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21 | what does the word pentecostal mean | Acts 2:4 | Ray | 154493 | ||
Hi eklektos, 1 Corinthians 12:7 is the point that I wanted to make. The gifts are the manifestation(s). From the heart, Ray |
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22 | what does the word pentecostal mean | Acts 2:4 | Ray | 154490 | ||
Hi Kalos, Thank you for this writing by biblicist.org. 1) Baptism IN the Spirit which Jesus bestows (Matthew 3:11) Baptism BY the Spirit into the body (1 Corinthians 12:13). That is what these charismatic believers teach according to biblicist.org. (the emphasis of IN and BY is mine). Biblicist.org goes on to say that charismatic believers do not distinguish so much between IN and By but rather look to differences in circumstances and descriptions. Charismatic believers equate "baptism in the Spirit" with "filling" of the Spirit. a) The problem I see developing is whether the focus is on "baptism" and "filling". Or is the focus on "baptism in" and "filling of"? What should our focus be? b) Another problem I see is the "filling" of the Spirit. "Of" is not one of the choices of the Greek words, en pneumati, meaning in, with, or by the Spirit. So one of the questions that is not being addressed at all is whether one is filled "with". 2) The Greek words, en pneumati, could mean in, by, or with; and it could mean spirit or Spirit. From the heart, Ray |
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23 | what does the word pentecostal mean | Acts 2:4 | Ray | 154486 | ||
Hi eklektos, Do you recognize a difference between the Giver and the gifts given? From the heart, Ray |
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24 | For His purpose?Blameless in His way | Prov 16:7 | Ray | 154467 | ||
Hi Makarios, I just wrote #154462 and would be interested in any of your thoughts for there. Don't apologize for slowness in responding, I know that you are a busy man and you need to continue to keep your priorities in order. 1) The connection that I see in the verses that we are considering might be shown by my parentheses [my apologies to Hank and others]. Proverbs 16:4, "The Lord has made everything for (Himself, NKJ) its own purpose." Proverbs 16:33, "...But its every decision is from the (Lord)." 2 Samuel 22:31, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the (Lord) is tested;..." 2 Samuel 22:33, "God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in (His) way." Psalm 18:30, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the (Lord) is tried;..." Again, the parentheses are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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25 | why did God put the devil on earth ? | Eph 1:11 | Ray | 154462 | ||
Hi BradK, I agree that Job is a good book to consider for an answer to the question. Like Job 2:10 says, "Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?" And certainly God is glorified in all this and in everything. I have been considering Proverbs 16:4 with Makarios and it seems to me that the verse applies here and with Ephesians 1:11. We seek the purpose of God and see Him glorified in everything. Proverbs 16:4, "The Lord has made everything for its [His?] own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil." Ephesians 1:11, "...having been predestined according to His purpose..." Romans 8:28, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Ecclesiastes 3:14, "I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him." Ecclesiastes 8:11, "Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly, therefore the hearts of the sons of men among them are given fully to do evil. 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and may lengthen his life, still I know that it will be well for those who fear God, who fear Him openly." We know that God is in control. We know that He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world. From the heart, Ray |
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26 | did God divorce Israel | Rom 11:1 | Ray | 154430 | ||
Hi T'oma, God hates divorce. Malachi 2:16. Yet, even with the unfaithfulness and unrepentant adultery in worshiping other gods in this anology in the spiritual realm, God is telling them to return to Him. Jeremiah 3:11 says that "Faithless Israel has proved herself more righteous than treacherous Judah." He says to return and acknowledge their iniquity, and Jeremiah 3:14, NKJ, says "Return, O backsliding children," says the Lord; "FOR I AM MARRIED TO YOU. I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion." (Emphasis mine). From the heart, Ray |
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27 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154392 | ||
Hi Doc, jm1127's question has to do with Sarah's attitude toward Abraham. Do you think that perhaps capitalization has some bearing on the answer to her question? The Amplified version infers that Sarah's "lord" refers to Abraham as a husband. Not that he lord's himself over her, but simply as a statement of respect. People throughout time have called others "my lord." In the Scriptures, Lot called angels "lords" in Genesis 19:18, "Then Lot said to them, "Oh no, my lords! 19 Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight,..." Here again, the words are being said in showing respect, don't you think my friend? 1) But when the person that you are speaking to is regarded as Deity, then we show that by a capitalized "Lord." Similarly, if an angel is regarded as Deity (a manifestation of God Himself) then we show that by a capitalized "Angel." (Genesis 18:3 would be an interesting study in comparing NASB and NKJ). 2) In regard to the attitude that Sarah shows toward Abraham, I believe that she sees him as her head. For 1 Corinthians 11:3 I agree with Green's Literal Version, "But I want you to know that Christ is the Head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ." From the heart, Ray |
