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2641 | 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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2642 | 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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2643 | Partly under the Law? | Col 2:14 | Ray | 146110 | ||
Hi Mark, Romans 8:1 comes to mind, "Therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 For the law of the Spirit--of life in Christ Jesus --has set you free from the law of sin and death." So it is not what the law or Law can do but rather what God has already done. He condemned sin in the flesh and now we are walking according to the Spirit. From the heart, Ray |
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2644 | Under part of the Law? | Col 2:14 | Ray | 146113 | ||
Hi Kalos, I wonder if Michael Morrison would go with one of these interpretations? Colossians 2:14, "having cancelled out the certificate of decrees against us and which was hostile to us, and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to **His cross. Compare NASB and KJ. or even this interpretation? Colossians 2:14, "having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us and which was hostile to us, and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed **Him to the cross." For He had disarmed [NASB marginal note, Or, divested Himself of ] the rulers and authorities. From the heart, Ray |
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2645 | "He erased the certificate of debt" | Col 2:14 | Ray | 146140 | ||
Hi Rowdy, Matthew 5:17, #134001, 133986, are references for your discussion with Kalos. Going on from there, I am seeing that you go with the NIV which speaks of the "written code" and does not give the distinction between the certificate of debt and the decrees that the NASB suggests. I would like your contribution to the discussion below with mark d seyler. My question is, "How many pronouns of Deity does Colossians 2:14,15 have?" For instance, would you go with the KJ for "nailing it to his [His] cross"? Or, could you go with a combination of the NASB and KJ and say that "He has taken it out of the way, having nailed Him to the cross."? In that regard, then He would be a public spectacle as your incomplete quote of Col 2:13 suggests. But, in any case for verse 14, I would say that He made a public spectacle of the powers and authorities "through Him", i.e. the cross, as the NASB states. Hebrews 9:26b, "...but now once at the consummation of the ages *He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. [Or, by **His sacrifice]." Colossians 2:14b, "...and *He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to [**His] cross." Compare/contrast 1 Timothy 2:6 [the *One] who gave **Himself a ransom on behalf of all people,... The stars and brackets are mine for comparison. From the heart, Ray |
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2646 | "He erased the certificate of debt" | Col 2:14 | Ray | 147289 | ||
Hi mark d seyler, I don't think that the verses (Colossians 2:14 and Ephesians 2:15) are perfect matches although I think that the ordinances spoken of in both are the same thing. In comparing the verses and the passages in context, I find it hard to put into words the Persons involved. That is the focus that I would have in a study, looking at Jesus rather than the Law. 1) Is Colossians 2:14 speaking of God nailing Himself on the cross or nailing the certificate of debt on the cross along with Himself? Is Ephesians 2:16 talking about the cross or Himself as having put to death the enmity (that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances)? 2) I see Colossians 2:15 and Romans 8:2 as good matches as looking to the law of the Spirit and how He had disarmed the rulers and the authorities. 3) I see Colossians 2:20 and Romans 8:3 as good matches in that we have died with Christ and He has condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us. From the heart, Ray |
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2647 | Dwell in greek and hebrew | Col 3:16 | Ray | 138146 | ||
Hi toneesbride, Here is a page from "Hebrew Honey", copyright 1965 by Al Novak. Library of Congress card no.64-252876. DWELL: "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever", Ps. 23:6). This Hebrew word yashab is used some four hundred times in the Old Testament, and, no wonder, for it has so much in it. It is used to speak of God's people dwelling in a place, of the ark of God dwelling in a place (1 Chron. 13:6) and even of God dwelling on earth (1 Kings 8:27). It means: To be seated, as a judge to dispense justice--Ps. 9:4. In the New Testament we are taught that God's people will judge with the Great Judge. To be seated as a king on a throne--Ps 9:7,8. This meaning is appropriately set forth in a Psalm for it is something to sing about. The Lord will make all of His children kings--Rev. 1:6. To hold possession of a place by sitting down on it--1 Sam. 13:16. God's children will not only be in God's house but will own the place. They will be allowed squatter's rights. To sit down with anyone in order to associate with him--Ps. 1:1. David sang when he looked forward to sitting in company with the Greater David. So should we sing out, using Psalms 23 as the text. To remain, to stay, to abide--Gen. 29:19. There is not found a scripture that reports the house of the Lord to be a temporary dwelling place. There is not a tension of transiency in heaven, but an air of permanency. To inhabit--Gen. 13:12. This word means that we will have the privilege of setting up house and living in God's place. To marry--Hos. 3:3 and Ezra 10:2. This stems from the idea of letting dwell with oneself, that is, to marry. There will be no marriage in heaven, but Jesus will be the bridegroom and the church will be the bride. The Lord will let us dwell with Him in the house which He has prepared for us. This will be far better. Jashobeam--1 Chron. 11:11. This is the name of one of David's chief officers and means "dwelling in quiet." This is a fitting name for a man in so important position. It is a good name for a pastor. End of quote. From the heart, Ray |
