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21 | ... | John 1:1 | Shythiyl | 166838 | ||
Have you considered letting the Holy Spirit do his job? As I stated, find a version you are comfortable with. You are searching for purity of Gods Word. That Word is The Living Word. It is alive and well. It will find those who diligently seek it. KJ has been around longer than most translations. I, personally rely heavily on it, but have determined that even some of its translations are less than what I consider perfect. God inspired (breathed) His Word. Do you think He is incapiable of inspiring modern day translations? One has to have a starting place. Something on which to base a foundation. Let that be your faith that He is ALL Capiable. There are many good translations. You are looking for a "literal" translation. Like myself, you probably wouldn't understand it if you found one. Some claim to be, and are more literal than others, but only the original transcripts are perfect. Don't let Satan use the fact that there are so many translations of Gods Word, to his advantage. The disciples once asked Jesus if they should rebuke others for teaching because they were not doing so in the same manner as they. He responded, "Are they teaching against us?" When they said no, His response was "Then they are for us." |
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22 | ... | John 1:1 | Shythiyl | 166752 | ||
Dear soul, you are experiencing the very same trials I experirnced in the beginning of my walk. Keep in mind, scripture states that if you ask, you will recieve. If it pertains to anything, this most assuredly pertains to the understanding of His word; our owners manual; Gods instruction manual for His creation. I have a number of translations. If you are a new, young Christian, or sinner wanting to learn His truth for yourself, I would recommend that you find a single translation which you are most comfortanle with, then research what you may not understand by reading how others translate a particular passage. Keep in mind that though they are not all worded exactly the same, all "good" translations will agree with one another. As an example, though the words children and sons mean different things in our language, where King James translates the Greek word as "sons," the NIV, (in my view) more accurately translates it as "children." In essence, the particular Greek word can be translated either way. KJ also translates the Greek word to seats, where NIV translates thrones, (or is it visa versa?) Anyway, they are both where someone rests their butt. The context in this particular passage in Revelation, would lead one to believe that it wouldn't be a royal butt; more than likely just a regular butt like yours or mine. I don't know about you, but it is doubtful that mine will ever rest on a throne. Big deal. The Greek word can be translated either way. The spirit will lead you if your faith and determination (perseverence) is there. God Bless |
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23 | Destressing | Bible general Archive 3 | Shythiyl | 166750 | ||
It seems there is a label for everything today, right on down to the way one believes. You are a this-ist or that-ist. I am a scripturalist. Many call me a Calvinist, yet I disagree with much old Johnny boy wrote. I can't help it if J. Calvin read the same scriptures as I, and came to many of the same conclusions. There is much which man calls sin, which scripture does not label as such. Likewise, there is much which scripture clearly depicts as sin, yet man refuses to see it that way. Man was created by God, and though it was dirrected to the Jews, God said that he would write his laws on our hearts and inner parts. I believe you Kalos, have read His thoughts, not only from His word, but from your heart and inner parts. I could hardly care less what "they say." What they say is rarely worth the paper it is written on. It is utterly worthless, if it isn't in line with what He said. They say "drinking is sin." What does scripture say? They say "this or that is sin." What does scripture say? An illiterate nation depends on a literate preacher. A literate nation has, not only preachers of Gods word, but they have the very word of God at their own disposal. What is their excuse? Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever |
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24 | Would God ever accept a 2nd marriage? | Eph 1:7 | Shythiyl | 166329 | ||
Why would He not accept a second marriage? Anyone who thinks He would, Christian or otherwise would be well advised to know what His Word states concerning the matter. He IS a God of love and second chances, but He is also a just God, and he gave us His word which leaves no room for rationalization on this, and many other matters of such importance. Such a topic, is a touchy one. One which is close to the heart of everyone, but a Christian should be bound by His Living Word, not the feelings of their heart. No doubt, many will say it does not pertain, but though I can't currently recall where, I do remember an instance in the OT where many of the Nation Israel had married outside their people, and they were ordered to divorce or leave. One rationalised, and lost his life, if I am not mistaken. I am sure someone can point out the passages to which I refer, and refrain from voicing "opinion" on the matter, by simply presenting what Gods word states. Scripturally, there are 3 escapes from marriage. (1) Spousal death. (2) Spousal unfaithfulness. And (3), An unequally yoked marriage in which the unbeliever leaves the believer. Rationalixing the matter, will fool only the rationalizers. It will not change the Word of God. Nor will it excuse the ignorant believer, which leads to my final coment on the matter. Mat 5:19 "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." |
