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1 | If you live right, you are rewarded? | 1 John 1:9 | survivor | 134310 | ||
Dear Tim: I'll address you, but this is for all your cronies as well. 1Cor 1:26-31: "For you behold his calling of you, brothers, that not many wise in a fleshly way were called, not many powerful, not many of noble birth; but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put the wise men to shame; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put the strong things to shame; and God chose the ignoble things of the world and the things looked down upon, the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are, in order that no flesh might boast in the sight of God. But it is due to him that you are in union with Christ Jesus, who has become to us wisdom from God, also righteousness and sanctification and release by ransom; that it may be just as it is written: “He that boasts, let him boast in Jehovah.”" Greek scholars, Smeek scholars! You sound like the religious leaders after Jesus death: "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished." Hopefully,you'll come to the same realization as they: "and they took note that these men had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) I'm sure you don't accept everything that the atheist evolutions, some of the most learned and intelligent men on the planet, say. It should not surprise you when you know: "Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light. It is therefore nothing great if his ministers also keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness." (2 Cor 11:14,15) Identifying the true Christian faith was a challenge almost since its infancy, and it's only gotten more difficult today. Jesus himself told how to identify his disciples and it wasn't by their education, dress, etc. Only they have God's Holy Spirit and its fruitage. Everything else is counterfeit. Blind guides is what they are - hypocrites that know nothing and their works reflect this fact. Knowledge puffs up but love builds up. I've heard a lot of mock humility on this Forum, but little actual. "Your brother in Christ," "Speaking the truth in love." Come on! Who really is your brother? How can it be me when we don't have the same Father? Jesus knows his sheep and the Father draws those he chooses, so I won't pray for you. I do truly love you as God does, even in your present state of darkness - wanting you to be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth. Yes, I am a minister of the Most High God, Jehovah. Adios! |
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2 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134307 | ||
Are there others that have used "a god" at John 1:1c? Yes, take note: In a beginning was the Word, and the Word was with the God, and a god was the Word. (Interlineary Word for Word English Translation-Emphatic Diaglott) Harwood, 1768, "and was himself a divine person" Thompson, 1829, "the Logos was a god Reijnier Rooleeuw, 1694, "and the Word was a god" Hermann Heinfetter, 1863, As a god the Command was" Abner Kneeland, 1822, "The Word was a God" Robert Young, 1885, (Concise Commentary) "And a God (i.e. a Divine Being) was the Word" "In a beginning was the (Marshal) (Word) and the (Marshal) (Word) was with the God and the (Marshal) (Word) was a god." John 1:1 21st Century NT Literal Belsham N.T. 1809 "the Word was a god" 1928: “and the Word was a divine being.” La Bible du Centenaire, L’Evangile selon Jean, by Maurice Goguel. Leicester Ambrose, 1879, "And the logos was a god" J.N. Jannaris, 1901, And was a god" George William Horner, 1911, And (a) God was the word" James L. Tomanec, 1958, The Word was a God" Siegfried Schulz, Das Evangelium nach Johannes, 1975, "And a god (or, of a divine kind) was the Word" Madsen, 1994, "the Word was a divine Being" Becker, 1979, "a God/god was the Logos/logos" Stage, 1907, The Word/word was itself a divine Being/being. Holzmann, 1926, "a God/god was the Thought/thought" Rittenlmeyer, 1938, "selbst ein Gott war das Wort" (itself a God/god was the Word/word) Smit, 1960, the word of the world was a divine being Schultz, 1987, a God/god (or: God/god of Kind/kind) was the Word/word]. John Crellius, Latin form of German, 1631, "The Word of Speech was a God" Greek Orthodox /Arabic translation, 1983, "the word was with Allah(God) and the word was a god" Robert Harvey, D.D., 1931 "and the Logos was divine (a divine being)" Jesuit John L. McKenzie, 1965, wrote in his Dictionary of the Bible: "Jn 1:1 should rigorously be translated . . . 'the word was a divine being.' Others, like Vine's and Harris have recognized that the rendering "a god" is grammatically possible. For a fuller expanded list of various translations of John 1:1 see: http://hector3000.future.easyspace.com/wisdom.htm |
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3 | If you live right, you are rewarded? | 1 John 1:9 | survivor | 134299 | ||
I'm looking for someone at random to review this website: http://hector3000.future.easyspace.com/greber.htm I found it by accident and have not read it all myself. When I make comments or quote Scripture that apparently mirror Jehova Witness beliefs, much anger is manifested by prominent Forum members. In fact, they'll probably get first crack at this post! I'm just trying to break the stifling environment of this Forum that is restricted by severe prejudice, which of course is hatred based on ignorance. Hope you'll check it out. |