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28 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154391 | ||
Hi Doc, jm1127's question has to do with Sarah's attitude toward Abraham. Do you think that perhaps capitalization has some bearing on the answer to her question? The Amplified version infers that Sarah's "lord" refers to Abraham as a husband. Not that he lord's himself over her, but simply as a statement of respect. People throughout time have called others "my lord." In the Scriptures, Lot called angels "lords" in Genesis 19:18, "Then Lot said to them, "Oh no, my lords! 19 Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight,..." Here again, the words are being said in showing respect, don't you think my friend? 1) But when the person that you are speaking to is regarded as Deity, then we show that by a capitalized "Lord." Similarly, if an angel is regarded as Deity (a manifestation of God Himself) then we show that by a capitalized "Angel." (Genesis 18:3 would be an interesting study in comparing NASB and NKJ). 2) In regard to the attitude that Sarah shows toward Abraham, I believe that she sees him as her head. For 1 Corinthians 11:3 I agree with Green's Literal Version, "But I want you to know that Christ is the Head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ." From the heart, Ray |
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29 | THANK'S EVERYONE JOHN:14:15-31 | John 14:15 | Ray | 154349 | ||
Hi IN2JESUS, Every post on the forum is assigned a number. These numbers that are assigned to your questions can be typed into the "Quick Search" box at the top right hand of this page. Type in the number, click on Search, and your post will appear. From the heart, Ray |
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30 | Made everything for its own purpose? | Prov 16:7 | Ray | 154310 | ||
Hi Makarios, So are you suggesting now that a divine decision is in the lips of the King? His mouth should not err in judgment. :) See Proverbs 16:10. From the heart, Ray |
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31 | Roll your works to the Lord | Prov 16:3 | Ray | 154307 | ||
Hi Makarios, You have written a good synopsis for Proverbs 16:1-9. The only thing I would question is your last sentence which speaks of verse 7 but you also had another passage in mind, such as Joshua 1:8. However, our motives in rolling our works to the Lord is not prosperity for ourselves but in seeing success in our walk with Him. Meditating on His word, being careful to do according to all that is written in it, gaining His approval (having success) and acting wisely. (Joshua 1:8) Judges 18:5,6 gives us the idea of the connection between being prosperous and having the Lord's approval. Judges 18:5, "And they said to him, "Inquire of God, please, that we may know whether our way on which we are going will be prosperous." 6 And the priest said to them, "Go in peace; your way in which you are going has the Lord's approval."" 1) So I would say that the Lord has made everything for Himself (for His own purpose). Proverbs 16:3 does not say that "He will establish your plans." Rather it says that when we commit our works to the Lord, our plans will be established; Amplified version,... "He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,..." Proverbs 16:9, "The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." 2) I wonder if the word translated "commit" in Proverbs 16:3 but literally means "roll" is the Hebrew word, "megillah"? From the heart, Ray |
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32 | Made everything for its own purpose? | Prov 16:7 | Ray | 154224 | ||
Hi Makarios, Here I am, trying to decide which pronouns to "count" as speaking of Deity and you go and point out Proverbs 16:17 and give me yet another pronoun to consider. :)) l) When you say that "they will be won over with the spoken word of our testimony" would that suggest that "we make even our enemies to be at peace with us" (verse 7) or "if we depart from evil and we watch our ways, our souls can be preserved"? (verse 17) 2) Or, will they "be won over with the word of God"; thus when our testimonies are pleasing to God, He makes even our enemies to be at peace with us. I appreciate your thought of being focused on one thing as we consider these things of God. Good night. From the heart, Ray |
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33 | Fundraising raffle vs gambling | Heb 13:17 | Ray | 154164 | ||
Hi Makarios, It is good to see you active on the forum again. From the heart, Ray |
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34 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153784 | ||
Hi terrib, You wrote, "Now you are confusing the spiritual gifts of the Holy Ghost with the Gift of God, the Holy Spirit." The closest reference to a "Gift" of God, that is, being capitalized as speaking of Deity would be perhaps John 4:10, "Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is [Or, who is the One] who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."" Or perhaps we can consider the difference between the NKJ and the NASB in speaking of the (p)Promise. Acts 1:4, NKJ, "but to wait for the Promise of the Father,..." Acts 1:4, NASB, "but to wait for what the Father had promised,..." How do you interpret those verses? Do you want to start a new thread to discuss any of them? From the heart, Ray |
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35 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153782 | ||
