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161 | In heaven are we male or female? | Bible general Archive 3 | ebrain | 168400 | ||
Yes it is speculation, but no more so than your post of 9.34 am. in the first line you use the word "Possibly",i.e pure speculation. You also say "there is no real indication that angels are genderless". Quite true, but there is no indication that they are not. You also say "There is nothing in the Bible that indicates people will lose or change sex in eternity" once more you are quite right, but there is nothing in the Bible which says they won't. You use the word "seems" twice in the last paragraph, again speculation. You say "Jesus retained his gender", please provide Chapter, and verse to support this, I am not saying that there arn't any, just that I am not aware of any. At Matt 23:37, Jesus likens himself to a hen gathering her chicks, does this make him female? God is refered to as He, and Father, does this make Him male? Please let me know just what you think Jesus was intending to convey at Mat 22:30. |
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162 | Did more than one God make man? | Bible general Archive 3 | ebrain | 167497 | ||
Hi Princess MJ. Thank you for your post. Have a look at Isaiah 48:12-16, and you will find that the last part of v 16, indicates that the person speaking in the first part of this verse is Jesus, also it's a great verse in the O.T. to show the Trinity. |
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163 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | ebrain | 167394 | ||
To show that a passage of Scripture can have more than one meaning/understanding/interptetation, which you maintained it could not, but thank you for admitting that "Of course there others mentioned in both places" Bless you brother Jeff. Edwin. |
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164 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | ebrain | 167367 | ||
Thank you Jeff for your post, please let me know who you think the Lord is talking about in the 11th Chapter of Hosea, and who He is talking about at Matthew 2:13-15. Thank you. Every blessing. Edwin. |
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165 | Biblical Interpretation? | John 7:17 | ebrain | 167343 | ||
Thank you gospelmann for your post. Please allow me to say the following. Quote, "If you love me you will keep my commands". The greek at this verse means "If you love me you will do what I have told you to do, what I am telling you to do, and what I will tell you to do". |
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166 | the Spirit of Truth | John 7:17 | ebrain | 167339 | ||
Thank you Kalos. What is really concerning sgosh is that as there are different interpretations of Scripture, how can he be sure that he can obtain the correct one. That is why I drew his attention to the verses refered to. In other words, the Holy Spirit has to be allowed by you to reveal the truth to you. This is clearly demonstreatd by our Lord Jesus at John 5:30, where Jesus tells us that adopting the attitude of "Not my will, but thine be done" enables Him to speak as He did at John 7:16. I would conclude from this that christians who arrive at a wrong interpretation of Scripture, do so because they do not do what Jesus makes clear must be done, if the Spirit is to reveal truth to them. It must, however, be pointed out that sometimes a verse of Scripture may have more than one interpretation, as for example, Hos 11:1, with Matt 2;15. |
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167 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167228 | ||
Hi CDBJ. Thank for your words, it's good to hear from you again. Please read my three posts to Jeff, and lf you would like to comment, I shall be pleased to hear from you. Yours in Him. Edwin. |
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168 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167225 | ||
Continuation Part 2. In conclusion, let me re state the case. The example given in Matt 16 is unique, and cannot be committed again to-day, as it was a once and for all rejection by Israel of it's Messiah during the first Century, however, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit to-day is rejection of His conviction of sin, which will not be forgiven. If you still cannott see what I am trying to convey, then I don't know what more I can do. |
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169 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167193 | ||
Continuation of my last post. Now have a look at John 3:13, and Hosea 5:15. the word "Offence", or guilt, or trespass, is a singular noun in the Hebrew, and refers to one sin, and only one sin, namely the rejection by the Leaders of Israel,and therefore the whole Nation of Israel of their Messiah. They Nation will in due course acknowledge their offence and repent, as indicated at Zechariah 12:10. Further comments are made by our Lord Jesus at Matt 12:41-42, where He refers to "this generation", meaning of course the people he was talking to at that time. I Hope that I have made it clear that the blasphemy that is committed in the 21st Century is in no way the same as that refered to at Matthew 12:22-32. I will have to leave this computer shortly, as someone eles wants to use it. I will read what I have said, and will see if I think that any more needs to be said. |
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170 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167188 | ||
Dear Jeff. Please rest assured that you have not offended me, dissapointed perhaps, but not offended. Regarding your inclusion of an extract from Easton's Bible, I find myself in complete agreement with the sentiments expressed, in fact I support both views, I feel sure that it has not escaped your notice that the first example is in fact an example of calling the Holy Spirit a lier. Let me now deal with each example in more detail, dealing first with the 21st Century. The only way in which a person can become a christian, is as a result of the conviction of the Holy Spirit, that the person in question is a sinner, and in desperate need of salvation, the response can be either acceptance, in which case the person will become a christian, and have their sins forgiven, or rejection, in which case there is no forgivness. Rejection is the same as calling the Holy Soirit a lier. Now the 1st Century, the Pharisees taught that anyone could perforn miracles who was empowered to do so by the Holy Spirit, but there were certain miracles that only Messiah when He came would be able to perform, these included, opening the