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21 | Is there a ligjt in the darkness? | Lam 3:2 | compudex | 102191 | ||
Hello mammapbs, (sorry I spelled your name wrong last time)! You say: "but just because I can not see Him as clearly as I would like, it does not mean that He is not there! " Absolutely!! Just as we see the clouds on a stormy day does not mean that the sun is not on the other side. And that is precisely what Paul was talking about in 2Cor 4:18. For if we go to 2Cor 4:17 which is linked to verse 18, we can see what he was talking about. The light afflictions that we face in our walk. That the afflictions do not last forever, but for a moment, though to us while we are in those afflictions may seem to be an eternity. Thus he is admonishing us not to ponder on those things that are here today but gone tomorrow, but yet set your minds on those things that will last forever. And at times, that is a difficult task. For, if I can prosper the church in anyway, then what matter is this body. Ah, yes, walking by faith and not by sight. Isn't it amazing sometimes how we worry about some things and get yourselves upset in wondering how we will ever get things done. I can relate to that just this month. My dog went to the vet (well, I took her, she didn't go by herself) and the bill was very high and on my fixed income I thought I would really have to suck in my belt for the rest of the month. And I worried about it. And, now, here it is the last day of the month and I have more left over than some previous months. How we worry, "Oh, yea men of little faith", all I can say is forgive me Lord for my unbelief. He knows what we need before we ask. And He delivers those things even when we don't ask. Blessed be the Lord of all the blessings, those we see and those we don't see. Ah, a light has just now been revealed. "The blessings we don't see!" I guess I do look through a glass darkly. For, I do not see all that He is doing for me, Us! Many Scriptures talk to us at various times. Though some do have a literal sense and a black and white hard copy look to them. The very same Scripture can also talk volumes to us personaly. For not all of us have worn the same pair of shoes. "A well of Living water." What did Moses smite in the desert to get water, just a rock? No, he struck our Lord! "For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh. At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth. For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field: and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee." Peace to you! |
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22 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 102101 | ||
I meant that no pronoun written on a piece of paper can make God anything less than God. How can man change God? NWT, yes I know. I was raised by one. In my teens. Peace! |
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23 | Is there a ligjt in the darkness? | Lam 3:2 | compudex | 102100 | ||
Hello mammpbs, I am glad you found something in the post. Once and a while I am allowed to fly. I wish it could be more often. There is a rush when your fingers can't keep up with the thoughts flowing through the mind. As I also mentioned to Aixen7z4. (1Co 13:12) For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. It is interesting to note that Paul uses "I" throughout both verses except once. 1Co 13:11- When "I" was a child, "I" spake as a child, "I" understood as a child, "I" thought as a child: but when "I" became a man, "I" put away childish things. (13:12) For now "we"...", the only time he uses a plural pronoun. The rest of the times it is "I". Even though he relates to himself as "I", the plural pronoun "we" tells me that this pertains to all of us. "For now we...", it grabs your attention after the "I", "I", "I"! If he had said "For now I see through a glass.." it would not impact my life. The word glass here could be a mirror (in Greek -esoptron) for looking into. Or, glass as we now it today. Glass was just getting perfected at that time and no doubt it wasn't as clear as ours, it was opaque or translucent, something one couldn't see through very well. The latter I believe more because Paul also uses the word "through" and you don't look through a mirror. So as he peers through the dark glass, he knows he does not have all the answers. He understood the transition from child to man, but that happened in the past. 20-20 hindsight. But now, I know in part. I think Paul was talking about man's knowledge of himself. Some might quote the verse: (1Co 2:9) But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But the next verse which is connected to this one by the word "But" they do not continue with. (1Co 2:10) But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. "But God hath revealed them unto us..." It is a hard Scipture for me. Put it as Primary Question on the forum and see what turns up. Peace! |
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24 | Is there a ligjt in the darkness? | Lam 3:2 | compudex | 102093 | ||
