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1861 | Please explain this verse? Mark 15:34 | Mark 15:34 | Ray | 7588 | ||
Hi bcb, I've taken the log out of my eye finally and see that I haven't answered you very directly, as in quickly. Not only has nearly a week gone by, but its been nearly three months since you wrote this posting and I haven't responded to a question you asked me. The capitalization in your 3/15 posting was fine. He indeed is the (One) who is able to deliver and performs great things. You asked about the comparison that I see in Psalm 22:1 and Mark 15:39. The words are found also in Matt.27:46. Let me write these references and put some pronouns in parenthesis for comparison and contrast. Psalm 22:1, David speaking, "My (God), my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" Matt 27:46, "...that is,"My (God), My God, why have You forsaken Me?" And some of those who were standing there, when they heard it, began saying, "This Man is calling to Elijah." Capital M is mine. Mark 15:34b,"...which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken (Me)?" When some of the bystanders heard it, they began saying, "Behold, He (sic) is calling for Elijah." The question I have is why capital H here but small m in Matthew. I'm hoping for more consistency in our translators. Mark 15:39, "When the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, "Truly this (Man) is the Son of God. Psalm 22:1, David speaking, "My (God), my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" We might even compare or I would say contrast Matthew 22:45, "If David then calls Him '(Lord)', how is He his Son?" The capital S is mine. Matt 20:30, "And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that (Jesus) was passing by, cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son (sic) of David!" |
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1862 | Does knowledge out weight truth | 2 Tim 3:7 | Ray | 7514 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, I am a college graduate with a little bit of book knowledge in my past; so I am not anti-intellectual. But I can take your criticism to heart and see if a better balance needs to be established. I do want to speak effectively. But as a "capitalizer" I do not capitalize Science nor Knowledge. I want to know the Person of the scriptures and I spend my time there when searching for the knowledge of the truth. |
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1863 | Does knowledge out weight truth | 2 Tim 3:7 | Ray | 7370 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, I appreciate your thoughts and also can see where I could have been clearer in mine. My main focus is on knowing Him, the only true God, rather than facts and artifacts. The two verses ahead of your 2Timothy 3:16 reference talks about the things you have learned and become convinced of. Facts, per se, are not things that you become convinced of. The things that you become convinced of are the things about which the Lord has given you understanding. See 2Timothy 2:7 These are the things that lead to our obtaining salvation, verse 10. 2Tim 3:15 says that Timothy had known "from childhood the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." My thought has been that we need more than facts and book knowledge; we need to be listening for God's leading and understanding. I think that 2Timothy speaks a lot about truth, and when I capitalized Truth in my first posting here, I was thinking of 1st Timothy 6:2-5. There it talks about principles and doctrines and agreement with the words of Christ and (Titus 1:1) the knowledge of the Truth which is according to godliness. Our learning should lead us to repentance 2Timothy 2:25 and to wisdom that leads to salvation and good works 2Timothy 3:15. |
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1864 | What are the seven Spirits of God? | Rev 4:5 | Ray | 7326 | ||
Hi Gloria, I think also that the answer is gotten from Isaiah. I would compare Rev. 5:6 with Isaiah ll:2 and Isaish 6l:1 with versions that capitalize Him and Me. If you will allow me, I'll get back with you later. | ||||||
1865 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7227 | ||
Dear charis and JVH, I respect your opinions, and I knew you weren't a "yes" man, JVH. I spoke about capitalization here because I figured it would be a good "out of the way" spot considering the thread's misunderstandings. If everyone is tired of hearing my ideas about it, I can try to constrain myself. Maybe only talk about it in a RPCV tree somewhere. Someone here in the forum called it a "fetish", my wife would call it "obsessive cumpulsion", and I call it "meaningful to me". I wouldn't want everyone to put the work into the study that I have, but I am pleased, my friends, that you have gotten used to the idea. If you are in strong agreement with some of my capitalization, tell the NASB of your reasons for the capitalization or lack thereof. But again, we have to personalize and interpret scripture for ourselves and know Him better and better. Later, Ray | ||||||
1866 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7220 | ||
Hi Steve, In your Acts 24:16 reference the writer talks about doing his best "to maintain always a blamesless conscience before (God) and before men." I agree with the importance that you put on how the living of our lives affects the attitudes of others watching us. We want to be able to teach and not hear the "Yeah, right" from the people who know us and see the wrong that is left in us. We have to be able to be sincere in what we say. But we know that it is the Lord Jesus whom we have to please,2Peter 3:14, "....be diligent to be found by (Him) in peace, spotless and blameless..." I've said before that we can't please everyone, and we have One who judges to whom we are ultimately responsible. 1Peter 1:22, "Since you have in obedience to the Truth (or truth through the Spirit) purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,..." |
