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61 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101772 | ||
Hi Ray, Yes, I agree that diety should be capitalized. But, BUT, you CAN NOT change quotes! Jesus was not the Son of Mary, He was the son of Mary. The inference is a man talking about a man. Not a man talking about God. He, Jesus, was his neighbor as far as he knew. You CANNOT change what others say! Pretend, just pretend, you grew up with Jesus in the same neighborhood. You and he went for walks. You went to get water together. Now He preaches in the synagogue. What do you say? Isn't this the guy I fetched water with? Not isn't ths the Guy I fetched water with. You are adding diety to where these people didn't know He was diety. If you capitalize these words then it shows that they knew exactly who He was, and they didn't. He was the guy next door! Honestly, Ray, I think you are missing the context of the Scriptures. You know He is diety and I know He is diety but they didn't. And that is why WITHIN the quotes He is he, Son is son. You have to put these things in context as to who is speaking. I don't want to be rude Ray, but I think you are beating a dead horse. I still do not like how the NSAB has re-written these passages. BTW: The Living Bible, if you have one, check to see if they translated "virgin" (Mary, mother of Jesus) to a young woman. Now there is a piece of work. Peace to you! |
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62 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101762 | ||
After you have read all seven letters to the seven churches I will ask you this one question. Did you find anything, Anything that applies to you personaly? Do you discern the Holy Spirit talking to you on any of these points? If yes, then they are spiritual words. If no, then you are better that the rest. These admonitions were designed to call the attention of the churches to these things, and, at the same time, they were designed to show that they were not intended for them alone. They are addressed to anyone who “has an ear,” and therefore had some principles of general application to others, and to which all should attend who were disposed to learn the will of the Redeemer. What was addressed to one church, at any time, would be equally applicable to all churches in the same circumstances; what was adapted to rebuke, elevate, or comfort Christians in any one age or land, would be adapted to be useful to Christians of all ages and lands. If these letters were written just to that church alone the Scriptures would not say, "Hear what the Spirit has to say to the churches"; (plural). Who are the churches? We are the churches! The body of Christ, His workmanship. We can do nothing less than read what is written. Consider, John 14.1-2. Was Jesus just talking to His disciples or was He talking to us also? If literalism takes place in the Scriptures then we are all dead. The Scriptures are Life, it is the Word of God. The word of God becomes the Word of God. Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. It is Christ! The Son of God! The Framer of the world! Jesus! He speaks and all thing exist. He speaks and all things are held together. He speaks and we must listen. The mystery of God, Christ Jesus, who has been hidden by the Father until this age. The Holy Spirit has revealed Him to us only by the Word. What can I say? These Scriptures has nothing to do with me? No, the Scriptures to the churches has everything to do with me because they are the Words of God Himself. If they were ment for the those churches only then they would not have been printed in the Holy Book we read. For they would have no purpose. And God doesn't do anything without purpose. The Word of God is life! For growth, for correction and for love! All Scripture has to do with us, even Chronicles, the hereditary books. Our geneology. God provides proof where we came from. All for us. Because He cares. The seven churches, not really seven but one, one body, one people, one Christ, just seven different locations. We all are of only one church - the bride. The Holy Scriptures, a love letter from God. Peace! |
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63 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101732 | ||
Hi Ray, The website I told you about does not have that particular version (NKJ) that integrates with my program. And I do not have a hard copy of it either. That is why it was not included. My hard copy is the The New Chain Reference Bible by Thompson, KJV 1611. But, now I have to go and help my neighbor for the afternoon, as it is 1:30 here in Arizona. I will get back with you later this evening, probably late. Lord willing! Peace! |
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64 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101701 | ||
