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121 | Why use the ambiguous word "Temperate"? | 1 Tim 3:2 | Asis | 83700 | ||
I have asked the same question myself. Those nasty translators can use some of the most unfitting words. Maybe at the time that the translation was written the words weren't so obscure. I wonder. I guress we have to remember that we are reading a translation that was written in the English of the 1600's from a language of Greek translated from the Aramaic. I am sure glad that God has given us the Holy Spirit to instructed us. | ||||||
122 | He has given us new life, new nature, | Rom 6:2 | Asis | 83569 | ||
AND. . . 1 Cor. 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. [KJV] There is no temptation that comes upon us that is greater than we can handle. WE NEED NOT YIELD TO IT. Praise the LORD. |
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123 | Reading Between the "Lions" | John 11:35 | Asis | 83503 | ||
I agree with Hank. I was being facetious with my note. You have some good ideas for the Lockman Foundation. I use a word processor program occasionaly for spell check (I should have used it right now)and it would be great to have something like WORD as the text editor. Then we could be in the Word with Word while we share the Word. | ||||||
124 | Reading Between the "Lions" | John 11:35 | Asis | 83474 | ||
Hank Therre is know dout that our edjucashun system is lacking wen ist comes to teaching english. Spelling is neglected grammar is neglected and composition is not required. Now there amy be3 some who would argu that i am rong and maybe I am. So if out in the world is where I have to learn how to do it correctly we should have patience with and tolerance of those who have not received the education or paid attention to the education that we have received. Let us then be techers of the words and phrases not just critics. Not all of us are capable of writing literature every time we respond to a question on the forum. I agree tthat a review sometimes is in order. Your friend in Christ Jeff |
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125 | wish you were hot or cold | Rev 3:16 | Asis | 83261 | ||
Hello mommapbs Let this be our attitude. Galatians 2:19-20 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. [20] I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. [KJV] We have a tendancy to substitute "church" for Christ. We love the "church". We work for the "church". We "do" church, when we are called to BE church. We are called to BE Christ's body here on earth. We run around doing church things, We even study the word and fill ourselves up with endless interpretations and never learn the spirit of what we have studied. We fail apply it to our lives, to do what the Lord has commanded. Just as you said His desire is that we live to please Him. How do we do that? Jesus tells us to Love one another, to abide in Him and He will abide in us; John 17:19-22 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. [20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; [21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. [22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: [KJV] We are to be one with Christ as He was one with the Father. To know Jesus and NOT desire to be one with Him and do the work (BELEIVE GOD), to be one with Him, is to be lukewarm and He will spit those from his mouth. We look at something hot as "on fire for the Lord" and something cold as "Not desiring the Lord", but I submit that those two are same. Hot coffee tastes good and cold soda tastes good but if either is lukewarm we spit it from our mouth's. Remember hot or cold is ok it is the lukewarm that God doesn't want. I encourage all to seek what Paul sought (I draw you attention to verse 9 and excuse me for all the verses included once I started reading I couldn't decide where the verses made the point). Philip. 3:7-21 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. [8] Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, [9] And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: [10] That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; [11] If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. [12] Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. [13] Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, [14] I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. [15] Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. [16] Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. [17] Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. [18] (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: [19] Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) [20] For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [21] Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. [KJV] LET US ALL BE FOUND IN HIM. GLORY TO GOD |
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126 | This may help | Titus 2:3 | Asis | 83229 | ||
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127 | Where did the Holy Spirit go? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Asis | 83205 | ||
Exactly! More to come. | ||||||
128 | Jews saved without Christ? | John 14:6 | Asis | 83027 | ||
I'm not serious. the verse says 7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and that is where golf is played on a course. isn't it. We must be careful how we look at the words in scripture. Always using the meanings of the time not present day meanings. | ||||||
129 | Jews saved without Christ? | John 14:6 | Asis | 83005 | ||
Back at you. Look at Luke 4:22 to find out Jesus' last name. Must use the King James. Also Paul was a golfer. 2 Timothy 4:7 again KJV. Peace of God to you and yours Jeff | ||||||
130 | Jews saved without Christ? | John 14:6 | Asis | 82944 | ||
Humor is acceptable. If offense is taken then I'd better look inside and find out why. Did you know that Rebekah of Genesis smoked cigarettes? Gen. 24:64 (KJV) 64And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel. I beleive Jesus had a hearty laugh. He was not the picture of seriousness seen in so many of the Jesus movies. Thank you for your kind words. God uses the foolish to accomplish His ends. There was no bigger fool than me. As John Wimber said, "I'm a fool for Jesus! Whose fool are you!" yours in Christ Jeff Asis |
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131 | Jews saved without Christ? | John 14:6 | Asis | 82908 | ||
I too am a Messianic Jew and agree there is only one way. That is Jesus. There is a movement of God in Israel among the youth that is very encouraging. | ||||||
132 | Does that happen today | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82451 | ||
