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161 | When did Jesus know He was God? | John 1:1 | ebrain | 166378 | ||
Thank you for your comments, however, I do not think that Joseph and Mary would have told Him for the following reasons. Mark 3:21, reads "And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, "He is out of his mind". Also John 7:5 reads "For not even his brothers believed in him", and Luke 2:19. makes me think that Mary kept all these things to herself, perhaps she was told by the Angel to say nothing?. In view of the above, I find it hard to believe that it was common knowledge in His family. |
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162 | 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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163 | 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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164 | 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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165 | 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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166 | 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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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 | What is the application of wages of sin? | John 4:36 | ebrain | 180266 | ||
Doc you've been robbed, here in the UK,the top rate is around 9 Dollars (£5.00), £1.00, is equal to 1.945 Dollars at the moment. | ||||||
169 | What is the application of wages of sin? | John 4:36 | ebrain | 180314 | ||
You are right of course. Gallons (UK) A British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters. Gallons (US) United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters. Based on the above, the cost of a US Gallon in the UK would be about 6.20 Dollars |
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170 | 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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171 | 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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172 | 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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173 | 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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174 | It will show the love of God | John 10:16 | ebrain | 182482 | ||
A word search for Ruth in the NT. produced only this one Mat 1:5 Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, |
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175 | Is the Raptur a real event? | John 14:3 | ebrain | 170846 | ||
No there is no such verse, it is my way of drawing attention to the fact that there are two groups of verses, one group shows that the second comming will be very public, ie, "every eye will see Him". Whereas the other group of verses indicate that His Return will be the very opposite, ie, "like a theif in the night". These two sets of verses cannot possibly refer to the same event, therefore, there must be two seperate visits to earth by our Lord in respect of His second comming, one where He does not come down to the surface, but remains in the air above the ground, as He "raptures" His bride, the church, the other when He does come all the way back to the surface to carry out judgment. |
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176 | who is the prince? | John 14:30 | ebrain | 182626 | ||
Hi junior, my first birthday was 12/12/1931, and my second one 08/12/1961. Every blessing brothers. Edwin. (ebrain) |
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177 | who is the prince? | John 14:30 | ebrain | 182725 | ||
Hi Hank. Thank you for your kind words, it has been said before, but are we not two Nations divided by a common language. Every blessing. Edwin. |
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178 | Jesus and the "good" theif at the | John 19:30 | ebrain | 187530 | ||
Nothing happened for three days, untill He raised Himself back from the dead, see bellow. John 10:17 "For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. John 10:18 "No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father." ebrain. |
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179 | Friday crucifixion | John 19:31 | ebrain | 181293 | ||
Subject: A problem with time. Our Lord Jesus said that he would be in the grave for 3 days and 3 nights i.e. 72 hours, however, the Gospel accounts indicate a period of only 37 hours at most. Can any one help me resolve this. Thank you Edwin. Please give the scripture verse where Jesus said three days and three nights, and also state how you arrived at 37 hours. Thank you for your questions. For 3 days and 3 nights, please read Matt Ch 12 v 40. The 37 hours or thereabouts is arrived at as follows. Read the 4 Resurrection accounts and you will find that our Lord rose from the dead at around dawn on the first day of the week i.e. 12 hours from the end of the Sabbath, then there are 24 hours during the Sabbath, and may be up to an hour on Friday. In that part of the world, and at that time of the year sunset, and sunrise were close to 6 PM and 6 AM. Jesus was on the cross from 9 am to 3 PM. Now read John Ch 19 v 31. There was about 3 hours to take down his body, prepare it for burial, transport same to the tomb, replace the stone, and seal it. I hope this helps you to understand my reasoning. May the Lord bless, and keep you safe. Edwin Brain. I am disappointed that I have not so far had any help with this question. Allow me to suggest a possible solution. First of all look at Exodus Ch 12 vs 1-20. and also Leviticus Ch 23 vs 4-8. Now what are the salient points. The Lamb is to be selected on the 10 th day, but not killed until the 14 th day, why 4 days?, answer later on. The Passover continues on into the Feast of unleavened bread which is a feast of 7 days duration, with a Sabbath at each end. Now what does this teach me about the week in which our Lord allowed himself to be killed. That there are 2 Sabbaths in this week, the Sabbaths are at the start, and finish i.e. the first, and last, the alpha, and omega. speaking of the Lord God himself. what is leaven but a picture of sin, therefore no leaven indicates sinlessness, what is the duration of this feast, 7 days, what does 7 indicate, Divine perfection i.e. sinless perfection.. So the lamb points forward to the time when the Lord God himself, who is sinlessly perfect will lay down his life during a week which has 2 Sabbaths in it. Now let us see if the Gospel accounts indicate a 2nd Sabbath that week. Look first at John Ch 19 v 31. "for that Sabbath was a special Sabbath" why? special, could this suggest an additional Sabbath that week, well now look at Matt Ch 28 v 1. Here is a problem as most English translations read Sabbath, but have a look at the Greek text, and you will find that it is a plural noun i.e. Sabbaths. Now if we assume that Friday was the other Sabbath, and move the crucifixion back to Thursday, then we have 3 nights, but only some 61 hours, and still not 72 hours, however if you use Divine time measurement, and not human time measurement, i.e. "There was evening,and there was morning one day" and I can find 3 evenings, and 3 mornings then I will have 3 days. There is Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Saturday evening, Friday morning, Saturday morning, and Sunday morning 3 days. Now what about that 4 days I mentioned earlier, if our Lord was killed on Thursday, then what day is 4 days earlier, Palm Sunday of course. The Triumphal Entry and what else was also happening on that same day, every family in the land was choosing the lamb to be killed, and now that Jesus had presented himself to the Leaders of the Nation they had four days in which to examine him to see if there was any blemish, or spot, and when they could find none kill him. QED, I rest my case. Isn't it great being a Christian. May the Lord bless you all ,and keep you safe. Edwin Brain. |
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180 | Which Ones? | Acts 2:38 | ebrain | 173634 | ||
The Holy Spirit is given to everyone who believes, as recorded at Ephesians 1:13-14, but no one other than Jesus had all the gifts that the Holy Spirit has to give. Please read the whole of Chapter 12 of 1 Corinthians, and especially vs 27-31, Although every christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and will enjoy one, or possibly more than one gift,he will not have all of them as Jesus did, and further more, other christians will have different gifts. I hope that this is of some help. May the Lord bless you abundantly, and keep you safe. ebrain. |
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