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221 | have been enabled to fulfill? | Rom 3:31 | Ray | 113332 | ||
Hi tortoise, What you have written seems to me to be what the Scriptures are saying. I look at Romans 2:29 where it says that our praise does not come from men, that is from flesh, but rather our praise comes from God. I look at the verse and I think of Matthew 3:17, "and behold, a voice out of the heavens, saying, "This is My Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased." That is the praise that we should be seeking as we serve Him. 1) I compare/contrast Romans 8:4 with Romans 3:31 and I wonder how much is up to US. In Romans 3:31, the King James Version reads "God forbid". Yet I have learned this week that seven times in the book of Romans we have this phrase as the translation in the KJ when neither of the words are in the Greek. I think that the NASB's "May it never be!" or the New King James's "Certainly not!" are better translations. And the seven questions in these verses where "God forbid" is the rendering, can actually be answered and acted upon by US. In other words, Romans 3:31, "Do we then nullify the Law through faith?" May it never be! Certainly not! Romans 3:3, "What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it?" verse 4 May it never be! Romans 3:5, "But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is He?...verse 6 May it never be! Romans 6:15, "What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? [the answer is in the same verse] May it never be!" Romans 7:7, "What shall WE say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be!..." Romans 9:14, "What shall We say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be!" Romans 11:11, "I say then, they did not stumble so as to fall, did they? May it never be! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make them jealous." 2) If indeed the Spirit of God dwells in us, we are not in the flesh but in the Spirit and we belong to God. We have the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ. Romans 8:9. Romans 4:1, "What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about; but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? "And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness." So do we boast because the Spirit of God indwells us? Galatians 6:14, "But MAY IT NEVER BE that I should should boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. [Or, creature]. And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God." From the heart, Ray |
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222 | relationship of OT law and NT believer | Rom 3:31 | Ray | 113308 | ||
Hi tortoise, I believe your answer is found in the reference in the NASB Study Bible, Matthew 5:17. Romans had been talking about what it means to be a Jew. Romans 2:29, "But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not be the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God." Here it talks about the importance of having new hearts and new spirits within us, not being concerned about the letter of the law. Romans 3:29 asks if God is the God of Jews only? Romans 3:29, "...Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 30 since indeed God/ who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one. 31 Do WE then nullify the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary WE establish the Law." Emphasis on we is mine. Also the slash mark for comparison later. Roman law was to become established on the Ten Commandments. And for us who believe in (Him), who have new hearts within us, our faith is reckoned as righteousness. Romans 4:5, "But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness." Matthew 5:16-20, "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. 17 Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I/ did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the Law, until all is accomplished. 19 Whoevern then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven." Compare/contrast Matthew 5:19, 20 with Romans 4:1-3. Our righteousness, our justification, comes through faith and belief in Him who justifies the ungodly. From the heart, Ray |
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223 | Song of Solomon: beloved or Beloved? | Song 5:9 | Ray | 113260 | ||
I listened to the late J Vernon McGee on his "Through the Bible" program this morning and he said that he thought of Jesus as the Rose of Sharon. I noticed this morning on a quick search that Norrie on 08-20-2001 in a very interesting list of Jesus in OT, had it reading "In the Song of Solomon, He is your lover, your Rose of Sharon. Question for anyone interested: What is your interpretation of Song of Solomon: 2:1? rose of Sharon or Rose of Sharon? |
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224 | this forum | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 113155 | ||
Hi mun, Click on the word Search that is in yellow at the top left. There you can type in your name and by typing in the date can go back as far as you want. From the heart, Ray |
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225 | How do we "glorify God" in our body? | 1 Cor 6:20 | Ray | 112780 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I know that you are interested in reconciling different church bodies right now. I think that it is important that we glorify God in our churches as well as in our bodies of flesh. 1 Cor 6:19, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from (God), and that you are not your own? 20, [NKJ], For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." The person who joins himself/herself to the Lord is one spirit. 1 Cor 6:17 You are right to settle the ownership issue right away. We are one spirit, which are God's. 1 Cor 6:20, "...therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are of **God." Ephesians 4:11, "And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of **Christ;..." Blessings to you. From the heart, Ray |
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226 | Place your hand between my thigh | Gen 47:29 | Ray | 112534 | ||
