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2601 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21784 | ||
Hi Tim, Very good. Perhaps a couple extra commas come into our lives, but that's about it. Or sometimes we have some shortened words by the way, but that is about it. "That that is, is. That that is not, is not. Is that it? It is!" |
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2602 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21752 | ||
Hi Nolan, I went out and bought the book today (a book bonus) priced right. It looks like a good book to read and recommend to our friends who need to think about something else.:) On another note concerning the meaning of life perhaps, is a group of words that my wife and daughter are talking about tonight. Can you get the meaning of this? "That that is is that that is not is not is that it it is." |
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2603 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21749 | ||
Hi mrchadly, I don't know if the capital L of your question was for stress of the word, for showing your respect for life itself, or for showing Deity. If you have any input we'd like to hear from you I'm sure. I would like to talk about some places in the NASB which capitalize this word Life. I wrote to kalos about one, Acts 5:20. Another place is 1John 1:1, "What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we beheld and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life--and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us--what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, that you also may have fellowship with us;..."NASB I personally would go even farther than the NASB and the NKJ here and say that in the second verse that "the Life was manifested." Perhaps the translators are considering that interpretation for another time in the future. I know that as I compare their l977 and 1995 copies that I agree with many of their changes. This passage of 1John 1:5-7 where He is called Light is a case in point where I agree with the new copy. Another place where some translations have Life capitalized is when Jesus said that "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." John 14:6. I believe that one finds meaning in life when we know Him as the Truth. He is also our Life. A place where I personally capitalize this word is Colossians 3:1-4, "If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our *Life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory." And lastly, this is my read, for what it is worth of John l:4, "In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. The light shines in the darkness, for the darkness did not overpower it." |
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2604 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21682 | ||
Hi kalos, I have been considering writing about the two times in the NASB that Life is capitalized as mrchadly does in his question. I think that your Ecclesiastes reference is a good comparison to one of the places where Life is capitalized, Acts 5:20. "Go your way, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life." Ecclesiastes 12:10, "The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly. The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd." The conclusion for the Acts passage is "We must obey God rather than men." The reverance for God comes when we realize the power of this Man's blood. |
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2605 | Is there middle ground? | Romans | Ray | 21656 | ||
Hi EdB, Should anyone care which question you answered? How clear or deceptive do you want to be? |
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2606 | what is the tree of psalm 1 | Psalm | Ray | 21599 | ||
Hi kykajun, and j.smart, Welcome to the the forum. I think you will enjoy it. J.smart, I like your answers already. We might talk also of other possible references to a tree. I think that righteousness is not far away from this word. The "tree" prospers in whatever he does because "the Lord knows the way of the righteous..." Psalm 1:6. Jeremiah 17:8, and 10,"I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds." Also reference in my Study Bible is Psalms 92:12. "The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree, He [writing style, actually he] will grow like a cedar in Lebanon." The righteous will flourish. Why? In order to declare or show forth that "the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him." Or, possibly, "For the Lord is upright; my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him." Since trees aren't too far removed from grass, Psalm 103:15-18 wouldn't be a far removed reference to my mind. Enjoy the forum. Later, Ray |
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2607 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21581 | ||
Hi Nolan, I don't get this one. What is the "Hitchhiker's Guide?" | ||||||
2608 | Why do people lose interest and leave? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21563 | ||
Hi Nolan, I'm glad you appreciated my joke. I am happy to be known well enough for you to get it, Laughter is good. Later, Ray | ||||||
2609 | Why do people lose interest and leave? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21479 | ||
Hi schwartzkim, That book is quite a challenge; do you know how many "pronouns of Deity" there are in that book? :) | ||||||
2610 | meaning of numbers in the bible | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 21439 | ||
