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2581 | Whose quotation marks or capitalization | Jer 3:19 | Ray | 23061 | ||
How do you interpret Jeremiah 3:19? Do you prefer the NASB or do you prefer the NKJ with its quotation marks around "My Father"? Who do you think is speaking here? | ||||||
2582 | Why does everything happen in thirds? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 23057 | ||
Hi Nay, Far be it from me to find fault with your question. I have been known to count to nine and I noticed that Nolan's count of the verses is divided evenly be three.:) However, you started the thread so what do you have in mind? | ||||||
2583 | what's the background info? | Phil 4:8 | Ray | 22919 | ||
Hi cheetah, This is God's book. Do a word study of the things of God. Not only these things, but all things. See also Phil 3:21. That is not to say that the things that we do are not important but this is His story. For the history of the things that they did perhaps Phil 4:18 and the marginal note will suffice. Phil 4:18, "But I have received *everything in full, and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, [the *things from you] a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God." |
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2584 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | Ray | 22914 | ||
Hi charis, I continued reading in Matthew after writing to you and offer this postscript. Matthew 4:15, "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of [Towards] the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--The people who were sitting in darkness saw a great Light, And those who were sitting in the land and shadow of death, Upon them a Light dawned." The translators/interpreters of the NASB of 1995 have made some bold committments to the capitalization of Light. This is shown by the difference in type between their 1977 copyright and their latest which allows for capitalization interpretations. So this is my encouragement to the Lockman Foundation and a recommendation for everyone to read the new copyright for they have made some important changes. Charis, I wanted to add that when the light bulb goes off in our heads so to speak, and the Light shines in our hearts, then we dwell in the Light, and we understand the gospel and who Jesus was and why He came. It is then that we decide to do as it is quoted in Matthew 4:10, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." It is at that time that we follow the command of Jesus and repent and know that the kingdom of heaven is near. See Matthew 4:17. Then is the time that we would want to show our repentance and resolve to serve Him only, as shown by public water baptism. Does any of that sound right? I know that water baptism doesn't follow verse 17 here, but the Light has to dawn and we believe first, then repentance, [water baptism], following Him, and making disciples. Sorry, I may be sounding like a preacher instead of just a PK. Later, Ray |
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2585 | N.T. circumcision? | Col 2:12 | Ray | 22907 | ||
Hi charis, I think that the Jeremiah 4:4 quote goes well with Matthew 3:11 where it reads, "As for me, I baptize with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." Mattew 3:12, "His winnowing fork is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clear His threshing floor; and He will gather His wheat into the barn, but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire." So I agree with the responders so far in your thread. Later, Ray |
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2586 | Who is the "they" in this passage? | Dan 2:43 | Ray | 22893 | ||
Hi kalos, When you continue on in your passages and comparison of Daniel and Matthew 24, I think that you would find Daniel 11:31 and Matthew 24:24 interesting. The passages deal with the people who know their God and the elect. Daniel 11:32, "And by smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their *God will display strength and take action." Matthew 24:24, "For false *Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, the elect." It is my expectant hope that the elect will know their God. Later, Ray |
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2587 | We Love Him! | 1 Pet 1:8 | Ray | 22755 | ||
Hi Nolan, Hebrews 2:8,9 came to my mind."but now we do not yet see all things subjected to him [Him]. But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author [Author] of their salvation through suffering." We rejoice at the revelation of Jesus Christ whom to know is to love. |
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2588 | What does "in the way" mean in Genesis 2 | Gen 24:27 | Ray | 22697 | ||
Hi Searcher, I think that it is pretty clear and straightforward in what it says. The servant was certainly led along his way and his task. What is of interest here is who was doing the leading. You say that the Lord was leading and of course He was; but the Lord is God. It is interesting to compare the translations here. Genesis 24:27, NASB, "And he said, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham..." NKJ, "And he said, "Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham..." Genesis 24:21 and 26 for both of these translations read that the Lord made his way successful and the Lord was worshipped because of it. As for me, as a follower of the Way, this sect of the Jews, I say that Jesus is Lord. Praise His name. I think, also, that the original "swearing in" for the servant's task was done in the name of "the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth..." Yet, verse 24 speaks of the Lord God of heaven who will send His angel [Angel] before the servant to guide him. Personally, I think that the God who came to earth for us is this Angel, even the Lord. |
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2589 | What does "in the way" mean in Genesis 2 | Gen 24:27 | Ray | 22530 | ||
