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501 | To be saved must we be baptised? | Acts 2:38 | gracefull | 78218 | ||
I wonder if the question/adversity here is the defining of the word 'works'. Jesus said that the works He did, greater works would we do... So 'works' is not a bad word. The problem I see is when one believes the works are the WAGES of salvation rather than the RESPONESE of a changed heart. Believers are to work the works of God by faith in God to produce the desired results..ie souls born into the kingdom, delivered from the authority of darkness. God bless! |
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502 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | gracefull | 78217 | ||
Hi, Ray You can respond when you get back if you like. So by the statement "I can't think of one place where Scriptures talk of God's Word" are you saying: I can't think of one place where Scripture is defined as God's Word? Would this be an accurate paraphrase? Your scriptures are truth. I interpret it as "Sanctify them in the Truth; Your Word is Truth." Because I do not believe scripture sanctifies ( Holiness of life, the quality or condition of being considered sacred) because many quote scripture and teach scripture from an intelectual perspective but the scripture has not sanctified them in their heart).Only the Holy Spirit breathed Truth in our heart transforms us. Is sanctification simply the external setting apart or the internal transformation? If sanctification is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit then Word is Truth fits. 2Thess.2:13 seems to agree. 'salvation through the sanctifying work of the (Holy) Spirit and (your) belief in (adherence to, trust in and reliance on) the Truth. This is so much more than mental assent to the words printed on the page, but progresses to actively believing/doing/becoming what the revealed Truth burns in our spirit. Counting pronouns in John? I do not know if I have time but will pray about it. God bless, and looking forward to talking when you get back. |
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503 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | gracefull | 78173 | ||
Hi Ray, I really only have a few minutes, but did not want you to think I was not going to respond. First I have a question. You said,"Thy Word is Truth gives too much glory to the Son alone in my mind, even in a context outside of scripture." Since Jesus is praying to the Father and is speaking that the Father's Word is Truth. How is this giving too much glory to Jesus? When Jesus receive glory, the Father receives glory an when the Father receives glory, so does Jesus...they are one and are not in competitin of each other. Purhaps I do not understand what you are saying and you would clarify? Philippians 2 I see This is because we hold fast the Word of Life. Here again I see revealed scripture (scripture where one is enlightened by the Holy Spirit as Christ living in and transformung me into His image. Word/Jesus/Life 1John 4:1 "by this you know the 'Spirit of God: every spirit (human or angelic) that confesses that Jesus the Messiah (Christ) has come int he flesh is from God; and every spirit (human or angelic)that does not confess Jesus is not from God... You asked "Can I influence you to pencil in a change toward "His/Their word(scripture)are inseperable"? That makes sense because I do use the word scripture when speaking of the 'papyrus'but when using 'Word' I am unifying the trinity in the truth being presented. John 17:17 Jesus said Thy Word ia Truth, and John 1:1 Jesus is the Word come in flesh, and the the Holy Spirit in 11 Peter 1:21 the Holy Spirit speaks. Summary: God the Father IS and Jesus came presenting us the Father's Word by living example, and the sent the holy Spirit to reveal to our spirit the Word and transform us into the image of Christ who is the image of the Father. Good points to ponder, God bless |
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504 | Is the NWT more reliable than the NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 78166 | ||
John 6:62-63 Suppose you see the Son of Man going back up to where He was before? It is the Spirit who gives life, the flesh is no help. The Words I have spoken to you are Spirit and Life, yet some among you do not trust. Yes, our growth once we are born again is progressive, less of me and more of Him, as I come to KNOW the Father intimately comes from the Holy Spirit teaching us the truth of the scriptures. This is a vain debate because it is founded on your statement "One learns or comes to know a fact from information." This is true of carnal things but not spiritual things. No my friend. One comes to KNOW (intimate personal relationship) through the Word and the Holy spirit. No person ever came to the spiritual truth of God's Word through rationalization and study but through the drawing of the Holy Spirit through conviction and the new birth (once one surrenders his life to Jesus Christ as saviour and Lord). To know God intelectually is not KNOWING God. All these 'theologians' are mere men. Some heard truth from the Holy Spirit and some did not, but if we are going to find truth it is between us and the Holy Spirit. Others can teach us intelectually, but only the Holy Spirit can teach us spiritually which is where I come to KNOW. One can compare all the translations of the world and still never come to the Way the Truth and the Life. God bless |
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505 | Is the NWT more reliable than the NASB? | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 78128 | ||
To understand completely... to know intimately such as the joining of a man and a woman becoming one flesh. Much different from simply learning 'about' someone. It is a merging of spirit soul and body. A born -again believer can know God intimately and personally. God bless |
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506 | To be saved must we be baptised? | Acts 2:38 | gracefull | 78125 | ||
