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161 | Significance of three pecks? | Matt 13:33 | Ray | 148032 | ||
Hi Mark, Genesis 18:3, NKJ, "and said, 'My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do nto pass on by Your servant." Genesis 18:3, NASB, "My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass by your servant." Here by these translations/interpretations using capitalization, we have three pronouns to look at and determine. Are they looking at three men or the one God? Genesis 18:10, NKJ, "And He said,..." compared to NASB, "And he said,..." In looking at the passage in Matthew 13 for those versions we have a decision in interpretation for Matthew 13:37. NKJ, "He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man." NASB, "And He answered and said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man." The question is: Who is (h)He or the one who sows the good seed? The bottom line for me is the three pronouns found in verse 35, "so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "I will open My mouth in parable; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world."" From the heart, Ray |
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162 | The importance of Timothy in the Bible | 1 Timothy | Ray | 147925 | ||
Hi Doc Trinsograce, I think that your logic is flawed, but I would say that the letters to Timothy are important because we can compare the two. For my own personal study, I find that both letters have the same totals for nouns and pronouns of Deity. From the heart, Ray |
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163 | Any Hebrew translators out there? | Josh 22:22 | Ray | 147924 | ||
Hi terrib, Your quote of Adam Clark is considering the KJ or NKJ "Lord God of gods." That is what I am going with for this verse. Here is how I would translate/interpret the verse for what it is worth: Joshua 22:22, "The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods knows, and let Israel itself know -- if [it is] in rebellion, or if in treachery against the Lord, do not save us this day." From the heart, Ray |
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164 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147916 | ||
Hi 29602004, In your posts you have spoken of the holy spirit, god, and the lord. I suggest that you work on your skills with the shift key and capitalization so that we know what you actually believe. From the heart, Ray |
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165 | Diff. btw receiving and being filled | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147872 | ||
Hi keruxib 12, Yes, we are "almost" saying the same thing. In my own personal study I would not see Ephesians 5:19 (I believe you meant that verse rather than 16) and Colossians 3:16 as a perfect match; but that is definitely what the passages are saying. There is that connection of being filled with the spirit and letting the word richly dwell in us, which we both have written about and see. There are some other things to consider in Ephesians so that we are not deceived by "empty words", Ephesians 5:6. For instance, are we children of "light", NASB, 1977 copy, or children of "Light", NASB, 1995. For Ephesians 5:9 do we go with the NASB (l)Light or with the NKJ "fruit of the Spirit". For Ephesians 5:14 are we translating/interpreting what the word (it, NASB) says or what He says (NKJ)? In all these things, we are trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Ephesians 5:10. 1) We differ in how we look at the (w)Word. When speaking of the Scriptures I use a lower case "word". For instance, John 17:17, "Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth." 2) I was led today to look also at two other Scriptures. Job 32:8, "But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding." Job 32:18, "For I am full of words; The spirit within me constrains me." From the heart, Ray |
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166 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147831 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, We know from Acts 5:3 and 4 that the Holy Spirit is God. "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit,...?...You have not lied to men, but to God." The Holy Spirit is the active agent in our lives and is not a thing but a Person. 2 Peter 1:21, "for no prophecy was ever made by act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." However, none of the verses concerning being filled with the holy spirit or receiving the holy spirit or being baptized with the holy spirit have wording that compels me to capitalize. Even you yourself have said "that the thing he [I would say He] fills us with becomes a spirit and a characteristic in our lives, be it power, love, or what not." Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: Acts 2:4, "And they were all filled with the *holy *spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance." Compare Acts 2:17,18 with John 3:2. Consider how the wind was blowing and the spirit moving. Consider for yourself a pouring forth of His *spirit for Acts 2:17. You ended your post with Philippians 2:13. Please consider this interpretation for the verse since God is not an "it". Philippians 2:13, "for God is the One who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." May the word of Christ dwell in us richly, making us united in spirit and soul, intent on one purpose, being of a kindred spirit. Phil 2:2-20. From the heart, Ray |
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167 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147825 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, Thank you for your time and work on this well written post. I appreciate that you have put your Scripture references in parentheses so that I and others can look them up easily. I agree with you that "He fills our minds with the word of God (John 14:26) so we can share it with power (Hebrews 4:12)." I appreciate also your last sentence "And God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Scripture reference? I am happy to see you that you are open to considering a lower case "spirit" and recognize that the spirit given us is not one of timidity but that there is power in it. We are given words of wisdom, not the wisdom of men but God's wisdom, and we speak in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. (1 Cor 2:4) Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: 1 Corinthians 2:12, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the *spirit which is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God." 1) I would welcome any comments that you might have concerning John 3:34. Consider the questions in post #147697. 2) I find no compelling reason to capitalize any of the Scripture references concerning "being filled with the (h)Holy (s)Spirit". 3) Judges 13,14,15 speaks of the Spirit coming upon Samson, but that is different from being filled. 4) Isaiah 11:2: I would go with the NKJ for this verse for it speaks of the Spirit of wisdom and understanding that comes upon Him, that is Christ. 5) Ephesians 5:18 does not read "by" the Spirit, but "with" the Spirit. And my interpretation of the verse would have a lower case "filled with the spirit". That is something that we are to do; in contrast to getting drunk with wine like some would do. Thanks again for your post. From the heart, Ray |