Dear Aixen7z4, This forum has truly been a blessing to me also. This is the only one I have ever been to or participated in. By some of the questions I see here, I can feel some of the despair and doubt. Some have great words of wisdom that hits you like a hammer and really gets the juices flowing in your brain. And after thinking on some of these things, you sit back and say, God, why didn't I see that. And the answer you get is, "Because you where not ready for it until now." Bless the Lord that brings Light unto our souls. Images of suffering and grace. Most of the time we can't even find the words to express some thoughts. That is why when we pray, the Spirit groans in words we cannot understand. When that blank time comes in prayer where the words just will not come forth. There is a bodily convulsion inside and yet the words will still not come. Then audibly we hear that groan, pathetically, because there is insufficient language. That is the Spirit, the Spirit interceding for us. What grace! How could any say that the Lord does not love us? They have not tasted of this fruit, of this first fruit from our Father. How He must have ached when Adam hid himself. "My love, my love, where are you my love. I desire, I long to be with you. And I cannot find you. Where are you? Ah, there you are my love. Why do you hide from me? What have I done?" "You have done nothing my Lord. It was I, I that failed you! Oh, the ache in my loves heart. What have I done? Walking in the garden with my love, gone. My friend, the only one I knew and the only one that knew me and loved me. Oh, my love, what have I done?" What pain, as a wife would find out that her husband just cheated on her. "My love, my love, now is there a boundary between us. How could things ever be the same." I wish I could type as fast as some thoughts come to mind. I would like to be able to put them into writing, but I already know that I am not a writer. I know my calling, for I am a helper. And twice so far a vehicle for healing. All in all, all I can say is Thank You Jesus! Peace to you! |
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25 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 102044 | ||
Ray, Note: If Pilate was converted He chose some wrong people to be friends to, namely, Herod. Yes, but the friendship only happened just before Christ was crucified. Consider the works of Josephus the historian: Antiquities of the Jews - Book XVIII CONTAINING THE INTERVAL OF THIRTY-TWO YEARS. FROM THE BANISHMENT OF ARCHELUS TO THE DEPARTURE FROM BABYLON. (8) These Jews, as they are here called, whose blood Pilate shed on this occasion, may very well be those very Galilean Jews, "whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices," Luke 13:1, 2; these tumults being usually excited at some of the Jews' great festivals, when they slew abundance of sacrifices, and the Galileans being commonly much more busy in such tumults than those of Judea and Jerusalem, as we learn from the history of Archelaus, Antiq. B. XVII. ch. 9. sect. 3 and ch. 10. sect. 2, 9; though, indeed, Josephus's present copies say not one word of "those eighteen upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them," which the 4th verse of the same 13th chapter of St. Luke informs us of. But since our gospel teaches us, Luke 23:6, 7, that "when Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether Jesus were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod ;" and ver. 12, "The same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together for before they had been at enmity between themselves;" take the very probable key of this matter in the words of the learned Noldius, de Herod. No. 219: "The cause of the enmity between Herod and Pilate (says he) seems to have been this, that Pilate had intermeddled with the tetrarch's jurisdiction, and had slain some of his Galilean subjects, Luke 13:1; and, as he was willing to correct that error, he sent Christ to Herod at this time." But, when Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate is when Pilate chose the different wording. Anyway, Ray, I think we should end this thread before we take up all the disk space. Yes, he is He and god is God. No translaters can take that away. No versions of Scripture can put away Divinity. And no pronouns. I love you brother. Keep the faith. We will get together again, either here or there, I am sure. Peace to you and your house! |
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26 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101974 | ||
Hello brother, You said: But you would say that THEY would say as did the scribes, Matthew 9:3, "And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This fellow blasphemes." Yes. You said: But I would say as does the NKJ, "And at once some of the scribes said within themselves, "This Man blasphemes." If this was correct you would also have to capitalize "fellow". (1Co 1:12) Now this I mean, that each one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos: and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. (1Co 1:13) Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul? In context they were saying that our group is better than yours. It was a vanity thing. Like today, "Well, I belong to the Baptist Church." "Well, we belong to the Church of Christ". "Well, we belong to the Full Gospel Church". In otherwords it is called PRIDE. It didn't have anything to do with a man, per say. It was a congregational thing. Thinking that one is better than the other. And Paul was telling them, "Hey, you guys, it doesn't matter who baptized you. You were baptized into the body of Christ and He is one. Why are you causing all this strife? Is this how we should conduct ourselves? Get your act together and preach Christ only!" NOTE: It should be noted for this forum the above mentioned churches are used here only for reference as to context of this thread and is not to be construded that there is one that is preferred over the other. You say: Can we divide God on the pages of Scripture and say, here he is a man, and here he is the Man? I say in Spirit No, but in contexual