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25 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | Eph 1:7 | Shythiyl | 166326 | ||
Perhaps I misread, but it appears you are saying that all are saved, even the unrepentant sinner who scoffs at the sacrifice Jesus made.. Such a statement is utterly preposterous, and straight from the pits of hell, where there is one who would love to convince man of such a thing! The sin of the world WILL be taken away. And Jesus will do it prior to His supream reign.This does not mean that those who practice it, will be forgiven if they do not repent and accept His sacrifice. And, by no means do the verses you refere to indicate that everyone, (in the essence of the word,) will be forgiven. |
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26 | how many unforgiven sins are there? | Eph 1:7 | Shythiyl | 166262 | ||
"All are sinners." Anyone who says he is without sin is a liar. Christians are simply "saved sinners." It is the Blood of Christ, grace and faith, that makes us different from the others. I once read somewhere that the closser one gets to God, the more that one thinks like God. God hates sin, buit we are still carnal. We are imperfect. Yet it is stated that we should strive for perfection. Life is a constant struggle. Oh how I yearn for this struggle to end. I love life, or should I say, the blessings thereof, ie loved ones, childeren, the opporitunity to share the Words of Life, and my dog, Corkey, but I love what I know is coming that much more.. It seems soooo long, yet life is but a drip, in the ocean of eternity. O what a glorious day that will be! |
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27 | did Jesus die for our sins or sickness | 1 Pet 2:24 | Shythiyl | 165901 | ||
Please forgive me, I should probably keep the mouth shut, but I would think that the "furtherance of one’s personal study" on any subject, would start with that subject. In this case, the Bible. I say this with the thought in mind as to how one is taught to reconize counterfeit money. They are first grilled on the real thing. How else are they to know a counterfeit? Saying what one "believes" a ten dollar bill looks like, is inevitably a poor discription of a ten dollar bill. You may write your discription down, then test the truth of my words by grading yours for yourself. I wonder how many can even say whos picture is on a ten, bankers included. |
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28 | Plain or Intended Meaning? | 1 Pet 2:24 | Shythiyl | 165899 | ||
Thank you for sharing such wisdom, but what, pray tell, is an ollieberry pie? Let me guess. It's made out of ollieberries, but what is an ollieberry? Surely not an olive... |
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29 | David multiple wives, a life time of sin | Acts 13:22 | Shythiyl | 165898 | ||
Thank you for such words. Your name, combined with these words puts me in mind of a "spiritual Doctor." Would you please expound on your comment "Since Absalom had slept ...., if David had had relations with them it would have been adulterous. This seems to me, to say that, if one were to sleep with anothers wife, even if it were not with the wifes concent, for the husband of that wife to sleep with her again, would be adultry, but then we are not talking about a wife, but a concubine which, as you stated in not so many words, is no longer permissable. If 3 pluss 5 equals 8. Why does 4 pluss 4 not equal 8? But then 4 is no longer 4. It is now the square root of 16, but then, what is that square root, if not 4? I was never good at that kind of math, for I see absolutely no ryme or reason to it. Perhaps this one of those a/b equals 4 equasions. If this is the case, why can (a) and (b) not be 16 and 4? I know it could also be 200 and 50, but WHY CAN'T THE CORRECT ANSWER STILL NOT BE AS I HAVE STATED???? Whew... I'm getting a little dizzy headed with all this unnessisary brain strain... |
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30 | Was it a man after God's own heart | Acts 13:22 | Shythiyl | 165895 | ||
There is but one "unpardonable sin." I once detested the term "saved sinner," for in my scriptural ignorance, it appeared a contradiction. I now see the truth in that term, for we are all just that. |
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31 | What if Jesus hadn't been crucified? | Heb 9:22 | Shythiyl | 165825 | ||
"Question: What would have happened if Jesus had not come to save us? I mean, why did He have to be crucified? Why couldn't God just say, "Okay, world, I love you and so I forgive you."?" Another Answer: Because He is a just God, as well as a God of Grace. Besides, if He simply stated to the world "I love you and so I forgive you," those who desired no forgiveness would mock His forgiveness, and the circle of sin, would begin again. Christ will not be crucified a second time. Nor is God answerable to man. Neither are His laws debatable. Like God Himself, they are unchangable, WRITTEN in stone... His Word Will endure forever. |
