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161 | God is everywhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 73734 | ||
Hi graceful, In Genesis 18:20, 21 we can see that the Lord Himself came down. We have an interesting comparison/contrast between Genesis 18:21 and John 2:25. Genesis 18:21, "*I will go down now, and see if they have done entirely according to its outcry, which has come to Me;/ and if not, I will know." John 2:24,25, "But Jesus, [Himself] on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, for *He knew all men, and because He/ did not need anyone to bear witness concerning man, for He [Himself] knew what was in man." The signs that Jesus was doing on the earth, keeping the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, see Genesis 18:19, were quite different from the activities of the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Another thing to consider is whether you have to choose between the angels or God Himself. Consider John 13:20, "Truly, truly, (I) say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." From the heart, Ray |
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162 | God is everywhere? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 73805 | ||
Hi graceful, I thought in my mind that the comparison between Genesis and John were notable in word content. Personally, I saw a "contrast" in Persons for the passages. 1) In Genesis 18 we see the Angel and the other two angels doing the work of God. You had expressed it to be your understanding that the angels had come down; so I tried to express that whether it was angels, angels and Angel, or God Himself, if we receive whomever He sends we receive Him. 2) The John 2:23-25 passage to my mind deals more with the Person of God and His signs [being accomplished by the Son of God]. Whether it is translated "He Himself" in verse 25 or simply "He knew what was in man" it to my mind is talking about the God/Man. 3) As far as the contrast in righteousness and justice is concerned, I only meant that Jesus in doing the signs of God was keeping the way of the Lord as a chosen One. The contrast is between Sodom and Gomorrah and us and this Man Jesus Christ. I hope I clarified my response to you. From the heart, Ray |
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163 | Is predestination true? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 73818 | ||
Hi Tim, This is an excellent point. You have made me look at the passage again and make some changes in pencil to my personal copy of the Scriptures. I see now in my Study Bible in the margin it says for verse 8 [i.e. that salvation]. Which is the point that you made. Tim, as far as my personal study is concerned, I put this pronoun of His involvement in the process of salvation at the beginning of chapter 2. I think it important that this pronoun be counted. Ephesians 2:1, "And you [He made alive] who were dead in trespasses and sins,..." In other words this pronoun can be put here in verse 1 just as verse 5 infers that He is acting (even when we were dead); or it can be put in verse 5 where the "[He] made us alive together" is understood in the Greek. And God is active in both Jew and Gentile as we can see by comparing verse one with verse 12. At one time we were all dead in our trespasses and sins, (separate from Christ) but now...Ephesians 2:13, "But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were afar off have been brought near by the blood of (*Christ) Grace [salvation] is the gift of (*God), verse 8. We are made alive together with (*Christ), [by grace you have been saved] verse 5. We are under (*His) feet. 1:22 Because of the surpassing greatness of (His) power toward us who believe. 1:19 That's how I see it now. Thanks again, Tim. From the heart, Ray |
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164 | Is predestination true? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 73825 | ||
P.S. Looking back on our lives do we not all see that if it were not for the grace of God... Looking back still further in my previous post we see in Ephesians 1:15, "...having heard of the faith in the Lord (Jesus) which exists among you, and your love for all the saints..." Ephesians 1:11, NKJ, see verse 18 also, "In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of (Him) who works all things according to the counsel of His will, 12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory." Oh, to know Him more. Ephesians 1:17 From the heart, Ray |
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165 | For power is perfected in weakness? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 75105 | ||
Hi Searcher56, "Five words" has been discussed before at #3107 and #3174. In those posts I pointed out why I thought that Paul desires to speak five words in 1 Corinthians 14:19. I have talked in the past about five "heavenly" words in 1 Corinthians 15:40-49. I have talked about five words of "light" in Ephesians 5:8-13. So this is "five words" revisited because when I posted it there weren't any unanswered questions.:) The word that I see in 2 Corinthians chapters 10,11, and 12 is one that connects Paul with the Lord and His power. For chapter 12 one would have to use the NKJ. The word concerns Paul's boasting. I don't want you to spend a lot of time on this, but thanks for your interest. From the heart, Ray |
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166 | What does it mean? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 77266 | ||
Hi Timothy Paul, Let me be one of the first to give you an "Amen" for your thoughts here. I sang this past weekend in a city, ten or fifteen miles away, Grand Rapids, Michigan where they had a choir festival directed by Craig Courtney. There were nine participating choirs from the area and it was a wonderful time of blending our voices together in praise. It is fun to sing "ten or" fifteen voices strong in a large choir. Another fun thing going on in Grand Rapids is the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit, but I haven't gone yet. Thanks for your thoughts. From the heart, Ray |
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167 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78482 | ||
Hi sisterkath, The Matthew 6:9 passage is the disciple's prayer. Matthew 6:9, "Pray then in this way: "Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy/ name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven." [For (Thine) is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.] John 17:1 is the prayer of Jesus. "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy (Son)..." The parentheses are mine for verse and pronoun comparisons. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit glorified each other because God/ is one (God). From the heart, Ray |
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168 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78487 | ||
