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121 | Where is this Verse? | Num 32:12 | Ray | 134925 | ||
Hi dorf, Welcome to the forum. There is a Search function on the top right where one can do a Quick Search by typing in key words. If you type in "accountable" or accountability you will find an abundance of discussion. Perhaps the verse you have in mind is Numbers 32:12 which speaks of following God fully. However, I believe that you will find in the discussions that one can not find a certain age defined for the "age of accountability". Personally, I was led today to Ecclesiastes 3 and especially Ecclesiastes 3:17, "I said to myself, "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man," for a time for every matter and for every deed is there." Happy searching. From the heart, Ray |
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122 | every good thing is from God | James 1:17 | Ray | 134701 | ||
Hi m.osei, You have written that every good thing is from God and the Scripture that Hank gave you says that "every perfect gift is from above". A Scripture that came to my mind when thinking of gifts from God above, was John 3:3. John 3:3 is usually translated "unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." However, another rendering that I go with is "unless one is born from above". So my thought is that the greatest gift we have from above is the word of truth and the word implanted which is able to save our souls, as per James 1:18-21. So the greatest gift is the Word Himself, and the word itself, the Scriptures, which lead us to God. From the heart, Ray |
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123 | I want to know how to relay the message | Is 43:1 | Ray | 134340 | ||
Hi Yusef, Welcome to the forum. What I find noteworthy about the chapter is that God says: v.1, I have redeemed you; v. 10, I have chosen you; v. 20, I have given waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people; v. 25, and I will not remember your sins. Isaiah 43:25, "I, even I, am the *One [He, NKJ] who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins." Isaiah 43:15, "I am the Lord, your Holy One, The Creator of Israel, your King." From the heart, Ray |
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124 | Who did sin, that man, or his accusers? | Rom 7:13 | Ray | 133978 | ||
Hi Passerby, What I don't like about this thread's question is that it lacks a reference. Who is "Comfort" or "Ray Comfort"? I see no name on this forum by that handle. Is the poster mixing his forum/internet sites? It appears so to me. From the heart, Ray |
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125 | How much time spent on the Forum? | James 1:25 | Ray | 133753 | ||
Hi justme, My wife is very jealous of the time that I spend at the computer. Minister's wives are apt to be jealous of the time spent in ministry to others outside the family. And activities in the church of choir, deacon, church upkeep, evangelism, etc. can be too much at times. We need to be aware of the feelings of our families and need to have a balanced life. Justme, you and I with our problems of cancer, blood clots in our legs and lungs, sedentary life style with little exercise, should be more open to suggestions of balance of time spent. We should be aware of the time spent and get up and move around and relate with others, keeping the blood flowing. That would also keep the sparks from flying from jealous wives who want to spend more time with us seeing that we are all living from one day to the next. So I would say have the balance that is needed and appropriate for your situation. I think that there should be a balance between reading the forum posts and answering them. A balance is needed for reading to understand the post and studying the Scriptures for answers. I think also that we should be hearing more from the forum readers who have been reading the posts but have not been contributing their thoughts on them. But, I have got to be going. I should take a walk and get some exercise. Best wishes, From the heart, Ray |
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126 | With any wealth can we enter heaven? | Mark 10:25 | Ray | 133278 | ||
Hi tpadgett29, Welcome to the forum. Mark 10:28, "Peter began to say to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You/," Matthew 19:24, "And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God/." Both of these passages show that possessions are left for (His) sake and the gospel's sake. Who then can be saved? With (God) all things are possible. Do you know and see in these passages that Jesus is God? From the heart, Ray |
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127 | Flickering tongues or flickering flames? | Acts 2:3 | Ray | 133101 | ||
Hi Doctrinsograce, When flames are divided they are said to have tongues. So I would say that the tongues (just like a fire), were being divided. The NASB says that "they rested on each one of them." The NKJ says that "[one] sat upon each of them." The Greek says literally, that "it sat on each of them." So I would say that it was fire that rested on them. Matthew 3:11, "As for me, I [John speaking] baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after Me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the (h)Holy (s)Spirit and fire." The brackets and the parentheses to suggest a choice of upper or lower case are mine. From the heart, Ray |