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4 | Who are the companions? | Heb 1:9 | survivor | 134230 | ||
I've read Samuel, Kings and the 4 gospels. So you argue that the apostles are far better than David and Solomon? Please explain. | ||||||
5 | Who are the companions? | Heb 1:9 | survivor | 134224 | ||
Matt 10:16 - I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. |
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6 | Who are the companions? | Heb 1:9 | survivor | 134223 | ||
So was God choosing among Jesus and "those who communed" with him the one to exalt to his throne based upon the extent to which each loved righteousness and hated lawlessness? It doesn't seem logical. I think it has to do with a comparison to others that have ruled for God. David expunged the Promised Land of remaining idolators and Solomon reigned in unprecedented peace over Israel. Jesus will soon destroy the wicked and reign as Prince of Peace for the 1,000 years. And the effects of his rule will last forever! | ||||||
7 | Who are the companions? | Heb 1:9 | survivor | 134216 | ||
Would my answer affect your's? If yes, I better not answer. If no, I'll await your reply. | ||||||
8 | Who are the companions? | Heb 1:9 | survivor | 134213 | ||
Who are Jesus' "companions"? Are these apostles or are they kings such as David and Solomon that were said to have sat on the the LORD's throne? | ||||||
9 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134189 | ||
Steve: You missed Moffatt's point as well. He refutes John 1:1 as a trinity text. Like DIVINE, "deity" also as several meanings: DEITY: 1 a : the rank or essential nature of a god : DIVINITY b capitalized : GOD 1, SUPREME BEING 2 : a god or goddess (the deities of ancient Greece) 3 : one exalted or revered as supremely good or powerful |
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10 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134188 | ||
Tim: How can you say that "I" clearly misunderstand Moffat's point! I would like to see others weigh in on his statements. "Simply divine and became flesh." "The Nicene faith intended to conserve both of these truths against theories that failed to present Jesus as truly God." I believe you will need to remove this quote from your list in the future. |
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11 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134119 | ||
You're not "speaking the truth in love." Love throws fear aside. All I hear are clashing symbols! You yourself now belong to a "non-denominational" church. Are you now critical of all denominations? I don't hold your non-affiliation against you, nor use it to reject your comments offhandedly. Let's just discuss facts and Scripture, letting people make up their own minds whether I'm "playing games, not being forthright," etc. Love does not get provoked or puffed up. |
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12 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134118 | ||
Read this carefully as it supports my understanding: James Moffatt: "'The Word was God...And the Word became flesh,' simply means "The word was divine...And the Word became human.' The Nicene faith, in the Chalcedon definition, was intended to conserve both of these truths against theories that failed to present Jesus as truly God and truly man..." Jesus Christ the Same (Abingdon-Cokesbury, 1945), p.61. The word was divine, not God. The Nicene creed tried to "preserve this truth against theories that failed to present Jesus as truly God and truly man." Follow the evolution of creeds and you'll see how this truth was later ignored. |
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13 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134117 | ||
Thanks for the comments. This one struck me: E. C. Colwell: "...predicate nouns preceding the verb cannot be regarded as indefinite or qualitative simply because they lack the article; it could be regarded as indefinite or qualitative only if this is demanded by the context and in the case of John 1:1c this is not so." "A Definite Rule for the Use of the Article in the Greek New Testament," Journal of Biblical Literature, 52 (1933), p. 20. It seems to me that the predicate noun "theos" should be considered qualitative as "demanded by the context" since the Word is said to be with THE God. The apostle would not confuse his readers by saying the Word was "with" God and "is" God. This is especially obvious when one gets to a consistent theme of John as stated in verse 18 - "no one has seen God." Of course his readers had seen Christ. Similarly, Paul, quoting first Isaiah 40:13, states: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ." (1 Cor 2:16) The context demands a qualitative usage such as: divine, godly, godlike, or literally,a god. While the other comments are more difficult to decipher, Mr. Yeager's comments clearly misrepresent opposing arguments in order to stir emotions and mislead his audience. |
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14 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134108 | ||