Hi sisterkath, P.S. You believe there is one God, do you? You are doing quite well. But take a look at James 2:19. James 2:19, "You believe that God/ is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder." ...23 "and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, 'And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness," and he was called the friend of God.'"...James 3:8, "But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. With it we bless our (Lord) and Father; and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God; from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way." Consider also Mark 12:37, NKJ, "Therefore, David himself calls Him 'Lord'/; how is He then his Son?" And the common people heard (Him) gladly." Again, the parenthesis and slash mark are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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169 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78489 | ||
Hi sisterkath, P.S.S, James 3:9, New World Translation, "With it we bless Jehovah, even [the] Father, and yet with it we curse men who have come into existence "in the likeness of God". 10 Out of the same mouth come forth blessing and cursing." Although we have great differences I hope that we can continue to talk under peaceful conditions. James 3:18. From the heart, Ray |
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170 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78490 | ||
Hi Hank, Your point was not addressed was it? I believe that the Jehovah's witness would tell us that "Abba" was not in the Greek. We know of course that it is. Blessings to you. From the heart, Ray |
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171 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78689 | ||
Hi sisterkath, I didn't mean to infer that we weren't on good speaking terms or having an arguement in any way. I simply chose to use words from the NWT in the James 3:18 verse that I referenced. We are here on the forum "making peace" aren't we? James 3:18, NWT, "Moreover, the fruit of righteousness has its seed sown under peaceful conditions for those who are making peace." But yes we do have our differences; and let me speak to your choice, also, of words for I have an interest in capitalization.:) You said: "Did I say anything "out of the way"?" I choose to capitalize "the Way, the Truth, and the Life", because it speaks to the Deity of Christ; but your church denies that fact. In a post somewhere in the past, I have expressed that we can learn from your members' dedication to their fellowship, their willingness to serve, and time spent studying the Scriptures. But I guess what I would try to tell you is that many of you are not "making peace" but are introducing seeds of discord and strife, and seeds of untruth in a place where we are expecting "peaceful conditions". From the heart, Ray |
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172 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78692 | ||
Hi sisterkath, Your quote says, "The two together express the love and intelligent confidence of the child". We are talking about the words "Abba and "Father" of Mark 14:36. The "child" of that verse is none other than the Son of God, Jesus the Christ. As the Son of Man, Jesus had a close relationship where He could call the Father, "Abba", or "Daddy". We as children of God and children of Jesus can say after we have received a spirit or Spirit of adoption as sons can cry out "Abba, Father!". It is my wish that you listen to the word of truth found in the Scriptures and hear the witness of the Spirit Himself. Romans 8:15 It is my hope that you will belong to Christ, Gal 3:29, and that you will know that in the fullness of time the Son of Man was sent by God. It is my hope that we all should hear the word of truth and receive this spirit of adoption as sons. Then the Spirit of His Son will be in our hearts and we can cry out "Abba! Father!" Galatians 4:6 From the heart, Ray |
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173 | Does any body knows the 12 names of God | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 78721 | ||
Hi Truthfinder, Have you found the Truth yet? Welcome to this thread. In #78490 to Hank above, I told him that we can know that "Abba" is in the Greek. I had supposed that because "Abba" is in italics in the NWT that they were suggesting that the word was not in the Greek manuscripts. But we know that it is. From the heart, Ray |
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174 | why do we sin when sin has no mastery? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 80898 | ||
Hi EdB, 1 Corinthians 15:31 and Gal 5:24 were comparison verses in my particular study that I was going to write to you. Luke 14:27 that Emmaus suggested to you would also be linked in my study but not to the same Person of the Trinity. Another Scripture that shows how it is a daily struggle is Romans 8:36,37, "Just as it is written, "For Thy sake we are being put to death ALL DAY LONG; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered." But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through (Him) who loved us." Romans 8:10, "And if (Christ) is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the *Spirit is alive because of righteousness." 1 Cor 3:23, "And you belong to (Christ); and Christ belongs to God." Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ/ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered (Himself) up for me." Galatians 3:3, "Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit/, are you now being perfected in the flesh?" He provides us with the Spirit and our belief in (God) is reckoned to us as righteousness. Galatians 3:5,6. Galatians 3:29, "And if you belong to (Christ), then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise." Galatians 5:24, "Now those who belong to Christ (Jesus) have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires." Galatians 6:8, "For the one who sows to his own flesh shall from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit shall from the Spirit/ reap eternal life." Romans 8:31, "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?" From the heart, Ray |
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175 | Should Christians Pooh-Pooh Proof? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 81866 | ||
Hi Searcher56, I, too, enjoy the confirmations. I appreciate your thinking about and connecting your verses. I would personally go one verse farther in Hebrews to see the connection. Matthew 18:1-3, "At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And He called a child to (Himself) and set him before them, and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven."" Hebrews 12:3, "For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against (Himself), so that you may not grow weary and lose heart." The parentheses that I have added show the comparison of coming (to Him) as a little child does rather than showing hostility (against Him). God is indeed calling us to Himself. From the heart, Ray |
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176 | Holy Spirit, an impersonal force? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 82779 | ||