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2648 | When you think of Jesus, think capital M | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1133 | ||
Dear charis and wdc, I would like to comment that capitalization is a means of interpretation, and I would capitalize the m of man, Jesus Christ. I am a man, and Jesus was a Man as far as I am concerned. I like versions that capitalize the pronouns of Deity as does the New American Standard Bible, although they all have many inconsistencies. When you think of God as Jesus think of Jesus as the Son of Man and the Son of God. And when we get to heaven we'll know and see Him as He is, Holy Spirit. I wrote another note earlier, but I lost it in my system somewhere. I commented on what I would call the three Heads, capital h, of Colossians; 1:18, 2:10, and 2:19. Maybe you could say something about that and see if its close to what I would say. Ray V.H. |
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2649 | The headship of Christ | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1313 | ||
My Head, my Savior is what I had in mind as to what the verses were saying. But there are other words that are not personal names that are rightly capitalized in scripture. Is there any other Rock, I know of none. There is only one Holy One. Christ is the Light of the world while we are only lights. I would also capitalize the fact that He is the Bread of life. You mentioned the body of Christ. I didn't see it capitalized in Rom 7:4, ICor 10:l6, nor Eph 4:12. In the sense that we, the church, are the body of Christ, it should not be capitalized. Consider Colossians 3:3 however, "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." Capitalization of "Life" is mine. "The name of the Lord" was also mentioned by you and that brings up two interesting examples. Lev 24:ll and II Sam 6:2. Lev 24:ll says "The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name and cursed." NASB The New King James reads "blasphemes the name of the Lord and cursed." with "of the Lord" in italics showing that it was inferred. Even the New International version has "the Name" although it capitalizes no other pronouns, which to me denies His deity each time they use "his" name. I hope you are understanding what I am trying to say; that capitalization shows interpretation and it is important. That is why I wondered how everyone is interpreting the "Head" in Colossians. He has to be a head before He is the Head; He has to be a lamb in order to be the Lamb sacrificed for us; He has to be a light in order to become the Light of the world. He has to be a rock before he can be known as the only Rock; He has to be a spirit in order to be the one Spirit. Thus, it will be difficult in our individual reading of scriptures and comparing them to know whether to capitalize or not. I think though that a good start would be consistency and testing the spirits. Does anybody see where I am coming from? See also III John 7-12. Ray V.H. |
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2650 | The headship of Christ | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1335 | ||
I thank you for your compliment and kind thoughts. I spoke of the importance of recognizing Deity by capitalization and some scripture passages are quotes of people who would have denied the deity of Christ. That word deity is a good question in itself. Anyway my disappointment in the NIV still stands. I spoke of being consistent in the use of deity and I try to consistently capitalize He, Him, Son of Man, even "this Fellow" in my copy. But right now, even with this idea of consistency in mind, I would capitalize the Head of Colossians but would leave in small capitals the three usages of "head" found in Ephesians. But I could show you an interesting comparson of Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:3 Ray V.H. |
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2651 | The headship of Christ | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1364 | ||
If in some cases scholars are uncertain whether pronouns in the original texts refer to God or someone else, then capital or not it could be misleading. It's time to capitalize words denoting Deity and to decide who is who and who is speaking. I know that many of the Psalms of David will have words that one doen't know whether it is talking of David or God, especially when they begin the sentence. I've been studying this for twelve years or so and I know many of the problems. I could also comment to the forward of GOD'S WORD that sometimes we don't even know if the pronoun refers to Someone else. Luke 7:19 says, "Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?" If they expected One why would they look for someone or any one? And He gave sight to many blind. Ray V.H. | ||||||
2652 | Time to capitalize??? | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1415 | ||
