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21 | When Was Godhead Divided? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 155075 | ||
Hi hoaryhead, Thank you for those Scriptures to compare. It is wonderful that our God came to earth in appearance as a Man, who is our Savior, the Christ who gives gifts to men, and also He who fills all things. 1) Philippians 2:6, NKJ, "who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men." I interpret the next verse differently from others in that I capitalize Man in verse 8. If (h)He were just a man, He could not humble Himself any further than that. So I interpret Philippians 2:8 as saying, "And being found in appearance as a (Man), He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." 2) Matthew 1:21, "And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His/ name Jesus, for it is He who will save (His) people from their sins." Philippians 2:11--Matthew 1:25. Jesus Christ is (Lord) and His name is (Jesus), even God with us. 3) Ephesians 4:5, "one Lord/, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But to each one of us grace is given according to the measure of (Christ's) gift." Ephesians 4:10, "But He/ who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, that (He) might fill all things." The slashes and the parentheses here are mine for comparisons That is the way I see it for what it is worth. From the heart, Ray |
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22 | May I Ask Again... Bible Software? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 1508 | ||
I like my MAC Bible mostly because I can't find any others for my Macintosh. It's amazing what you can find out with just a few words. | ||||||
23 | To capitalize or not to capitalize? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 1836 | ||
Dear JVH, Please be assured that I respect you, and you are not lacking in honor. "But God has so composed the body giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another." I also compared Ephesians 4:5,Philippians 2:14,15, and Philippians 1:27 as good references as well as your Philippians verse for me. Only thing is you wouldn't agree with my Phillipians 1:27 capitalization,"standing firm in one Spirit, with one mind (soul) striving together for the faith of the gospel;" Sorry, I couldn't resist.:-) Let me talk about your points. (1) Right from the start, I decided as far as my own personal study was concerned, I would look at no religious literature except the Bible. I do look at several translations and copyrights, however. (2) All the letters in Hebrew are in caps so it is impossible to show Deity that way. That to me shows how very much scripture is to be individual, interpretive, and only as meaningful as each person can make it. In my interlinear Greek copy, Theos is capitalized. It MUST be capitalized to show the honor that He is due. He is the only true God and not a god. Why must they be capitalized today? Simply because the Deity of Christ is so much denied in our world and in our churches. (3) I have written to you about this one on March 17,2001 and tried to express the thought that it would be better sometimes to err on the side of using capitals. Luke 7:19 says, "Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?" If they expected One why would they look for someone or any one? That's what I wrote then, saying in other words that why would one be chosen over One, why would they when they Expected One, look for some one? (I do not know Hebrew or Greek. I took Spanish in High School, German in college, Latin in college choir, along with French songs. Didn't do very well in the foreign languages to be honest. I hope to learn Greek, however.) The word "one" is a difficult one in Greek as far as my personal study is concerned. For instance in John 1:2 when it says "He was in the beginning with God." it literally means "This One was in the beginning with God." Later, in verse seven talking about John the Baptist, it reads "He came as a witness" when literally it means "This one came as a witness". The Greek has the same word for "one" with no capitalization. It is up to the reader, always has been up to the reader, to decide if its important or not, which one to capitalize, or leave them both lower case. The book of John was written to downplay the importance of John the Baptist, but I'll let you capitalize the title he has had through the years. But I won't count him as Deity. But here again it was necessary for the individual to decide for himself how important John was. (4) In your Bible study, how many times have you read a verse talking about a Spirit as in an angel, and in the margin it will say,"or spirit".??? Question marks, mine. Have you seen "or Spirit."??? Where is the lower case they prefer? (The word Author is another tough one to decide, at least for me. I think I'm still thinking about the "Author of our faith". I'm not writing the Bible, either, but I think we all individually have to interpret it.) Who should decide about capitalization you ask? What are the denominations of the scholars of the past? Who should decide? Yes, I say we all have to decide, because it is important. John l:l literally says,"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word." This is God's word and I think we should get to know the Word. |
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24 | Bible has 1188 chap's, cntr is Psalm 118 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 2061 | ||
Hi, I don't know if that is true or not, but certainly the Psalm has things central to our faith as Christians. For instance verse 22 "The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone. This is the (Lord's) doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." Compare that also with Matt 21:42 "Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected, this became the corner stone; this came about from the (Lord) , and it is marvelous in our eyes." I do think that even if it were true, it would be meaningful to believers more than nonbelievers. In other words, it wouldn't be a basic doctrine. I could say that Psalm 118:9 would be central too, KBurgee, "It is better to take refuge in the (Lord) than to trust in princes." Can I get you guys to answer any of my brain-teasers about the five words? Later, Ray |
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25 | To capitalize or not to capitalize? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 3107 | ||