Hi Bern, If the Holy Spirit is not a Person but is rather a power or force in Luke 1:35, then the words should not be capitalized. The New World Translation has it in lower case. Luke 1:35, NWT, "In answer the angel said to her: "Holy spirit [sic] will come upon you, and power of the Most High will overshadow you." From the heart, Ray |
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177 | matthew 27:51-56 Mark15:39-40 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 82839 | ||
Hi Hank, These sweet questions are looking for an amen and a comment on whether the passages are being understood correctly. I believe he/she is understanding well. I noticed in the marginal note in my NASB Study Bible has for Matthew 27:54, "Or possibly, a son of God or, a son of a god." The Greek, indeed does not give us any help there as far as capitalization. 1) I would think that the gospel writers would quote a believer. 2) I believe that since this is God's word, that He has it written just as He would have it. 3) I believe that sweet has it written correctly when she writes about the Son of God. I think however, that we should realize that Jesus came in the appearance of men but that He was indeed a righteous Man. 4) In my personal study of numbering pronouns of Deity, this would be a "mathematical match" if the verses were translated differently. I offer these translations for what they are worth; using the NASB with some changes and a deletion (not in the Greek). Matthew 27:50-54, "And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up the spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook; and the rocks were split, and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the tombs after (His) resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared to many. Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, "Truly this One was the Son of God."" Mark 15:39, "And when the centurian, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way (He) breathed His last, he said, "Truly this Man was the Son of God!"" Praise God for His wonderful words and Word. John 5:24, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear shall live. For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs shall hear His voice, and shall come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment." What do you think? Does (He) have authority? Is His judgment just? Does He speak truthfully? Should we honor the Son? From the heart, Ray |
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178 | matthew 27:51-56 Mark15:39-40 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 82955 | ||
Hi Hank, I knew that would be your answer, brother. I am hoping that people are realizing that this One was not a son of God nor a son of a god. We need to honor the Son and God in our capitalizations. These Scriptures that sweet has connected point out to me one of the inconsistencies of our translators, namely, the translation and interpretation of "houtos" (Strong's #3778). Scripture references for the answer to my questions are all found in John 5. John 5:27, "and He gave (Him) authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man." He has authority. John 5:30, "I can do nothing on My own initiative. As I hear, I judge; and (My) judgment is just,..." The Father sent Him and His judgment is just. John 5:23, "in order that all may honor the (Son), even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him." We honor the Son when we know Him as the righteous Man. Does (He) speak truthfully? John 5:25, "Truly, truly, (I) say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and those who hear shall live." I have another question, Hank. Do you think that there is Another witness? John 5:32, "There is (Another) who bears witness of Me, and I know that the testimony which He bears of Me is true." What do you all think? From the heart, Ray |
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179 | Whose Son is He? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 82985 | ||
Hi Bern, You wrote, "The dilemma is this--in what way is Jesus David's son if Jesus is God?" The way that we look at Jesus, as the way or the Way for instance, will give you a reasonable answer. You look at Jesus from the outlook of the NWT and see Him as a "god" as per John 1:1. Looking at it that way, I could see how you would see Jesus as David's "son". The way I look at it as one who is interested in capitalization, is that Jesus is the Son of God, He is the Son of Man, He is the Son of Joseph, the Son of Abraham. Capitalizing Son denotes Him as Deity, as God. I would that you could say with Exodus 4:5, "that they may believe that the Lord, the (God) of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you." The way that we can understand Jesus is David's son is to know that He is David's Lord, and that He is the Christ. He is God Himself in flesh, in appearance as a man. Even your NWT reads "Son of David" for instance, Mark 10:47. The translation reverses the order of the pronouns to hide the interpretation, but it still reads "Son of David". Mark 10:47, NWT, "When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he started shouting and saying: "Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me." Mark 10:47, NASB, "And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me." I agree with Morant61, that a good look at Philippians 2:1-11 would be helpful to you. And I agree with Hank that you could look at the New Testament again with a fresh look. Look at it with pen and pencil in hand. A pencil because nobody knows all the answers and a pen to cross off "a god" to show the Word as God. Write "God" in pen because you will not need to change it. From the heart, Ray |
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180 | Holy Spirit, an impersonal force? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 83076 | ||
Hi Bern, That's the way I see it. We all have to decide what to do with the Christ. Do we make Him God or a god? Is Jehovah a Helper or a helper? Is Jehovah a Rock or a rock? Is Jesus a Savior or a savior? Is Jesus the Light of the world or the light of the world? The bottom line is that we have to decide what to make of Him, just as the people in Bible days had to decide. If you were living in the days of Christ would you have found Jesus to be a god who was claiming to be the true God, the One who forgives sins? Therefore, would you have been one calling out, "Crucify! Crucify Him!"? I believe the Hebrew is in all CAPITALS. So in that case the decision would be what should be lower case when translated. Let's look at John 1:7 in the Greek. This has in it the decision of whether Jesus is the Light. It also has the decision of whether belief would come through Him or through him (John the baptist). John 1:6,7, "There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for a witness, that he might bear witness of the Light [NASB, 1995], that all might believe through him [sic]." What do you think? How would you translate it? Or as the NWT would write it, How would YOU translate it? From the heart, Ray |
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