Hi casiv, Have you read "Theomatics II" by Del Washburn yet? It has some good thoughts and appears to have much more significance than your Bullinger reference. I become concerned when people are thought of more highly than they ought to be. I am thinking of your statement that he was a Man of God. He is just a man. Perhaps you should look at the perspectives of these other men of God as well. Later, Ray |
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2611 | Outline of 1 Peter | 1 Pet 1:1 | Ray | 21434 | ||
Hi Tim, Here is the outline that I developed for submission to you. A. 1Peter 1:2 We are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God B. 1Peter 1:3 Blessed be this God/Man. May the genuinesness of our faith be found to result in praise, and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. C. 1Peter 1:8 We love Him. Though we have not seen Him, and though we do not see Him now, we believe in Him and rejoice greatly because of the "sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow." D. 1Peter 1:13 This God/Man is the One who impartially judges according to each man's work here on earth. "Therefore,...fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." E. 1Peter 1:21 and 1:3 With precious blood, as of an unblemished and spotless lamb, this One has redeemed us. And through Him we are believers in God. Our faith and hope is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the power of God. The word of the Lord endures forever. F. 1Peter 2:4 The Spirit is a living stone that is choice and precious in the sight of God. "You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." Verse 9, "But you are 'A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession...'" G. 1Peter 2:10 "...for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received merecy, but now you have received mercy." Keep your behavior excellent so that God may be glorified. Verse 19, "For this finds favor [grace], if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly." H. 1Peter 2:21 Follow in His steps. "...find favor with God. For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps..." I. 1Peter 2:24 and 4:2-5 God Himself judges righteously. "and He/Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed." When we return to the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls He will hear our prayers. Verse 10, "For, 'The one who desires life, to love and see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.'" J. 1Peter 3:15 "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts,...having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit." K. 1Peter 3:21 An appeal to God--so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. L. 1Peter 4:6 "For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the Spirit according to the will of God...so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." M. 1Peter 4:14 "If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed.." You have suffered "according to the will of God." N. 1Peter 5:2 and 2:21 As we follow in His steps, we are to "shepherd the flock of God among you." Verse 6, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time..." O. 1Peter 5:10 We look to the God of all grace. "Peace to you all who are in Christ." Later, Ray |
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2612 | Aliens in the World, but Chosen by God | 1 Pet 1:1 | Ray | 21337 | ||
Hi Tim, Tim, you write, "1 Peter tells us how to live the Christian life in a hostile world." I would like to look at this thought in the sense of this life that we as aliens, strangers, and the elect lead. In other words, this godly life, this christian life. 1 Peter 4:14 says, "...but if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not feel ashamed, but in that name let him glorify God." I believe that we are to suffer in the name of christian for the glory of God. I am not saying that that Christian should not be capitalized but I am saying that we are saints not Saints, we are adoptive sons not Sons. The last chapter tells more of his audience also. We see the words elders, fellow elders, witnesses, partakers, humble examples of the flock of (God). We are blessed because we know the Triune God as we see in 1Peter 4:14. "If you are reviled for [literally, in] the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you." You have made a good introduction and the fact that "it doesn't matter what...God has chosen you" was very powerful to me. Thanks. |
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2613 | Finding Mentoring Relationships? | Acts 18:26 | Ray | 21206 | ||
Hi ONERICHWOMAN, The one example that came to mind was the relationship between Apollos and Priscilla and Aquila found in Acts 18:26. Do a quick search on "Apollos" and you will find many conversations concerning them. As far as the concordance is concerned, I had a good time with "stewards" just now. Let the Helper be the One to guide you there. Thanks for your question. Later, Ray |
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2614 | Only seal and horse in same verse Rev6:5 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21169 | ||
Hi casiv, It appears that you would still be interested in Theomatics. Check Theomatics.com or read "Theomatics II" by Del Washburn. | ||||||
2615 | The Genealogy of Jesus? | Matt 1:1 | Ray | 21065 | ||
Hi All4Jesus, You write, "Perhaps in God's eyes there is no distinction between a son who is adopted and a son who is begotten." That is a good thought; for it would be a worthy goal of adoptive parents to regard their children as equal and equally loved. I think, however, that we as Christians are adopted sons and daughters (mankind). I need to make a distinction between this capital S "Son of David,see Matthew 9:27, the Son of Abraham, the Son of Joseph and our being adoptive lower case s sons of God. We can't be Biological (sic) sons or even biological Sons; but Jesus was a Son. This legal lineage that Sir Pent spoke of regarding the King, is a spiritual one in which all of the Jews were included. All the way back to Adam, or the second Adam, the Son of God. The Sonship of the God/Man and the hope of our being included in this family is very important. I believe that Jesus was a Son who was adopted and also the only-begottern Son of God. Romans 8:14, "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a *Spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God..." |