Rev. l9:10 ..."For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. And I saw heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True; and in righteousness He judges and wages war. And His eyes are a flame of fire, and upon His head are many diadems; and He has a name written upon Him which no one knows except Himself. And He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood; and His name is called the Word of God." This is the only Word of God I found referenced. This is the one place out of 47 that I found the Word of God. He is sacred and holy, He is imperishable and remains, let's worship Him and praise Him with a capital letter for He is worthy. The rest of the references were "word of God". But when did you decide to capitalize the word of God, or the many places found of the word of the Lord? Is it time for you as well as millions of others to show respect for the Lord by capitalizing His names, the ones we know at least? Of course it is, for the time is always now for the scriptures. Now is the time... But sometimes people can revere the Bible more than they know their Lord. Its time for all of us, all the people you mentioned and more to determine for ourselves the deity of Christ and decide if He is who He says He is. We all have to decide if He is a way or the Way. I might say here also that God is spirit, and equally true that He is a Spirit. God is true, but equally true is that His name is True. He speaks truth but equally true is that He is the Truth. Don't be afraid to write in your Bibles people for it is only paper or even papyrus. But I want you to know the Word, and you get to know Him through the word of God. Ray V.H. |
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2653 | NASB reading | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1420 | ||
I can't find time to write now, but can you look up II Chronicles 32:7, 8 so we can talk about it later? Please look in the NASB as well as others. | ||||||
2654 | The headship of Christ | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1470 | ||
I'm new to this computer business. I enjoy your smiley face but don't know about GPF. I would like very much to influence the writing of a more interpretive NASB using more capitalization and dropping some that they use, but I am not a Greek scholar, although responding to a suggestion, I am trying to learn some Greek. My system of capitalization is too much like numerology to some just as Washburn has found reaction to his writing. See Theomatics.com I've arranged my choice of pronouns so that the total would be divisible by three.(Among other things). I found that an exciting possibility and I've found reason to praise God because of it. You expressed interest so here goes. I won't explain everything, but suppose we counted the first three pronouns of Colossians and put a parenthesis around that third one, "the will of (God)". Now suppose we counted the first three of Ephesians and found the words "the will of (God)" Again, the parenthesis are mine. No big coincidence, it is a common greeting. If for example, you kept going with that sequence, you would reach the end with the total being divisible by three. Now for the comparison of Ephesians 4:32 and Colossians 3:3. "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as (God) in Christ also has forgiven you. Compared to Colossians 3:3 "For you have died and your life is hidden with (Christ) in God." and later on verse 13 "...just as the (Lord) forgave you, so also should you." You notice how the parenthesis come at the same pronouns (in different order) and that "just as (God)" and "just as the (Lord)" are numerically connected and compared. This is what I think Washburn, although I don't know him, would agree with me to be a "coincidence" of interest. At least it has been of interest to me in a study spanning some twelve years. A great waste of time according to some, but it has been a meainingful way of study for me. Of course, this "coincidence" would come about only if certain pronouns were chosen (not necessarily counted). We all wouldn't translate the Greek the same, we all wouldn't choose the same translation, or the same copyright of the same translation, we all wouldn't recognize all the possibilities for capitalization. So this is my study and it was the means that I even discovered these places in Ephesians and Colossians. For instance, I chose to capitalize and choose the pronoun Life in verse 4 and the word One in verse 10. It might be a hard sell to some translators. My mother used to say after I answered a question, "I didn't want to know that much". Thanks for your interest whatever your reaction might be. Ray V.H. |
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2655 | For the One with us? | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1478 | ||
I didn't know what you had against capitalization so I started to look in Strong's for what we can and should rest our faith in. It was then that II Chronicles was referenced for "and the people rested on the words"... and in a tired state I suggested your reading it. My point was going to be that it is but yet another place where a word capitalized can give us great rest and strength in the Lord. II Chronicles 32:7 ..."for the One with us is greater than the one with him. With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles." I'm sorry that I was instrumental in getting everybody off the track of Col 3:17. But I do all in the name of the Holy One of God. Ray V.H. |