transmission of thought, Yes. Just as Pilate's change of thought about Christ: KJV: (Joh 19:5) .... And Pilate saith unto them, Behold, the man! This conveys that Jesus was just like any other human. KJV: (Joh 19:14) .... And he saith unto the Jews, Behold, your King! This conveys that Jesus was who He said He was. NOTE: Personaly, I believe Pilate was then converted. The versions of the Bible do vary and it is good to view these things. I told you before the Living Bible reduces the virgin Mary, to just a young woman. For the phrase, "young woman" does not mean she was a virgin. Thereby taking away from the meaning that Jesus was divine. Ray, are we trying to convert each other? I accepted Jesus as my saviour 10/22/72. Baptized 10/29/72 at the Full Gospel Lighthouse in Oak View, CA Baptized into one body! Now a resident of Tucson, AZ Read my bio if you like. Peace to you! |
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27 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101926 | ||
Greetings! The points Ray puts across are very directed. And I understand his desire to give all the glory to Jesus. But I cannot understand this drive for pronouns. If he continues repling to me perhaps I will be able to get a clearer picture of what he is actually trying to accomplish. Peace to you! |
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28 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101837 | ||
Hello Ray, "In your pretend story, if you knew that He [sic] preaches in the synagogue, that is, you are being taught of God, can we agree that it is the same Person that you fetched water with?" Ah - that is the whole point, did THEY know they were being taught by God? "My question for you is, would you "count" the word carpenter's "son" as a word that is talking about Christ?" Yes, to us, because we know the ending to the story. But if we were back there in the synagogue with these men, no. He was just a man. The neighbor's boy. It is good to study. But put the pronouns in the context of time and who is speaking. It was a historical event. You can't change history. Peace to you! |
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29 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101834 | ||
Greetings John, BTW you have a great name since we are viewing Revelations. Truly, I agree to your points also. Now for those not in the choir I will add this. Also remember that this was a vision. Something not pertaining to a physical realm but to a spiritual realm. As the visions being interpreted in the Old Testament. The use of earthly or heavenly symbols to relate to a higher meaning. Also note how many times the number seven appears. Though, I am no strict numeralist. Numbers used in Scripture also have some merit. Wherein the number seven unanimously relates to completeness. Six days of creation and one for rest - a week. How often do I forgive my neighbor Lord? - seven times? Laboring seven years in the OT as competition of a bond. Seven churches as a completeness of the whole church. And who where the seven angels? Why would God have to write a letter to an angel? The seven angels were the leaders of the seven churches - men. Who would in turn share them with the congregations. Rev 1:12 "I turned and saw" Rev 1:13 "..in the midst of the seven candlesticks.." - was Jesus. Rev. 1:16 "..in his right hand seven stars..." - in the hand, the right hand - a symbol of strength, of Jesus, as we are held. Rev 1:17 "..And he laid his right hand upon me.." - what happened to the stars? It was a vision. It was spiritual. Now Jesus Himself speaks to John. I Am the Alpha. I Am the Omega. I Am the First. I Am the Last. I Am the Completeness. Rev 1:20 "The mystery.." - or the vision you saw. Jesus was in the midst of the churches as He is today. "I Am the same yesterday, today and tomorrow". Yes, there were seven different churches. Yes, there were seven letters. Yes there were seven pastors. But, "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (decern what the I Am is telling you). Again, this phrase is mentioned seven times. Be complete! It is Christ, the Completion of our salvation. Again, in the original question, 'who where they "spiritually"?' must be the basis for an answer. Peace to you! |
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30 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101802 | ||
Good, you caught it. "Now He preaches in the synagogue". Shouldn't that be he. Because in the pretend story I knew him, not as Him. Did Peter deny "Me" or "me"? Both. Peter denied Christ (Me) to himself. But to the his accusers, Peter denied the man. If Peter's accusers were followers of Jesus, Peter would have no cause to fear his association with Jesus. If the accusers were followers of Christ, the accusations would never have come. The accusation to Peter was, "You are one of this man's followers, this man ...this man that calls himself the Messiah. This man that our courts have found guilty of blasphemy. You are an accessory to his sedition." Thus the swearing comes forth from Peter's mouth, the cursing, trying to save his own skin. If Peter had conveyed the idea of Man rather than man the crowd, no doubt, would have stoned him. Yes, to himself, Peter denied the Man. The bitter weeping shows us that. But, to the crowd, he denied the man, for the crowd did not know the Man. As far as Jesus' words, ..."you will deny me...", now this is a different story. Was Jesus telling Peter that he was going to deny the divine Me or the human me? Yes, both. To himself, the Man and the man. To the crowd, the Man and the man. How bitter that weeping must have been. Picture the convulsions of Peter's body, hard to breath, eye lids smashed shut with grief, the tears and his runny nose gushing like water from a broken damn, unable to even stand and when falling to the ground, not even feeling it because of the guilt that now wrenches his aching body. To have been with the King of the universe for three years. To have been chosen by the Majesty on High to be the rock of His church. ... And I turned my back on Him. Oh, death were are you? Do what you will with the capitalization Ray. Peace to you! |