Hi terrib, If there is confusion between us it might revolve around the "man's spirit" that you spoke of here. Just because I put spirit in a lower case does not mean that I am talking about man's spirit. The spirit that we receive is God's spirit. For instance, Ezekiel 36:26, "Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. 26 Moreover, I will give you a new heart and a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 36:27 is where I would have people consider continuing with the lower case spirit so I would put a star next to it or indicate a choice in interpretation can be made. Verse 27, "And I will put My (s)Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes,..." Thus a choice of interpretation is offered. Or, I would put a star next to the word to show that I have made a choice that differs from the NASB that I am quoting. Verse 27, "And I will put My *spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes..." I have always tried to make my interpretations clear (that they are my interpretation) and have not tried to deceive in any way. From the heart, Ray |
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36 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153753 | ||
Hi terrib, You wrote that "this very Spirit continues to witness to us..." You are leaving out the word "spirit" which is in the Greek. If in your mind you want to capitalize "the Spirit of adoption" as in the NKJ would you also agree with the "bears witness with our spirit" of verse 16? I desire to connect the (s)Spirit of adoption and our spirit in verse 16 as talking about the same thing. I don't believe that you would capitalize "our Spirit" in verse 16 to agree with the Spirit of adoption. I also don't believe that you would go with KJ and consider "The Spirit itself beareth witness to our spirit". 1) As far as your saying that "the agent that brought us into this family is the Holy Spirit", I agree whole heartedly. I have no problem with the His Spirit indwelling us or being led by the Spirit of God found in the previous verses. However, I still continue to believe in the Giver and the gift. The Spirit indwells us and gives us the gift of the *spirit which we receive. 1 Corinthians 12:4, "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit." 2) 1 John 4:2, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the *spirit of (God): every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; and this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world." John 8:47, "He who is of God hears the words of (God); for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God." 48 The Jews answered and said to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?" 49 Jesus answered, "I do not have a demon;..." Please excuse my parentheses which I put in for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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37 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153723 | ||
Typo correction: Romans 8:15 says. | ||||||
38 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153722 | ||
Hi Terrib, Romans 15:15, NASB, says, "For you have not received a spirit of slavery, leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba, Father!" 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God." In the same way 1 John 3:24 talks of this spirit that we received, which was given to us. Romans 8:16 tells us that "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit" and 1 John 4:2 tells us that "By this you know the *spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God;" Romans 8:16 affirms that we are children of God and 1 John 4:2 affirms that we know the spirit of God, for we confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. 2) In talking about the witness of the Spirit of Christ you are thinking about the Spirit of truth, the Helper, that was sent and would come. However, I don't see the Spirit of truth as being "given". I see the spirit of truth [sic] as given in 1 John 4:6. 3) I see His spirit given in 1 John 4:13. From the heart, Ray |
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39 | Thanks. Has anyone else seen this? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 153710 | ||
Hi HolyT, I see what you mean. They definately are not all quotes from the 1995 NASB, and they have minute differences in addition to different copyrights. They are not changes that will affect a person's salvation and hearing the word of God however. We can be happy to have these "free" versions on the Internet. I am curious about HolyT. You can write back here, but it would be even better to put it in your profile for all to see if they are curious. From the heart, Ray |
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40 | filled Holy Spirit, or to walk in spirit | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 153709 | ||
Hi terrib, In thinking about these things through the years, the scribes and the translators have interpretted certain things differently. For instance Romans 8:10, NASB, where it speaks of the spirit [sic] is alive even though the body is dead. (Because of the righteousness of Christ who is in us). And verse 16, the Spirit Himself, NASB, beareth witness with our spirit that we are children of God. For we have received a spirit, NASB, of adoption as sons. 1 John 3:24 in the KJV would not read very well if it said, "by the Spirit whom he hath given us." And yet that is the way that the NASB and NKJ also reads. I believe that it makes more sense to keep spirit in the lower case for 1 John 3:24, and the next verses, 1 John 4:1,2, and 3. And verse 6, "By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error." From the heart, Ray |
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