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32 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | Shythiyl | 165701 | ||
Thank you Kalos. Surely the truth of the matter has never been put better than by the very word, inspired by God. Though I have been baptized outwardly, as all true believers I am baptized by The Living Water, and I shall never again know that thirst, not because of the symbolic profession I made before man, but because Jesus is the Living Water. I challenge anyone to show where scripture states that baptism is a requirement for salvation. I am not interested in interpretation. I desire scriptural proof, such as that you have so gracefully presented. If we could only let go the myths and traditional interpretations we have so blindly accepted as truth, and open our eyes to His word, which is so readily available, such threads would not be nessisary. Perhaps we could then discuss how to plant, tend and harvest. The 10 pages of this thread to date, have done nothing other that go around and around, proving nothing but the hardheaded determination of the individuals to make their point, over and over again. I pray for such grace in presenting His truth, as that which you display dear brother. |
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33 | Saved by belief or belief and baptism? | NT general Archive 1 | Shythiyl | 165700 | ||
Key words ... An outward SYMBOL. A SYMBOL 1 : an authoritative summary of faith or doctrine : CREED 2 : something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or accidental resemblance; especially : a visible sign of something invisible *the lion is a symbol of courage* 3 : an arbitrary or conventional sign used in writing or printing relating to a particular field to represent operations, quantities, elements, relations, or qualities 4 : an object or act representing something in the unconscious mind that has been repressed *phallic symbols* 5 : an act, sound, or object having cultural significance and the capacity to excite or objectify a response |
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34 | We have seen Jesus... | 1 Timothy | Shythiyl | 165698 | ||
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35 | Jesus comitted a suicide ? | Matt 16:21 | Shythiyl | 165516 | ||
He knew he was going to die. Some mistakenly think of this as suicied. Many who have fought in wars, knew they were going to die. They were simply following orders. Jesus was following orders. The orders of His very own heart. The heart of God. Would those who think of this as suicide not sacrifice their very own life for their loved ones? To sacrifice ones life for a friend or loved one, is the love of man. To make such sacrifice for friends, loved ones and enemies as well, is the love of God. |
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36 | Did my dad go to heaven or hell? | Matt 18:3 | Shythiyl | 165472 | ||
This puts me in mind of King Davids actions prior to, and after the death of Bathsheba's son. | ||||||
37 | We have seen Jesus... | 1 Timothy | Shythiyl | 165310 | ||
Thank you for understanding my question. I'm not saying that it has happened here, but it seems that, only too often, those who do not understand, rather than attempting to do so, would rather cast stones. I have had so many thoughts scoffed, at in these forums in which I search so diligently to find someone with which I can share what God has blessed me with, and gleen the fruits of their experiences as well, by those who call themselves brothers and sisters, only later to see the same question arrise. It is then that one must be near fearless to participate in the conversation. Again, thanks. And, by the way, I meant it more as a comment than a question. I figured there would be some opposition, there usually is, but I was looking forward to seeing some scripture from both sides. Considering the lack of response, it looks like it may have been a wrong question for this forum. I have heard at least one preacher say that Jesus dosen't show Himself to anyone today. I believe that scripturally, it is wrong to make such a statement, for though this may be true for one, it may not be for another, and I feel that the passages I quoted proves scripturally that He does show Himself... |
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38 | We have seen Jesus... | 1 Timothy | Shythiyl | 165306 | ||
Ain't got no feathers left. What I did have, have already been plucked... | ||||||
39 | We have seen Jesus... | 1 Timothy | Shythiyl | 165293 | ||
Your statements are factual. Yet do you think Jesus meant it literally when He said "that if your eye sins against you, pluck it out; If your hand sins, cut it off"? If this were the case, there would be a lot of self mutilation. The more mutilated one was, the more righteous that one would be considered, yet He also stated that the body is the temple of God, and that anything done to defile that temple... I think you missed my point. |
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40 | Context versus what is translated. | 1 Sam 25:22 | Shythiyl | 165085 | ||
Interesting. It is funny how one can have read all that two or three tines in scripture, yet still not absorbed it. I guess it's just my thick head. | ||||||
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