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31 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101801 | ||
Greetings Makarios, Thanks for the verses. Looks like this could turn into one of those endless geneologies. Have you been following Ray's and my thread? About to send another one. Peace to you! |
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32 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101790 | ||
The question was who are they "Spiritually"! You and I are two seperate persons, but Spiritually, brother, we are one. One Spirit, one body, one Christ. (1Co 12:13) For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. As stated in Scripture, "all baptized into one body" ... the church ... the bride. Peace to you! |
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33 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101772 | ||
Hi Ray, Yes, I agree that diety should be capitalized. But, BUT, you CAN NOT change quotes! Jesus was not the Son of Mary, He was the son of Mary. The inference is a man talking about a man. Not a man talking about God. He, Jesus, was his neighbor as far as he knew. You CANNOT change what others say! Pretend, just pretend, you grew up with Jesus in the same neighborhood. You and he went for walks. You went to get water together. Now He preaches in the synagogue. What do you say? Isn't this the guy I fetched water with? Not isn't ths the Guy I fetched water with. You are adding diety to where these people didn't know He was diety. If you capitalize these words then it shows that they knew exactly who He was, and they didn't. He was the guy next door! Honestly, Ray, I think you are missing the context of the Scriptures. You know He is diety and I know He is diety but they didn't. And that is why WITHIN the quotes He is he, Son is son. You have to put these things in context as to who is speaking. I don't want to be rude Ray, but I think you are beating a dead horse. I still do not like how the NSAB has re-written these passages. BTW: The Living Bible, if you have one, check to see if they translated "virgin" (Mary, mother of Jesus) to a young woman. Now there is a piece of work. Peace to you! |
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34 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101762 | ||
After you have read all seven letters to the seven churches I will ask you this one question. Did you find anything, Anything that applies to you personaly? Do you discern the Holy Spirit talking to you on any of these points? If yes, then they are spiritual words. If no, then you are better that the rest. These admonitions were designed to call the attention of the churches to these things, and, at the same time, they were designed to show that they were not intended for them alone. They are addressed to anyone who “has an ear,” and therefore had some principles of general application to others, and to which all should attend who were disposed to learn the will of the Redeemer. What was addressed to one church, at any time, would be equally applicable to all churches in the same circumstances; what was adapted to rebuke, elevate, or comfort Christians in any one age or land, would be adapted to be useful to Christians of all ages and lands. If these letters were written just to that church alone the Scriptures would not say, "Hear what the Spirit has to say to the churches"; (plural). Who are the churches? We are the churches! The body of Christ, His workmanship. We can do nothing less than read what is written. Consider, John 14.1-2. Was Jesus just talking to His disciples or was He talking to us also? If literalism takes place in the Scriptures then we are all dead. The Scriptures are Life, it is the Word of God. The word of God becomes the Word of God. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. It is Christ! The Son of God! The Framer of the world! Jesus! He speaks and all thing exist. He speaks and all things are held together. He speaks and we must listen. The mystery of God, Christ Jesus, who has been hidden by the Father until this age. The Holy Spirit has revealed Him to us only by the Word. What can I say? These Scriptures has nothing to do with me? No, the Scriptures to the churches has everything to do with me because they are the Words of God Himself. If they were ment for the those churches only then they would not have been printed in the Holy Book we read. For they would have no purpose. And God doesn't do anything without purpose. The Word of God is life! For growth, for correction and for love! All Scripture has to do with us, even Chronicles, the hereditary books. Our geneology. God provides proof where we came from. All for us. Because He cares. The seven churches, not really seven but one, one body, one people, one Christ, just seven different locations. We all are of only one church - the bride. The Holy Scriptures, a love letter from God. Peace! |
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35 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101732 | ||
