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301 | Trinity | John 1:1 | ebrain | 160760 | ||
Understanding the Trinity is beyond human comprehention, however,the Lord does not require our understanding, but only that we take Him at His word, and believe Him. This we are able to do by exercising the gift of faith that He has given to each one of us. That is why Hebrews Ch 11 v 6, is so important. Matthew Ch 28 v 19, tells us to Baptize in the name (singular) not names (plural) of three persons. The Trinity is refered to right throught out Scripture, granted more so in the NT, but it is also found in the OT, let me give you just two OT, examples. Read Isaiah Ch 48 vs 12-16, but don't go all the way through v 16 just yet, read only the first two thirds of the verse, stop when you come to "I have been there". Now ask yourself the question, who is speaking?, the answer has to be none other that the LORD our God, read the rest of the verse and see who you think the first two thirds of this verse are refering to?. Look at Ex Ch 3 vs 6, 15, and Ch 4 v 5, three times He says "I am the God of three persons", and this He says three times, but v 16 of Ch 3 reads "the God of Abraham,of Isaac,and Jacob". The definate article "the" which is used three times in the other three verses is only used once in this verse 16, it is also the only verse of the four quoted above that includes "LORD". So there are 3 verses that indicate Trinity, whereas there is only one verse that indicates unity. |
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302 | was Jesus "the Word"? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 165210 | ||
Jesus is indeed the Word, or perhaps better, the Word of God, that is to say, God's verbal declaration of Himself to man, as opposed to His written revelation of Himself, the Bible. You will find it helpful in this context to read John 1:18. 5:19, and 30. 7:16-17. 14:9-10. and Acts 2:22. Jesus is the vehicle through whom His Father was made visible, and spoke. What you must understand of course is that here we are considering Jesus's true humanity, and not His Deity. I hope this makes sense to you, if not, then just ask. Reconciling the Deity, and humanity of the second person of the Godhead, is one of the major problems that Bible students encounter. |
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303 | Why "you are" at Mark 1;11,? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 165643 | ||
Why does the voice from heaven, at Mark 1:11,say "You are my beloved Son", if Jesus already knew that He was? I am well aware that Matthew, and Luke say "this is", so did Mark get it wrong?, or perhaps the voice was for benifit of John the Baptist, and others who herd it, I wonder. Doc, I await your words of wisdom with eager anticipation |
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304 | When did Jesus know He was God? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 166378 | ||
Thank you for your comments, however, I do not think that Joseph and Mary would have told Him for the following reasons. Mark 3:21, reads "And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, "He is out of his mind". Also John 7:5 reads "For not even his brothers believed in him", and Luke 2:19. makes me think that Mary kept all these things to herself, perhaps she was told by the Angel to say nothing?. In view of the above, I find it hard to believe that it was common knowledge in His family. |
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305 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167027 | ||
If you mean how many sins will not be forgiven, then the answer is only one, and this one can only be commited by a non christian, in other words if you have become a christian, then you have gone past the time in your life when it was possible to commit the unforgivable sin. The only way to become a christian is as a result of believing what the Holy Spirit tells you i.e. that you are a sinner, and are in need of salvation. If you accept His invitation to receive Jesus as your own personal saviour, then you will become a christian, but if you refuse, then you are calling Him a lier, and as a result will not be saved. In our Lord's day the unforgivable sin was to describe the Holy Spirit's work, as the work of the Devil, see Matthew 12:22-32, in our day it is calling the Holy Spirit a lier. |
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306 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167038 | ||
As I have said before, becomming a christian does not require the abandenment of common sense. Please tell me if you think that caling the Holy Spirit a lier is blasphemy or not? |
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307 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167107 | ||
Dear Jeff. In resoponse to your latest post let me say that I have allready given you the verses you are asking for, they are 31, and 32 of Ch 12 of Matthew. Verse 31 states that "Blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven", and in verse 32 that "Whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven", making it abundantly clear that blasphemy and speaking against are one and the same thing. It is clear to me that you cannot have read these verses, as you would not have asked the same question a second time. There is a part of my nature that enables me to see that calling someone a lier, is the same as speaking against them, this part I refer to as common sense. It is a pity that you say "I'm not interested in aplying common sense", what a shame, you will miss so much. I am 74 years of age, and have been a christian for more than 44 years, during which time I have spoken many times on this subject to many groups of people in many locations, and never at any time has anyone doubted what I have just told you. |
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308 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167188 | ||
