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181 | Jesus at age 12 learning or teaching? | Luke 3:23 | Ray | 121643 | ||
Hi ljw9292, In response to your two questions of why Jesus waited until He was thirty years of age to begin His ministry and the suggestion here that He actually started much earlier: 1) The Greek, as is suggested in the [His ministry] in the Amplified version above, really to my mind anyway is saying that when He was about thirty years of age people were regarding Him as the Son [sic] of Joseph. When that was accomplished, then He could begin His ministry. It was not that all of a sudden at thirty years of age He became the Son of God and the Son of Man. He was God with us even as a Child. 2) I believe that the priests in the temple were taught of God. John 6:45, "Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me." They (the priests and parents) were taught of God, but they did not understand the statement which He had made to them. Luke 2:49, "Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" [Or, did you not know that I had to be in the things of My Father?] This Child, this second Adam, was the Son of God. Luke 3:38. From the heart, Ray |
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182 | Parallels to the silver cord, etc. | Eccl 12:6 | Ray | 121582 | ||
Hi Wlerin, I believe that Searcher56 had a good answer. We can realize that the words and things of God are often poetry although spiritual in nature. In the past I have learned to compare Ecclesiastes 11:5 with John 3:6,7. Ecclesiastes 11:4, " He who watches the wind will not sow and he who looks at the clouds will not reap. 5 Just as you do not know the path of the wind and how bones are formed in the womb of the pregnant woman, so you do not know the activity of God who makes all things." John 3:6, "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the (s)Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, "You must be born again."" We don't know what all these things mean, but we know that our Creator should be remembered now because childhood and the prime of life are quickly passing by. We want to delight in all the things of God and we want to daily also be His delight. Proverbs 8:22-31. Perhaps we should ask for a spirit of wisdom in the study of these things. Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." From the heart, Ray |
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183 | Mayest, Shalt , and Will.... | Matt 24:13 | Ray | 121549 | ||
Hi nxdxgirl21, Isn't the study of languages interesting? Welcome to the forum. I believe that you should also look at the word "will" in its second sense of: will--used to indicate simple future time. USAGE --the distinction between WILL (2) (for second and third person subjects) and SHALL (for the first person) in expressing simple future time or determination, etc. is largely an artificial one, and today is virtually nonexistent in North American English;..." The reference from JCrichton of John 11:25 is interesting when one looks at the Greek. The three copies of Greek Interlinears that I own have the literal meanings as "he who believes in Me *will live even if he dies"; however the translations have it reading "shall". Verse 26 says that "everyone living and believing in Me *shall never die". 1) As far as Genesis 4:7 is concerned, the last phrase in the NASB is "but you must master it". The NKJ reads "but you should rule over it". The KJ reads "and thou shalt rule over him [sin]". The bottom line is that we may, we shall, and in the future we will; "If you do well, will you not be accepted?" Genesis 4:7. That should lift up our countenances and put a smile on our faces; knowing we may be blessed by choosing life rather than death. Blessed by obeying God and walking in His way, keeping His commandments. Deuteronomy 29:19, "I [Moses speaking] call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, 20 by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them." Matthew 24:13, "But the one enduring to the end, this one will be saved." Literal Greek Interlinear. From the heart, Ray |
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184 | 1 Cor 15:3 | Rom 3:24 | Ray | 121468 | ||
Hi mmat40, Welcome to the forum. Jesus gave up His life. The Scriptures tell us that on the cross "He gave up the spirit." He breathed His last breath and died. Now one might ask something like "Is God dead?" or "How is it that God can die?" God so loved the world that He gave us His only begotten Son. He was one of a kind; He was God in flesh. 2 Corinthians 5:14, NKJ, "For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again." The passage goes on to tell us that although Jesus came in the likeness of men we no longer know Him that way. In fact we look at people in a new way because if we believe that Jesus was God then we look at all things with spiritual eyes. God is the One who reconciled us to Himself, through Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 5:18. I believe that a study of the book of Hebrews also would be helpful to you. See Hebrews 8:16-28. From the heart, Ray |
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185 | A man of God? | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 121337 | ||
Hi Hank, First of all the man of God is one who believes in Him. Galatians 3:5, NKJ, "Therefore He who supplies the Spirit [or spirit?] to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? -- 6 just as Abraham 'believed (God), and it was accounted to him for righteousness.'" 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are... 9 blessed with believing Abraham." Genesis 15:6, "Then he believed in the (Lord); and He reckoned it to him as righteousness." 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 1:12, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in (His) name, 13 who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." The parentheses are mine for comparison. It can be shown that the man/woman of God who BELIEVES in (Him) also WALKS in Him, BELONGS to Him, and is CHOSEN by Him. Blessings to you, Hank. From the heart, Ray |
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186 | what does the scripture mean? | Is 9:6 | Ray | 120507 | ||
