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2781 | But isn't that a contradiction | Gal 2:17 | Ray | 13715 | ||
Hi RWC, Your discussion has been in a good spirit and is certainly of interest so I don't want to discourage you. Thank you for receiving the reminder. The Isaiah passage I gave was in reference to the rebellion that you spoke of in an earlier post. I would encourage you to look at more scriptures together to understand your positions. After writing you I was led to John 9:25. I had said that I didn't know if He was an author of sin or not. That is basically what the formerly blind man said about Jesus, "Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see." Looking at the NKJ and the NASB which capitalize Deity, we see the division that was among them; "How can a man who is a sinner perform (do)such signs?" And there was a division among them."NASB,NKJ John 9:16. It is not unlike the conflict you see here in your discussion. John 9:24, "Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner."NASB and John 9:24, "Give God the glory! We know that this Man is a sinner."NKJ |
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2782 | But isn't that a contradiction | Gal 2:17 | Ray | 13688 | ||
Hi RWC, I don't know if God is the author of sin but I do believe that He is the Author of our salvation. Don't worry so much about this question for we are not the Potter. I have been looking at Isaiah 48 today and looking at the former things and the new things, and the hidden things, and these things. Maybe you should set aside the all things for a while which are in God's hands anyway. The thing that led me to write to you was Isaiah 48:8 as a contribution to your thoughts together. "You have not heard, you have not known. Even from long ago your ear has not been open, Because I knew that you would deal very treacherously; And you have been called a rebel from birth." I have been led to Galatians 2:20 which is what I am more concerned about. "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." |
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2783 | Which version preference for Isa 48:14? | Is 48:12 | Ray | 13676 | ||
I have written before on this Forum about how the Hebrew Old Testament can "hide" the full meaning of sentence. In other words, because all the letters are capitalized we don't know who is speaking or being spoken of in some instances. Sometimes in English, we don't know in a similar way because the word is the beginning of a sentence. We don't know then if it is speaking of Deity or not. By the choice of the sentence structure and "style" of the NKJ and NASB which both capitalize Deity, they force us at times to decide for ourselves if the word is to be capitalized "in our minds." My question here is an example of this. Which version do you prefer for the full (or correct) understanding of Isaiah 48:14,15? NASB: Isaiah 48:14,15 "Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them has declared these things? The Lord loves him; 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 him, I have brought him, and He will make his ways successful." NKJ: Isaiah 48:14,15 "All of you, assemble yourselves and hear! Who among them has declared these things? The Lord loves him; He shall do His pleasure on Babylon, And His arm shall be against the Chaldeans. I, even I, have called him, I have brought him, and his way will prosper." |
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2784 | Nothing happens just because we speak? | Jer 15:2 | Ray | 13667 | ||
Hi dadpick, Try "Do not worry" or "take no thought..." in your search. Later, Ray P.S. Don't forget the New Testament. | ||||||
2785 | Question for you Both? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 13585 | ||
Hi Bro. Tom, I would like to respond to some of the things that I hear and see you say, from the perspective of the "Capitalist" who is concerned with capitalization. The first thing that I see you say is that "I believe that Jesus was the son of God." Even the King James which I believe you use has Hebrews 4:14 speaking of Jesus the Son of God. This is the confession that we want to hold fast to as Christians. But using the NKJ and NASB versions that capitalize Deity, we can learn more of what Hebrews is saying. Hebrews 4:15, NKJ, "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but (One who, NASB)was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin." By the time of the writing of Hebrews Jesus was known as the Son and His deity was believed in, and He was in a sense "perfected" in the same sense that capitalization shows His deity. Remember that Jesus is the only-begotten Son. He was begotten not made. Hebrews 1:5 says in part, "THOU ART MY SON, TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN THEE" And again, "I WILL BE A FATHER TO HIM AND HE SHALL BE A SON TO ME". The NKJ reads "You are My Son, Today I have begotten You" And again: "I will be to Him a Father, And He shall be to Me a Son." Please note the capitalization here of the Father and the Son. We as men are fathers and sons and I will never become a Son. Even as a believer I am an adopted son of God and I won't ever be perfect. I am just a man and I will never be the Man that Jesus was. Bro. Tom, you write that "Jesus had his own spirit." I believe that Jesus had His own spirit, but He gave it up on the cross." I have other thoughts to give you so I'll write them in your other post. Later, Ray |
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2786 | What child is this? | Is 7:16 | Ray | 13547 | ||
Hi Nolan, Thanks for your quotes and the work done here. Since we're studying God's word here I'm going to stick with the primary view of the "Child" for verse 16. | ||||||
2787 | Please tell me more about Jesus in OT. | Ex 33:11 | Ray | 13540 | ||
Hi Tim Jerome, May I encourage you to look at the references that doug619 gave you in the NASB and NKJ so that you can "see" by their use of capitalization the Oneness that the Persons have. I encourage you in your quest for the sound and look of Truth. Personally, that capital "T" is one that is in my personal copy for the 1 Timothy reference that was given you by doug619. Remember that God is our Savior and that there is no strange god among us. Don't look at any man for salvation and learn to know Him who is both Lord and Christ. Again, personally, I would interpret 1 Timothy 2:3-6 using the NKJ and reference notes for verse 6 in the NASB, this way. "This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the *Truth. For there is one God, and one Mediator also between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony *to be borne at its own times." |
