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221 | Ephesians 1:20, NKJ, "seated [Him]? | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148085 | ||
Hi Steve, One last comparison. Ephesians 2:5, "even when we were dead in our transgresions *He made us alive together in (Christ) (by grace you have been saved)," Ephesians 2:5, NKJ, "In *Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of (Him) who works all things..." From the heart, Ray |
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222 | Ephesians 1:20, NKJ, "seated [Him]? | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148084 | ||
Hi Steve, I didn't mean to confuse with yet another verse that has nothing to do with the question at hand. But the question that I asked is "Did He quicken us or did He not?" Ephesians 1:20 says that "He raised Him from the dead". So I would say also that "He made us alive together with (Christ)." Eph 2:5. But it is because of the greatness of (His) power toward us who believe. Eph 1:19, parentheses mine. We are raised up with Him, seated with Him, being in the heavenly places, being in Christ Jesus. That is the "hope of His calling" and the "glory of *His inheritance in the saints", Ephesians 1:18. He calls us in love, even when we were dead in our transgressions, *He made us alive together..." Ephesians 2:5 That is the surpassing greatness of (His) power toward us who believe. Ephesians 1:19. And it is the gift of (God); not as a result of works, that no one should boast. Ephesians 2:8,9. *He made us alive together with Christ. Ephesians 2:5. And our faith is in *Him. Ephesians 3:12. We are made alive together with Christ. (By faith you have been saved). Ephesians 2:5. For this reason, I bow my knees to the Father. Ephesians 3:14. To Him be the glory in the Church... Ephesians 3:21. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8. All that being compared and said, I apologize for getting off the question in the thread. If we have further conversation and thoughts it should probably be better done in another thread. From the heart, Ray |
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223 | Considering the "senses" | Not Specified | Ray | 148063 | ||
In praying to God in the early morning hours of this morning, I thanked Him for my five senses; sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste. I also thought of other common senses known to man; sense of worth, sense of accomplishment, sense of humor. What sense and Scripture come to your mind when considering these things? From the heart, Ray |
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224 | Considering the "senses" | 2 Cor 4:18 | Ray | 148227 | ||
In praying to God in the early morning hours of this morning, I thanked Him for my five senses; sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste. I also thought of other common senses known to man; sense of worth, sense of accomplishment, sense of humor. What sense and Scripture come to your mind when considering these things? From the heart, Ray |
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225 | Significance of three pecks? | Matt 13:33 | Ray | 148061 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, It's good to hear from you because you are always thinking and considering the things of the word of God. In the explanation of the parable of the tares of the field, Jesus told the disciples who the good seed(s) were; "these are the sons of the kingdom." Since this is a parable, I believe that the one who is sowing is the earthly equivalent of the heavenly One. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. For many years I considered the "Sower" in the parables of the gospels and thought that I saw some excellent comparisons. But becoming more consistent in my choices, I dismissed that idea. The sower in the parables is in the likeness of men but is now explained in verse 37 as being the Son of Man. So I would stay with my thoughts here, and go with the NASB for verse 37, "And He answered and said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, 38 ...and [as for] the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom..." 1) However, as you know, I do think of the Son of Man as being the "Seed" in other passages and contexts. In fact I still have Mark 4:30 in my mind as being interpreted by capitalization as "And He said, "How shall We picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall We present it?" 2) Other Scriptures passages that I have compared Matthew 13:37 with through the years are John 10:6, John 7:3,4; and 1 Peter 1:16. 3) As a result of this thread, I see a comparison (and contrast) of Matthew 13:4l and Genesis 18:19 as meaningful. They speak of keeping "the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice" and gathering "out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness,..." Thank you for your interest in any of this. From the heart, Ray |
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226 | One Way NOT to Study the Bible | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148040 | ||
Hi Doc, Do you have any comment for post #148039 above for your post has mail. It is too bad that our questions do not have notification to us (the question starter) when there is any addition made. We really have to review our questions often to find new entries. From the heart, Ray |
