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2761 | Who were the sowers? | John 4:38 | Ray | 14308 | ||
Hi Brent, I introduced the parable of the sower as a comparison to John 4 and it has confused the issue for the study before you. I made that comparison in response to "the Ultimate Sower" and thus introduced a different slant to your topic. I introduced the thought that Jesus was the sower in the parable just as the woman was in John 4. I'll just give my opinion on John 4 here. I''ll put my support on the side of John 4 talking only about the woman at the well and that is the "case" that is spoken of for verse 37. Thus the "others" of verse 38 are the woman and Jesus. |
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2762 | Explanations of difficult verses | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 14299 | ||
Hi GeneralWAS, I have appreciated your postings of the past, especially these "difficult verses". Therefore I am seeking some input from you if you indeed have time and desire. My posting for a quick search would be "the gift of God". I won't expect you to join me in agreement with my thoughts, nor am I challenging you in any way for I simply desire your input. Thanks ahead of time if you do join us again on the forum. | ||||||
2763 | Explanations of difficult verses | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 14298 | ||
Hi GeneralWAS, I have appreciated your postings of the past, especially these "difficult verses". Therefore I am seeking some input from you if you indeed have time and desire. My posting for a quick search would be "the gift of God". I won't expect you to join me in agreement with my thoughts, nor am I challenging you in any way for I simply desire your input. Thanks ahead of time if you do join us again on the forum. | ||||||
2764 | Isn't Jesus Christ the True Isael to who | John 15:1 | Ray | 14294 | ||
Hi KINDNESS, Thank you for the vague compliment about being a possible English teacher. If I were, then I would have to talk to you about Jacob the *schemer, and the supplanter* and you would not thank me for that. :) I don't see any humbleness in Jacob; and I didn't find your quote of "in his flesh dwells no good thing" either, by the way. What I see in Jacob is a scared man who knew that if he didn't get a blessing from God he was in real big trouble. The passage in Genesis 32:28 tells us that Jacob strove with God and prevailed so I guess that would say that he won. He earned a name change and he was also blessed by God there. I go with the NKJ version as far as capitalization there by the way. However, if I won a wrestling match and came away with a limp while my competition went away unscathed, I would be slow in proclaiming myself a winner. I could hear people asking me, "What does the other guy look like?" In that sense, I would proclaim it a "tie". But again, as I've said, I don't see any humbleness in Jacob. Jacob said in Genesis 32:30, "I have seen (God) face to face, yet my life has been preserved." (Parenthesis mine for comparison). Earlier in Genesis 16:13, concerning Hagar, Sara's maid; "Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, 'Thou art a God who sees', for she said, 'Have I even remained alive here after seeing (Him?)'" I believe that Jacob was very blessed just for living through his wrestling match with the Lord. Later, in Genesis 35:7, "And he built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed (Himself) to him, when he fled from his brother." Genesis 35:9 "Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddanaram and He blessed him. And God said to him, "Your name if Jacob; You (sic) shall no longer be called Jacob, But Israel shall be your name." Thus, He called him Israel. God also said to him, "I am God Almighty;..."" So in my mind we see the difference between this man and the Man whom he wrestled. We see the difference in this man who calls himself the "right hand" by means of his name for Rachel's son Ben-oni; and the God who says to him "I am God Almighty." Again, I don't see humbleness in Jacob. I want to talk to you about the other verses, but...Later, Ray |
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2765 | Who were the sowers? | John 4:38 | Ray | 14147 | ||
Hi Brent, May I give you a couple more Scriptures to consider in your study. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (You'll have to interpret for yourself who verse 9 is talking about) and Psalm 112 Compare 2 Corinthians 9:10 with John 4 and consider the bread and food that we know nothing about. |
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2766 | What does Scripture say about the Spirit | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 14074 | ||
Hi Joren, You have expressed yourself very well here. Regarding Luke 1:15 and the nine or ten other places that speak of the "filling of the spirit", whether active or passive, I in my personal copy put the holy spirit in lower case. As far as Romans 8:1-17 is concerned, I go with the NASB for verse 15; " 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!'" Please correct me if I miss a shift key, OK? Later, Ray |