Hi JVH, You expressed some interest a while back in a comparison of scripture. I haven't really been thinking about it, but I want to express myself tonight. O.K? The real comparison is between lCor 4:20 and lCor 14:2. "For the kingdom of God does not consist in words, but in power. What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod or with love and a spirit of gentleness?" Compared with, "Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries." This study revolves around the word "spirit". Between lCor 4:20 and 6:17 there are five 'spirits'; spirit of gentleness, absent in body but present in spirit,and I with you in spirit, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord, (and lastly,) But the one who joins himself to the Lord, is one spirit with Him. Between 1Cor 14:2 and 14:18 there are five "spirit" words. "...but in his spirit he speaks mysteries, my spirit prays, I shall pray with the spirit, I shall sing with the spirit, Otherwise if you bless in the spirit only..." It is because of these portions of scriptures that I think it reasonable to know why he chose the number five in verse nineteen, "however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue." There are also five 'spiritual' words around lCor 2:13,"which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words." or interpreting spiritual things to spiritual men.NASB note in margin. Later, Ray |
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26 | "is" italicized or not italicized? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 3200 | ||
Hi Bud, I think that it is good and in the plan of God that the Greek language can allow for tenses to be inserted as the reader interprets. In other words, this book wasn't the last one written and the reader would possibly have read it "All the Scriptures were inspired..." I encourage you to continue to be that careful to detail so that you can learn as much as you can. Another thing to consider is that some versions have reasons for italics other than the fact that Greek does not include that actual word. That word of encouragement having been said, I would also say that we would be best served to be majoring on the basics of the faith, and we would do well not to be too concerned about things that matter little. |
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27 | Do the italicized words clarify? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 4630 | ||
Hi retxar and koinekid, I read your references and understand what you are saying about Jesus and the Father being One. I also hear koinekid say that words are not always in the Greek but necessary for clarity. There is a certain flow to the scriptures and we don't want to add or subtract to the words per Revelation. And if you have seen the Theomatics.com website that I have recommended considering on this forum, a few Greek letters more or less can give added meaning and depth. Retxar, I compared your references, especially John 8:24 and l8:5 with John 17. Verse 5, "Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was. I have manifested Your name..." and verse ll, "keep them in Your name, (the name)which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We (are)." The parenthesis are the italicized words. When you are looking at the Greek and considering capitalization, you are on your own interpretation. Look at John 9:9 and 17:11 and I pray that we all will recive sight of who Jesus is. But the same Greek words are used in these two passages and translated the same. But one is he who used to sit and beg and the other One is He. Even the God of Exodus 3:13 and 1 Chronicles 5:25 in flesh. Even Immanuel, God with us. Mt.1:23 Even the Prophet who is to come into the world. Jn 6:14. Later, Ray |
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28 | Need to find a scripture | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 5942 | ||
Hi prayon, It seems to me that it should continue, 'like has never been seen or will be seen again'. I can't find it if that is the one. I like Ezekiel 25:17 though. "I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the Lord when I lay My vengeance on them." | ||||||
29 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 9040 | ||
Hi Questioner, I am not a studier of world religions and am not the one to answer your question here. I have not the foggiest idea of what PBUH means after Abraham, and I can only surmise that the Quran is the Koran. If I need to know this information please advise. The only reason that I am writing, is that I personally am a capitalizer of Deity in the Bible. I believe that it gives glory to God and points out as well our humanity in contrast. I would only like to point out that the Bible speaks of one Prophet, Priest, and King and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. When you do find out the "prophet Abraham's" beliefs make sure that you know that he was only a man; although a very important man in biblical history. Again, the scriptures tell us Matthew 23, that we have only one Teacher, Father, and Leader, and we are all brothers. And we have to watch what we do and say, Mt 23:3. I am not a believer in polytheism either. |
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30 | Are you saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 11341 | ||
Hi TOFT, I would hope that people would get to know you before going to you for answers. Keep contributing here and consider writing a profile for faster introduction. Later, Ray | ||||||
31 | Adam and Christ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 11352 | ||
Hi prayon, This is an important question to answer and I hope you get many responses. I don't know if any of the other "types" get the press that Adam gets as in Romans 5:14. Here it is made abundantly clear that he is "a type of Him who was to come." The passage goes on to show the difference between the one man (Adam) and the one Man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 says that "the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." I don't believe that the original Adam was the son of God. Luke 3:38 is the only place where that was said of Adam. I believe that Luke 3:38 is talking about the Son of God, the second Adam. That is the One who was supposedly the son of Joseph, Luke 3:23. I see a correlation between the Romans 5 passage and I Corinthians 15:22. Romans 5:6, "For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ* died for the ungodly." 1 Cor 15:22, "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ* all shall be made alive." In order to see that correlation you would have to know that difference between the man Adam and the Man by whom came the resurrection of the dead. See 1Cor 15:21 NKJ One would have to go to the NKJ also for the final reference scripture. 1Corinthians 15:44-49."It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven. As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man." 1Corinthians 15:56, "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." |