Hi hilinc, Welcome to the forum. You ask if this is the correct interpretation. It is really a question of the correct translation. Genesis 24:2, "So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please, put your hand under my thigh, and I will make you swear..." Genesis 47:29, "When the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, "Now if I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt, but let me lie with my fathers; you shall carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place." And he said, "I will do as you have said." The placing of the hand UNDER the thigh was a Near Eastern "accepted customary gesture" with a solemn pledge. See MacArthur Study Bible notes. From the heart, Ray |
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227 | Song of Solomon: beloved or Beloved? | Song 5:9 | Ray | 112530 | ||
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228 | Reconciliation questions | 2 Cor 5:18 | Ray | 112504 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I believe that the reconcile that Paul has in mind would be number 3 in Webster's dictionary. "Reconcile, 3 to make (arguments, ideas, texts, accounts, etc) consistent, compatible, etc.; bring into harmony." He was reconciling "all things" to Himself that He might have first place in everything. He now has reconciled us in His fleshly body through death so that we can be presented before (Him) holy and blameless. Every man should be taught with "all wisdom" that we may be presented complete in (Christ). Even when we were dead in our transgressions He made us alive together with (Christ). Ephesians 2:5 Ephesians 2:13, "But now in Christ Jesus you who were formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of (Christ). And He put "all things" in subjection under (His) feet. Ephesians 1:22 John 3:10, "(Jesus) answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things?"" John 1:50, "(Jesus) answered and said to him, "Because I said to you that I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." John 1:16, "For of (His) fulness we have all received, and grace upon grace." John 4:25, "The woman said to Him, "I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes (He) will declare ALL THINGS to us." That is how I see it. I think that the Amplified version gives the Webster #3 meaning also when it says "brought us into harmony with Himself". From the heart, Ray |
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229 | not in the flesh? | Rom 8:9 | Ray | 111928 | ||
Hi Thomas8, CDBJ has given you a good Scripture to answer your question. 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man is in (Christ), he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold new things have come." Romans 8:11, "But if the Spirit of Him who raised jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His (Spirit) who indwells you. So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh--" 1 Corinthians 15:50, "Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of (God); nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable." Romans 8:16, "...we are children of (God)." 2 Corinthians 5:20, "...we are ambassadors for (Christ)." Galatians 5:24, "Now those who belong to Christ (Jesus) have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit." The parentheses are mine for comparisons of the Scriptures. I hope they help. From the heart, Ray |
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230 | Here is where I'm puzzled | Luke 8:15 | Ray | 111849 | ||
Hi Huron, You made a good point that their hearts were ready. The seeds of the word of God have to fall on good soil; lives that are open to spiritual things, minds that are not set on the flesh. Romans 8:9, "However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the *Spirit of (Christ), he does not belong to Him." Luke 8:10, "And He said, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of *God, but to the rest, it is in parables, in order that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. 11 Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of (God)." From the heart, Ray |
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231 | Help me solve this apparent conflict | Luke 8:15 | Ray | 111796 | ||
Hi Huron, I think that no matter how long we have been Christians, there come times when we wonder if the Holy Spirit would not rebuke us. Just as Jesus rebuked the disciples in Luke 9:55, [and said, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them."] I think that the passage in Luke 8 would tell us that we have to hold fast to these words of God [Spirit] and the parable, so that we don't allow the devil to take away the word from our hearts. Verse 18, "Therefore take care how you listen, for whoever has, to him shall more be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks [or, seems to have] he has shall be taken away from him." Thank you for your question. You might consider this Scripture comparison. Luke 8:12, "And those beside the road are those who have heard; then the devil comes and TAKES AWAY THE WORD from their heart, so that they may not believe and be saved." Luke 20:20, "And they watched Him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, in order that they might [Lit. TAKE HOLD OF HIS WORD], so as to deliver Him up to the rule and the authority of the governor." Jeremiah 17:13, NKJ, "O Lord, the hope [Hope?, see 14:8] of Israel, All who forsake You shall be ashamed. "Those who depart from Me Shall be written in the earth, Because they have forsaken the Lord, The fountain of living waters." Let's praise Him for giving us the fountain of living waters, the holy spirit and His word for He alone is good. Jeremiah 14:7, "Although our iniquities testify against us, O Lord, act for Thy name's sake! Truly our apostasies have been many, We have sinned against Thee. 8 Thou Hope of Israel, its Savior in time of distress, Why art Thou like a stranger in the land Or like a traveler who has pitched his tent for the night? 9 Why art Thou like a man dismayed, Like a mighty man who cannot save? Yet Thou art in our midst, O Lord, And we are called by Thy name; Do not forsake us!" From the heart, Ray |
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232 | When is it time to say no? | Matt 13:55 | Ray | 111062 | ||