Hi disciplerami, What do you mean..without the works there is no faith? The scripture says that faith without works is dead. Faith is active not passive.Hope is passive. Faith acted on is works but works do not produce faith. Faith that does not work is not faith. Faith hears the Word then says 'I believe God' and then acts in obedience to that Word. 'By faith in Christ' Here again one hears the Word and believes with the heart(faith) THEN acts accordingly. The acts of obedience are the result of a changed heart, not the heart changing after we act. Faith is HEART BELIEF in which the actions or works follow. God bless, |
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507 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | gracefull | 77644 | ||
Hi Ray, You have a posed an interestin question concerning Diety/attributes. I should have chosen Word/Truth, because I see them as diety based on the following verses: John 1:14 (always where the Word is concerned) Jesus/Word/Truth John 17:17 Thy Word is Truth (my caps) 11 Peter 1:21 (paraphrased) All scripture is propheticly uttered through men by the Holy Spirit. Is this what you see? Word/Truth equals diety word/truth equals scripture This is what I see.. My (penciled) correction I see Word/Truth equals diety revealed I am unable to distinguish between scripture and diety, the Triune God and His/Their Word (scripture) are inseperable. With humans it is easy to seperate their words from who they are, but this is not the case with God. He ans His Word are inseperable. What do you think? Your question was not at all wierd, but rather thought provoking. Your sister in the Christ |
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508 | Why couldn't Herod have Herodias? | Mark 6:18 | gracefull | 77612 | ||
Love speaks the truth. Love does not compromise the Word/truth because Word/truth leads to conviction which is necessary for repentence. One does not repent of that which he has no conviction. God bless |
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509 | Apostles | Rom 10:15 | gracefull | 77481 | ||
Hi, In regard to 'all being called as Apostles', since Paul is speaking to a 'calling' where individuals have a specific calling I would have to say that although the definition of one sent (Apostle) is not the same as calling all believers saints. Not being a Greek scholar I can only see this difference due to context. However, since I do not see where scripture indicates that Apostles 'ceased', I believe there is still the office or ministry today. The problem I pointed to in another post is that we are looking at the title of Apostle and many mainstream denominations do not accept that God still calls Apostles, but if He does and they refuse to acknowledge the office by that title, what other title might fit someone called to carry the Gospel to others in the same manner? I personally believe missionaries fit this title. My point is, just because denominations do not accept that God still calls Apostles does not mean He is not still calling them. And the problem I see with the generalization of the above statement 'all sent thus all apostles' does not square with the scriptures. 'Are all apostles?Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?' In context-no. All do not do the same work in ministry, but all are in the body. A CALLING also involves the equiping of the Holy Spirit. We can all teach but not all are called and equiped to teach by the Holy Spirit. An important guideline in studying the Word is that we must never look for an 'acceptable' alternative. That should never be an option. We must study and find the 'yea and nay' of it, the truth. God bless |
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510 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | gracefull | 77263 | ||
Hi Ray, I agree totally that Holy spirit is not an option! This was a typo. In researching I found.. Luke 4:1 Then Yeshua, filled with the Ruach HaKodesh(Holy Spirit) returned from Yardan and was ked by the Spirit in the wilderness.(CJB) Acts 2:4 They were filled with the Ruach HaKodesh and began to talk in different languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.(CJB) And I looked at numerous other translations and they all capitalized Holy Spirit in these two verses. The only instances in the New Covenant where I believe spirit is not capitalized is when context indicates scripture is speaking of the human spirit or demonic or 'unclean' spirits. I found the Amplified translation fo filled quite good..'Diffused throughout the soul'. God bless |
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511 | Praying in tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | gracefull | 76830 | ||
Let me put it a little different. We are not talking about what He can do, but the quality with which He can do. 1 Corinthians 14:14 is the only one I am aware of speaking specifically of tongues, and that is because it is in the context of the subject and Paul states the seperation of praying in the Spirit and praying with the understanding whereas if we speak our language, we understand(brain engaged-hopefully) before we speak. You are looking for a scripture where the word pray and tongues is used in the same verse. I do not know of one. God bless |
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512 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | gracefull | 76825 | ||
Thank you taleb, for the kind words. I simply try to listen to the Holy Spirit, because all else is vain, and can even lead to divisions. My goal is to learn and teach that the body will be edified. I have learned that the Holy Spirit works well in a atmosphere of peace, and not at all where there is strife. God bless, |
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513 | Praying in tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | gracefull | 76816 | ||