Pray for them. They will face Judgement. All that God reveals is there we just have not gotten to a place where we can see it. YOU sure type fast. In CHjReIfSfT |
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133 | Does that happen today | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82446 | ||
We are saying the same thing. I beleive that it is God speaking through you when you preach under the unction of the Holy Spirit. Not you but Him. You have given over your "self" died to self and only He remains. His power and might. All youv'e done is open your mouth (and done alot of studying). You said "But, there are many who believe that Scripture is not the absolute authority in faith and practice, and that God will still give people today a 'new' revelation which can 'replace' or 'add to' the Bible." Isn't what they are really saying is "here is a new interprtation of scripture, an addition to what man has said it means before". Not new scripture, "Add this to the Book God Has Spoken." Who's saying that? Are you saying that God has not revealed a meaning of His word to you, personally. He has never opened up a scripture to you that has been confirmed by two or three witnesses? This is not a new scripture nor does it replace scripture but new Light like Luther got. He wasn't an apostle of old and God gave him (my words) revelation about "saved by faith." It became the crux of what we beleive. Now I'm not asking if God has revealed to you something as great as he did Luther, but all is the same in His eyes. Hasn't He opened scripture to you so you are the one writing the commentary using the words He gave you. Isn't that preaching. Aren't we actually expounding on our expiriences with Jesus as He renews our minds and perfects us into His image by being in Christ. I guess I'm not understanding. Only that which has been expounded on in the past is correct and only that which can be seen with the eye is to be relyed on? This is not my expirience. sun shining 60 degrees here. In Christ Jeff |
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134 | Am I in danger of hell fire? | Matt 25:46 | Asis | 82411 | ||
I would advise you to get a bible like the New International Version (NIV) or the New living Transtationand read the New Testament. These are plain english versions especially the New Living Translation. Just read it. Ask the Holy Spirit to instruct you as you read. Ask Him to explain if you don't understand. Don't get hung up if you still don't understand just keep reading and you will. God Bless | ||||||
135 | Does that happen today | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82408 | ||
Good morning Tim I hope this day is as pleasant where you are as it is here. You said, "However, what I preach is not inspired in the sames sense or to the same degree as something that the authors of the Bible wrote. Their words were infalliable, mine are not." If you are speaking as you said, "an inspired message," is not the same Holy Spirit speaking to your congregation that spoke through the writers? Scripture says, "all scripture is inspired", now I'm not saying that what you preach is scripture (take this the right way). However, is not just as inspired as the writers, when you preach under the unction of the Holy Spirit. God has given us all the instruction He choses until the return of our Lord. The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit could not go against God's word any more than God could or Jesus could. God is no respecter of persons, so are the writers more inspired than us, when we are speaking under the power of the Holy Spirit? Paul said over and over that he came not in his power but by the power of God (the Holy Spirit). Haven't we received the same Spirit, the Spirit with the power that raised Christ from the dead. Doesn't He reside in us. If so for what purpose? To use us to continue the work of Jesus on the earth or to keep us company when we pray. Isn't He the way Jesus abides in us? Aren't there times when your preaching is so powerful that the only explaination is, it must have been the Holy Spirit talking through you. No way could I, we, ever have had that effect on the people. I think that God gave us His word so we would be able to tell when He is speaking to us and through us. It is not the ultimate. Jesus is. My sheep will know my voice. When I know He has spoken to me It will be by the fruit that others will know that I have been with Jesus. I KNOW. At least I'm getting better at recognizing His voice. And sometimes I might think it was Him and it was really my soul talking and I will make an error then the Holy Spirit will convict and I will repent and I will make right what was spoken. I will learn the difference in the voices. but when He speaks to me I know it is Him. Look at hoe the Lord taught the disciples. has he changed His method? I digress. We cannot separate God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God's written word. The are kinda like the checks and balanaces we have in our government. Only these are working to the same end. They NEVER contradict one another. By the way do you study the Greek? In Christ Jeff |
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136 | This may help | Titus 2:3 | Asis | 82388 | ||
Does this help? Title: Barnes’ Notes on the New Testament Author: Barnes, Albert TITUS 2:3 The aged women likewise—Not only those who may have the office of deaconesses, but all aged females. That they be in behaviour as becometh holiness—Marg, “holy women.” The Greek word is not found elsewhere in the New Testament. It means appropriate to a sacred place or person, or becoming to religion. Their conduct should be such as the gospel requires. Not false accusers——Margin, “make-bates.” Greek, —the word commonly applied to the devil—“as the accuser.” See it explained in the notes at 1 Tim. 3:11, where it is rendered slanderers. Not given to much wine—Notes, 1 Tim. 3. Teachers of good things—That is instructing the younger—whether their own children, or whether they sustain the office of deaconness, and are appointed to give instruction to younger females; compare the notes at 1 Tim. 5:2-6. Title: Barnes’ Notes on the New Testament Author: Barnes, Albert Not slanderers—compare Titus 2:3, “Not false accusers.” The Greek word is —“devils.” It is used here in its original and proper sense, to denote a “calumniator,” “slanderer,” or “accuser.” It occurs in the same sense in 2 Tim. 3:3, and Titus 2:3. Elsewhere in the New Testament, it is uniformly rendered “devil” (compare notes, Matt. 4:1), and is given to Satan, the prince of the fallen angels Matt. 9:34, by way of eminence, as “the accuser;” compare Job 1:6-11 notes, and Rev. 12:10 note. Here it means that they should not be women who were in the habit of calumniating others, or aspersing their character. Mingling as they