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128 | when do you recieve the holy spirit | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 132992 | ||
Hi Judy22859, I see that you are one of the many here on the forum with broken shift keys and are unable to make capital letters. Seriously, if you want to understand the Scriptures you must be aware of capitalization. The Holy Spirit is a (p)Person. Since He is deity, His name is capitalized. However, not all words of "spirit" are talking of this Person. The Scriptures talk of the angels and very often the interpretation/version talks of the Spirit. But I would say that angels are spirits and God is Spirit. So again I suggest that you find that shift key, O.K.? 1) The Greek and Hebrew are languages that do not give us help in capitalization; we must look at context and be led by the Holy Spirit. 2) However, I for one look at the Scriptures and have penciled in the occurances of "receiving the *holy [sic] *spirit [sic]" and "filled with the *holy *spirit" in the lower case. Consider Romans 8:10 and you will have the choice of lower or upper case (s)Spirit. Romans 8:10, NASB, "And if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the *spirit is alive because of righteousness." Romans 8:10, NKJ, "And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness." From the heart, Ray |
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129 | The "whole message?" | Acts 5:20 | Ray | 132659 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Good thoughts from you as always. People are most often focusing on temporal things instead of the whole spiritual message of this Life. In the middle of Acts 5 we hear Peter and the apostles saying, "We must obey God rather than men." Verse 29. We must not test the Spirit of the Lord. Verse 9. I believe that this Life (the Man Jesus), is the One who grants repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Acts 5:31, "He is the *One whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins." From the heart, Ray |
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130 | What is the correct way to pray | Matt 6:9 | Ray | 132394 | ||
Hi Lorenzosjb, The Scripture reference for the prayer that you see people praying in public is John 20:22. 1) "By the authority of God": If the preacher is claiming to breathe on them with God's authority, then he is making himself out to be God. John 20:21, "Jesus therefore said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." Jesus sent the disciples forth; and this preacher is now saying that he [sic] in a sense was sending his listeners out. 2) "Receive the blow of the Holy Ghost" (the preacher blows to the audience),": Here again, the preacher is making himself out to be deity. John 20:22, "And when He said this, He breathed on them,..." The breath that Jesus breathed on His disciples is not the breath that this preacher blew on his listeners. The breath of the Man Jesus Christ is not the same as this preacher man. 3) "Receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit": If the preacher goes on from there and uses his breath for preaching the word of God, then perhaps he is on the right track and can prove himself to be sent from God; then perhaps he can send his listeners forth with an anointing. If, however, he says that he can forgive sins you better be on guard again. John 20:23, "If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained." From the heart, Ray |
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131 | Why were there THREE divine beings? | Gen 18:3 | Ray | 132262 | ||
Hi Chusarck, I don't believe that there is any significance to the number three for the men. For chapter 19 there are only two angels (also called men). What is of interest to me is that the men (angels) were doing the work of the Lord. They themselves were called "lords"; but they were doing the work of the Lord and He was among them. I agree with the NKJ for Genesis 18:3 and also as the NASB is printed above. Genesis 18:2, "And when he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the earth, 3 and said, "My Lord, if now I have found favor in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by." I agree with the NKJ also for Genesis 18:10, "And He [sic] said, "I will certainly return to you..." What I am saying is that the men were collectively recognized as the Lord when Abraham spoke to them. Genesis 19:17 is an indication that these things have been discussed through the years because there are varying manuscripts for that verse. In Genesis 19:18 Lot calls them "lords" and verse 19 I believe correctly interprets the pronouns in lower case, "Now behold, your [sic] servant has found favor in your [sic] sight..." These two angels in chapter 19 were also doing the work of the Lord. Genesis 19:24, "Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven, 25 And He overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground." From the heart, Ray |