Certainly, just as you walk in the Spirit. Praying the Word, acting on the Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to direct your prayer. But once you accept the prayer language the Holy Spirit can bypass your intellect(which often tries to filter through our understanding) and prays straight from your spirit. The level of prayer is heightened. The Holy Spirit is aware of things in your heart that even you may not be able to acknowledge, and He prays for you, and He also interceeds for persons and situations you are not aware of. Intercession is where praying in tongues is most valuable. When we are praying for others we do not really know what to pray, but He does. God bless |
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514 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | gracefull | 76805 | ||
Hi Searcher "Tongues is a known language to someone in the audience." I do not believe this is accurate because scripture says that to one is given the interpretation. As a language someone knows, they would be translating and would not need to be gifted to do so. On Pentecost the tongues that were spoken were understood by the various people, these were indeed translated. Each heard in His own language. It appears that tongues can be the 1.manifestation of gifting someone to speak a language they have not learned for someone who does understand the language as on Pentecost. Acts 2 2. the manifestation of gifting to speak a language not learned and not understood by anyone, thus needing someone with the gift of interpretation.1 Corinthians 12:10 3. Or the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in private prayer and worship whereas Paul said for him who prays in a unknown tongue to also pray for the interpretation. 1 Corinthians 14:24 As a lesser gift could not mean less in importance to the body, because evry part supplies an important part. But less in the ministry because prophecy is more prevalent to growth. 1 Corinthians 12:14-24 My thoughts God bless |
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515 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | gracefull | 76779 | ||
Hi Taleb, I tend to agree because the term 'evidence' does not mean that without it there is no infilling but more to the fact that with the evidence one 'knows'. What believers should realize is that the step into this supernatural manifestation of the Holy Spirit is a giant step into the supernatural rhelm. When one takes this step they achieve a heightened sense of God's presence, and a new boldness. And best of all this step of accepting the supernatural manifestation of tongues, so enhances our personal relationship, as He interceeds and enlightens us. As Paul said, I will pray with the Spirit and I will pray with the understanding. He said let him who speaks, pray that he interpret. This tells me that when the Holy Spirit is interceeding, that He is willing and desirous to reveal what He is praying for or about. This takes one into such a wonderful place of enlightenment. I praise God for the prayer language He has given me! God bless |
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516 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | gracefull | 76776 | ||
Why Ray? Why do you not see this as "Did you receive the Holy spirit when you believed?" Also in 1 Cor. 12:13 the "Complete Jewish Bible" translates bot as Ruach HaKodesh Acts 19:5 On hearing this they were immersed into the name of the Lord Yeshua; and when Sha'ul placed his hands on them, the Ruach HaKodesh came upon them; so that they began speaking in tongues and prophesying. I must render this Holy Spirit. God bless |
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517 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | gracefull | 76770 | ||
Hi Taleb.. Your post makes seems to make some assumptions so let me close with this. The question was 'what significance is the birth of the red heifer'. My position was from the perspective of the ones who do see it as significant, the Jewish sect that is working toward rebuilding the temple. And from the perspective of New covenant believers who believe this fits Bible prophesy concderning the end times. And your perspective was simply from the position of the New covenant church in regard to Old covenant practices.Which is absolutely true. Jesus was the final sacrifice.(However, this Jewish sect does not accept Jesus as the Messiah and is looking forward to resuming the Old covenant sacrifices in order to 'bring' Messiah) I believe this fits prophesy and I guess you do you do not. I believe I have answered the original question and do not care to continue a 'prophesy' discussion. God bless |
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518 | Define the word "cult". | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 76708 | ||
OOPS! Sorry, I wa caught up in study here and did not check the date!! Ages ago and lots of water under the bridge. | ||||||
519 | Define the word "cult". | Bible general Archive 1 | gracefull | 76706 | ||
Interesting that you referenced a fallen brother who has resubmitted himself to a pastor and repented of his prior sin, as a cult. God bless |
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520 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | gracefull | 76440 | ||
Interesting response Taleb. What is your interpretation of 11 Thess. 2:3-4 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. What temple do you suppose this is speaking of? Also let me ask you this question? Why do the Jews intend to build another temple? Why do they already have a prepared cornerstone? Candlesticks? and numerous temple artifacts? And why do they care about a red heifer being born if they do not intend to offer it as a sacrifice? (not saying they will or that this is the one they will eventually use)The Jewish (orthodox)community sees this red heifer as a sign. Your response should be aimed at the strict Orthodox Jewish community who interprets the scripture as there is to be another and they are preparing to build it. They believe when it is built Messiah will come to rule. God bless |
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