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2941 | God has given to us eternal life | 1 John 2:25 | Ray | 144939 | ||
Note: The context of this verse is a discussion of Jesus being the Christ. It talks of both the Son and the Father. Then verse 25 says, "And this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life." Who is the He Himself? In the context of the passage would the NKJ translation be a better one for this verse? 1 John 2:25, NKJ, "And this is the promise that He has promised us--eternal life." From the heart, Ray |
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2942 | God has given to us eternal life | 1 John 2:25 | Ray | 145078 | ||
Hi Susannany, Welcome to the forum. I had intended to have this verse compared/contrasted to 1 John 5:11. 1 John 2:25, NKJ, "And this is the promise that **He has promised us--eternal life." 1 John 5:11, "And the witness is this, that **God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son." So I would agree with you that the "He Himself" of the NASB version would be speaking of Jesus. But the comparison indicates to me that Jesus is God. 1 John 2:25 indicates to me that we abide in the Son and in the Father and that they are one. I think that this "oneness" is shown better by the "promise He made to us". God has given us eternal life. He does the works in the Father's name. John 10:28, "and **I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My hand. 30 I and the Father are one." The **stars are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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2943 | John 14:15-31what does this mean? | 1 John 2:27 | Ray | 154212 | ||
Hi INUJESUS, 1 John 2:26, "These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. 27 And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him." From the heart, Ray |
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2944 | We will know Jesus can be found where? | 1 John 3:2 | Ray | 28991 | ||
Hi Aunt B, The one who confesses the Son has the Father also. If He abides in (your heart), you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. Abide in Him so that when He appears you may have confidence. 1 John chapter two. I believe the verse you have in mind is 1 John 3:2, "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him just as He is. Let me know if that is helpful. Later, Ray |
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2945 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 94589 | ||
Hi bronx hulk, You wrote, "If you really pay attention, you can see who is trying with their heart to please God, and who is just playing at this game. Your Spirit [sic] should be able to tell you." I wonder if a lower case "spirit" would be more in order here. You are talking about ones paying attention to his spirit. I am thinking about Romans 8:15 where it says in the NASB that "you have received a spirit [sic] of adoption as sons by which we cry out, 'Abba! Father!' The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." I can see the Holy Spirit but I also see the spirit that He has given us. "The spirit that He has given us should be able to tell you." That is what I would say; do you agree at all? Romans 8:14, "For all who are being led by the *Spirit of God, these are sons of God." 1 John 3:9, "...because His *seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious:..." In comparing/contrasting these verses I see being led by the Spirit and also having His seed [spirit] abiding in us. From the heart, Ray |
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2946 | Who makes the rules? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 94590 | ||
Hi bronx hulk, You wrote, "Because even though we have the Spirit, we must still use it and follow it if we want to inherit eternal life." Then you talk of "following His Spirit" [sic]. Since you talk of an "it", are you open to considering that we should follow His spirit [sic] as well. What kind of spirit are we of? From the heart, Ray |
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2947 | One born of God cannot sin? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 144722 | ||
Hi M.J.Head, You have stated your belief that the KJV has 1 John 5:18 translated correctly. Could I hear your thoughts on post #122742? From the heart, Ray |
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2948 | One born of God cannot sin? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 144758 | ||
Hi M.J.Head, I don't see the new nature in either Romans 7:17 or 20. In verse 22 we see the law of God in the inner man and in verse 25 we see the mind serving the law of God. Romans 7:6 says that we serve in newness of the Spirit and Romans 8:2 tells us that the law of the Spirit has set us free. Romans 8:3, "...in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He/ condemned sin in the flesh." Ephesians 4:22, "that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self which in the likeness of God/ has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth." Romans 7:25, "...So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God/, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin." We want to be renewed in the spirit of our mind. From the heart, Ray |
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2949 | One born of God cannot sin? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 144843 | ||