Hi compudex, I believe that the Scriptures should be translated literally. In your example that you could legally say "Is this not the Son of God's mother" etc, that is true, but if those words were used then it would not be a literal translation. In your example of "Tom Brown" the pronoun "he" takes the place of Tom Brown. And if Tom Brown were to be considered for deity, I would want the sentence to be stated literally. I wouldn't want the sentence to talk about "Mr. Brown", or "Tom", but would need to consider it as written, that is, "Is he is the one...?" I would not consider Tom Brown for deity, but I could very well see that he is a triune person by counting the pronouns in your sentence; for "he" is a very tall "man" who is the "one" who plays center.:)) 1) I believe in capitalization for the Scriptures; for there must be a difference shown between a man and the Man Jesus Christ. I agree with the NKJ for instance for John 7:46, "The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this Man!" From the heart, Ray |
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233 | Do you have any other explanations? | Mark 14:62 | Ray | 110949 | ||
Hi jonnyr1, You have a problem with the time of seeing Him and also with the clouds. I believe that the forum has had discussion about the time problem when discussing Matthew 24:34. Matthew 24:33, "even so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that **He is near, right at the door. Matthew 26:65, "Then the high priest tore his robes, saying, '**He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy." The Son of Man had come and the high priest said that He was blaspheming. We have heard the high priest's words and also the words of God that will not pass away. Do we really know Him and see Him? May it be so, if not yet. Revelation 1:6, "and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and (Father); to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. Even so. Amen." 1) Here is MacArthur's note for Revelation 1:7. 1:7 coming with clouds. This echoes the promise of Daniel: The Son of Man will come with the clouds of heaven (Dan. 7:13)--not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory. In the OT, God often manifested Himself in an energized, blazing light, called the Shekinah or glory cloud. No one could see it fully and live (Ex. 33:20), so it had to be veiled. But when Christ returns, the glory will be completely visible. cf. Matt. 24:49,30; 25:31" 2) Luke 21:27, "And then they will see the *Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 But when these things begin to take place..." Matthew 10:23, "But whenever they persecute you in this city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, that you shall not finish going through the cities of Israel, until the *Son of Man comes." 3) Acts 1:8, "but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be (My) witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the uttermost part of the earth. 9 And after **He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight." Revelation 14:13, "And I heard a voice from heaven, saing, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord FROM NOW ON!'" "Yes," says the (Spirit), "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them." NKJ, 14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat **One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle." I hope that these Scriptures help with your concern of time and clouds. From the heart, Ray |
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234 | Who is my teacher? | Matt 13:58 | Ray | 110901 | ||
Hi terrib, Those in the synagogue did not know that it was the Son of God that was teaching them because they were "offended in him" as your KJV reads. The NASB reads for Matthew 13:57, "And they took offense at Him." The Greek gives the idea that they stumbled over Him; there was a snare in the way. They stumbled over how this Man got this wisdom and these miraculous powers. What I would hope for you is that you capitalize in your mind at least the pronouns in this passage and know that He is the Son of God. I would hope that you are looking for the Teacher [sic] in your life. Look at Matthew 23:8 and whether it is the KJV's "Master" or the NASB's "Teacher" and Leader, let this One be your guide. Matthew 13:57, "And they took offense at Him/." Mark 6:3, "...And they took offense at Him/." John 6:45, "It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall be taught of God/.' Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father, comes to Me." From the heart, Ray |
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235 | Is Mark 16:42 a failed prophecy? Help me | Mark 14:62 | Ray | 110892 | ||
Hi jonnyr1, A comparison of the gospel may give you an answer to your question as well as the excellent answers you have already received. In Mark, as you have said, the chief priest is the person of which it says "and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power,..." It simply says "you shall see" with some time in the future being indicated. In Matthew 26:64 it says, "nevertheless, I tell you, hereafter you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power,..." My Study Bible has a marginal alternate reading for "hereafter" as [Or, from now on]. I believe the Greek supports that idea that "from now on" we all will see that He is who He said He was, and He will be coming in power and glory. In Mark 13:26, it doesn't talk of the high priest but it has the same idea of His coming. "And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory." So you see that not only the high priest but all of us will see this. Psalm 110:1, "The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at **My right hand, Until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet." Mark 14:62, "...and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of **Power..." From the heart, Ray In Matthew |
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236 | what is the role of the HS in my life? | John 7:39 | Ray | 110790 | ||
Hi becky272, I have studied John 7:38 and 39 with my friends here on the forum through the years. My interpretation is still in "pencil" for me, but I have come to believe that the thing that we have to receive is the Scriptures. The thing that we received when Jesus was glorified was the Scriptures, and they flow from our innermost being like rivers of living water. So when I think of the work of the Holy Spirit, I think of the word of God. The words of the Father and Son are brought to our remembrance by the Holy Spirit. The three are of one essence, and I personally do not think that you have to divide them to find the work of the Holy Spirit. The only resource that you need then, is the word of God. For me right now I am thinking of the rivers of living water as being "holy spirit". How are you relating John 7:38 with the letter of 1 John? From the heart, Ray |