Hi GaLa220Gal, I am a person interested in capitalization of pronouns of Deity. I believe for instance that Jesus is the Way; also the Truth, and the Life. Here in your verse I would not capitalize way, but it definitely is a passage where we can see the Way if you decide to capitalize the Angel of verse 40 who will make the journey successful. See also Genesis 24:7. Later, Ray |
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2590 | are there innocent victims in the bible | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 22390 | ||
Hi Godslittlehelper, Luke 13:4 comes to mind in regard to your question. "Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem? I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish." What I see Christ saying is that there is no guarantee that bad things will not happen in our lives. There is no protective hedge that Satan said was around Job. Yet the context in Luke appears to infer that there is that possibility. If we are fruitful then He will not "cut us down" or curse us as He does the fig tree in Matthew 21. And also, He will not allow us to be cut down before we have a chance to be repentant and bear fruit. See Luke 13:6-9. |
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2591 | Can anyone post any answer they want whe | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 22387 | ||
Hi GaLa220Gal, Welcome to the forum. This forum has every appearance as originating from the United States where every question and answer can be expressed. Everything has been working pretty well so far for everyone. It is almost like we're out in the world in its reality as we converse here. I would hope that if you discover a post that you think is untrue that you would be feel free to contribute wholeheartedly. May the Christ who lives in you show your faith in the Son of God in all the things that you do and say here so that He may be glorified. But, yes, GaLa220Gal, you will see every indication of life in all its reality and diversity, but this forum can be a gateway to faith by hearing also. Later, Ray |
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2592 | meaning of numbers in the bible | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 22205 | ||
Hi Serenetime, "Theomatics" was a book written in 1977 by Del Washburn and a professional basketball player by the name of Jerry Lucas who had already written two books on his own. Theomatics II was written by Del Washburn alone but is basically the same book plus an update and a Bible Prophecy Section. The foreward by Jerry Lucas for both books ends with these words to which I add my amen. "My role in Theomatics has been one of direction, suggestion, guidance, and prayer. Del deserves most of the credit for this work. He found the key and did the research and the writing. Only time will tell how the Lord will direct Del's future activity with theomatics. My hope and prayer is that nobobdy will make anything more or less of theomatics than what it is. There may be nonbelievers and believers alike who scoff at it. And there may be those who will seek to ride further on their own doctrinal horses by using this information. In spite of this, one thing is sure: "Theomatics exists." Del didn't put it there, and I didn't put it there. No human being put it there. Not even those who physically wrote the Bible. God put it there! The fact that it is there cannot be denied, scientifically or otherwise. The only thing a person can say is, "I just don't believe it, simply because I choose not to believe it." May God richly bless you as you read this book." Jerry Lucas, Foreward 1977 and 1994. Serenetime, you can find the book in or order from any major bookstore. Some have suggested that this is a moneymaking scheme so you can probably order it from the web site, Theomatics.com. The bottom line, however, is that we have God's word, the Holy Bible, and that is all we need for knowing the Truth and His love for us. Later, Ray |
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2593 | meaning of numbers in the bible | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 22020 | ||
Hi casiv, I'm sorry that you didn't find Theomatics worthwhile. I thought that Del Washburn's book glorified God and His word. The author has spent many years in his study, just as you probably have in yours. He would probably be disappointed if you didn't give him more than a few minutes of your time. Whatever, the important thing is that we know the Christ and His love. By the way, in order to do the counting of pronouns of Deity that I have done for many years in a study, I look for words to be properly capitalized. In that regard, here is my question for you. Do you believe that God is Love? You ask what I think of biblical mathematics. I hate mathematics. I don't do well with numbers; I can't even make my checkbook come out to the penny when I balance it. Not even close. I wouldn't be able to do your study, just as I wouldn't be able to count the letters for Theomatics. Both would be too exact for me. I have enough trouble making sure that I count every pronoun. But because we have spent so much time and energy in our studies, they would be hard to leave behind us, would they not? Our God is great in His creative powers. I have no doubt that He is able to accomplish all the things that you and I see or think we see in our individual studies. The "Theomatics" author has written about many "coincidences" regarding the addition of letters of the actual texts. I am trying to determine which words of the actual texts are meaningfully capitalized because of "coincidences" that I see. In like manner, you have seen "coincidences" in your own study. Our coincidences or things revealed can lose their meaning or significances with just one missing count, or one pronoun too many. In reading your follow up to searcher yesterday, I remember that you went to another Scripture for a number to count. That to me is not consistency. In past posts we talked about how you counted the