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168 | Diff. btw receiving and being filled | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147821 | ||
Hi keruxib 12, The question is concerned with the filling of the Holy Spirit, but what I would have you consider is a lower case "holy spirit". The Greek does not have a distinction of lower and upper case, so the Scriptures do not give us a clear understanding. I would say that the Scriptures are telling us to be filled with the holy spirit. I would say that the Scriptures are telling us to be washed by the word, filled with the word, preaching the word. The spirit that we are to be filled with are the psalms and hymns and spiritual songs; Ephesians 5:16. When the word of Christ richly dwells within us we teach and admonish one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs; Colossians 3:16. We give thanks for all things in the name of our Lord/ Jesus Christ; Ephesians 5:20. We give thanks through Him/ to God the Father. Colossians 3:17. 1) Ephesians 3:10, "trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord." [Marginal note, Lit. proving what]. Colossians 3:16, "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,..." From the heart, Ray |
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169 | The cross of Christ? | 2 Cor 4:10 | Ray | 147803 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Romans 8:37, "But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through (Him) who loved us." 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man is in (Christ), he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold new things have come." From the heart, Ray |
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170 | Filled with the Holy Spirit or not? | 1 Tim 2:12 | Ray | 147772 | ||
Hi Doc, You wrote, "People salvificly come to the Lord but are not yet aware of all the benefits that accrue to such a thing." Would you care to start a new thread with a question on Ephesians 1:13? I think that we are sealed in Him with the holy spirit which is given as a pledge of our inheritance. I would have you consider a lower case "holy spirit" for Acts 19:2 as well. If you want to discuss either Ephesians or Acts, let me know. I think that this thread is pretty long. From the heart, Ray |
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171 | What purpose does The Holy Spirit serve? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147770 | ||
Hi tj57h@cs.com, Tim, Many in this thread are speaking of the Holy Spirit as an "it" and a helper. I would say that the Holy Spirit is a Person and the holy spirit is an it. I see the Holy Spirit as the Giver and the holy spirit as the gift. So for Luke 11:13 when it speaks of good gifts I believe that it speaks of gifts of holy spirit. The Father in heaven (who is Spirit) will give good gifts to those who ask Him. I am not saying that the Son and Holy Spirit are not Gifts. John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 4:10, "Jesus answered and said to her, 'If you knew the gift of God, and who it [He] is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." John 14:16, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever." Those Scriptures speak of the Son and the Spirit as Gifts. But I am asking people to consider the possibility of the gift of the holy spirit. John 3:6, "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, but that which is born of the *spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' [Or, from above]." From the heart, Ray |
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172 | Didn't Jesus just become sinless? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Ray | 147699 | ||
Hi Tim, Since He was sinless, we know that He is the Son of God. I go with the NKJ for Hebrews 4:14 and 15 but with the addition of " One who". Hebrews 4:14, NKJ, "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but [One who] was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin." From the heart, Ray |
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173 | Who or what is the (s)Spirit? | John 3:34 | Ray | 147697 | ||
Hi Searcher, I am glad that others have told you that we do not use God. But I think that it is important to note also that God does not "use" us either in the sense of controlling us. The triune God leads us and teaches us, but He does not control us. As far as my question is concerned, that is, how many nouns and pronouns are in John 3:34; it is important to look at the sixth possible occurance (KJ, unto him). So the question now is, does God give the Spirit unto Him or to us? And in the context of verse 34a, who or what is the Spirit? From the heart, Ray |
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174 | Who or what is the (s)Spirit? | John 3:34 | Ray | 147607 | ||
Hi Searcher, Good morning to you. I surmise that your answer to my question would be 6. I hear you saying that God the Father gave the Holy Spirit to Jesus. My question then would be "How much of the Holy Spirit did God give to the Son?" The NKJ says that "God does not give the Spirit by measure." The marginal note in my NASB says [Lit, for He does not give the Spirit by measure]. The second question would revolve around who is doing the giving. The NASB reads, "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure." Therefore the "He" is talking about "the One whom God has sent" and also about "God who gives the Spirit without measure." So is Jesus (who is God) giving the Spirit without measure? If it is Jesus that is doing the giving, who is He giving to? Himself? KJ, "for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him." From the heart, Ray |
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175 | Please explain 1 Cor 4:18-21. | 1 Cor 13:1 | Ray | 147583 | ||