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237 | You have said it yourself? | Matt 26:25 | Ray | 110699 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, In my Study Bible references for Matthew 26:25 there are three other verses for "You have said it yourself". Here we learn that the Son of Man is being betrayed, and Judas says "Is it I? And Jesus said, "You have said it yourself." Mathew 26:64 tells us that the high priest asked Jesus whether He was the Son of God. And Jesus said to him, "You have said it yourself." Matthew 27:11 tells us that the governor questioned Jesus and said, "Are You the King of the Jews?" And Jesus said to him, "It is as you say." And finally, in Luke 22:70 Jesus says it Himself. The Council of elder of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, "If you are the Christ, tell us." 70 And they all said, "Are you the Son of God, then?" And He said to them, "Yes, I am." 71 And they said, "What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth." They all knew who He was, but they did not confess Jesus as Lord as your Romans 10 verse says is needed to be saved. They did not respond with that word of faith. Romans 10:20 says, "And Isaiah was very bold and says, "I was found by those who sought Me not, I became manifest to those who did not ask for Me." 21 But as for Israel He says, "All the day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people." And Romans 11:32 says, "For God has shut up all in disobedience that He might show mercy to all. Romans 12:3 says that "God has allotted to each a measure of faith." Romans 14:9, "For to this end Christ died and lived again, that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living." 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God. 11 For it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall give praise to God." 12 So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God. Romans 10:8, "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart." From the heart, Ray |
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238 | Question on one word in Mark 3:29 | Mark 3:29 | Ray | 110479 | ||
Hi bartii, When you said the word "never" having forgiveness in regard to Mark 3:29 and the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, I thought of the book of Hebrews and the word "impossible". But before getting to that, I want to say a few things. I don't remember anyone saying in your thread that the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit revolves around people saying that Jesus did His works through an evil spirit. Here in Mark 3:30 it says "because they were saying, "He has an unclean spirit." In Matthew 12:24, they said, "This Man casts out demons only by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons." In Luke 12:12, Jesus claims that "the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say." And in verse 5 He warns them: "fear the One who after He has killed has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him." In these three occasions I see the triune God being represented as being holy. It is this Holy Spirit that teaches us His word. And I believe that we are partakers of holy spirit, these words of Life, the gospel of our salvation. We "have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come." Hebrews 6:5. If we fall away after hearing these words, then it is "impossible" to be renewed to repentance. It is impossible because we are putting Him to open shame by saying that His is an evil spirit; saying that His words are not true. We deny Him and His power when this is done. And yet, we are convinced that we will not fall away. Hebrews 6:9, "But beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation, though we are speaking in this way." From the heart, Ray |
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239 | Does it still exist? | Rom 7:25 | Ray | 110422 | ||
Hi Thomas8, God sent His Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and concerning sin, He condemned sin in the flesh. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus for they walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. We walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. But, "If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us." 1 John 1:7,8. The thing to remember is that the Spirit helps us in our weakness. Our mortal bodies have life through His Spirit who indwells us. We are serving the law of God; we are serving in newness of the Spirit. But the flesh, however, is serving the law of sin. That is what I believe Paul is saying in Romans 7:25. The "on the one hand" is not in the Greek; neither is the "with". So consider a rendering such as, "So then, I myself certainly am serving with my mind the law of God, but the flesh [is serving] the law of sin." Romans 8:6, "For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace...8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God." From the heart, Ray |
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240 | Paul's flesh | Rom 7:25 | Ray | 110242 | ||
Hi Thomas8, I would have you compare Romans 7:25 with Romans 6:6. When you do that you can see that Paul has said that his old self was crucified with Christ. Romans 6:6,7, "knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, that our body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin; 7 for he who has died is freed from sin." When Paul is saying that he is now serving the law of God it means that he is serving in newness of the (Spirit ) and not in oldness of the letter. See Romans 7:6. The law of the (Spirit) --of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:2 We set our minds on the things of the (Spirit). Romans 8:5 His (Spirit) indwells us. Romans 8:11. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of (God). Romans 8:16. And in the same way the (Spirit) also helps our weakness. Romans 8:26. We are called according to (His) purpose. Romans 8:28. But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through (Him) who loved us. Romans 8:37. The (Christ) according to the flesh is God blessed forever. Romans 9:5 Romans 6:22, "But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to (God), you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." From the heart, Ray |
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