isaiah said, "There shall come the *Root of Jesse, And He who arises to rule over the Gentiles, In Him/ shall the Gentiles hope." I believe that the Gentiles hope in the same name that David sang to. We glorify God/ for His mercy. Romans 15:6, "that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father/ of our Lord Jesus (Christ)." Romans 15:13, "Now may the God of hope fill you [all peoples, nations?] with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy (Spirit)." Second comment: John 10:30 has been a tough question for me through the years and you know that my study is still in pencil and still in progress. :) I believe that the NASB has it correct in rendering the verse, "I and the Father are one." In my studying it in the past I wanted to make it "I and My Father are one" as is the NKJ and King James because it has the idea of three Pronouns in one verse, thus giving the idea of the Trinity. But the possessive pronoun is not in that verse, as is shown by the italics of our translations. So then I went with "I and the Father are One" until I studied the Greek more and found that the possessive "My" is in some manuscripts for verse 29. John 10:29, NKJ, "My (Father) who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father's hand." So, mommapbs, I believe that verse 30 should continue to have "one" but I also believe that the NASB should have the "My" in the last part of verse 29. I believe that God the Father is the Holy One of Israel. I believe that Jesus is the Holy One of God. I believe that the Holy Spirit is one Spirit. And yes, I believe in one God. I believe in one Lord; Lord God and Lord Jesus as one. I believe in one Spirit. James 2:19, "You believe that God/ is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder." I also believe that God/ is love. Praise His name! From the heart, Ray |
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