would with the church, and having an opportunity to claim acquaintance with many, it would be in their power, if they chose, to do great injury to the character of others. Title: Barnes’ Notes on the New Testament Author: Barnes, Albert 1 TIMOTHY 5:2 The elder women as mothers—Showing still the same respect for age, and for the proprieties of life. No son who had proper feelings would rebuke his own mother with severity. Let the minister of religion evince the same feelings if he is called to address a “mother in Israel” who has erred. The younger as sisters—With the feelings which you have toward a sister. The tender love which one has for a beloved sister would always keep him from using harsh and severe language. The same mildness, gentleness, and affection should be used toward a sister in the church. With all purity—Nothing could be more characteristic of Paul’s manner than this injunction; nothing could show a deeper acquaintance with human nature. He knew the danger which would beset a youthful minister of the gospel when it was his duty to admonish and entreat a youthful female; he knew, too, the scandal to which he might be exposed if, in the performance of the necessary duties of his office, there should be the slightest departure from purity and propriety. He was therefore to guard his heart with more than common vigilance in such circumstances, and was to indulge in no word, or look, or action, which could by any possibility be construed as manifesting an improper state of feeling. On nothing else do the fair character and usefulness of a youthful minister more depend, than on the observance of this precept. Nowhere else does he more need the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the exercise of prudence, and the manifestation of incorruptible integrity, than in the performance of this duty. A youthful minister who fails here, can never recover the perfect purity of an unsullied reputation, and never in subsequent life be wholly free from suspicion; compare notes, Matt. 5:28. This may help as a start. |
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137 | Does that happen today | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82386 | ||
I was asking if ". . . when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, . . ." happens today. I know and agree that God has written all He wants to. We (all who believe) now have God, the Holy Spirit within us to speak into our lives. He doesn't have to write any more. The question is does God speak through men today. Do you preach or your Pastor preach the Word of God and is it accepted as the Word of God not the pastor's words (this includes all he says in his message, the scripture and the explanation and application). More susinctly is God still talking through us by the power of the Holy Spirit? | ||||||
138 | What do you mean | Bible general Archive 1 | Asis | 82312 | ||
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139 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82308 | ||
Books and Men stuff are not the enemy. Please do not think that is what I think. Some of my best friends are books (that was for my mother). It is just that some times I wonder what was the first meeting in Solomon's porch was like. They didn't have bulletins nor did they have bibles. That is what I wondering. Ever think about that? I am a studier, a reader, a listener. I read all I can especially the Word of God. Although of late God has had me rely on him for the messages (studies) I lead. I prefer to have a good outline and all the T's crossed and I's dotted. I still must study to put His info in so He can bring it out the way he wants it brought out. It is a way He causes me to trust in Him. He has never and will never let me down. -- Jeff | ||||||
140 | Where's the LOVE | Matt 12:34 | Asis | 82273 | ||
"Without contextual definition, words and the ideas expressed by them can be, and frequently are, subjects of misunderstanding and misinterpretation of what the writer actually is saying" So have patience with me. The context of scripture is both grammatical and historical. The words without the circumstances are easily misinterpreted. One must know what is a figure of speach of the time or one will be misled. The Original Greek as I am told had no punctuation. I know Hebrew has none. Consider this, when we read scripture and use all the gramatical elements at our disposal, the placement of just one comma can change the whole meaning. For example: Isaiah 59:19 So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. Notice the comma after flood. If you place the comma after the word "in" the meaning changes from the enemy coming in like a flood to after the enemy comes in the Spirit of the Lord comes in like a flood. So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in, like a flood the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. And as I said ancient Hebrew has no punctuation. It is also my understanding that Chapter and verse is a recent invention to scripture. Having occurred in the last 1300? years. Just because someone decided to put chapter two where chapter two appears does not mean that that is where chapter two is supposed to be. The thoughts expressed in chapters sometimes runs over into the begining of the next chapter. In fact translators have added words (they appear in italics) to scripture and by removing them we can get a different meaning from the scripture. I know I'm not telling you anything new but all of these factors have to be taken into consideration before a accurate meaning can be gleaned from the word. Take it all in, then go to God for His stamp of approval. The Holy Spirit is the final word on the mind of God, isn't He? It is all so complicated or is it. Do you think that God made it hard so only "scholars" could understand His rule book, His contract, His constitution, His covenant? I wonder sometimes if it is us who make it so difficult to understand. How did Christianity survive before we had all these dictionaries and commentaries and lexicons and translations. It has to be God. I have to admit I was getting very frustrated with all U all. You seemed (notice the past tense is used) to be more interested in tearing down someones understanding of the word than deepening their understanding. I prefer to confront what I consider error with truth in love. I also know that the truth needs no defending. It defends itself. After all the truth is . . . well the truth. I also know that we can agree to disagree. I realize now that what I was hearing was the sound of iron against iron. As all U all have made me think, I hope that I in turn have made you think. After all God is still renewing our minds or are you dead? |
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