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1867 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7214 | ||
JVH says:I agree with you,Ray.Ray says: "Perhaps you misunderstood me.":-) Consider this: I am of the opinion that Paul in Ephesians talks of Christ being the head of the church (l:22 and 5:23 and 4:15) and head over all things. I am of the opinion that Paul in Colossians speaks of Him as being the Head. Colossians 1:18 Ray's version: "He is also Head of the body, the church; and He is the Beginning, the firstborn of the dead, so that He (Himself) will come to have first place in everything."NASB (Parenthesis and added caps mine) Colossians 2:10,"...and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the Head over all rule and authority;..." Colossians 2:19,"...and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from God." Any opinion? Take care, Ray |
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1868 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7207 | ||
P.S. For verse six above look at 1Tim 1:6. Sorry for the confusion here; I need a clear conscience too. | ||||||
1869 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7205 | ||
O.K.whatever.We'll talk about 1Tim 3:2. Verse six is also interesting in comparison with Titus 1:10 as my Study Bible references. "For some men, straying from theses things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, wanting to be teachers of the Law..."--"...For this cause reprove them severely that they may be sound in the faith, not paying attention of Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.." I see a contrast between teaching the Law and teaching the Truth, if you will. I think that it is important to stand up and speak the truth in love as your Ephesians reference says. I think also that any leader of worth will listen to you no matter what his rank. I worked for a chaplain in the U.S.Army. (clerk typist, field organ player, driver, etc.) and my boss would not have been rank conscious. |
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1870 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7204 | ||
Hi JVH, While people who are seeking a "clear conscience" rightly go to 2Timothy 1:3 for a discussion, maybe we can talk of other things. I was looking at Steve's references above, especially Epesians 4:15,"...but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ." I am of the opinion that 2Timothy is concerned with the truth and the word of truth, and coming to the knowledge of the truth. I am of the opinion that 1st Timothy is concerned with coming to the knowlege of the Truth (2:4), knowing the (Truth) (4:3), in contrast with those deprived of the (Truth) (6:5). Are you interested in stating an opinion? |
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1871 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7199 | ||
Hi Steve, I created a new, clear conscience for all of us on the forum at 2nd Timothy 1:3. This isn't so hard is it. Or is it? | ||||||
1872 | clear conscience | 1 Tim 3:2 | Ray | 7196 | ||
Hi Steve, It appears you did some good studying here, but the question posed probably did indeed come from 2nd Timothy 1:3. | ||||||
1873 | A question of capitalization: Psalm 72 | Ps 72:1 | Ray | 7068 | ||
Hi JVH, I have to stick to what I know best, sorry. We don't need capitalization. The word of God has done well through the ages and will forever. I think that with all of the predictions of the Old Testament, that if satan had known who He was he never would have tried to have Him crucified. Certain things had to be hidden for God's purposes to be fulfilled. But I think that now, we can know (Him) fully. The reason that I find capitalization important for me is that I use it for study and comparison; I use it to show the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. For instance, this Psalm of Solomon, Psalm 72, has incorporated in its pronouns a total that is divisible by three. Now this isn't necessarily important to everyone, its not going to affect anyone's salvation, other than the fact that one can know (Him) for who He is, a triune God. (My writing is not God-breathed so I don't know about the Triune here) God is great, that's all I can say. He is capable of more than we can even think. With a name like Word we expect nothing less than a miraculous writing. And with a name like "disciple" as in the discipline of Mathematics, I am happy that I can count to three and even more. Later, Ray |
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1874 | where does he ask that,baptized or not | Acts 2:38 | Ray | 7039 | ||
Hi GStrecker, You've heard all the discussions and you have reasons for what you believe. I can not condemn you as heretical. You believe that Jesus is Lord; the Lord Jesus. You believe that the Father is Lord: the Lord God. You just don't believe in the Lord Holy Ghost; I don't think I do either. You believe in the Spirit of Christ. You believe in the Spirit of God. You just don't believe in the Spirit of the Holy Spirit; I don't think I do either. Do you believe that Jesus came in the flesh? Scripture tells us that that is important. You don't mention the Spirit of God very much here. I would expect that we would disagree most about the "infilling of the Holy Ghost". Scripture doesn't speak of the Holy Spirit of God or the Holy Spirit of Christ, or the Holy Spirit of the Spirit; I believe it is because He is a Person. Acts 7:5l talks about resisting the Holy Spirit and killing the Righteous One. John 14:26,"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things..."is speaking of a Person. If you want to know all things, then you have to remember all the things He said. Scripture talks about the Just One, but the One that I refer to is Three in One. Holy, holy, holy is His name. Let's talk about the "infilling" later. Ray |