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32 | What do you think of 1 Cor 1:18? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 15567 | ||
Hi Bill Mc, I think that 1 Cor 1:18 has the "are being saved" and the "are perishing" so that the future readers can be included. | ||||||
33 | is the NIV a good bible to read? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 15993 | ||
Hi khmeraver, NIV is not one of my favorites. I would urge you to choose a copy that capitalizes Deity like the NASB or NKJ. These will enable one to gain the correct view of God and will help one to know Him better. | ||||||
34 | How do we know the Bible is the truth? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 19203 | ||
Hi David Wayne, In John 18:38 Pilate says to Jesus, "What is truth?" He was speaking to Him and he was asking "What is Truth?" Pilate knew of a truth that Jesus was innocent yet he acted against his knowledge. My desire is for you not only to know the truths of the bible, but to know the Truth, the Son who will set one free. John 8:32-36. "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." John the baptist testified of the Truth, but he didn't really know him. John 5:35, "He [John] was the lamp that was burning and was shining and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light." My desire is for all to know the (Light) of the world. Jesus said in John 5:36, "But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for the works which the Father has given (Me) to accomplish --the very works that I do--testify about Me, that the Father has sent Me." What great works He has done. And He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. My desire is that you might have His word available in you and that you "believe Him whom He sent." John 5:38 Know and believe the Truth. Later, Ray |
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35 | Son of mean, what does it mean | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 20856 | ||
Hi Towanda, You could also quick search "Son of Man Ray". I have had discussions with some very good people especially concerning the capital M. Feel free to enter into those discussions or come back here. We all have things that we never seem to tire of talking about. | ||||||
36 | apostle that was with out god?? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 20861 | ||
Hi ruth30, I would think that you are thinking of John 1:47. "Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, 'Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom in no guile!'" That word change would make a difference.:) |
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37 | meaning of Life | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 21749 | ||
Hi mrchadly, I don't know if the capital L of your question was for stress of the word, for showing your respect for life itself, or for showing Deity. If you have any input we'd like to hear from you I'm sure. I would like to talk about some places in the NASB which capitalize this word Life. I wrote to kalos about one, Acts 5:20. Another place is 1John 1:1, "What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we beheld and our hands handled, concerning the Word of Life--and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was manifested to us--what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, that you also may have fellowship with us;..."NASB I personally would go even farther than the NASB and the NKJ here and say that in the second verse that "the Life was manifested." Perhaps the translators are considering that interpretation for another time in the future. I know that as I compare their l977 and 1995 copies that I agree with many of their changes. This passage of 1John 1:5-7 where He is called Light is a case in point where I agree with the new copy. Another place where some translations have Life capitalized is when Jesus said that "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." John 14:6. I believe that one finds meaning in life when we know Him as the Truth. He is also our Life. A place where I personally capitalize this word is Colossians 3:1-4, "If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our *Life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory." And lastly, this is my read, for what it is worth of John l:4, "In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. The light shines in the darkness, for the darkness did not overpower it." |
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38 | Can anyone post any answer they want whe | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 22387 | ||
Hi GaLa220Gal, Welcome to the forum. This forum has every appearance as originating from the United States where every question and answer can be expressed. Everything has been working pretty well so far for everyone. It is almost like we're out in the world in its reality as we converse here. I would hope that if you discover a post that you think is untrue that you would be feel free to contribute wholeheartedly. May the Christ who lives in you show your faith in the Son of God in all the things that you do and say here so that He may be glorified. But, yes, GaLa220Gal, you will see every indication of life in all its reality and diversity, but this forum can be a gateway to faith by hearing also. Later, Ray |
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39 | Why does everything happen in thirds? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 23057 | ||
Hi Nay, Far be it from me to find fault with your question. I have been known to count to nine and I noticed that Nolan's count of the verses is divided evenly be three.:) However, you started the thread so what do you have in mind? | ||||||
40 | Why are there two ways( seemingly to be | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 23062 | ||
Hi carpenturr, This has been discussed before in the forum. Perhaps you can add input into a question I just posed concerning-- "My Father". Type in Jeremiah 3:19. Jeremiah 3:17 also talks about the name of the Lord. | ||||||
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