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2701 | 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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2702 | Why is "laying on of hands" so important | Heb 6:2 | Ray | 16470 | ||
Hi Listener, I think that this list is what the writer is hoping to "leave" and press on to other things. It's time to go on to maturity, to perfection, to completion. It's time to look at the Messiah now as our Priest. | ||||||
2703 | I do agree with most of your post, but.. | Matt 6:14 | Ray | 16456 | ||
Hi Bill Mc, Ephesians 4:32 compares with Colossians 3:3 interestingly also. | ||||||
2704 | Word of God equal to food in NT | Matt 4:4 | Ray | 16424 | ||
Hi okiemark, Matthew 4:4 is a good one; for it expresses the need for "spiritual food for thought". I have a fetish for capitalization so I'll reply to the idea of the "Word". I capitalize Bread of life in John 6:29-63. These verses show the humanity and Deity of Jesus in the Bread occurances. Completely (shown by the number 7) Man and completely God (seven more). There are other places where I am not afraid of interpreting bread with a capital. Later, Ray |
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2705 | Did you forgive the Tuesday terrorists? | Matt 6:14 | Ray | 16310 | ||
Hi everyone, Don't forget the verses in between also. Compare Matthew 6:14,14 with 1 John 2:9,10 "The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now. The one who loves his brother abides in the Light and there is no cause for stumbling in him." I would say however that the verses talk about "his brother". How you look at them for application in view of present events is up to you individually. For me, I go to verse 6, "...the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." I go to Matthew 5:44, "But I say to you, love (forgive???) your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." As far as "brothers" is concerned, Matthew goes on and says, "If you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." You know the Father, that He is righteous. |
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2706 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16304 | ||
Hi kalos, Most probably all the translators of the NIV believe in the Deity of Christ. My statement, "I don't see it recognizing His Diety" is indeed only an opinion. I don't "see it" because Deity isn't capitalized. I looked over Nolan's references for determining a good translation. I would be happy to share some thoughts about them and how some of those verses, even in the NIV, could "appear" to deny God's Deity when correct capitalization is not utilized. Those verses apply to all translations and so I would suggest a new thread. |
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2707 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16252 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks for answering. 1) The fact of the many different spellings are what adds to the "coincidences" that Del Washburn found in theomatics. In any case, it is his book and I don't have to defend it. 2) The NIV doesn't capitalize Deity pronouns. That's why I don't like it in this stage of my walk with Christ; I don't see it recognizing His Deity. Any bible would be good to read; but for interpretation you need one with capitalization. Thanks Tim. |
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2708 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16181 | ||
Hi charis, Thank you for your concern also. I'm pretty well talked out, having written Tim, so please go there for how I feel. Bunk does have an interesting word history. But we have to do what we have to do. I was led to 1 Cor 4:1-5. Later, Ray |
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2709 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16176 | ||
Hi Tim, I am disappointed that you still want to place doubt on the word "ichthues" even when that is what you were told that the book said. As far as Eden is concerned, I don't believe that that was in the book "Theomatics". I have been recommending the book and am not aware of all the websites that they might have by now. The book has a copyright of the year 1977 so this "fad" is not new by any means. You can be sure that anyone interested in theomatics will have to have the letters correct, wherever they are written. My interest in the book "Theomatics" came about when a friend at work suggested that I read it "because he was reminded of my bible study when he read it". (O.K., the red flags go up) I read it and was encouraged in my own studies in that the book was glorifying God for the possibilities that are in His word. Every letter was important and had to be counted in his system. (I was counting pronouns at the time). So I was grateful to my friend for his encouragement, and for his giving me the book. I haven't read it in probably 10-12 years until now. It came to mind at this thread when 'Koinekid' spoke of the dropping of pronouns and articles. Articles are important to "Theomatics" and pronouns are important to my study. That is why I brought it forward to the discussion. You can read the book or not, it will probably not be of interest to a non-believer, it will give glory to God, it will open up minds to the complexity of the word of God, it will instill the importance of every dotted letter and quotation mark, and should encourage us not to leave out or add to the word of God. As far as to this thread is concerned, if the NIV does indeed drop pronouns, I would not recommend it. I think that the pendulum will swing as it always does in life, and we will want fewer and fewer translations. I will work toward a translation that will not need to be changed, and an interpretation that is glorifying to God. I would hope that we all can do that. Perhaps, theomatics can help in that, perhaps not. I think that it is important for us not to tear into something without looking into it first. The theory's mathmatics automatically put me out of the class; but I will praise God with them. As a disciple, a mathetes (from which we get our word mathematics), a pupil of the Scriptures and a follower of Christ, I will have to be interested in numbers. |
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2710 | When did disciples receive the Spirit? | John 20:22 | Ray | 16153 | ||
Hi retxar, John 14:17 tells me "but you know Him". In fact He's standing next to you talking to you. I'll get back to you soon, but I'd like you to consider the Isaiah passage and any other passage that is referenced in a Study Bible. |
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2711 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16083 | ||