Hi M. J. Head, I haven't really studied much about the "two natures". From what I have read tonight of the Scripture references, there is no mention of a "nature". For instance, Romans 6:6 talks about the old "self" [Lit. man]. Ephesians 2:15 talks about "making the two into one new man". Ephesians 4:22, "that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self... Romans 6:6, "knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, that our body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin; 7 for he who has died is freed from sin." Romans 6:12, "Therefore do not let sin reign in your body that you should obey its lusts, 13 and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead..." We want to be freed from sin and enslaved to God; serving in newness of the Spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. From the heart, Ray |
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2950 | One born of God cannot sin? | 1 John 3:9 | Ray | 144851 | ||
Hi CDBJ, What is "reflex motelity"? From the heart, Ray |
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2951 | Truth or truth? I suggest truth to you. | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 66388 | ||
This question concerns capitalization of the Truth. The Amplified version connects the Truth with His presence. I agree that the two words should be in agreement; in other words, I believe that if the NASB has "our heart before Him" then it should have Truth capitalized. However, I would like to suggest another way to understand this verse. May I have your reactions to this my personal rendering of 1 John 3:19, "We shall know by this that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts with that same truth." 1 John 3:20,21, NKJ, "For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God." Please consider Strong's #1715 in verse 19 before answering. From the heart, Ray |
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2952 | Truth or truth? I suggest truth to you. | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 66441 | ||
Hi Hank, Thanks for writing. I also believe that the translators are correct in their approaches to capitalization. But I don't believe that they are always consistent. As you know, I love both versions. Many versions have renderings of "the Way, the Truth, and the Life" as does one Interlinear copy I use. I would not be surprised to see the NASB and NKJ have them capitalized in future copyrights. You are aware of the changes of the word "light" in the last NASB copyright? Many of the changes match my "penciled in" capitalization notes. For instance, they now capitalize "I am the (Light) of the world" in John 8:12 and John 9:5. I agree with those changes but do not agree with their capitalization of Ephesians 5:8,9. Ephesians 5:6ff, "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of (God) comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the *Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth) trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord." Lamentations 3:1, "I am the man who has seen affliction, Because of the rod of His wrath. He has driven me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. Surely against me (He) has turned *His hand Repeatedly all the day." John 8:12, "Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the (Light) of the world; he who follows *Me shall not walk in the darkness but shall have the Light of life." ****[I lean toward having the light of Life]. John 8:13, "The Pharisees therefore said to Him, "You are bearing witness of Yourself; Your/ witness is not true." John 14:4, "And where I go you know, and the Way/ you know." Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where (You) are going; how do we know the Way?" Jesus said to him, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,/..." ***Capitals, parentheses, and slashes of course are mine here for comparisons. John 9:5, "While I am in the world, I am the (Light) of the world." I hope that these comparisons are of interest. I would also appreciate any comments on my post #66289. Best wishes to you Hank. From the heart, Ray |
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2953 | Matched pronouns: Truth or truth? | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 69079 | ||
1 John 3:19 speaks about being of the truth. But it goes on and talks about assuring our hearts before Him. Which do you think is more accurate or appropriate? Would you capitalize Truth since it is talking about Him? Or, would you translate the Greek as "it" talking about truth? From the heart, Ray |
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2954 | Matched pronouns: Truth or truth? | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 69084 | ||
Hi EdB, It definately is talking about truth itself, whether capitalized or not; for Jesus is called the Truth, and the Way and the Life because He is those things. He is called the Light of the world because He enlightens every man and He came AS light. But in saying that Truth should be capitalized you seem to agree with me that the pronouns should agree with each other regarding capitalization. I want to make the word "it" denoting "truth" because I want to show the Truth Himself in verse 16. 1 John 3:16, "We know the love [of God, see the Greek] by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren." From the heart, Ray |
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2955 | Matched pronouns: Truth or truth? | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 69110 | ||
