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21 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 113094 | ||
Hi Ray, Sorry to hear that you had a rough time. I want you to know that I do pray for you from time to time. Be that as it may...back to the subject at hand. I do not wish to convey that my bottom line is whether a particular scripture is written in capitals or not. I compare scripture and context and what other scriptures also say and I believe in testing the spirits also. That being said, I still believe the Holy Spirit is within me as He is in every believer in Christ Jesus who died for his/her sins and rose from the dead. I still say the Holy Spirit is a person Who is within me not because of captitalization but because it also says "Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." [1 John 4:4]among other scriptures. In comparing verses 11 and 16 of I Cor. 2, I would say verse 11 distinguishes man's spirit from God's Spirit. I also believe that when verse 16 speaks of the mind of the Lord and that we have the mind of Christ, I believe it means that because we have His Spirit within us we have access to the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit also will remind us of all that we have learned from Him and from His Word.[John 14:26]. Sincerely, Itiswritten |
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22 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 113093 | ||
Hi Ray, Sorry to hear that you had a rough time. I want you to know that I do pray for you from time to time. Sincerely Itiswritten Be that as it may...back to the subject at hand. I do not wish to convey that my bottom line is whether a particular scripture is written in capitals or not. I compare scripture and context and what other scriptures also say and I believe in testing the spirits also. That being said, I still believe the Holy Spirit is within me as He is in every believer in Christ Jesus who died for his/her sins and rose from the dead. I still say the Holy Spirit is a person Who is within me not because of captitalization but because it also says "Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." [1 John 4:4]among other scriptures. In comparing verses 11 and 16 of I Cor. 2, I would say verse 11 distinguishes man's spirit from God's Spirit. I also believe that when verse 16 speaks of the mind of the Lord and that we have the mind of Christ, I believe it means that because we have His Spirit within us we have access to the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit also will remind us of all that we have learned from Him and from His Word.[John 14:26]. |
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23 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 112841 | ||
Hello Ray, Now I never said anything about all these other scriptures you are pointing out here. Where are you coming from? OK now I think you are looking for an argument and I don't really believe in arguing matters of faith. Do you believe in the Trinity of the Godhead? I do. And I am very aware that the word "trinity" is not in the Bible. Be that as it may. The Holy Spirit is a person to me. He is not a gift, or a force in the sense that would make Him impersonal. If one has the Spirit of God in him that Spirit of God which is in him may manifest certain gifts and/or blessings according to the grace the Holy Spirit may give that individual which would enable that person to take his place in the body of Christ as one who prays as an intercessor or functions as an evangelist or as a pastor, etc. Many languages have different words for the different nuances in meaning for words like love, for instance. They have a different word for erotic love, or affection, or unconditional love. The English language does not have this and so we rely on adjectives or whatever is the context of the sentence or paragraph to convey the meaning of something.I did not mean to imply that I rely on capitalization to decide what the meaning of a word is in a text. In fact, in the original Hebrew, as I understand it, there were no capitalizations and there were no periods or any separations whatsoever. I don't mean to sound harsh. However, I prefer to study and learn and walk with the Lord and share, than to picking and being argumentative. I am not angry. I am just tired. I don't like picking. Sincerely, Itiswritten |
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24 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 112678 | ||
Hello Ray, It is good to hear from you again. OK from the top. I agree that we are the ones to be filled not the ones filling. I also agree that the Holy Spirit does not take control of us but that He fills us. However, I do not agree that the spirit in Ephesians 5:18 is a gift as in the lower case "spirit." The reason I believe otherwise is because in the King James version, the Amplified, the New American Standard Version and also the New International Versions, they all print out "Spirit" as capitalized meaning "Holy Spirit" and the Amplified states it as: "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the (Holy) Spirit." I am not a linguist, sadly. So I cannot look at the original languages. However, when in doubt about something, I apply the next best thing I can and that is to compare several good translations of the Bible and see how they seem to translate. Having done this I respectfully disagree on this point. And so this is the reason for my opinion. Sincerely, Itiswritten |
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25 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 112633 | ||
