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1781 | 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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1782 | 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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1783 | 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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1784 | 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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1785 | 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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1786 | 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 | ||||||
1787 | 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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1788 | 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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1789 | 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. | ||||||
1790 | 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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1791 | 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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1792 | completeness of the bible. | Rev 22:18 | Ray | 13724 | ||
Hi Hank, Excellent references. (You need not respond) | ||||||
1793 | 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. | ||||||
1794 | 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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1795 | 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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1796 | 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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1797 | 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. | ||||||
1798 | 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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1799 | "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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1800 | "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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