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101 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16066 | ||
Hi kalos, Last night on television the networks showed Palestinians celebrating the loss of life here in the United States. They were saying "God is good, God is good." I don't believe that this situation is because of our God's goodness, so I can not agree with them that it is from God. What I tried to say in my previous post is that to my mind they were saying, "Our god is good." "Our god is good." Let me type that word in the lower case once more."Our god (Allah) is good." If their god rejoices over suffering, then he is not good. Its because we don't notice capitalization that we don't give the glory that is due Him. Our God is good and He is able to help us in our time of need. |
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102 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16067 | ||
Hi Tim, Again, I say, take a look at the book. The book "Theomatics" for the word "fishes" had a total of 1,224 which is 153 x 8. You had a different total because you used different letters. The Strong's Greek dictionary has the word "fish" as (ichthus). "Theomatics" has the word "fishes" as 153 X 8 (1,224) and the word is in Greek and is spelled I believe, (ichthues). Check that math and get back with me. l) The book deals a lot with statistics and probability and looks into your thought that any number can be assigned. 2) I have mentioned on this forum that the languages themselves because of the all capitals were able to hide the Deity of the Christ who was to come. Many times Scriptures talk of how God hides Himself. Some people even believe in progressive revelation. The authors, primary of which is Del Washburn, do not "twist the Bible to say whatever they want it to say." The book is worth taking a look at. I am not a mathmetician and feel the statistics and probability section is not so important, but the main body of the book and his main thesis is glorifying of God. And no, I don't recommend the NIV. |
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103 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16083 | ||
Hi Tim, You continue to cast doubt on the book but I wonder where you are getting your text . I checked Interlinear versions put out by Baker and Tyndale and find "fishes" just as the book "Theomatics" spells them. The only possible explanation for disparity is if you are not looking at Luke 9:13. | ||||||
104 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16176 | ||
Hi Tim, I am disappointed that you still want to place doubt on the word "ichthues" even when that is what you were told that the book said. As far as Eden is concerned, I don't believe that that was in the book "Theomatics". I have been recommending the book and am not aware of all the websites that they might have by now. The book has a copyright of the year 1977 so this "fad" is not new by any means. You can be sure that anyone interested in theomatics will have to have the letters correct, wherever they are written. My interest in the book "Theomatics" came about when a friend at work suggested that I read it "because he was reminded of my bible study when he read it". (O.K., the red flags go up) I read it and was encouraged in my own studies in that the book was glorifying God for the possibilities that are in His word. Every letter was important and had to be counted in his system. (I was counting pronouns at the time). So I was grateful to my friend for his encouragement, and for his giving me the book. I haven't read it in probably 10-12 years until now. It came to mind at this thread when 'Koinekid' spoke of the dropping of pronouns and articles. Articles are important to "Theomatics" and pronouns are important to my study. That is why I brought it forward to the discussion. You can read the book or not, it will probably not be of interest to a non-believer, it will give glory to God, it will open up minds to the complexity of the word of God, it will instill the importance of every dotted letter and quotation mark, and should encourage us not to leave out or add to the word of God. As far as to this thread is concerned, if the NIV does indeed drop pronouns, I would not recommend it. I think that the pendulum will swing as it always does in life, and we will want fewer and fewer translations. I will work toward a translation that will not need to be changed, and an interpretation that is glorifying to God. I would hope that we all can do that. Perhaps, theomatics can help in that, perhaps not. I think that it is important for us not to tear into something without looking into it first. The theory's mathmatics automatically put me out of the class; but I will praise God with them. As a disciple, a mathetes (from which we get our word mathematics), a pupil of the Scriptures and a follower of Christ, I will have to be interested in numbers. |
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105 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16181 | ||
Hi charis, Thank you for your concern also. I'm pretty well talked out, having written Tim, so please go there for how I feel. Bunk does have an interesting word history. But we have to do what we have to do. I was led to 1 Cor 4:1-5. Later, Ray |
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106 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16252 | ||
Hi Tim, Thanks for answering. 1) The fact of the many different spellings are what adds to the "coincidences" that Del Washburn found in theomatics. In any case, it is his book and I don't have to defend it. 2) The NIV doesn't capitalize Deity pronouns. That's why I don't like it in this stage of my walk with Christ; I don't see it recognizing His Deity. Any bible would be good to read; but for interpretation you need one with capitalization. Thanks Tim. |
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107 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 16304 | ||
Hi kalos, Most probably all the translators of the NIV believe in the Deity of Christ. My statement, "I don't see it recognizing His Diety" is indeed only an opinion. I don't "see it" because Deity isn't capitalized. I looked over Nolan's references for determining a good translation. I would be happy to share some thoughts about them and how some of those verses, even in the NIV, could "appear" to deny God's Deity when correct capitalization is not utilized. Those verses apply to all translations and so I would suggest a new thread. |