eyes of a person born blind, clensing the leper, raising the dead after three days, and casting out a dumb spirit. This is why the people said "Is not this man the son of David", the unpoken words being this man has just done what you have allways told us could only be done by Messiah? The Pharisses who enjoyed their position of authority, and power over the people, and had no intention of "Having this man to rule over us", knew full well that if they admitted to the people that this man was indeed the Messiah, they were finished, and what's more would judged by Him. Jesus maintained that it was by the Holy Spirit that He cast out the dumb spirit, they in effect said, you are a lier, it is by the power of the Devil that you have done this, thereby committing two sins, one against the Son of God by inferring that He was a lier, and at the same time blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. This is confirmed by Jesus, when at verse 32 He identifies both the Son of Man, and the Holy Soirit, as having been sinned against. To be continued. |
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171 | Did more than one God make man? | Bible general Archive 3 | ebrain | 167184 | ||
Further to the above, the Hebrew word translated "us" is a plural noun, and although the Hebrew plural means three or more, that is not it's prime meaning here, beter understood as overflowing, like "Holy Holy Holy", it is in fact difficult for me to describe, no doubt others will give a more comprensive explanation. | ||||||
172 | Can you tell me what is a "living sacrif | Rom 12:1 | ebrain | 167155 | ||
Also remember that Jesus is our living sacrifice, He who died, that we might live. | ||||||
173 | Is baptism required? | Bible general Archive 3 | ebrain | 167154 | ||
No, baptism is not required for salvation, but it is God's prefered option, read 1st Peter 3:21, (NKJV), as the Lord wishes you to give a public demonstration of your conversion to, and acceptance of His provision of your salvation. Also do what Doc says. |
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174 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167107 | ||
Dear Jeff. In resoponse to your latest post let me say that I have allready given you the verses you are asking for, they are 31, and 32 of Ch 12 of Matthew. Verse 31 states that "Blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven", and in verse 32 that "Whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven", making it abundantly clear that blasphemy and speaking against are one and the same thing. It is clear to me that you cannot have read these verses, as you would not have asked the same question a second time. There is a part of my nature that enables me to see that calling someone a lier, is the same as speaking against them, this part I refer to as common sense. It is a pity that you say "I'm not interested in aplying common sense", what a shame, you will miss so much. I am 74 years of age, and have been a christian for more than 44 years, during which time I have spoken many times on this subject to many groups of people in many locations, and never at any time has anyone doubted what I have just told you. |
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175 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 167038 | ||
As I have said before, becomming a christian does not require the abandenment of common sense. Please tell me if you think that caling the Holy Spirit a lier is blasphemy or not? |
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176 | What does God say on birth control? | Gen 1:28 | ebrain | 166660 | ||
I believe that Onan was killed because of his sin, in that he used a Divine requirment for his own pleasure, and not for the reason that the Law intended. I do not believe that this incident can de taken as God's condemnation of contraseption. |
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177 | Unforgiveable Sin? | Eph 1:7 | ebrain | 166615 | ||
Thank you again CDBJ for your instructive post, I am sure many will find it most helpfull. Allow me to say something about the background to Matthew Ch 12 vs 22-32, the Pharisees taught that anyone could perform Miracles who was empowered to do so by the Holy Spirit, but only the Messiah (Son of David) when He came would be able to perform certain Miracles, and one of these was to cast out a demon that caused a person to be "Mute". This is why in v 23, the people were amazed, and said "Can this be the Son of David", the unspoken words were "This man has just performed what you Pharisees have allways told us could only be performed by the Messiah?". The Pharisees who enjoyed their position of power, and authority, over the comon people and had made it clear "We will not have this man to rule over us", now found themselves in an impossible position. There was no way in which they were prepared to confirm His Messiahship, because they knew full well that if they did, they were finished, and whats more due for judgment. The only way out they could see was to do exactly what the did, that is to credit the Holy Spirit's work to the Devil, and that is what is unforgivable. Other Miracles that the Pharisees maintained could only be performed by Messiah, were , opening the eyes of a person who had been born blind, not one who had become blind in later life, clensing lepers, and raising a person back from the dead after three days. Have you ever wondered why Jesus "stayed two days longer" (John 11:6,) if He had not done this, then Lazarus would have only been dead two days, and not four. Remember if it is recorded in Scripture, then it is there for a very good reason. God bless you all. Edwin Brain. |
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178 | Unforgiveable Sin? | Eph 1:7 | ebrain | 166592 | ||
Thank you CDBJ for the many Scripture verses you have refered to in your post, which by the way I have enjoyed reading, however, you have not as far as I can see addressed the question raised in the first place, namely "The unforgivable sin", I, and I am sure many others would like to have your comments on this topic. Thank you. ebrain. |
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179 | Unforgiveable Sin? | Eph 1:7 | ebrain | 166589 | ||
Thank you Luke for your support, I find myself in complete agreement with the the way in which you have put it. | ||||||
180 | Christians with demon oppression | Rom 8:16 | ebrain | 166588 | ||
Please give me an example from Scripture of christians being oppressed by demons, I am not saying that there arn't any, only that I am not aware of any. Thank you. |
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