chapter and verse to get at a "coincidence" that was meaningful, but you weren't open to considering all the chapters and verses. That to me is not consistency. Math is consistent. It always has to come out right to the penny. For me, then, your study is too much like math, and not enough like praising God. I don't expect that you will want to give up your mathematics or the acceptance of assigned words to various numbers. They may or may not be correctly discerned by you and other people. But what I would expect of you as a Christian is to desire to get the true meaning of the actual text first of all, and primarily. What we get from the Scriptures besides the actual words is our own personal study, "for what it's worth." There will be no way to check to see if your numbers are correct or the choice of assigned words are correct. So you are free to make your choices. I respect your courage and risk-taking in expressing your ideas. I would encourage you in searching for yourself and being true to yourself; just keep your eyes on Him. In your study of Daniel you spoke of 66 being the number of idol worship. Whether this is the case or not, don't lose sight of the fact that not one idol would have been able to deliver Daniel. There is only one God. Nebuchadnezzar says, "It seemed good to me to declare the signs and wonders which the Most High (God) has done for me. How great are His signs, And how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation." He also says, Daniel 4:37, "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the (King) of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride." Later, Ray |
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2594 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21898 | ||
Hi Nolan, The companion verse is good too. 1John 3:3, "And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure." | ||||||
2595 | Receive Spirit with salvation or later? | Acts 2:38 | Ray | 21841 | ||
Hi rdupont, Welcome to the forum. Hello also srbaegon, for I clicked on your response by mistake. I believe that the two references compare very well. First, may I say that the "whoever believes may in Him have eternal life" refers to the Son of Man. The "that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life" is talking about the only begotten Son of God. When one talks of the capital s Son of God you are recognizing that God is Spirit. When you believe that God came as a Man, even the Son of Man who was lifted up for you, then you have eternal life and are not judged. Compare verses15 and 18. When you receive Jesus into your heart as a believer, you are receiving the Holy Spirit. In comparing Luke 11:13 with the passage in John, I would compare it with John 3:16. In that comparison you can see the words "give" and "gave". Luke 11:13, "...how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. John 3:16, '' ...that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him..." Personally, for this verse I think of Jesus as the Holy Spirit. I believe that is why the other reference, Eph 1:12-14 is important, that is, "to the praise of His glory." We believed in Him, we "were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise...God's own possession, to the praise of His glory." I think that it is important to learn from Ephesians that not only is there a Holy Spirit but there is also a filling possible when we ask for "a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the [true] knowledge of Him, ..." As far as asking for things, I believe that God is always willing to grant requests when we seek first His kingdom. Compare your Luke 11:13, "how much more will your heavenly Father give..." Luke 12:24, "...and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds." But, again, I think that these spiritual things come to us when we seek His kingdom. Compare Luke 11:2,3 with Luke 12:31. |
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2596 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21823 | ||
Hi Tim, I think that we all can read what He said. I fear that what this debate is about is rather what He will say in the future at judgment day. The debate wants to determine for themselves who the sheep and goats are and who the judges will be. | ||||||
2597 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21815 | ||
Hi Tim, In other words, "Which one is the Potter?" I go with Romans 3. "Let (God) be found true, though every man be found a liar..." Romans 3:7, "But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to (His) glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner?" Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of (God)." Romans 3:26, "for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, that (He) might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:30, "since indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one." Verse 3, God is faithful. Verse 6, God will judge the world. Verse 4b, "That Thou mightest be justified in Thy words, And mightest prevail when Thou art judged." |
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2598 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21797 | ||
Hi EdB, Don't give it another thought. They say that sex is on the mind of people a whole lot. I can't promise that I won't give your post another thought because I enjoyed your mistake and should keep it in mind so I don't make a similar mistake any time soon. Keep up your good work. Later, Ray |
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2599 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21796 | ||
Hi EdB, Sorry about being "terse" the other day. It revolves around my general dislike for sarcasm. | ||||||
2600 | Is Paul including here the Ten Commandme | Rom 7:1 | Ray | 21789 | ||
Hi pixie, A new question has been asked instead of continuing on his original thread. To understand more his question click on his name and his previous post. | ||||||
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