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227 | One Way NOT to Study the Bible | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148039 | ||
Hi EdB, There are three stones in the passage of 1 Samuel 17:49,50 and a total of five stones if you add the ones spoken of in verse 40. We are living stones and even we can be used of God in fighting life's Goliaths and bringing glory to God in fighting the Lord's battles. From the heart, Ray |
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228 | Ephesians 1:20, NKJ, "seated [Him]? | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148038 | ||
Hi Doc and forum, The King James version has [hath He quickened] in italics because it is not in the Greek. So if you agree with the King James in leaving the pronoun "He" hath quickened us" for verse five out of the interpretation, then we have a double problem in determining what was meant in the Greek. Did He quicken us or did He not? From the heart, Ray |
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229 | Mark 10:21: Why only the KJV? | Mark 10:21 | Ray | 148035 | ||
Hi Santaanacanyon, Can I call you Santa or Anna or something else a little easier to write? :o)) The translations used varying manuscripts and some do not have in them, "having taken up the cross." But the phrase of importance of "and come follow Me" is found in the NASB. 1) This passage in Mark is before the cross, so I would be prone to seeing "having taken up the cross" to be a later addition to the text. 2) Our treasure is not in bearing a cross, but rather is found in following Him. From the heart, Ray |
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230 | How is kingdom of heaven like leaven? | Matt 13:33 | Ray | 148034 | ||
Hi Hank, You have mail. I think that the kingdom of heaven is like knowing the Bread of life. From the heart, Ray |
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231 | Significance of three pecks? | Matt 13:33 | Ray | 148033 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Please see my note to Mark below. Matthew 13:34, "All these things Jesus spoke to them in parables, and He/ did not speak to them without a parable, 35 so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "I will open My mouth in parables; (I) will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world."" John 3:25, "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." The slashes and parentheses for comparison are mine. From the heart, Ray |
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232 | Significance of three pecks? | Matt 13:33 | Ray | 148032 | ||
Hi Mark, Genesis 18:3, NKJ, "and said, 'My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do nto pass on by Your servant." Genesis 18:3, NASB, "My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass by your servant." Here by these translations/interpretations using capitalization, we have three pronouns to look at and determine. Are they looking at three men or the one God? Genesis 18:10, NKJ, "And He said,..." compared to NASB, "And he said,..." In looking at the passage in Matthew 13 for those versions we have a decision in interpretation for Matthew 13:37. NKJ, "He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man." NASB, "And He answered and said, "The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man." The question is: Who is (h)He or the one who sows the good seed? The bottom line for me is the three pronouns found in verse 35, "so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "I will open My mouth in parable; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world."" From the heart, Ray |
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233 | Made alive by the Word and the words | 1 Sam 17:49 | Ray | 148026 | ||
Hi Doc, I agree with you that only God can raise us who are dead in trespasses and sins. The KJ and the NKJ for your reference to Eph 2:1, reads, NKJ, "And you [He made alive] who were dead in trespasses and sins." One literal translation of Ephesians 2:5 reads, "even when we were dead in transgressions He made us alive together in Christ -- by grace you have been saved -- ..." Would you interpret both pronouns [He made alive] in your interpretation of the passage of Ephesians 2:1-5? From the heart, Ray |
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234 | The importance of Timothy in the Bible | 1 Timothy | Ray | 147925 | ||
Hi Doc Trinsograce, I think that your logic is flawed, but I would say that the letters to Timothy are important because we can compare the two. For my own personal study, I find that both letters have the same totals for nouns and pronouns of Deity. From the heart, Ray |
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235 | Any Hebrew translators out there? | Josh 22:22 | Ray | 147924 | ||
Hi terrib, Your quote of Adam Clark is considering the KJ or NKJ "Lord God of gods." That is what I am going with for this verse. Here is how I would translate/interpret the verse for what it is worth: Joshua 22:22, "The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods knows, and let Israel itself know -- if [it is] in rebellion, or if in treachery against the Lord, do not save us this day." From the heart, Ray |
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236 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147916 | ||