Hi tip, Here we have Scriptures of comparison and contrast. Matthew has Jesus saying that He did not come peace, but a sword; a sword that would make even family members enemies. Isaiah says that His government would be one of peace and His kingdom would have no end. I think that we have to keep in mind that the kingdom of Jesus was not of this world. Matthew 10:34, "...I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I came to set man against..." Isaiah 8:6, "...Prince of Peace..." A look at two translations of the Scriptures will point out the two kingdoms and how people will regard them. NASB, Isaiah 9:7, "There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over **his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this." NKJ, Isaiah 9:7, "Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over **His kingdom,..." We are looking forward to the kingdom of God, but as it is we are still on this earth. From the heart, Ray |
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187 | Weilding the Sword of the Spirit | Eph 6:17 | Ray | 120418 | ||
Hi mommapbs, I like the way you look deeply at the things of God. I don't agree with the Amplified version above where it has the Word capitalized. The verse is talking about the helmet, the sword, and the word, and I would think that they should all be lower case. When I look at 2 Timothy 2:15 and "accurately handling the word of truth" I think of Acts 18:12-26 where Apollos was teaching accurately the things of Jesus but then it was explained "more accurately" to him. Here is where we are required to rely upon the Holy Spirit even when we are instructing accurately and are fervent in spirit. 1 Cor 2:10, NKJ, "But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God." I know that this verse has been studied by Christians through the years because the manuscripts differ in the number of pronouns. For instance, the NASB shows this in the absence of "His". 1 Cor 2:10, NASB, "For to us God revealed them through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." Personally, I go with the NASB "the Spirit" or with an understanding of an altered NKJ of "His spirit". But in any case, "I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." 2 Tim 1:12. From the heart, Ray |
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188 | Prophet mentions multicolored carpets | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 119913 | ||
Hi cpowell, Welcome to the forum. :) Ezekiel 27:24, NKJ, "These were your merchants in choice items--in purple clothes, in embroidered garments, in *chests of multicolored apparel, in sturdy woven cords, which were in your marketplace." Ezekiel 27:24, NASB, "They traded with you in choice garments, in clothes of blue and embroidered work, and in *carpets of many colors, and tightly wound cords, which were among your merchandise." From the heart, Ray |
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189 | What is the Godhead? | Col 2:10 | Ray | 119856 | ||
Hi hh141, I would direct you #66911where the poster talks about the three places that this word is found. From the heart, Ray |
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190 | The Fathers Gifts | Matt 7:11 | Ray | 119840 | ||
Hi msg17, Welcome to the forum. I will answer your question with my usual look look at capitalization and pronouns of Deity. You will come to expect that if you read any of my posts. My answer would be "Yes" it is speaking of the Holy Spirit. The Father who is in heaven is Spirit and He gives good spiritual gifts to those who ask Him. I personally have a belief that there is the Holy Spirit and the holy spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Giver and the holy spirit is the gift. That is my premise for this post. What man among you will give his son a [stumbling?] stone when he is asking for a loaf? Matthew 7:11, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father/ who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him." Matthew 25:34, "Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed of My/Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Romans 10:12, "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call upon Him;/ 13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED."" Luke 12:23ff, "For life is more than food, and the body than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, and they have no storeroom nor barn; and yet God/ feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds!...27 Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; but I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory did not clother himself like one of these." Contrast John 11:22, "Even now I know that whatever You/ ask of God..." Luke 11:5ff, "Friend, lend me three loaves;... Luke 11:8, "I/ tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs. 9 And I say to you, ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 1) Luke 11:13, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly **Father give the *holy *spirit to those who ask (Him)?" John 11:22, "Even now I know that whatever You/ ask of God, **God will give (You)." 2) Contrast Matthew 7:11 and Matthew 6:24,25 The *Stars and parentheses are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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191 | Is this referencing the Holy Spirit? | 1 John 5:10 | Ray | 119665 | ||
Hi mommapbs, One of the references for the verse in the NASB Study Bible is Revelation 12:17. Here we see the comparison of those who make Him a liar (1 John 5:10 and John 8:40, 48) and those who accept the testimony of Jesus (Revelation 12:17. There are those who blaspheme **His name (Rev 13:6) and there are those who accept His testimony that "**I do not have a demon". That is what blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is all about, that is, saying that Jesus accomplished things through an unclean spirit; lying about His name,authority, and testimony; not being able to hear the words of God because the blasphemer is not of God. From the heart, Ray |
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192 | Who is Melchizedek? | Heb 7:3 | Ray | 119650 | ||
Hi mom81, Welcome to the forum. I would suggest #8017 for your reading. Type that number in the top right corner and click on Search. Melchizadek does not have a geneology because he is a type of Christ who is our Priest and King. A key to understanding Hebrews is to understand who is being spoken of. For instance, the one who is spoken of in Hebrews 7:6 and especially Hebrews 7:13. Hebrews 7:13, NASB, "For the **one concerning whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar." Hebrews 7:13, NKJ, "For **He of whom these things are spoken..." Christ is our Priest and King and He is also our Prophet. Compare Hebrews 7:6 with John 6:14. From the heart, Ray |
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193 | Reference | 2 Cor 13:11 | Ray | 119639 | ||