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2616 | apostle that was with out god?? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 20861 | ||
Hi ruth30, I would think that you are thinking of John 1:47. "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, 'Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom in no guile!'" That word change would make a difference.:) |
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2617 | Son of mean, what does it mean | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 20856 | ||
Hi Towanda, You could also quick search "Son of Man Ray". I have had discussions with some very good people especially concerning the capital M. Feel free to enter into those discussions or come back here. We all have things that we never seem to tire of talking about. | ||||||
2618 | 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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2619 | rock or Rock,god or God,savior or Savior | Hos 13:4 | Ray | 20301 | ||
Hi kalos, My "obsession" with capitalization is a work in progress. I have been doing it for over 16 years with many hours of reading and comparing of the Scriptures. Comparing different translations, different copyrights, noticing patterns and recurring themes, trying to be consistent in each book regarding what I capitalized. It has been a study that has brought much to praise God. His word is wonderful. I have been led to many things. I say that this is a work in progress. I'm being led to reconsider some nouns all the time. I thought my work was done years ago, when all of a sudden the NASB had a new copyright and capitalized some new nouns, dropped some more, and I had to start over.:) It is a magnificent obsession, but hopefully we are in an age of computers which can do the work of noting variations in the translations, figuring possibilities of comparisons, all based on the nouns, and pronouns concerning Deity. I think that if that is in God's plan that there are many others out there that are working on it already. Kalos, you may have been disenchanted by my saying in the last post that this is a personal Bible and that other people may capitalize different things. I said that because this is again a work in progress. I don't say that I have it all correct. But capitalization of pronouns of Deity gives honor to God. What I want people to figure out for themselves is that Jesus is more than a man. I want our translators to know that in order to have "everything in order" we need to be consistent in the capitalization of pronouns of Deity. For instance, in John l0:41,42 we can see two pronouns speaking of Him with "this man" in between. "Many came to Him and were saying, 'While John performed no sign, yet everything John said about this man was true.' Many believed in Him there." Note: NKJ has it reading Man. Compare those verses with what John had said about "this Man". John 1:26, "John answered them saying, "I baptized in water, but among you stands One whom you do not know. It is He who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie." Why are translators hesitant to recognize the Deity of Christ? That is the most important information that our churches should be putting forth today. It is what our translations should be interpreting by their capitalizations. How many new translations of today have pronouns capitalized? Did you read Hank's posting where he spoke of the NIV's rendering of a verse we were discussing? We need capitalization in our translations to give us a head start, make it easier for us, and make it less likely to miss any pronouns that should be capitalized. This is especially important for the Messianic Psalms. When we see these Psalms and the fullfillment in Christ we have cause to glorify and praise Him. When we see the pronouns as talking only about David, we miss the message. For my study, I have the totals of Deity pronouns divisible by three in each book that I have completed. In my mind, that is glorifying to a Triune God. There is more to my study than that, but I would think that that would be a good starting goal for a translation. If that is too much like a "code" or "numerology", then don't consider figuring it out for yourself. I believe that it can and will be figured out what pronouns should be capitalized. Kalos, some months ago you were interested in my connection of John 13:13 with Job 36:22. That wasn't a commentary on my part, that was a connection brought about by accurately handling the word of truth, I believe. 2 Tim 2:14,15 Later, Ray |
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2620 | Do all TEACHERS teach the truth? | Lev 16:34 | Ray | 20240 | ||
Hi Kwaku, Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately you have entered in more of a debate tread. I hope that our Potter "wantabe" debaters are over soon. I appreciate your desire to test the spirits in your desire for Truth more than the truth. I wonder if you might rephrase your last paragragh for me, in that I understand it better with a should rather than "shouldn't". I look forward to possibly speaking with you later. Later, Ray |
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