Dear Ray, Sorry I have taken so long. I have been having problems with my connection lately. OK - I say filled means indwelt - Well if you fill a cup you pour into it. You don't go on or next to but in. So, that is why I say that filled means indwelt. Romans 8:9- says "But ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God DWELL IN you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Well, I don't quite understand what you are asking me. If one dwells inside of something or someone he is inside of just as water can fill a cup or be inside of. Whereas, before the crucifixion and resurrection this did not seem to occur. In the Old Testament the presence of God's Holy Spirit was manifest inside of the ark and later in the Holy of holies in the temple. However, He was with the prophets and others but did not dwell in them individually. [see John 14:15-17] I hope this answers your question because I am not really sure what you mean. As far as the other Scriptures you cite, I agree with you on them also. No problem at all. I also believe that the rivers of living water are another way of speaking of the same Holy Spirit who indwells the believer. Sincerely, Itiswritten |
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26 | Do Angels have Genders? Male and Female? | Bible general Archive 2 | itiswritten | 105592 | ||
Dear BKB2002, According to Matthew 22:23-30. They are not made according to sex. When mentioned they seem like males as they have male attributes such as they are are powerful, mighty warriors of God used to assist the saints of God. But Jesus does not say they have any specific sex. They are eternal creations of God who need not procreate. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten. |
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27 | Why is dawn important? | Is 8:20 | itiswritten | 105586 | ||
To me this verse means light. Dawn represents the enlightenment of God. Without the enlightenment of the Lord on His Word, His word can be used legalistically. That is why the Jewish leaders were at odds with Jesus so much when He walked this earth. The Pharisees were being legalistic. They had lost touch with the God of the Word and without His light, His word is misunderstood and misused. Look at Matthew 16:12-19. Here Jesus is saying that His kingdom will be full of those who understand the revealed word of God. The Bible as enlightened by the Holy Spirit. That which is revealed is enlightened or has the dawn or light. Only a few moments later, Peter made another statement which conclusion he came to by human logic, not enlightenment - see Matthew 16:21-23. Peter was thinking along the lines of human logic which says - He is a good man, nothing bad can happen to Him, but God's plan was not according to human logic. Had Peter's conclusion been enlightened, he would have been able to understand that this was necessary...but he was not yet able to receive such light. Anyway, that is what this verse of Isaiah 8:20 means to me. Itiswritten |
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28 | Which chapter about a lost coin? | Luke 15:8 | itiswritten | 99804 | ||
The parable of the Lost Coin is in Luke 15:8-9, where Jesus likens the woman's joy at finding the coin as similar to heaven when a sinner repents. To God a sinner is one who is lost. Hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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29 | Inability To Fully Understand God | Bible general Archive 2 | itiswritten | 98888 | ||
Dear Tombrooklyn, I think you will find Job, chapter 38-41, where God speaks to Job beginning with a statement like Where were you when I created the world?...in other words how can the creature evaluate its master or Creator? Also see Ecclesiastes 3:11, 8:17 and Romans 11:33. So, I agree with you that it is impossible for us mere mortals to totally understand God. However, in the next life, in the presence of Christ, we will have the mind of Christ and we will understand even as we are known. I Corinthians 13:12, I Corinthians 2:16 I hope you find these helpful. Itiswritten |
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30 | filled and upon mean the same thing | John 7:39 | itiswritten | 97573 | ||
Before Jesus was glorified (read John 7:39), the Holy Spirit would come alongside certain persons to enable them to do God's will in this earth. But He did not indwell the individual believers.The presence of the Holy Spirit dwelled in the temple in the time that Solomon built the temple and dedicated it. He demonstrated this so that the people could witness this event as is cited in I Kings 8:10 where the Word tells us that the glory of the Lord filled the temple so powerfully that He appeared as a dark cloud and filled it so that no priest could perform while His presence was manifested there. The Holy Spirit did not indwell individuals in those days but came along side. If a person who walked with the Holy Spirit sinned, the Holy Spirit might leave that person. See (Ps. 51:11). However, after Jesus was glorified, the Holy Spirit now indwells individuals and we are told He will never leave nor forsake us.(Hebrews 13:5). [1] So, I do not believe the people in the Old Testament were filled or indwelt with the Holy Spirit (That is why [Matthew 11:11) we are told that the least in the kingdom is greater than John the Baptist.) [2] Filled means indwelt and upon means over, covering alongside (not inside). However, it was the same Holy Spirit and the same Personality and the same Power. It is just that before Jesus was glorified, it was not possible for the Holy Spirit to indwell the believer. I don't really comprehend it exactly but until we could actually be redeemed and our Savior Jesus Christ was glorified, it was not possible - It just is what the Scripture tells us. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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31 | Is God's love unconditional ? | John 3:16 | itiswritten | 92018 | ||