Hi lizzymay777, Welcome to the forum. As one who is interested in the Study Bible Forum, it would be a good thing to purchase a Study Bible. The ones that I own, (NASB and NKJ recommended) offer these references for the verse. 1 Thess 4:1 2 Thess 3:1 1 Cor 1:10 2 Cor 13:9 Eph 4:12 1 Thess 3:10 Romans 12:16, 18 Romans 15:33 Mark 9:50 Romans 15:33 Eph 6:23 Through the years I must have keyed on "being made complete" as my references would be: Acts 5:32 Romans 6:22, "But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life." From the heart, Ray |
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194 | Violent men take it by force | Matt 11:12 | Ray | 119562 | ||
Hi jbw, I would suggest that a Quick Search would be in order for you. There have been discussions here on the forum for Matthew 11:12. My thoughts are in 67533 if you want to conduct a Search. From the heart, Ray |
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195 | Blocked Thread? | Luke 12:7 | Ray | 119525 | ||
Hi JRM, I just read your thread and found it also to be a thoughtful discussion. I wonder if we could discuss here about the hairs of our head and how it might relate to anything. Luke 12:4, "And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more they can do." When I read your thread I thought of Moses and how he thought that he was supposed to be the deliverer of his people. He struck down the Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. Exodus 2:11. But after that, he tried to break up a fight between two Hebrews and found that his act of violence had been discovered. From then on, there was "nothing more that he could do". He had to flee in fear from Pharoah. Luke 12 tells us who we should fear. "Fear the One who after He has killed has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him." Those are the words of Jesus in Luke 12:5. The verse that you are concerned with is Nehemiah 13:25. "So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair; and made them swear by God, "You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take of their daughters for your sons or for yourselves."" You wonder how much a leader should contend with his people. (And perhaps how much FOR his people, looking at Moses). Moses himself was asking the two Hebrew men, "Why are you striking your companion?" As always we should look at the One about whom the Scriptures are written. We should fear the One who has authority. Christ is our Deliverer. God is able to accomplish His goals. 1) I wonder about the translation of Nehemiah 13:15 and the English involved. Who is the "You" in the quoted oath or commandment? 2) The hairs of our head are numbered, so you be assured that He is aware if anyone is pulling them out. Whether they are being pulled out on behalf of God, or in a misguided attempt at doing God's will, or in brutality; God is aware of it all. From the heart, Ray |
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196 | The first prayer offered in the Bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 119504 | ||
Hi adeakin, For an extensive list of "prayers" type 105689 in the Quick Search box at the top right and then click Search. We can thank EdB for that list. Welcome to the forum. From the heart, Ray |
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197 | Jesus is still on trial? | Luke 9:44 | Ray | 119497 | ||
Hi mommapbs, Your question of "What will we do with Him?" is connected in my mind with "How will we understand Him?" We have heard and read the words of Jesus and hear the word of God in our churches. We know today that Jesus was God in the flesh and today we could not crucify again our Lord. Yet, when I look in their contexts the verses that you presented here, it points out to me that we still can't understand God fully. He is too high for us. In other words, we today ask "How can Jesus be God and yet the Christ of God?" How can He be God and Man at the same time? And in the context of the Jewish leaders and our leaders today the question is still "How can this Man make Himself out to be God? How can a Man not be a sinner?" In Luke 9:41-44 Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and the people were amazed at the greatness of God. They were marveling at all that He was doing. (In other words, they were seeing that He was God). In Luke 9:20-22 Peter says that He is the Christ of God. And even though both passages talk of how the Son of Man must suffer many things and be delivered into the hands of men, there is that question of "How can we understand this great God, Christ of God, and Son of Man?" Mommapbs, I find your references of Luke 6:46 and Luke 9:43 to be a perfect match for comparison verses. We also have Matthew 7:21 to compare and contrast as we think of the Lord of heaven. From the heart, Ray |
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198 | Gods Commands and Promises in Thessaloni | 1 Thess 1:5 | Ray | 119376 | ||
Hi Emmee, You might look at 1 Thessalonians 4:2 in order to look at how there is little difference between commands and commandments. 1 Thess 4:2, "For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus." From the heart, Ray |
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199 | Gods Commands and Promises in Thessaloni | 1 Thess 1:5 | Ray | 119375 | ||
Hi Emmee, I think that JCrichton gave you an excellent answer in #119349. I encourage you to continue your discussion with him there. If you are interested we could talk about 1 Thessalonians 1:5 with the idea of looking at the promise [to my mind at least] of the holy spirit by the Holy Spirit. 1 Thess 1:4, "knowing, brethren beloved by God, [His] choice of you; 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit [I would say holy spirit] and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake." Luke 9:55, "But He turned and rebuked them, [and said, 'You do not know what kind of spirit you are of;...]'" From the heart, Ray |
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200 | Baptism without water? | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 119236 | ||
Hi danCer, You are new here, but if you check the archives using the yellow Search or the Quick Search you could find an abundance of material. Enter into any discussion you might find of interest there. As far as my interests are concerned, we might talk of whether there is a holy spirit or whether Jesus baptised with the holy spirit. Acts 19:2, "and he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit ." [I would say holy spirit in both cases here] John 1:33, "And I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'" [ I would say that He baptizes in the "holy spirit'"]. From the heart, Ray |
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