No ploy, no debating, just researching and hoping for meaningful dialogue. I'm also researching the use of the word "trinity" in Scripture and the term "God the Son." Can anyone tell me where to locate these. Thanks. |
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15 | Dear Forum, can you verify my research? | John 1:1 | survivor | 134101 | ||
I put this on display for Forum critique: Per the Strong's Concordance at http://www.sacrednamebible.com/kjvstrongs/index2.htm: ho (the) logos (word) en (was) pros (with) tou (his) theos (God) kai (and) theos (god[ly] en (was) ho (the) logos (word). Theos: a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). The Greek 3588 referred to is "ho". "Tou" is the genitive of "ho". The first "theos" is THE God, his (Jesus' God). The "logos" is THE Word, but not THE God, rather as indicated in Strong's dictionary of the original Greek, god or godly. |
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16 | Can a Christian be a Democrat? | 1 Cor 1:10 | survivor | 134094 | ||
GB: I agree with your statement: "For if we can save one aborted child with our vote; prevent one same sex marriage, there will be one more soul who may lead someone else to Christ, one less perverted househole in America, and we will have done at least one usefull thing in life." I choose to do this with my Christian ministry - the word of God is powerful. (Heb 4:12) I am not so naive or presumptuous as to think I will stop Bible prophecy from being fulfilled - the love of the greater number will cool off, and things will go from bad to worse. But if I can help one person to accept the good news before the end comes, I will have (and have had) great cause for rejoicing. I spend considerable time, effort and financial resources in this regard, so that no one can legitimately claim I have a "don't care" attitude. I am convinced that living a Christlike life and speaking about the undeserved kindness of God to all that will listen is the best way to follow Jesus' example and please God. Personally,I find politics degrading and ineffective for doing God's will. Despite any small exceptions, I believe history and the present state of world affairs can attest to this fact. Your friend. |
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17 | Can a Christian be a Democrat? | 1 Cor 1:10 | survivor | 134092 | ||
Norrie: You wrote: "I believe that this country was founded by our forefathers with one thing in mind and that being freedom, mainly the freedom to worship God." I'm not aware of any problems the British citizens in America had with their government as regards freedom to worship. The issue I recall had to do with taxation without representation, and it led to a bloody revolution against the Caesar of the time. Glory Bound and you seem to get the gist of my initial comments (tongue in cheek) - politics divides, rather than unites, Christians. As such, we do well to consider the origin of politics, nationalism, etc. The true God is a God, not of disorder, but of peace. (1 Cor 14:33) I thank those who do not totally ignore my comments made in earnest because we may disagree on certain doctrine. Jesus said that wisdom is proved righteous by works. As someone so correctly pointed out - A Christian is much more than someone that believes. "Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:27) "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35) May the "Prince of Peace" continue to be a source of strength and light to you. |
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18 | Can a Christian be a Democrat? | 1 Cor 1:10 | survivor | 134007 | ||
Sorry! My irony is lost on the internet. My concern is actually how can we be united when we are being squeezed into Satan's mold. Paul counsels: "Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]." (Rom 12:2) And what are the works of the flesh: "enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies)" (Gal 5:19) Can anyone else see the disgrace and the futility in worldly debates? Shouldn't we already know the future and God's will as Christians, well-versed in Scripture? Though every man be found a liar, may God be found true! Personally, I don't care who's elected, nor do I think God cares. The nations are as dust of a scale to Him! (Isa 4);15) |
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19 | Can a Christian be a Democrat? | 1 Cor 1:10 | survivor | 134005 | ||
In this political season, how can we square Paul's words with our deep disgust for our lost Democratic Christian counterparts. Can a person even be a Democrat and be a Christian? Maybe I just answered my own question? | ||||||
20 | Antilutron Vs. Lutron | 1 Tim 2:6 | survivor | 133977 | ||
The original Greek word translated "ransom" at 1 Tim 2:6 is different from that translated at Matt 20:28. "Antilutron" is the Greek at 1 Tim 2:6. Strong's Concordance states: ANTI - a primary particle; opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to):--for, in the room of. Often used in composition to denote contrast, requital, substitution, correspondence, etc. LUTRON - something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement):--ransom. Matt 20:28 is "lutron." (No "anti.") Shouldn't a good translation differentiate these two terms? Has anyone seen a better translation of 1 Tim 2:6? |
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