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1 | A witness of the (w)Word? Yes. Both? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 122792 | ||
Hi Searcher56, So if (i)It refers to anyone of the Trinity, capitalize in English. Our choice is whether the Spirit is the It or the One who gives life. My interpretation is that "The Spirit is the One who gives life; the flesh profits nothing;..." John 6:63 1 John 5:7, "And (i)It is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth." My interpretation is "And the Spirit is the One who bears witness; because the Spirit is the truth." From the heart, Ray |
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2 | A witness of the (w)Word? Yes. Both? | 1 John 5:6 | Rowdy | 122832 | ||
Ray, my dear friend, I must admit you do seem to be just a little obsessed by this ministry of yours, as alluded to by Searcher. Maybe you've been called to this ministry but it seems to be dominating almost all your posts to the Forum, and thereby limiting the effectiveness of your posts if we on the Forum see it as being obsessive. But ultimately it's your call, between you and God. I do hope and pray God blesses you in your continued study of His Word. --Rowdy |
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3 | A witness of the (w)Word? Yes. Both? | 1 John 5:6 | Ray | 122847 | ||
Hi Rowdy, I have been involved in my study of His (w)Word since 1985. My wife of almost 30 years has thought of it as a compulsive/obsessive disorder. I have seen four psychologists together with her and with myself alone discussing it. We have talked of the resulting feelings of a strained relationship because of the time involved in the study. My wife, as well as many spouses on this forum I would suppose, has bemoaned the amount of time spent before this computer. One of the four pyschologists that I have seen for various time periods over the last twenty years was a Bible College President as well as a counsellor and psychologist and friend. Although seeing the problems inherent in my relationships with others because of the time spent on it, no one saw any danger in my studies from a religious standpoint. I appreciate your concern for me as well as my effectiveness for witnessing. Right now my work is still in pencil; I am searching right along with everyone else. If I have time to complete it in pen (not in stone) then I will see about calling it a ministry. In other words, if you think I am obsessed now, watch out for when/if I get it done in pen. I want to know Him and be complete in Him. Best wishes. From the heart, Ray |
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4 | A witness of the (w)Word? Yes. Both? | 1 John 5:6 | Rowdy | 122849 | ||
I can offer nothing but admiration for your perseverance. I'm sure most people considered John the Baptist and his cousin, Jesus both rather obsessive about their ministry. If all of us humans could only be so consumed. God bless us all, but I would ask the Lord for a special blessing on the wife of such a man as you describe. --Rowdy |
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5 | Rowdy, How were John/ Jesus obsessive? | 1 John 5:6 | Searcher56 | 122854 | ||
What do you mean ... obsessive ... "John the Baptist and his cousin, Jesus both rather obsessive about their ministry" ... how? | ||||||
6 | Rowdy, How were John/ Jesus obsessive? | 1 John 5:6 | Rowdy | 122858 | ||
I was comparing their ministries with man's standards. Since John was dressed with the clothing of a Nazarene and stayed out in the desert and almost everything said and done by Jesus was bizarre by human standards. The manner of His trial, death and ressurection alone make His life stand out as completely obsessed with His Father. God bless. --Rowdy |
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7 | Rowdy, How were John/ Jesus obsessive? | 1 John 5:6 | Emmaus | 122884 | ||
Rowdy, I think you mean Nazirite, not Nazarene. One takes a vow, the other is a person from Nazareth. Obsessed has a generaly negative and pejorative connotation to most people. Perhaps devoted, focused, committed, purpose drive would be a happier choice of words. Emmaus |
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8 | Rowdy, How were John/ Jesus obsessive? | 1 John 5:6 | Rowdy | 122904 | ||
Thanks for the correction. You're probably correct as usual. And I have to agree with your other recommendation. I guess I don't see obsession as a bad thing when we have God on our side endorsing such devotion. For instance, almost anybody in today's world would see Jesus' display of anger in His Father's temple as obsesssive but Bible students like those on the Forum know different. For me personally, I believe it's best if we as humans strive to strike a balance in our lives, study our Bibles, listen to our inner souls, listen to the wise counsel of others (especially those who we can see have been spiritually successful) and then make up our own minds. I say this is the best strategy for us to live our lives BECAUSE we don't have a miraculous level of participation in our lives by the Holy Spirit, at least not so easily evident as it was in the first century. Thanks again for your response. God bless. --Rowdy |
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