Hi Makarios, I might go along with a capital Truth if "His presence" was in the Greek but it is not. The only words in the Greek are "before Him", #1715 and #846. #846 is third person pronoun, he, she, it. From the heart, Ray |
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2956 | Matched pronouns: Truth or truth? | 1 John 3:19 | Ray | 69120 | ||
Hi EdB, The passage is about the love of God. God showed love for us in that He laid down His life for us. We also on the other hand should lay down our lives for our brethren. This goes beyond word; we are to love in deed and in truth. If we do this, that is lay down our life for them, we will know that we love them. If that is not required of us, and/or we wonder if we would be able to do that, God knows our hearts and knows all things. But we have confidence with God. 1) But in regards to my last paragraph, I wanted to point out that the love of God/ was shown when He laid down His life for us. 1 John 3:17, "But whoever has the world's goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of (God) abide in him?" Parenthesis mine. 2) John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He/ gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in (Him) should not perish, but have eternal life." 3) John 7:4, KJ, "For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly." My penciled in personal copy, "For no One/ does anything in secret, when He Himself seeks to be know publicly. If (You) do these things,..." 4) In my previous post with its last paragraph, I was infering to my own personal system which would require an either/or decision. If I chose to capitalize Truth because of the translation of "Him", then for my personal study it would have one pronoun too many. In other words, my personal study is one in which the books of the Holy Bible have total pronouns of Deity adding up to a number divisible by three. You might remember past discussions on the forum about this, for instance the discussion of the High Priestly prayer of John 17 being divisible by three. If I choose to translate the word Him as "it", and leave the truth uncapitalized; then numberwise I can include the love [of God] which is in the Greek. For afterall, the passage is about the truth of the love of God. 5) As I have said in the past, this is my own personal study throughout many years and has been meaningful for me. I praise God that He is a triune God. I praise the Word in that He would be able to show His triune Oneness in this way in the Scriptures. People have come to God without having to count pronouns and I certainly would not encourage people to do as I do without warning them of the cost in time, etc., etc. And we have no proof of the correctness of our choices other than being divisible by three, other than some other things to my mind. So, take all my suggestions "for what they are worth". From the heart, Ray |
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2957 | 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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2958 | Small "s" or not? | 1 John 3:24 | Ray | 16558 | ||
Hi Bill Mc, Thank you for responding to me. I was not saying by this question that there is a difference between the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ. Basically, I'm introducing the idea that there is "spirit of holiness" as well as the Holy Spirit. Let me get back to that after I've agreed more and questioned some about your post to me. You might rethink your opinion about the Spirit of God leaving Him for it is just that righteous Spirit in us that will give life to our mortal bodies after we die. Romans 8:10 I think that He cried out in Matthew because He was forsaken as a Man. "This Man is calling for Elijah." Matthew 27:47 Now as far as 1John 3:24-4:3, I believe that the passage is speaking about the spirit that we receive, the spirits that we are to test, that we are to use to confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, and also the spirit of the antichrist. I also believe that Matthew 12:28 and Luke 11:20 give credence to the operation of a spiritual power as well as the Person. In Christ (and His spirit) Ray |
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2959 | Small "s" or not? | 1 John 3:24 | Ray | 16843 | ||
Hi Bill Mc, I definitely believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person of the triune God. Let me first go to Rom 8:10 where in your last post for emphasis wrote "THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE (present tense) because of righteousnness." The NKJ for that verse capitalizes Spirit and the NASB has it in lower case. The way you wrote it I don't know what your choice would be. I think that that is important in order to see whose righteousness is being spoken of, and what Spirit has the power. I agree with you that we have eternal life now, from the minute we put our faith and trust in Christ. Can you give me a reference verse for "He dwells in you through the Holy Spirit?" I look forward to talking more with you. I'm sorry that I took so long in answering you here. |
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2960 | Small "s" or not? | 1 John 3:24 | Ray | 79002 | ||
What Scripture reference comes to mind when considering the phrase "He dwells in you through the Holy Spirit"? From the heart, Ray |
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