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2656 | In Jesus' name...except baptism? | Col 3:17 | Ray | 1735 | ||
Dear charis and Xapis, and whoever else is following this tree. I joined you late and I'm afraid just catching up. I've talked wtih charis about an interest in capitalization of deity and would like Xapis to give counsel about whether I am wrangling about words, which is useless or whether I am handling accurately or rightly dividing the word of truth. You see, I've already read Timothy and have struggled over whether those six truths should be capitalized or not. I know that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Is it worth the hassle over these truths? But I know the word of (God) is not imprisoned; I don't want to have just empty chatter. I agree that there is power in the name, (in fact I believe that Power is a name):-) Ray V.H. |
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2657 | bible study of thessalonian chapter two | 1 Thessalonians | Ray | 36319 | ||
Hi Misty, Welcome to the forum. Be sure to click on the other threads talking about Paul and 1 Thessalonians. The second chapter reassures the listeners that the message that was preached came from God. The gospel preached, although amid much opposition, was the word of truth. They spoke as ambassadors of God who wanted to please Him above all. God was the One who was going to examine them and be their Judge. They were not concerned about pleasing men but God. They were not seeking personal glory. They wanted to give them the gospel of God and assure them that it was really God's message. Although they were not concerned about pleasing others, they were behaving as God's people and "walking the walk" in a manner worthy of the God who was calling them also into His kingdom. The Thessalonians church were imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that were in Judea and Paul was pleased with that. He was one who was conscious of his visibility and influence and he sought to be worthy of his calling by Christ. The Thessaalonians also were examples to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9. Allow me to put in the literal words for verse 9. "For they themselves report about us what kind of an entrance we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven,..." 1 Thess 1:6, "You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,..." This is in contrast to the persecuting Jews of 1 Thess 2:15, "who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out. They are not pleasing to God, and hostile to all men,..." 1 Thess 1:4, NKJ, "knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the *holy *spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake." From the heart, Ray |
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2658 | Gods Commands and Promises in Thessaloni | 1 Thess 1:5 | Ray | 119375 | ||
Hi Emmee, I think that JCrichton gave you an excellent answer in #119349. I encourage you to continue your discussion with him there. If you are interested we could talk about 1 Thessalonians 1:5 with the idea of looking at the promise [to my mind at least] of the holy spirit by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thess 1:4, "knowing, brethren beloved by God, [His] choice of you; 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit [I would say holy spirit] and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake." Luke 9:55, "But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, 'You do not know what kind of spirit you are of;...]'" From the heart, Ray |
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2659 | Gods Commands and Promises in Thessaloni | 1 Thess 1:5 | Ray | 119376 | ||
Hi Emmee, You might look at 1 Thessalonians 4:2 in order to look at how there is little difference between commands and commandments. 1 Thess 4:2, "For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus." From the heart, Ray |
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2660 | NOW READY | 1 Thess 1:9 | Ray | 56397 | ||
Hi STRIVING, I am not a preacher but it seems to me that you could have a three-part sermon just from verse 7. It is interesting that you say that you "have" to give the message from this passage. At a funeral the thoughts will be centered on seeing Christ in heaven and being in the presence of God. There will be a possible dread of the Judge who is to judge the living and the dead. And by the believers that have come to know Him there will be an expectant hope of His appearing again for them. Believers look for a good future because they loved (His) first appearing. Verse 8. Also, the Lord stands with us and strengthens us, especially for the witness of the gospel I would think, and He can deliver us from our enemy and danger, even from the lion's mouth. (2 Timothy 4:17). Verse 18, They look to the Lord who "WILL DELIVER ME from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom..." They and we loved His first appearing and got to know Him through the Scriptures. We hope to see Him again as He is. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, "and to wait for His (Son) FROM HEAVEN, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, WHO DELIVERS US from the wrath to come." If a person knows the Lord he will agree with John 3:31, "(He) who comes FROM ABOVE is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all." We will see this Bridegroom when He accepts His bride, the church. I don't know if I was helpful but I sure had fun looking at your question. From the heart, Ray |
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