Dear Jeff. Please rest assured that you have not offended me, dissapointed perhaps, but not offended. Regarding your inclusion of an extract from Easton's Bible, I find myself in complete agreement with the sentiments expressed, in fact I support both views, I feel sure that it has not escaped your notice that the first example is in fact an example of calling the Holy Spirit a lier. Let me now deal with each example in more detail, dealing first with the 21st Century. The only way in which a person can become a christian, is as a result of the conviction of the Holy Spirit, that the person in question is a sinner, and in desperate need of salvation, the response can be either acceptance, in which case the person will become a christian, and have their sins forgiven, or rejection, in which case there is no forgivness. Rejection is the same as calling the Holy Soirit a lier. Now the 1st Century, the Pharisees taught that anyone could perforn miracles who was empowered to do so by the Holy Spirit, but there were certain miracles that only Messiah when He came would be able to perform, these included, opening the eyes of a person born blind, clensing the leper, raising the dead after three days, and casting out a dumb spirit. This is why the people said "Is not this man the son of David", the unpoken words being this man has just done what you have allways told us could only be done by Messiah? The Pharisses who enjoyed their position of authority, and power over the people, and had no intention of "Having this man to rule over us", knew full well that if they admitted to the people that this man was indeed the Messiah, they were finished, and what's more would judged by Him. Jesus maintained that it was by the Holy Spirit that He cast out the dumb spirit, they in effect said, you are a lier, it is by the power of the Devil that you have done this, thereby committing two sins, one against the Son of God by inferring that He was a lier, and at the same time blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. This is confirmed by Jesus, when at verse 32 He identifies both the Son of Man, and the Holy Soirit, as having been sinned against. To be continued. |
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309 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167193 | ||
Continuation of my last post. Now have a look at John 3:13, and Hosea 5:15. the word "Offence", or guilt, or trespass, is a singular noun in the Hebrew, and refers to one sin, and only one sin, namely the rejection by the Leaders of Israel,and therefore the whole Nation of Israel of their Messiah. They Nation will in due course acknowledge their offence and repent, as indicated at Zechariah 12:10. Further comments are made by our Lord Jesus at Matt 12:41-42, where He refers to "this generation", meaning of course the people he was talking to at that time. I Hope that I have made it clear that the blasphemy that is committed in the 21st Century is in no way the same as that refered to at Matthew 12:22-32. I will have to leave this computer shortly, as someone eles wants to use it. I will read what I have said, and will see if I think that any more needs to be said. |
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310 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167225 | ||
Continuation Part 2. In conclusion, let me re state the case. The example given in Matt 16 is unique, and cannot be committed again to-day, as it was a once and for all rejection by Israel of it's Messiah during the first Century, however, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit to-day is rejection of His conviction of sin, which will not be forgiven. If you still cannott see what I am trying to convey, then I don't know what more I can do. |
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311 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167228 | ||
Hi CDBJ. Thank for your words, it's good to hear from you again. Please read my three posts to Jeff, and lf you would like to comment, I shall be pleased to hear from you. Yours in Him. Edwin. |
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312 | Why Jesus calls his mother as "woman"? | John 2:4 | ebrain | 186241 | ||
I believe the verse to which you are referring is. Jhn 2:4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” Jesus would be speaking in Aramic, and at that time some 2000 years ago, it would not be considered insulting, for Him to address His mother in that way,as it would be today. |
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313 | Is the Rich Young Ruler Nicodemus? | John 3:1 | ebrain | 167915 | ||
At John 3:10, Jesus said "are you the teacher of Israel", i.e, a teacher of teachers. Nocodemus would have had a Rabnic teaching Collage, and that would mean he was at least 50 years old, | ||||||
314 | what is being born again? | John 3:1 | ebrain | 177138 | ||
Exactly what it says it is, ie, born again refers to a second birth. Your first birth is spoken of at Luke 7:28, "Born of woman", this is how you get into the Physical world, the second birth is "Born of the Spirit", see John 5:5-6, this is how you get into the Spirital world. If further clarification is required, please ask. Every blessing. ebrain. |
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315 | what is being born again? | John 3:1 | ebrain | 177139 | ||
Sorry, I quoted John 5, when of course I should have put John 3, | ||||||
316 | What does the word Begotten mean? | John 3:16 | ebrain | 160126 | ||
An elizabethan word (year,1611) usually rendered Begotten of, meaning born of. To Begat some one means to father a child. | ||||||
317 | Salvation available for everyone? | John 3:16 | ebrain | 182022 | ||
Hi shirlrogers. Start with verse 10, where Paul says "as it is written", this indicates that he is going to quote existing Scripture, in fact he has in mind, Psalm 14, and Psalm 53, if you will read both of these, you will see that the persons refereed to are in fact the enemies of Israel, and not the whole of mankind. Every blessing. ebrain. |
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318 | the deity of christ died at the cross? | John 4:24 | ebrain | 163152 | ||
No, God is a Spirit, you cannot kill a Spirit, you can however kill the body that the Spirit choses to indwell, which is why Jesus said "a body have you prepared for me" (Heb 10:5). Jesus never lost His Diety see John 20:28. |
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319 | Jesus has two nature but yet he is one. | John 4:24 | ebrain | 163243 | ||
In addition to the excellant post of Searcher56, allow me to add the following. Please read John 10:17-18, in the Amplified version, and tell me if you know of any man who after he has died, has the authority/power to raise himself back again from the dead?. If you are able to do so, then you have answered your own question. |
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320 | What is the application of wages of sin? | John 4:36 | ebrain | 180266 | ||
Doc you've been robbed, here in the UK,the top rate is around 9 Dollars (£5.00), £1.00, is equal to 1.945 Dollars at the moment. | ||||||
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