Hi Ray, The website I told you about does not have that particular version (NKJ) that integrates with my program. And I do not have a hard copy of it either. That is why it was not included. My hard copy is the The New Chain Reference Bible by Thompson, KJV 1611. But, now I have to go and help my neighbor for the afternoon, as it is 1:30 here in Arizona. I will get back with you later this evening, probably late. Lord willing! Peace! |
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36 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101701 | ||
Part 2: NASB - New American Standard Bible Matt 13:54 He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? Matt 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? Matt 13:56 "And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this man get all these things?" Matt 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household." Matt 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief. ASV - American Standard Version Mat 13:54 And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. CEV - Contemporary English Version Mat 13:54 and went to his hometown. He taught in their meeting place, and the people were so amazed that they asked, "Where does he get all this wisdom and the power to work these miracles? Mat 13:55 Isn't he the son of the carpenter? Isn't Mary his mother, and aren't James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers? Mat 13:56 Don't his sisters still live here in our town? How can he do all this?" Mat 13:57 So the people were very unhappy because of what he was doing. But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their own family." Mat 13:58 And because the people did not have any faith, Jesus did not work many miracles there. ISV - International Standard Version Mat 13:54 He went to his hometown and began teaching the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were amazed and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miracles? Mat 13:55 This is the builder's son, isn't it? His mother is named Mary, isn't she? His brothers are James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas, aren't they? Mat 13:56 And his sisters are all with us, aren't they? So where did this man get all these things?" Mat 13:57 And they were offended by him. But Jesus told them, "A prophet is without honor only in his hometown and in his own home." Mat 13:58 He did not perform many miracles there because of their unbelief. KJV - King James Version Mat 13:54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. MKJV - Modern King James Version (notice not even quote marks) Mat 13:54 And when He had come into His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so much so that they were astonished and said, From where does this man have this wisdom and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brothers, James and Joses and Simon and Judas, Mat 13:56 and his sisters, are they not all with us? Then from where does this man have all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief. WEB - World English Bible Mat 13:54 Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 Aren't all of his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all of these things?" Mat 13:57 They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house." Mat 13:58 He didn't do many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Peace! |
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37 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101700 | ||
Part 1: Hi Ray, I don't know how many versions of the Bible you have so I have included 7 versions (Part 2). It is interesting to note that some of them don't even capitalize the first letter of the sentence. I do agree they were taking offense of Christ (H)im. And since the incident took place inside the synagogue, more than likely, those who spoke out, where the elders. Because they had a heritage, or lineage, inside the synagogue, being Rabbis. Jesus stood up and started teaching. How dare he speak to these people in this manner, he is only a peasant. Exactly, they took offense to (H)im. Verse 58 says "their unbelief" would be the clue to the foregoing theme to be conveyed. Also, if we capitalize son as in "carpenter's Son", then we would be inferring deity to the carpenter. Maybe it is that not all translators are lead by the Spirit! I personally take offense of the NASB for twisting quotes! Ray, I am no scholar, but I have been told the some of the original languages didn't even have capital letters in their abc's. Most of the capitalization of the Scriptures came from inference of meaning. I really cannot say if this is true because I can only read English, sometimes :-). Indeed, He was a Prophet in His home town! And they did take offense of Him! I also have a copy of the Greek New Testament, but it does not translate on this web site because the text box will not accept that kind of font. If you would like I can email these verses to you. Maybe you know someone that can read it. I don't know anyone. BTW: The best Bible program I have found with as many versions, commentaries and dictionaries you want for free. Very, very good! God bless them for not making a profit upon God's Word! http://www.e-sword.net |
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38 | Christian Opposition Polictian SINNED! | Rom 13:1 | compudex | 101623 | ||