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2767 | Who were the sowers? | John 4:38 | Ray | 14072 | ||
Hi Brent, I don't think of God as the Ultimate Sower. I think of these as parables and I think that a comparison of Matthew 13:37 and John 4:48,49 would be a good one. Matthew 13:36b, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." And He said, "The *one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, and the field is the world;..." John 4:37, "For in this case the saying is true, 'One sows and another reaps.' "I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored and you have entered into their labor." From that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, "He told me all the things that I have done." I think that the Matthew passage says that the one (in the parable) who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. I also believe that John 4:37 says that one sows and another reaps; as is suggested in the references of Job 31:8 and Micah 6:15 there. The comparison of the Matthew and John passages points out the importance of the words spoken by Jesus and the woman at the well. The words of the woman were influential for many to believe in Him; but "Many more believed because of His word; and they were saying to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves and know that this One is indeed the Savior of the world." Just as Jesus told the woman at the well, "I who speak to you am He" so also the men realized that this One was the Savior. So in a sense, He is the Ultimate Sower, but I don't believe that that is what the passages are showing by these parables. We all have the responsibility to spread His word. I'm sorry Brent if I cut in on the wrong branch here. Later, Ray |
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2768 | Isn't Jesus Christ the True Isael to who | John 15:1 | Ray | 14049 | ||
Hi KINDNESS, I hope that you had a good day today. I appreciate your thoughts yesterday. My focus is on the One so as far as the Nation Israel I would be the wrong one to talk to. However, John 4:20-22 would be an interesting passage to discuss. Again, as far as the vine is concerned. Scriptures talk of the true God, and the true bread, and the true vine. If I were to capitalize Vine I would leave the true in lower case. Thank you for your Zodhiates dictionary quote. If you go with that realize that the "he will rule as God" is lower case, for Jacob wrestled with and strived with God ending up in a tie and a life-long limp. Also see John 6:46. I have to go. Later, Ray |
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2769 | Question for you Both? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 13997 | ||
Hi Bro. Tom, We are just getting to know each other so I have to tell you that my main interest is the Deity of Christ and getting to know the only true God. It is because of my interest in capitalization of the pronouns of Deity that I wondered about your belief in the son of God rather than the Son of God. I realize your preference for the King James and know that "it hath taught you" as 1John 2:27 says, but I would urge you to consider the NKJ and even more the NASB also so that you can receive more of His anointing which is "the same anointing." Even the anointing which "teaches you about all things, and is true, and is not a lie." I agree that we need repentance and the desire to lead holy lives for Him. Later, Ray |
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2770 | Who or what is the "gift of God" | Acts 8:20 | Ray | 13996 | ||
Hi OEHP, My question was one which required thought about both the gift and the Giver. Since your pronouns of Deity weren't capitalized I don't know if I know exactly what your thoughts are. In other words, you talk about "God the son" and "Gods gift to you was his spirit". Basically I would hear you saying that the gift was Himself. Thanks for answering. Later, Ray | ||||||
2771 | Isn't Jesus Christ the True Isael to who | John 15:1 | Ray | 13993 | ||
Hi KINDNESS, I don't recognize the concept of your grid for Rom 11:l but I appreciate your Scripture references. Speaking again to what I "see" you saying in your capitalization, I see a little inconsistency as far as the vine is concerned. I see that you write that Israel is not the True Vine for now you also say that Israel was never the true vine. So I can't suggest now that you think too highly of Israel. Perhaps now I can suggest a balance that would put Jew and Gentile in the same position; one in which all people are capable of being grafted into the body of Christ. Each one doing his part and dependent on each other. You mention Christ as being the true vine in your first paragraph and as the true Vine in your last. One of the things that I strive for and want our translators to strive for is consistency. Another thing that I want people to see is the difference between this Man Jesus and ourselves as mere men. Scriptures over and over speak of these differences and the greatness of God. So usually I would be very open to making this pronoun "Vine" in contrast to us. In the case of John 15:1 I didn't think that the relationship between the Vine and the Vinedresser would be a correct one for the Triune God. You have caused be to consider that further. You write, "The name Israel was given first to Jacob in Gen 32:22-28 and means "Prince with God" or ruling w/God." In the NASB Study Bible the margin notes say there for "Israel"; I.e he who strives with God; or God strives." So I wonder about your "Prince with God". Looking at your Gal. 3:16 reference (and I notice you apparently like the NKJ as I also do) let me say in passing that I would add three capitalized pronouns to the NASB and recognize the two Seed words and also capitalize "but as of One". But also agreeing with Galatians 3:20 and James 2:19 and 1Peter l:17. Let me know what you think and also elaborate on the concept of a "grid". Later, Ray |