Dear Michaelogical, I believe God's love is unconditional and His Salvation is conditional. What I mean by this is that God loves all of us and He gave His only Begotten Son to suffer and die for each and every one of us...no matter our sex, no matter our nationality, no matter our race, no matter our intelligence; He reached out His love to all of us in this way and He would have done it if you were the only man or woman. No matter what we have done, if we will turn to Him and turn away from our sinful ways He will not condemn, but will unconditionally offer His love and forgiveness. However, Salvation is conditional. It is on the condition that we accept the provision that He made and that is in accepting the death, resurrection and Lordship of His Son. (read Acts 4:12; Romans 10: 9-11). Itiswritten. |
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32 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | itiswritten | 92017 | ||
Dear KCEvangelist, I would not say we are saved by our ACTIONS. We are saved by faith. However, if we believe we will act a certain way just as we would act a certain way if we did not believe. Now the Bible also tells us that we were saved FOR certain good works (read Ephesians 2:10 and James 2: 2-18). It is inevitable that if we live according to what we believe that persecution and/or affliction will come. There are also promises that God gives us that require certain "works" and certain blessings will come for those who fulfill the responsibilities required. "Give,and IT SHALL BE GIVEN UNTO YOU," and read about the fast that God has chosen rather than our depriving ourselves of food and see also the promises attached to "God's Fast." (read Isaiah 58:5-14). If we do little to nothing concerning our "faith" we are in danger because it says in Revelation 3:15-16- "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth." Itiswritten. |
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33 | made alive with christ? | 2 Corinthians | itiswritten | 90592 | ||
Dear Nonoy10469, As the Scripture implies, since all of us die because of the first Adam, in Christ, the second Adam, we can be made alive again. This is also what water baptism signifies...when we go under the water it symbolizes death and the leaving of the old life, and when we come up it signifies coming up into the new life.(II Cor. 5:17). I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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34 | "If" small word, BIG DEAL | Rom 8:17 | itiswritten | 90590 | ||
Dear KCEvangelist, Well this is just a comment on your observation. I agree that the IF does have a huge significance. Often, as Christians, many tend to be so "submissive," so "timid," so "meek," in their way of thinking that they don't assert with boldness what is truly intended. IF we are his children (and many claim this to be true) then we ought to also realize the great privileges we have. However, in the kingdom and indeed, in the natural universe that God has created, privilege ALWAYS comes with equal responsibilities. (Luke 14:27-28) Remember, Jesus said to "count the cost." At least this is my observation. Itiswritten |
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35 | Can you explain Grace to me? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 90133 | ||
Dear MelDillon, The definition of grace is "unmerited favor." That means favor which you did not earn. Favor means good things, blessings. In other words, good things that happen to you that you don't deserve, but God blesses you anyway. That can mean such things as good health, a promotion, prosperity, food on the table, a loving family; what the world might call a Lucky streak...which I do not believe in, I call it grace. When people prefer YOUR work instead of anothers for no apparent reason, when you have a close call but you are spared emotional or physical disaster, these are things I call grace. I hope this helps. Itiswritten. |
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36 | they presented unto him gifts, gold, and | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 90132 | ||
Dear LBlock, According to the "Illustrated Bible Dictionary," published by Harvest House: "Frankin'cense (Heb. Leb'onah; Gr. libanos- i.e., "white"), an odorous resin imported from Arabia (Isa. 60:6; Jer. 6:20) yet also growing in Palestine (Cant. 4:14). It was one of the ingredients in the perfume of the sanctuary (Ex. 30:34), and was used as an accompaniament of the meat-offering (Lev. 2:1,16; 6:15; 24:7). When burnt it emitted a fragrant odour, and hence the incense became a symbol of the Divine name (Mal. 1:11; Cant. 1:3) and an emblem of prayer (Ps. 141:2; Lk. 1:10; Rev. 5:8; 8:3). This frankincense or olibanum, used by the Jews in the temple services is not to be confounded with the frankincense of modern commerce, which is an exudation of the Norway spruce fir the Pinus abies. It was probably a resin from the Indian tree known to botanists by the name of Boswellia serrata or thurifera, which grows to the height of forty feet." I hope this is helpful to you. Itiswritten. |
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37 | the name of the angel that fell from gra | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 90130 | ||
Dear Sara, In Isaiah 14:12-15 we see that his original name was Lucifer. He was "The Light-bearer." Though this Scripture speaks also of an earthly dignitary it also speaks of the spiritual being now known as Satan according to many respected Christian leaders. Just as God changed the name of Jacob to Israel when he made a major course change in his direction, so Lucifer became Satan the adversary. Jesus also comments about him in Luke 10:18 speaking of him in his new name. I hope this is helpful. Itiswritten |