Hi 29602004, In your posts you have spoken of the holy spirit, god, and the lord. I suggest that you work on your skills with the shift key and capitalization so that we know what you actually believe. From the heart, Ray |
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237 | Any Hebrew translators out there? | Josh 22:22 | Ray | 147874 | ||
I see Joshua 22:22 as pivotal in understanding the book of Joshua. How many nouns and pronouns of Deity would you count for the verse? From the heart, Ray |
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238 | Diff. btw receiving and being filled | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147872 | ||
Hi keruxib 12, Yes, we are "almost" saying the same thing. In my own personal study I would not see Ephesians 5:19 (I believe you meant that verse rather than 16) and Colossians 3:16 as a perfect match; but that is definitely what the passages are saying. There is that connection of being filled with the spirit and letting the word richly dwell in us, which we both have written about and see. There are some other things to consider in Ephesians so that we are not deceived by "empty words", Ephesians 5:6. For instance, are we children of "light", NASB, 1977 copy, or children of "Light", NASB, 1995. For Ephesians 5:9 do we go with the NASB (l)Light or with the NKJ "fruit of the Spirit". For Ephesians 5:14 are we translating/interpreting what the word (it, NASB) says or what He says (NKJ)? In all these things, we are trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Ephesians 5:10. 1) We differ in how we look at the (w)Word. When speaking of the Scriptures I use a lower case "word". For instance, John 17:17, "Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth." 2) I was led today to look also at two other Scriptures. Job 32:8, "But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding." Job 32:18, "For I am full of words; The spirit within me constrains me." From the heart, Ray |
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239 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147831 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, We know from Acts 5:3 and 4 that the Holy Spirit is God. "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit,...?...You have not lied to men, but to God." The Holy Spirit is the active agent in our lives and is not a thing but a Person. 2 Peter 1:21, "for no prophecy was ever made by act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." However, none of the verses concerning being filled with the holy spirit or receiving the holy spirit or being baptized with the holy spirit have wording that compels me to capitalize. Even you yourself have said "that the thing he [I would say He] fills us with becomes a spirit and a characteristic in our lives, be it power, love, or what not." Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: Acts 2:4, "And they were all filled with the *holy *spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance." Compare Acts 2:17,18 with John 3:2. Consider how the wind was blowing and the spirit moving. Consider for yourself a pouring forth of His *spirit for Acts 2:17. You ended your post with Philippians 2:13. Please consider this interpretation for the verse since God is not an "it". Philippians 2:13, "for God is the One who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." May the word of Christ dwell in us richly, making us united in spirit and soul, intent on one purpose, being of a kindred spirit. Phil 2:2-20. From the heart, Ray |
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240 | Pattern of words? | Luke 11:13 | Ray | 147825 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, Thank you for your time and work on this well written post. I appreciate that you have put your Scripture references in parentheses so that I and others can look them up easily. I agree with you that "He fills our minds with the word of God (John 14:26) so we can share it with power (Hebrews 4:12)." I appreciate also your last sentence "And God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Scripture reference? I am happy to see you that you are open to considering a lower case "spirit" and recognize that the spirit given us is not one of timidity but that there is power in it. We are given words of wisdom, not the wisdom of men but God's wisdom, and we speak in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. (1 Cor 2:4) Consider this interpretation for what it is worth: 1 Corinthians 2:12, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the *spirit which is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God." 1) I would welcome any comments that you might have concerning John 3:34. Consider the questions in post #147697. 2) I find no compelling reason to capitalize any of the Scripture references concerning "being filled with the (h)Holy (s)Spirit". 3) Judges 13,14,15 speaks of the Spirit coming upon Samson, but that is different from being filled. 4) Isaiah 11:2: I would go with the NKJ for this verse for it speaks of the Spirit of wisdom and understanding that comes upon Him, that is Christ. 5) Ephesians 5:18 does not read "by" the Spirit, but "with" the Spirit. And my interpretation of the verse would have a lower case "filled with the spirit". That is something that we are to do; in contrast to getting drunk with wine like some would do. Thanks again for your post. From the heart, Ray |
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