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2772 | What does Scripture say about the Spirit | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 13898 | ||
Hi Joren, When I started studying the Trinity many years ago, I decided against reading any books about the Holy Spirit but to read the Bible alone. I cannot tell you about the roles of the Holy Spirit for I think of all three as One. What I think I discovered however was that although the Holy Spirit was a Person there was also a filling of the holy spirit. You yourself wrote, "You could have the Spirit, but not be filled with it. To be filled with the spirit was to be under the Spirit's control". I believe that your statement is quite right. We as believers have the Spirit within us, but we are not filled with His words, His commandments, His love, whatever. But we should be for it sounds like a commandment in Ephesians 5:18, "...but be filled with the spirit," giving thanks for all things and being subject to one another. If it is a commandment then who does the filling? That is up to us I would think just as it is up to the drunk to be filled with wine. That is why I chose "spirit" in that passage. Scripture tells us to test the spirits and that what I have done in my personal study in capitalizing Deity. I did read one book on the occurances of the Holy Spirit in the Bible which was an impetus for me but after that I haven't read any. It is in knowing your Bible and the spirit that is therein that will give you the ability to be that good witness. What I have attempted to do in my study is to be consistent. In one of your paragraphs you spoke of the filling of the Spirit and also the filling of the spirit. I have not done that in my study. But I agree with you that "To be filled with the spirit was to be under the Spirit's control" in that we should desire to do His will in our lives as we understand it from the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit is "One called alongside to help" and is another Comforter just as Jesus was; just as God the Father is. Both Jesus and the Helper proceeded from the Father, both did not speak on His own initiative, and both did not glorify Himself but were glorified by the Father. I do not see roles of the Holy Spirit. I see a change of places. |
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2773 | Isn't Jesus Christ the True Isael to who | John 15:1 | Ray | 13887 | ||
Hi Kindness, Welcome to the forum. I wish you had given your Scripture references as you stated them to make them easier to compare. Some of the phrases I was not familiar with; like "old unbelieving house of Israel" and "Prince with God", and "true Israel". Perhaps you could list those references for us. I don't follow the sequence of your quoted Scriptures but they all sound good. As a person interested in capitalization let me look at what I see that you wrote. We read in the Scriptures of the true God but I couldn't find any true Israel. I wonder if you think of Israel more highly than you ought to think? I don't think of Israel as the True Vine. Even Jesus in John 15:l says that "I am the true vine." in lower case. Again, welcome to the forum as I think this is your first contribution. Later, Ray |
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2774 | Explanations of difficult verses | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 13872 | ||
Hi GeneralWAS, Please consider joining me in discussing "the gift of God" on this date, 08-23-2001. Thanks. | ||||||
2775 | Who or what is the "gift of God" | Acts 8:20 | Ray | 13869 | ||
Consider with me "the gift of God". I am comparing Acts 8:20 with John 4:10. What is the gift of God? An ability to lay on hands or receive living water? Or is the gift Himself? |
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2776 | What does Scripture say about the Spirit | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 13825 | ||