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2788 | What child is this? | Is 7:16 | Ray | 13479 | ||
Hi Nolan, You have posed a difficult question here and I hope that you can give us an answer also. Personally, I would go with the NKJ and capitalize this "Child" and I have Boy capitalized in my personal copy. So I would say that it is talking about the Christ in verses 15 and 16 as well as in the Immanuel prophecy of verse 14. How does it apply is your question. In other words, how much did "God with us" have to learn while growing up as a Child about good and evil. And also, what is the land and the two kings? as applied to the prophecy. I think that the answer is found in the significance and meaning of a sign. I don't believe that all the phrases have to be fulfilled when the Scriptures talk of prophecies. I'm thinking of the Messianic Psalms for instance. All of the things spoken of there did not happen, but we know that they were speaking of the crucifiction of Jesus. Likewise, I don't know if Jesus ate curds and honey but we know that this passage is a prophecy of Jesus' coming. Isaiah 7:21 and 22 talk about another man who ate curds and honey and in fact everyone that "is left within the land will eat curds and honey." Also, Isaiah 8:18 says "Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion." It is a deep thought, perhaps, but when in Hebrews 2:13 it says, "And again, "BEHOLD, I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME." --a lot of men, boys, and children can be hidden in those capital letters of the Hebrew language. And they were all for signs and wonders. You are comparing the NKJ and the NASB and know that the passages in consideration in the NKJ has "Child" and "I and the children whom God has given Me." I hope that we have started a good discussion. Later, Ray |
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2789 | Blessings IN Christ | Matt 10:5 | Ray | 12787 | ||
Hi Bill MC, What more do we need than to know that we have been raised up with Christ and to keep our minds set on the things above. I've appreciated your comments here and agree that as you say,"He IS our life." Personally, I capitalize those words differently. I would write Colossians 3:3, "When Christ, who is our Life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory." And I agree, see Eph 2:6 and Eph 1:3 |
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2790 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12780 | ||
Hi JVH, I count you as a friend so I am expecting you to keep me informed if I am doing something wrong. I certainly did not wish to infer in any way that a passage should be reversed. But I have influenced you to be aware of how important a capital letter is in the English language. In the past months we have talked about the word of God, the Holy Bible. I've talked about the Word, using capitalization to show the Deity of Christ and how He can be "more accurately" known through that means. That is how I attempt to (accurately handle) the Word of God. I believe that the fear that many have about me and my "brain teasers" revolves around the "rightly dividing" part. Theologians tend to distrust numbers and watch out for the "numberology" of which I know nothing. I have told you and others here that my numbering system and my "dividing" is a personal study of my own that has meaning to me. If it has meaning to others down the road I will be happy to share it. And I expect you to point out any problems. |
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2791 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12675 | ||
Hi Nolan, You must know that getting to know God and what the Scriptures say about Him will always get and have my interest. Again, I appreciate your encouragement. I'd like to share with you what I found and what I would suggest for consistency in our translators concerning "besides Thee". The words are found eight times. 1 Samuel 2:2 "There is no one holy like the Lord, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God." Notice, "no one holy like, no one besides, and, "Nor is there any rock like..." 2 Samuel 7:22 "...for there is none like You and there is no God besides You." Notice here that even with the "none like You" it doesn't read "there is no god besides You" that I have been suggesting. 1 Chron 17:20 "O Lord, there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You..." Notice again that because it reads "none like You" I would suggest it reading "nor is there any god besides You". 2 Chron 14:11 "...Lord, there is no one besides You to help in the battle between the powerful and those who have no strength." I am a believer in consistency and this agrees with 1 Samuel 2:2, "no one besides Thee". Psalms 16:2 "I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good besides You." There is only One who is good. The fool says in his heart that "There is no God." Psalm 14:1 Isaiah 26:13 O Lord our God, other masters besides You have ruled us; but through You alone we confess Your name." Isaiah 64:4 "For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him." Here in this verse we can see with our eye rather hear with our ears, the capitalization of a God. The God who acts and the One who is able... There are 12 "besides Me" in the Scriptures and I'd like to look with you on those also, but not tonight. I would say though that for consistency I would interpret Isa 45:21 "there is no other god besides Me..." and Hosea 13:4 "you were to know no other god except Me, For there is no Savior besides Me. I cared for you in the wilderness..." So what I am saying is; to be consistent all these six "no one, no god, any god, no one, no good, other masters" should all be lower case. And with the eye we can not see any God except Him. Deut. 4:35 says He is God and Mark 12:32 says "He is One, and there is no one else besides Him." The eighth "besides You" is found in Psalm 73. "With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth." Psalm 73:24 |
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2792 | "and there is is none besides You." OK? | 2 Sam 7:22 | Ray | 12574 | ||
Hi Nolan, I appreciate your work in studying the Hebrew with me. I wonder if you became interested in studying the places where it says "Besides Me there is no God". I am interested in the differences in the Hebrew words of these passages for I believe that the arrangement of "Besides Me" being first, allows the introduction of that important article that we spoke of earlier. I may have to explain better what I mean; later if necessary. We spoke earlier of how Savior is capitalized in Isaiah and I'm thinking now of Isaiah 43:11. Here the besides Me is in the last part of the phrase but I see no reason what it should not be capitalized. Isn't it great to know that "there was no strange god among you." Isaiah 43:12 Later, Ray P.S. As far as Isaiah 47:8-10 is concerned, I never would consider capitalizing the words of that phrase. |