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108 | Possible Lockman Forum Improvement #1? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 17964 | ||
Hi Sir Pent, My vote for your #1 Improvement is Yes-Deletion of duplicates would be helpful to all. | ||||||
109 | Christian Primer Terms? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 18286 | ||
Hi charis, I majored in piano in college but wasn't a great player. I became good enough to be able to teach beginning piano students which I did for a while in my spare time. I know enough about spiritual things in order to help you get started with your primer.:) God, the Lord is one.- Deut. 6:4 Holy One of Israel - Psalm 71:22 Are You the Expected One? - Mt. 11:3 I and My Father are one. - Jn. 10:30 ..having concluded this, that One* died...2 Cor 5:15 one Lord, one faith...- Eph 4:5 one God, one Mediator*,...the *Man - 1 Tim 2:5 standing firm in one *Spirit - Phil 1:27,(Gal 3:14) address as Father the One who... - 1 Peter 1:17 For contrast and application: His chosen ones - Psalm 105:6 joy over one sinner - Luke 15:7 they may all be one - John 17:21 one body in Christ - Rom 12:5 husband of one wife - 1 Tim 3:2 shall become one flesh - Gen 2:24 This is all I can do to get you started. For more ideas go to Strong's concordance under 'ONE". When you are done teaching with those additional ones, perhaps I will know more and can give you some other ideas; at least 2 or 3. later, Ray |
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110 | teaching for a lifetime | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 18469 | ||
Hi saimmie, How about this for a lifetime goal? Psalm 86:11,12, "Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever. | ||||||
111 | Only seal and horse in same verse Rev6:5 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 18582 | ||
Hi casiv, I have written about "Theomatics" in this forum and have been known also to count pronouns so I am open to God using all of His word. But what I have heard you saying concening 6 plus 5 is eleven and eleven means judgment is pure speculation and illogical. There is no section in the back of your math book that tells what the right answer is, so your speculation will lead to confusion. What if I said that 7 plus 4 is eleven and eleven means judgment. (And I don't, this is a what if) What if I then said that Revelation 7:4 tells us that the 144,000 are judged and found lacking. Would that make as much sense as your 6 plus 5? We have no judge of the correctness of our math, so we must be careful. As people have counselled me, so I say to you; spend more time on things that matter, learn to know the One who died for you, and yes that means knowing the God of love. See 1 John 4:7 ; 1 John 5:6 would be good also. |
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112 | FATHER fixation? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 18797 | ||
Hi casiv, You have also written in the past that Jesus is Savior. Do you believe in the Deity of Christ as shown by capitalization? See Colossians 2:9 NASB, also NKJ, "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." Notice the word "Godhead" that you were looking for earlier. Later, Ray |
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113 | FATHER fixation? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 18804 | ||
Hi charis, As far as capitalization is concerned I think that the first letter is emphasis enough, if people know where you are coming from. All caps leave little doubt. But I would think that JESUS should get as much honor. Thank you for calling me a good fellow although I know you are not from Britain. As far as being good we know that only One is good. And that "Fellow" can be found in John 9:28, "We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this Man, we do not know where (He) is from." My daughter has to use the computer, Later, Ray |
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114 | Only seal and horse in same verse Rev6:5 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21169 | ||
Hi casiv, It appears that you would still be interested in Theomatics. Check Theomatics.com or read "Theomatics II" by Del Washburn. | ||||||
115 | Why do people lose interest and leave? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21479 | ||
Hi schwartzkim, That book is quite a challenge; do you know how many "pronouns of Deity" there are in that book? :) | ||||||
116 | Why do people lose interest and leave? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21563 | ||
Hi Nolan, I'm glad you appreciated my joke. I am happy to be known well enough for you to get it, Laughter is good. Later, Ray | ||||||
117 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21581 | ||
Hi Nolan, I don't get this one. What is the "Hitchhiker's Guide?" | ||||||
118 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21682 | ||
Hi kalos, I have been considering writing about the two times in the NASB that Life is capitalized as mrchadly does in his question. I think that your Ecclesiastes reference is a good comparison to one of the places where Life is capitalized, Acts 5:20. "Go your way, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life." Ecclesiastes 12:10, "The Preacher sought to find delightful words and to write words of truth correctly. The words of wise men are like goads, and masters of these collections are like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd." The conclusion for the Acts passage is "We must obey God rather than men." The reverance for God comes when we realize the power of this Man's blood. |
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119 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21752 | ||
Hi Nolan, I went out and bought the book today (a book bonus) priced right. It looks like a good book to read and recommend to our friends who need to think about something else.:) On another note concerning the meaning of life perhaps, is a group of words that my wife and daughter are talking about tonight. Can you get the meaning of this? "That that is is that that is not is not is that it it is." |
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120 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21784 | ||
Hi Tim, Very good. Perhaps a couple extra commas come into our lives, but that's about it. Or sometimes we have some shortened words by the way, but that is about it. "That that is, is. That that is not, is not. Is that it? It is!" |
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