Hi Joren, Keep on being a logical/analytical person for you'll need that trait to understand the Scriptures. May I suggest to you that if you know the Father and the Son, you know the Holy Spirit also for there is one God. God is Spirit and if you recognize the (capitalized) Son then you know that He is Holy. We as believers have the Spirit within us even as Galatians 2:20 says, "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me;..." Notice the bad grammar for showing that He lives within and you are one with Him. Another comment that I would make is concerning your statement, "I have learned that the Spirit is that which God uses to reveal His truth to us." I believe that the Spirit is not an it, or a which, or a that which. God reveals His truth to us through the Scriptures and the words of God. John 3:34 says, "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit (I would say spirit) without measure." Jesus spoke the words of God as a gift of spirit and promise and they are there for everyone. But not everyone is filled with this "spirit". Ephesians 5:18 to my mind says, ...but be filled with the spirit, speaking to one another in psalms..." So, Joren, I would say that if you want to know this Holy Spirit, keep reading your Scriptures. (I prefer the NASB.) John 10:14, "I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me." |
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2777 | Which version preference for Isa 48:14? | Is 48:12 | Ray | 13801 | ||
Hi Nolan, There is value in all the versions for people have different needs and are in various stages in their knowledge of spiritual things. However, you know that I like to honor Him and at this stage of my life I can hardly bear to read any version that doesn't capitalize Deity. You might even say I look at them with aversion. :) If I look at them I will have another capitalizing version to compare along with it. When you quoted the NIV earlier the words "The Lord loves him;" was absent but the words "chosen ally" was present. I would suppose that if you were a chosen ally that you would be loved, but that is an interesting difference between the versions. If you inadvertently left out those words let me know for I only have the NIV in the New Testament. The thought occured to me that just as the Christian religion is the only one with a Savior it probably is the only one that declares, "The Lord loves you." I believe the NIV translated "them" as "the idols", in other words other religions in Isa.48:14. The NIV agreed more with the NKJ for verse 15 and the lack of a capital He; as far as we can figure out anyway without any capitals on their part. As I've said, I treat their version with aversion. I have enjoyed our talks together. I am a preacher's kid also by the way. However, if I don't participate very much from now on it will be because I am spending too much time at this computer. I wouldn't be surprised if that isn't the case with many of us, but it is enjoyable. Later, Ray |
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2778 | Which version preference for Isa 48:14? | Is 48:12 | Ray | 13785 | ||
Hi Nolan, Let me first say that as far as versions go, my first love is the NASB; you don't have to convince me of its worth. I will be disagreeing with you here, however, and I hope we can still be friends.:) First of all, there are many "things" spoken of in Isaiah 48. Verse3, former things, new and hidden things in verse 6, and these things that we are studying in verse 14. I don't see any mention of Cyrus anywhere but I do see in the history of things that "the Lord God has sent Me, and His Spirit." For this reason I will disregard Cyrus and I would apply it to us. My version (for what its worth): Isaiah 48:14, "Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them has declared these things? The Lord loves you; He will carry out His good pleasure on Babylon, And His arm will be against the Chaldeans. I, even I, have spoken; indeed I have called you, I have brought you, and will make your ways successful." I don't believe that we will carry out anything, and that is why I would capitalize He in verse 14. Certainly we would not carry out anything alone for verse 15 says "and He will make his ways successful." or NKJ "I have brought him, and his way will prosper." God will glorify Himself in His word. I don't want to give any glory to any other whether it be us or Cyrus. God is the One who acts, Isaiah 48:11, "For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another." The introduction of a He in the midst of the I's of verse 15 would be another problem in my mind. But whichever version you choose, we can realize that "He will" act. The introduction of the He among the I's could show the Persons of the Trinity but I would not like to go that way. However, there is certainly the Trinity in this chapter. Isaiah 48:16, "Come near to Me, listen to this: From the first I have not spoken in secret, From the time it took place, I was there. And now the Lord God has sent Me, and His Spirit. Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go." The Holy One will lead us and make our ways successful. And He is the First and the Last. |
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2779 | completeness of the bible. | Rev 22:18 | Ray | 13724 | ||
Hi Hank, Excellent references. (You need not respond) | ||||||
2780 | Which version preference for Isa 48:14? | Is 48:12 | Ray | 13723 | ||
Hi WELIVE12, I like the NKJ version and find it to be clear for me also. Do you find the NASB as clear here in this passage? Do you think that it is saying the exact same things? I think that it is a very good practice to compare versions. | ||||||
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