Hi Tim, You continue to cast doubt on the book but I wonder where you are getting your text . I checked Interlinear versions put out by Baker and Tyndale and find "fishes" just as the book "Theomatics" spells them. The only possible explanation for disparity is if you are not looking at Luke 9:13. | ||||||
2712 | When did disciples receive the Spirit? | John 20:22 | Ray | 16080 | ||
Hi retxar, You say that John 7:38 means to you "that salvation is not only a blessing, but also enables us to be a blessing." To my mind then, you are saying "that out of your innermost being will flow rivers of living water." So the rivers of water are the blessings that we are able to give. The only problem with that is that John 7:39 says, "But this He spoke of the Spirit..." You also say in further explanation, however, that "This is only possible with the Holy Spirit living in us. If the Holy Spirit lives in us then the love of the Holy Spirit will also flow out of us." So here to my mind you are saying, "Out of my (our) innermost being(s) because of the Holy Spirit within me (us), love flows. (The love of the Holy Spirit)" So the rivers of Living Water are the love of the Holy Spirit and they come out of the innermost being of either me (us) or the Holy Spirit." What then is capitalized if you see the Holy Spirit in that Scripture quote, "From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water." For verse 39 says, "But this He spoke of the Spirit..." What does a Bible student do when he is stuck? He looks to other Scriptures to shed more light. One reference is to Isa 44:3. If you are interested we can look at it together for it would be good to know who is doing what and who or what is given. 2) Right now I am not interested in John 17:5 :) 3) Jesus said in verse 28 that "I go away" and in John 14:18, "I will come to you", and in John 14:23, "...and We will come to him and make Our abode with him." Scripture also speaks of Christ in you the hope of glory. So who is this Holy Spirit within you; which Person? How many Helpers are there? Our God is one is He not? Yes. |
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2713 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16067 | ||
Hi Tim, Again, I say, take a look at the book. The book "Theomatics" for the word "fishes" had a total of 1,224 which is 153 x 8. You had a different total because you used different letters. The Strong's Greek dictionary has the word "fish" as (ichthus). "Theomatics" has the word "fishes" as 153 X 8 (1,224) and the word is in Greek and is spelled I believe, (ichthues). Check that math and get back with me. l) The book deals a lot with statistics and probability and looks into your thought that any number can be assigned. 2) I have mentioned on this forum that the languages themselves because of the all capitals were able to hide the Deity of the Christ who was to come. Many times Scriptures talk of how God hides Himself. Some people even believe in progressive revelation. The authors, primary of which is Del Washburn, do not "twist the Bible to say whatever they want it to say." The book is worth taking a look at. I am not a mathmetician and feel the statistics and probability section is not so important, but the main body of the book and his main thesis is glorifying of God. And no, I don't recommend the NIV. |
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2714 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16066 | ||
Hi kalos, Last night on television the networks showed Palestinians celebrating the loss of life here in the United States. They were saying "God is good, God is good." I don't believe that this situation is because of our God's goodness, so I can not agree with them that it is from God. What I tried to say in my previous post is that to my mind they were saying, "Our god is good." "Our god is good." Let me type that word in the lower case once more."Our god (Allah) is good." If their god rejoices over suffering, then he is not good. Its because we don't notice capitalization that we don't give the glory that is due Him. Our God is good and He is able to help us in our time of need. |
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2715 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16064 | ||
Hi kalos, I take it then that the answer is "No, the quote of John McArthur did not have anything to do with theomatics or of the book "Theomatics." | ||||||
2716 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16026 | ||
Hi kalos, Did this message by John MacArthur mention theomatics? It could very well be that he would be against it if he didn't get past the flap cover of the book. | ||||||
2717 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16024 | ||
A P.S. from Ray, I'm talking of the book "Theomatics" and not the NIV of this thread as far as my recommendation goes. Theomatics uses the NASB. | ||||||
2718 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16021 | ||
Hi Tim, I'm sorry that the flap cover of the book, represented by the web site, did not lead you to looking at the book. This book is not about codes, numerology, or hidden meanings. It is about comparison of Scriptures, groupings of Scriptures, subjects are tied together; all through the use of the letters of the languages themselves. Each letter has a numerical value (according to Webster's dictionary) and the totals of words and phrases have been shown to have significance. I believe that if man can run computers on what, two numbers, that our great God, whose name is Word, can accomplish and has accomplished greater things than we can imagine. I recommend the book highly. |
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2719 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16019 | ||
Hi kalos, If you want to see people celebrating on the streets of Palestine "Our god is good"; then don't be concerned about capitalization. If you want to give glory to God in every way possible, then acknowledge Him as the "God who is able... |
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2720 | When did disciples receive the Spirit? | John 20:22 | Ray | 16018 | ||
Hi retxar, I added the word "either" in reference to Bill Mc's position. I'm sorry for putting words in your mouth. 1) Would you like to give your understanding of John 7:38b in regard to the Spirit? 2) What is your view of the word "now" in John 17:5? 3) What is your understanding of John 14:18,19 and verse 28 where they speak about "I go away", and "I will come to you". Again, sorry for the misunderstanding. |
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