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2793 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12545 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks for your input. Can you also compare Deut 5:7 with 1Chronicles 17:20 to determine any reason why the Hebrew would require any capital "G". Right now we have both lower and upper cases translated and I am asking what Hebrew differences are present. Thanks again. Later, Ray |
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2794 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12533 | ||
Dear people, Please realize that I am not recommending any word changes here in this thread. What I hoped to do and have accomplished I believe is for all of you to recognize the importance of knowing the difference between a god and the God whom we serve. I appreciate all of your listening to me these months and putting up with my "obsession". Please be assured that I am not expressing anything against the Greek or Hebrew texts but am only interpreting the words through capitalization. In this regard I would like Nolan or anyone knowledgeable in the Hebrew to compare this 1 Samuel passage with its "elohiym" and Deuteronomy 5:7 "You shall have no other gods before Me." My NASB Study Bible has a note that "before" could be "besides". Thanks for your interest and continued study. |
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2795 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12351 | ||
Hi Steve, The NWT and its reading of a god is exactly what this thread is talking against. 2 Samuel 7:22, "For this reason You are great, O Lord God; for there is none like You, and there is no god besides You,... (That is the suggested change for the next NASB copyright) | ||||||
2796 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12347 | ||
Hi Steve, I don't know why you insist on inferring that I believe the New World Translation of the Jehovah's Witnesses where they say that the Word was a god. I do not believe that. Please tell me the translation for I would love to find one that doesn't change on me. I went through the NASB and then they came out with a new copyright and I have to study it all over again.:) What is the translation and when was it copyrighted? |
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2797 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12346 | ||
Hi Joe, To my mind, capitalization of Deity is a must.:) You can leave other deities and gods in lower case. I can't think of any references of "God's deity" so that shouldn't be a problem for us. In fact, because of your capitalization of pronouns concerning the Holy Spirit and His work I can know that you are a believer. (Along with your words of hundreds of posts here on the forum.) The Hebrew is in ALL CAPITALS. Capitalization of Deity is not a problem there. What it does allow for is the capitalization of MAN. And to me that is very important when we now look at the Man, the Lord Jesus Christ; as we look at the Son of David, and the Son of Man. I believe that Jesus taught His disciples from the OT scriptures often. And they were fulfilled as He spoke, lived, and died. The disciples were called in the Greek "mathtas" and called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:26. The Greek word gives us our word math and mathematics. For this reason I am not concerned about counting to three and even to nine for that matter.:) I've said in other places and I'll say it here; that we have come to know God accurately through the ages without capitalization in our scriptures, but I believe we can know scriptures and the way of God "more accurately" with capitalization. |
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2798 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12342 | ||
Hi Steve, I refer you to my post with Joe above where I say that God is God, and I assure you that God is not a god. Now I ask you again, "How many copyrights do your favorite translations have?" | ||||||
2799 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12309 | ||
Hi Joe, My point is that we need our translators to be consistent in their interpretation as far as capitalization is concerned. My preference has nothing to do with it for God is God. He deserves the honor that capitalization gives Him. If we do not at least in our minds capitalize His name then we are denying His Deity. If we don't know that God is a Spirit then we are worshiping angels. I believe that at some time in the future we will be able to look at scriptures and compare them and we will have no need of commentaries. I say this in the sense that we will know God and what He is saying without extra information from someone else. Other information will be of interest but I'm talking of knowing God. In other words, if we had a correct translation of John 1:1 for the Jehovah's Witness and their god they could be shown John 7:63 "the words I spoke to you are spirit and life, or John 12:48 "the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day." So you see,this is God's word, and we are to know Him. And let me assure you that He is not a god. If you think that God does not know mathematics nor scientific nor pretty good with speaking and writing words, then you do not your Creator. A study about hearing the words of God could be understood using basic mathematics. Our Lord's name for His followers was "disciple" as in the disciple of math; and they were indeed given esoteric knowledge from the Scriptures, I believe. |
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2800 | "Who am I?" How important is it? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12291 | ||
Hi Joe, Thanks for your responses. I'll answer this copy even though its a later copy. The Hebrew also had different manuscripts which translators use. And they were all very close copies were they not? I have read and compared all the references suggested throughout the years. I started in the Gospel of John. The entire book's pronouns can be divisible by three. It is in the comparisons of scripture to scripture that the books come alive. I looked at the Jehovah's Witness scriptures in the book of John. It reads "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god." What do you think? Is capitalization important for interpretation or not? Don't concern yourself about calling me a lunatic; my wife has been doing that for years.:) |
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