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132 | ROMANS 10:6-7 MEANING? | Rom 10:6 | Ray | 132060 | ||
Hi RICKSTER, I compare Romans10:6 with Romans 11:33. Romans teaches (10:3) that we should not seek to establish our own righteousness but to subject ourselves to the righteousness of God. For God has shup up all in disobedience that He might show mercy to all (11:11). Christ is the goal, outcome, the end that we seek (10:4). In whom is found the wisdom and knowledge of God (11:33). The word of God is near you, in your mouth and in your heart--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching. (10:8). In the word we find the mind of God. (11:34). So Romans 10:6,7 to my mind is saying to us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to think. It is not I who will ascend into heaven and tell God to come down from heaven. It is not I who will bring Christ up from the dead. However, I believe in (Him) and I will not be disappointed. (Romans 9:33) I believe and confess Jesus as (Lord), and believe that God raised Him from the dead, (10:9) resulting in salvation. Because Jesus was resurrected, I can know that I too, may live. Deuteronomy 31:3 says, "It is the Lord your God who will cross [the Jordan and into the promised land] ahead of you;..." In the sense that Joshua was the one who crossed the Jordan ahead of the Jews, Jesus as the God/Man is the One who crosses ahead of the believers, just as the (Lord) has spoken. (Deut 31:3) The parentheses are mine for comparisons. I also compare Romans 10:6,7 with 1 Corinthinans 15:17,18. 1 Corinthians 15:17, "and if Christ/ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished." 19 If we have hoped in Christ in this life only, we are of all men most to be pitied. 20 But now (Christ) has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep." From the heart, Ray |
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133 | Do all men belong to God? | Job 33:6 | Ray | 131925 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, God is our Creator and there is one God, even the Father, so the Jews told Jesus in John 8:41. Yet verse 47 tells us that not all hear the words of God. If they are not of God they do not hear, and they blaspheme the Holy Spirit. So I would say that Scripture tells us that not all are chosen, not all are called, not all walk in Him, not all belong to Him. Regarding redemption I would say, "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so." If the unfolding of His words has given them light (Psalm 119:30), let them say so. If He has redeemed your soul and you see the light, then say so. (Job 33:28) Psalm 107:1, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For (His) lovingkindness is everlasting. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary, 3 And gathered from the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south." 1 Chronicles 16:34, "O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For (His) lovingkindness is everlasting. 35 THEN SAY, [the stress is mine] "Save us, O God of our salvation, And gather us and deliver us from the nations, To give thanks to Thy holy name, And glory in Thy praise." 36 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting even to everlasting. Then all the people said, "Amen," and praised the Lord." From the heart, Ray |
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134 | who is "the Prophet"? | John 1:21 | Ray | 131703 | ||
Hi tobi6334, The NASB and the NKJ among other translations capitalize the "Prophet"; thus interpreting the word as speaking of the Christ. May I suggest that you look at the other threads for this verse on the forum? You may be interested in the discussion Makarios and I had more than three years ago about this Prophet. (Blessings to you Makarios wherever you are). From the heart, Ray |
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135 | "son of God" vs. "son of Man" | Daniel | Ray | 131700 | ||
Hi LookN4luv, The son of man seems to be the one who speaks the words of God. Ezekiel 2:5 says that "they will know that a prophet has been among them." Ezekiel 2:7, "But you shall speak (My) words to them, whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious." Ezek 2:4, "Then He said to me, "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with (My) words to them." Jeremiah 15:16, "Thy words were found and I ate them, And (Thy) words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart." John 8:47, "He who is of God hears the words of (God); for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God." The prophets spoke the words of God, but the Prophet, the Man Jesus Christ spoke the words of God and is known as the Son of Man. God is not a son of man that He should change His mind. If He has spoken, will He not do it? From the heart, Ray |
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136 | Why did Joshua not leave the tabernacle? | Ex 33:11 | Ray | 131405 | ||