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38 | What is truth? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 88863 | ||
Dear Tara, What is truth? Jesus. In the Bible it is said that Jesus told us about Himself: "I am the way, the TRUTH, and the life: no man comes to the Father but by me." It is also true that the Bible is the written word of God and Jesus is the living Word of God. Read John 1:1-3 and verse 14. He is the Word made flesh and He is the Creator along with the Father who existed from eternity to eternity. In Revelation we are also told that He is the "Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end" who died and now lives forevermore. This verse also states that He is the Almighty - Read Revelation 1:8 I hope this is of some help to you. Itiswritten. |
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39 | Questions to consider | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 88689 | ||
Dear Mommapbs, I believe it would help you if you understand a certain concept. So, please indulge me as what I am about to write will seem to answer your question indirectly. However, coming to understand this has helped me immensely. -First of all God's ways are not like our ways. He does not think like we do. So, what we think might be the right thing may actually, in God's eyes be the absolutely wrong thing. Read Isaiah 55:9. -Second, He reveals Himself and his teachings to us by a revelation within. For instance in Matthew 16:13-18 we see Jesus and Peter. Jesus asks who people think He is. Then He asks his disciples who they think He is and Peter blurts out "The Messiah, the Son of the Living God." To this Jesus replys- "flesh and blood has not revealed this to you...you are Peter and on this Rock I will build my church. Five seconds later Jesus tells His disciples how He will die and Peter says "No, God forbid." and Jesus answers "Get behind me, Satan." What does this mean? I believe it means this. The revelation Peter received...a direct revelation within himself, is what Jesus was building His church on..not on the man, Peter. But the precious revelation that God had given Peter. Why? because that is what it takes when we do not understand and God allows our faith to be shaken. When all the superficial stuff is shaken off of us, our faith will still stand on that which God has directly revealed as truth to us. That is why Jesus could give Peter such a compliment in one moment and in the next breath almost, insult him. He was speaking of the revelation. Third- Now look at John 6: 41-58 where Jesus tells his disciples (more than the 12) that they must eat His flesh and drink His blood. Everyone thought He was speaking of cannibalism. That He refused to explain this to anyone used to puzzle me. If you look further to John 6:61-65 you see that He was aware that many had left from following him and even his closest disciples were grumbling at this and called it a hard saying. However, look at the 65th verse and 6:66-69. Though Peter did not understand, because of his revelation knowledge...because he was convinced in his heart that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ of God, even though he did not understand, even though what Jesus or God was saying to him was above his comprehension and seemed awful at the moment, he did not leave because he reasoned, "Where else shall we go, you (alone) have eternal life?" Finally, God is so above us we often totally misunderstand what He is doing. Unless we are convinced inside our hearts that He is who He says He is, we will not be able to hold on during trials and tribulations. And, the trials and tribulations are the very things God sends to test, to refine and purify our faith. Read Mark 4:16-17. The Bible is what God has given to us to be able to follow Him. Anything else is man-made and some man's idea. There are many good books out there that teach about God's word, but when things get confusing, going back directly to the Word of God has helped me the most and after knowing the Lord for over 25 years, He has never let me down in His word. ALL the answers to life are in its pages. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you and He will bring you to the Scriptures you need to carry on. One more thing. We are often called to believe God when we don't understand and very often after we do that, God does eventually give us understanding. I hope this has been of some help to you. Itiswritten. |
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40 | Righteousness by faith NOT WORKS!!! | Ps 32:1 | itiswritten | 88681 | ||
Dear tj57h, Dear brother in Christ,I speak as another believer out there with Jesus on my own... please remember to read the book of James as it will help you keep a balance. It speaks of works...properly. We are saved by faith but works should be produced by one who believes. It is sort of like the man who said he could roll a barrel on a tight-rope over Niagra Falls. He looked down at the onlookers and said to one of them..."Do you believe I can do this?" And the onlooker said, "Yes!" And the tight-rope walker said, "Get in the barrel." The Scripture tells us "Faith without works is dead" (See James 2:18-20). We are not saved by our works. But we are saved FOR works. We are saved to do the works of God on this earth. Reading the whole book of James would balance out the walk of faith. This having nothing to do with religion or tradition. This is not a criticism, just a comment. Itiswritten. |
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