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21 | Why translationed "who are and who were? | Rev 11:17 | Ray | 154650 | ||
Hi Tim, I wondered about that when I wrote it and appreciate the correction. How about the Greek here in Revelation 11:17? Does it give an indication of plurality or tense? Who reigns and when? 1) Do you capitalize "Revelation?" From the heart, Ray |
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22 | Why translationed "who are and who were? | Rev 11:17 | Ray | 154643 | ||
Hi Hank, See also the Rev 11:15 thread. You wrote here that "In no rendition are we to interpret the clause to mean that the subject itself (God) is plural." However, Tim Moran has told us that the Lord God, the Almighty in the Greek is always plural. 1) I am interested in your desire to make "Revelation" singular. Is it also your desire to make Revelation capitalized so that the word is talking of Deity? From the heart, Ray |
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23 | Why translationed "who are and who were? | Rev 11:15 | Ray | 154641 | ||
See #154580. Rev 11:17 thread. | ||||||
24 | Why translationed "who are and who were? | Rev 11:15 | Ray | 154589 | ||
Hi joyfulmom, Welcome to the forum. I can't speak to the Greek and why it is translated that way (in the plural). However, in the context of Revelation 11:15 I see the plurality of the kingdom of the Lord and of His Christ. And yet the (o)Oneness of His reigning forever and ever. Also, in Revelation 11:17 the "One" is implied in the Greek and thus we see the option of NKJ, "The One who is and who was and who is to come" and the option of the NASB, 1997, "who are and who were." 1) I find it of interest also that the TR adds "and the (One) coming." In that regard, I look at the tense of Revelation 11:17. Revelation 11:17, NASB, 1977, "saying, "We give Thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art and who wast, because Thou hast taken Thy great power and hast begun to reign. [Marginal note, [Lit. didst reign]." I think that the bottom line is that God who is Spirit is to reign, and He as the triune God is the One who was and who is and who is to come. And He has come in great power and has begun to reign. Thanks for your question, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts. From the heart, Ray |
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25 | 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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26 | 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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27 | 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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28 | 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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29 | 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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30 | 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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31 | Sarah's attitude toward Abraham | Gen 18:12 | Ray | 154393 | ||
Hi jmay1127, Welcome to the forum. We welcome the participation of the questioner so that we know that the question and underlying concerns are being answered and met. From the heart, Ray |
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32 | 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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33 | 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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34 | Can't curse God's children. | Luke 6:28 | Ray | 154375 | ||
Hi cloud, Balaam could only speak what the Lord told him to speak. Numbers 23:16, 26; 24:23. God blesses His people as I have seen recently throughout all of Genesis; blessing Abraham, Isaac, Joseph. He has blessed us starting from Genesis 1:28, "And God blessed them;..." From the heart, Ray |
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35 | For His purpose?Blameless in His way | Prov 16:7 | Ray | 154367 | ||
Hi Makarios, I believe that the word of (God) is tested and tried. Psalm 18:30, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of God is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." 2 Samuel 22:31, "As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tested; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." I see those verses as a perfect match even though the Psalm is not matched or quoted the same in 2 Samuel. 1) How do you compare Proverbs 16:4 and 33 with 2 Samuel 22:33? 2 Samuel 22:33, NASB, "God is my strong fortress; And He sets the blameless in His way." 2 Samuel 22:33, NKJ, "God is my strength and power, And He makes my way perfect." From the heart, Ray |
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36 | 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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37 | Repeating elements of Genesis 37-40 | Gen 39:23 | Ray | 154319 | ||
Hi holla, Welcome to the forum. Who told you that there are repeating elements in the story? There are things that I see stressed throughout Genesis, but not necessarily for chapters 37-50 alone. I see the blessing of the Lord on the characters in Genesis. Genesis 39:23, "The chief jailer did not supervise anything under Joseph's charge because the Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made [it, NKJ] to prosper." Genesis 26:28, "And they said, "We see plainly that the Lord has been with you;...29...You are now the blessed of the Lord." Genesis 49:24, "From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you..." Genesis 48:15, "And he blessed Joseph, and said, "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, The God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,..." Genesis 45:8, "Now, therefore, it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. 9 Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him, 'Thus says your son Joseph, "God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay."" I hope these verses help you. From the heart, Ray |
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38 | 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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39 | THANK'S EVERYONE JOHN:14:15-31 | John 14:15 | Ray | 154309 | ||
This is a thank you NOTE rather than a question. Refer to #'s 154217, 154213, 154211. | ||||||
40 | 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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