Hi craftienanna, Welcome to the forum. Exodus 33:7 says that "everyone who sought the Lord would go out to the tent of meeting which was outside the camp." Joshua wanted therefore to be in His presence and He went into the tabernacle (tent of meeting). You ask, "Why did Joshua not leave the tabernacle?". I would say that Joshua would leave the tabernacle only when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle. Exodus 40:36, "And throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out;" It appears to me either Moses or Joshua were always in His presence in the tabernacle. If one left the other would be there. There probably is some application to be made there for a church's ministry with Senior and Associate pastors and team ministry. We welcome your thoughts here. From the heart, Ray |
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137 | Understanding Mark 10 | Mark 10:18 | Ray | 131349 | ||
Hi Noveta, When we compare Scripture with Scripture concerning the (g)Good Teacher I think that it will be clear that the stress is on the Teacher and the good things that He taught. Matthew 19 does not have the man calling Jesus "Good" at all; neither in the first or last part of his conversation. Again, it is interesting that some manuscripts have the "(g)Good" and some don't (compare Matthew 19:16, NKJ and NASB); which shows to my mind that all of this had been discussed before and considered by the scribes. To my mind, since the word "good" was omitted it shows that it would not be capitalized or "counted" as a pronoun of Deity. 1) I believe that God is good; just as I believe that God is love. I believe that goodness and lovingkindness are His attributes rather than His Person. Thus, I would say, that Jesus is a good Teacher. Matthew 19 spoke of the "good things that the man should do to obtain eternal life." Mark 10 has the man asking what he should do to inherit eternal life and calls the Teacher good. 2) A point I would like to raise is concerning the pronouns "agreeing". For instance you spoke of Jesus saying, "Why do you call me [sic] God?" My point would be that if Jesus is God, then the pronoun "Me" should be capitalized. Also if Jesus is our God and Savior then the word "He" should be capitalized. There is no strange god among us. Now I realize that all writers and translations do not capitalize pronouns of Deity, but in your mind please remember that He is God. 3) That this Man Jesus Christ is God is pointed out, in my mind at least, by Mark 10:27 and Matthew 19:26. "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." That points out the difference between men and this Man who is God in the likeness of men. From the heart, Ray |
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138 | Omission of Matthew 18:11 | Matt 18:11 | Ray | 131304 | ||
Hi deacon art, Welcome to the forum. I believe that where pronouns and phrases have been omitted from the manuscripts are where the believers have had discussions before. They could not agree evidently. Personally, I include Matthew 18:11 because I have found in my personal study, (still in process and in pencil) a comparison of Matthew 18:11 with Matthew 17:22. Matthew 17:22, "And while they were gathering together in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of (Man) is going to be delivered into the hands of men;..." Matthew 18:2, "And He called a child to (Himself) and set him before them,..." Matthew 18:11, "For the Son of (Man) has come to save that which was lost." The parentheses are mine for comparison. The discussion, I believe was about this (t)Teacher. From the heart, Ray |
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139 | What is the believer's true relationship | Phil 3:20 | Ray | 131268 | ||
Hi Tan Flipper, Emmaus started us on the right track. I was looking at some of the Scripture verses concerning "of the world". I looked at 1 Corinthians 2:12ff and considered how 1 Corinthians 3:9 related to Doctrinsograce's idea of being in the marketplace (being God's fellow workers in the world); while realizing also that we are God's field, God's building. 1 Corinthians 3:16, "Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" I believe that the Spirit of God dwells in us as believers; for I believe that Christ is in us. However, I wonder about the things that we have received. Have we received spiritual thoughts and spiritual words from the world or from the Spirit? 1 Corinthians 2:10, "For to us God revealed them through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." From the heart, Ray |
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140 | Bear his own load? | Gal 6:5 | Ray | 131260 | ||
Hi Tan Flipper, The idea that I get from the reading is that we should "do our part". If we have authority then we should show it. If we have an understanding of something, we should show it to everyone, even our teachers. Galatians 5:25, "If we live by the Spirit, let us walk by the Spirit. Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another." We should "bear one another's burdens". In other words we should hear what other people have been taught or have learned; for they are sharing their thoughts and spirit and "doing their part". Does that make sense? I compared today Galatians 5:26 with Philippians 3:15. If we have different thoughts or attitudes, God will reveal that to us also. But we are to walk in the Spirit with a spirit of gentleness and living by the same standards and rules. From the heart, Ray |
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