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1875 | where does he ask that,baptized or not | Acts 2:38 | Ray | 7038 | ||
Hi JVH, I appreciate you entering in here for the fact that I don't know anything of what Pentecostals believe. I missed the Oneness tree pretty much so I'm not tired of talking about it, sorry. If you can tell me though why Modalism was determined to be heresy, I should find that out. Also, please rewrite your last sentence without the question mark so I know what you mean exactly. Later, Ray |
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1876 | Quest for Truth | Josh 10:12 | Ray | 6960 | ||
That sounds right, Lionstrong. But what other God can you equate with the Truth? What other God is able to do the thing that was done in Joshua 10:12? Deut 20:4, "...for the Lord your God is the *One who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." The *One is my interpretation of the *Truth of John 14:6 Deut 3:22,"Do not fear them, for the Lord your God is the One fighting for you." Joshua 23:10, "...for the Lord your God is He who fights for you..." Joshua 10:14, "And there was no day like that before it or after it, when the Lord listened to the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel." |
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1877 | Quest for Truth | Josh 10:12 | Ray | 6959 | ||
That sounds right, Lionstrong. But what other God can you equate with the Truth? What other God is able to do the thing that was done in Joshua 10:12? Deut 20:4, "...for the Lord your God is the *One who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." The *One is my interpretation of the *Truth of John 14:6 Deut 3:22,"Do not fear them, for the Lord your God is the One fighting for you." Joshua 23:10, "...for the Lord your God is He who fights for you..." Joshua 10:14, "And there was no day like that before it or after it, when the Lord listened to the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel." |
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1878 | WEB Bible and capitalization. | 2 Tim 3:16 | Ray | 6943 | ||
If English is going to be a world language, then perhaps now is the time that all things can become known. John 4:23,"But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be *(His) worshipers. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." The woman said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, *(He) will declare all things to us."" Starred parenthesis mine for comparison. John 4:29, "Come, see a Man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the (Christ) is it?" A noun is a person, place, or thing. I believe that all these things are there in the Bible for us to learn about Him so that we can know Him personally. Indeed, we must all interpret the Bible whether we are translators or new believers or searchers for the Truth. I would rather err on the side of upper case in the example of the psalms of David. I would rather err on the side of upper case in the pronouns that deal with disrespectful comments for God is God no matter what we think. I think that Michael Paul Johnson is not being true to himself if he does not follow what he feels is right. He is making a mistake in my mind in the wrong direction of lack of capitalization. The one place where he used too much upper case is where he talks of the King of kings. It is important that we determine who it is that certain Psalms are talking about, Jesus or David. I think that the words and context can tell us. And yes, it's about time to do so. People of the world are yearning to know *(Him). |
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1879 | Is Jesus the 'Eternal Father'? | Is 9:6 | Ray | 6918 | ||
In the likeness of men is the way that Jesus came. Being found in appearance as a Man, He humbled Himself. I can not combine upper and lower case here. He was fully God and fully Man I can agree with, but He was not a man. Otherwise, what difference is there between Him and us? Yes, I see it as a big deal. You see what I mean? | ||||||
1880 | Quest for Truth | Josh 10:12 | Ray | 6917 | ||
1John 5:6, "It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth."NASB Lionstrong, there is the Truth but there is also truth. I think that John 14:6 is indeed a definition of Truth. John 18:37b, "Everyone who is of the (Truth) hears My voice. Pilate said to Him, "What is Truth?". Pilate didn't know the Truth even though he heard Him. "This is the One who came by water and blood,..."1John 5:6 (Parenthesis mine for comparison) John 8:32, "So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed (Him), "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the Truth,..." "I think that God is Light also, but John l:5, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overpower (comprehend) *it." So I think that God gives light also. He is the (Light) of the world. God is true, and He is the (Truth). God is love, but I can't say that He is Love. 1John 4:10, In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us..." You mentioned two scriptures; about the only ones I can find in this tree to comment on. 1John 4:8,"The one who does not love does not know God, for God/ is love." I found that to be a good contrast with your other verse John 14:6,"Jesus said to him, "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life;/..." If we know God, we know the Truth. If the Truth isn't love, we can at least speak the truth in love. The other thing I received from studying your scripture references is the fact that we should test the spirits. We can test science to see what is from God. And science is science, no capitalization there. We are children of God. 1John 4:6, "We are from God; he who knows (God) listens to us; he who is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. And remember, "It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth." |
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