Hi Hank, I'm glad to see you have a good sense of humor. I loved the joke. Their platform is sometimes hard to see, as is that second body in the grave. It must take a certain breed to be a politician. I am glad I am not in that arena. What do you think of this forum? I have read some interesting answers. It is good to get different views. Surprisingly, most just seem to be at different levels of knowledge. I know I have learned some things. Some of these people have great skill with words and can explain their meaning very well. Ah, maybe they should run for office :-) Love to have you on board Hank. Peace to you! |
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39 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101618 | ||
Well, thanks for the A on my English. I did much better in college. Concering what you wrote: Matthew 13:54 "And coming to His home town...". That is the problem right there. They knew (H)im as (h)im, Jesus, son of Joseph and Mary. They watched him grow up. They watched him do the daily chores of living in a small town. They knew he was a good kid (no disrespect intended) and did what his 'father', Joseph, told him to do, but that is how they thought of him. Not as (H)im. To capitalize the words within the quotes of the townspeople would not be proper; grammatically, because it is a quote. That would be a misquote. Furthermore, it changes the meaning of what is conveyed by their conversation. Yes, He was a prophet in His home town, but to the people, He was just the man next door. (small m) Were they being taught of God? Yes, for He is God, but they did not know that. They have eyes and cannot see, ears and cannot hear. SCRIBES - The more highly esteemed the Law became in the eyes of the people, the more its study and interpretation became a lifework by itself, and thus there developed a class of scholars who, though not priests, devoted themselves only to the Law. We have a saying today, "The letter of the law kills". I wonder where that came from? All they knew was the letter of the law. I don't see anywhere in the Gospels where they (Pharisees) preached about the love of God or any rememberance of the kindness He showed to them in the wilderness or how, by His love for them, He delivered them from Egypt. A far cry from the psalmist David, a repenter. I would be careful in changing the meaning of the Scriptures. Something to keep in the back of your head also is that these people had been without a prophet for 400 years. Just look at what has happened in our nation in just 200 years. Where will it be in another 200 years if the Lord tarries? My, my!! |
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40 | WHY IS THE BLOOD THE PRICE? | Rom 5:6 | compudex | 101541 | ||
May the following be offered for your evaluation: (Gen 3:21) Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Commentary from Mathew Henry Gen 3:21 - We have here a further instance of God's care concerning our first parents, notwithstanding their sin. Though he corrects his disobedient children, and put them under the marks of his displeasure, yet he does not disinherit them, but, like a tender father, provides the herb of the field for their food and coats of skins for their clothing. Thus the father provided for the returning prodigal, Luk_15:22, Luk_15:23. If the Lord had been pleased to kill them, he would not have done this for them. Observe, 1. That clothes came in with sin. We should have had no occasion for them, either for defence or decency, if sin had not made us naked, to our shame. Little reason therefore we have to be proud of our clothes, which are but the badges of our poverty and infamy. 2. That when God made clothes for our first parents he made them warm and strong, but coarse and very plain: not robes of scarlet, but coats of skin. Their clothes were made, not of silk and satin, but plain skins; not trimmed, nor embroidered, none of the ornaments which the daughters of Sion afterwards invented, and prided themselves in. Let the poor, that are meanly clad, learn hence not to complain: having food and a covering, let them be content; they are as well done to as Adam and Eve were. And let the rich, that are finely clad, learn hence not to make the putting on of apparel their adorning, 1Pe_3:3. 3. That God is to be acknowledged with thankfulness, not only in giving us food, but in giving us clothes also, Gen_28:20. The wool and the flax are his, as well as the corn and the wine, Hos_2:9. 4. These coats of skin had a significancy. The beasts whose skins they were must be slain, slain before their eyes, to show them what death is, and (as it is Ecc_3:18) that they may see that they themselves were beasts, mortal and dying. It is supposed that they were slain, not for food, but for sacrifice, to typify the great sacrifice, which, in the latter end of the world, should be offered once for all. Thus the first thing that died was a sacrifice, or Christ in a figure, who is therefore said to be the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. These sacrifices were divided between God and man, in token of reconciliation: the flesh was offered to God, a whole burnt-offering; the skins were given to man for clothing, signifying that, Jesus Christ having offered himself to God a sacrifice of a sweet-smelling savour, we are to clothe ourselves with his righteousness as with a garment, that the shame of our nakedness may not appear. Adam and Eve made for themselves aprons of fig-leaves, a covering too narrow for them to wrap themselves in, Isa_28:20. Such are all the rags of our own righteousness. But God made them coats of skins; large, and strong, and durable, and fit for them; such is the righteousness of Christ. Therefore put on the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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