Hi Darling 1, Certainly we can see the power of love in 1 Corinthians and especially in chapter thirteen. But I see in 1 Corinthians 4:31 Paul coming to them in love but also "a spirit of gentleness." This spirit revolved around the word(s) preached. The power, the spiritual power, was in the words. 1 Corinthians 1:18 spoke of the word of the cross and the power of God. 1 Cor 2:4 spoke of the preaching being done not in words of wisdom of men, but in power of God. To my mind, these passages speak of the demonstration of the Spirit and of power (2:4) but also the demonstration of love and a spirit (of gentleness, 1 Cor 4:21). 1 Corinthians 4:20, "For the kingdom of (God) does not consist in words [Lit. word], but in power. 1 Corinthians 2:9, "but just as it is written, 'Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love (Him).'" Paul speaks in the words taught by the Holy Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. These words and spiritual mysteries were revealed to us also by God through the Spirit or through His spirit (words), depending on how you interpret 1 Corinthians 2:10. Paul comes to them with a spirit of gentleness and that is the spirit that we have received also. Oh, that we might know the things (the words) freely given to us by God, and to know their power. You referenced Romans 5:3-5. What would you say to this interpretation of verse five? "and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the *holy *spirit [the words] which were given to us." That is my interpretation for your consideration. From the heart, Ray |
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176 | "He erased the certificate of debt" | Col 2:14 | Ray | 147289 | ||
Hi mark d seyler, I don't think that the verses (Colossians 2:14 and Ephesians 2:15) are perfect matches although I think that the ordinances spoken of in both are the same thing. In comparing the verses and the passages in context, I find it hard to put into words the Persons involved. That is the focus that I would have in a study, looking at Jesus rather than the Law. 1) Is Colossians 2:14 speaking of God nailing Himself on the cross or nailing the certificate of debt on the cross along with Himself? Is Ephesians 2:16 talking about the cross or Himself as having put to death the enmity (that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances)? 2) I see Colossians 2:15 and Romans 8:2 as good matches as looking to the law of the Spirit and how He had disarmed the rulers and the authorities. 3) I see Colossians 2:20 and Romans 8:3 as good matches in that we have died with Christ and He has condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us. From the heart, Ray |
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177 | Corinthians vs. Isaiah | 1 Cor 2:9 | Ray | 146996 | ||
Hi terrib, Another comparison verse for 1 Cor 2:9 might be Isaiah 6:9. Here Isaiah volunteers to go to the people and the (triune) God said, "Go and tell this people: 'Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand. 10 Render the hearts of this people insensitive, Their ears dull, And their eyes dim, Lest they see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their hearts, And return and be healed." However, these things are revealed through the Spirit, or through His Spirit. The contrast between Isaiah who was sent and the Lord of glory who was sent is seen. Jesus spoke in parables and hidden wisdom these spiritual things and it is necessary to come to Him to be healed. Matthew 13:13, "Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. 14 And in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, 'You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; And you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; 15 For the heart of this people has become dull, And with their ears they scarcely hear, And they have closed their eyes Lest they should see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and return, And **I should heal them.' 16 "But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. 17 For truly I say to you, that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it." From the heart, Ray |
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178 | NKJ, NASB, and varied manuscripts. | 1 Cor 2:10 | Ray | 146992 | ||
Hi terrib, 1 Corinthians 2:10 has been discussed by believers through the ages. The varied manuscripts are proof of this to my mind. The NU text does not include the word "His", thus the NASB is translated "revealed them through the Spirit" rather than the NKJ "His Spirit". The idea of desiring one of the words to be deleted, suggests to me that one of the words of Spirit should be lower case. I believe that there should be four words of Deity for the verse. I see the choices as being: "For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." (NASB) "For to us God revealed them through His Spirit; for the *spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." (NKJ and a lower case spirit for the second clause) "For to us God revealed them through His spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." Each of those choices have four words of Deity in them. 1 Corinthians 2:4, "And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power, 5 so that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God." From the heart, Ray |
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179 | NKJ, NASB, and varied manuscripts. | 1 Cor 2:10 | Ray | 146953 | ||
Hi terrib, The first clause of 1 Cor 2:10 speaks of the things revealed, and the second talks of the things searched. So I would not say that they should both be necessarily capitalized. I again reference #146900 and the discussion there. The thoughts of God are known by the Spirit of God; He does not have to search for them. However, our spirit searches all things; for our spirit wants to know the things that are freely given to us by God. When we know those things, having been taught by the Holy Spirit, we have wisdom from God. We have received the spirit and words of the hidden wisdom which God predestined. That is why I would interpret verse 12 with a lower case "spirit" also. 1 Cor 2:12, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the *spirit which is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God." From the heart, Ray |
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180 | Law v Faith. Are Jews Condemened? | Leviticus | Ray | 146923 | ||
Hi EdB, I offered your interpretation on a 1 Cor 2:10 thread question today. I hope you don't mind. Our discussion here has gotten away from the question on this thread. From the heart, Ray |
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