Part 2: NASB - New American Standard Bible Matt 13:54 He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? Matt 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? Matt 13:56 "And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this man get all these things?" Matt 13:57 And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household." Matt 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief. ASV - American Standard Version Mat 13:54 And coming into his own country he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. CEV - Contemporary English Version Mat 13:54 and went to his hometown. He taught in their meeting place, and the people were so amazed that they asked, "Where does he get all this wisdom and the power to work these miracles? Mat 13:55 Isn't he the son of the carpenter? Isn't Mary his mother, and aren't James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers? Mat 13:56 Don't his sisters still live here in our town? How can he do all this?" Mat 13:57 So the people were very unhappy because of what he was doing. But Jesus said, "Prophets are honored by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their own family." Mat 13:58 And because the people did not have any faith, Jesus did not work many miracles there. ISV - International Standard Version Mat 13:54 He went to his hometown and began teaching the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were amazed and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom and these miracles? Mat 13:55 This is the builder's son, isn't it? His mother is named Mary, isn't she? His brothers are James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas, aren't they? Mat 13:56 And his sisters are all with us, aren't they? So where did this man get all these things?" Mat 13:57 And they were offended by him. But Jesus told them, "A prophet is without honor only in his hometown and in his own home." Mat 13:58 He did not perform many miracles there because of their unbelief. KJV - King James Version Mat 13:54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. MKJV - Modern King James Version (notice not even quote marks) Mat 13:54 And when He had come into His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so much so that they were astonished and said, From where does this man have this wisdom and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brothers, James and Joses and Simon and Judas, Mat 13:56 and his sisters, are they not all with us? Then from where does this man have all these things? Mat 13:57 And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house. Mat 13:58 And He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief. WEB - World English Bible Mat 13:54 Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, "Where did this man get this wisdom, and these mighty works? Mat 13:55 Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother called Mary, and his brothers, James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mat 13:56 Aren't all of his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all of these things?" Mat 13:57 They were offended by him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house." Mat 13:58 He didn't do many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Peace! |
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65 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101700 | ||
Part 1: Hi Ray, I don't know how many versions of the Bible you have so I have included 7 versions (Part 2). It is interesting to note that some of them don't even capitalize the first letter of the sentence. I do agree they were taking offense of Christ (H)im. And since the incident took place inside the synagogue, more than likely, those who spoke out, where the elders. Because they had a heritage, or lineage, inside the synagogue, being Rabbis. Jesus stood up and started teaching. How dare he speak to these people in this manner, he is only a peasant. Exactly, they took offense to (H)im. Verse 58 says "their unbelief" would be the clue to the foregoing theme to be conveyed. Also, if we capitalize son as in "carpenter's Son", then we would be inferring deity to the carpenter. Maybe it is that not all translators are lead by the Spirit! I personally take offense of the NASB for twisting quotes! Ray, I am no scholar, but I have been told the some of the original languages didn't even have capital letters in their abc's. Most of the capitalization of the Scriptures came from inference of meaning. I really cannot say if this is true because I can only read English, sometimes :-). Indeed, He was a Prophet in His home town! And they did take offense of Him! I also have a copy of the Greek New Testament, but it does not translate on this web site because the text box will not accept that kind of font. If you would like I can email these verses to you. Maybe you know someone that can read it. I don't know anyone. BTW: The best Bible program I have found with as many versions, commentaries and dictionaries you want for free. Very, very good! God bless them for not making a profit upon God's Word! http://www.e-sword.net |
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66 | Insufficient grace? | Luke 14:26 | compudex | 101644 | ||
May I interject? You said, "So how do I get myself clean so that I too am holy and pure like God." You said, "But Pastor, don't I have to clean up my act before I can come to Jesus?" You said, "...There is not ONE thing that I can do to make myself clean before God. All I can do is to trust Jesus?" You said, "Now what do I do?" Because of that last statement is the problem. Like there was some kind of formula. You use the word "clean" in three of your statements. So, you must be aware that something is wrong. Are you coming out of fear or perhaps convienence. Or do you really understand the gravity of things and you are truely thankful for what Jesus has done for you. If you say you are thankful, then the "Now what do I do" becomes "I will now do whatever I can" for the One that has given me this great gift. Because, now I know that He loves me. For I was dead and now I am alive, I have been born again. (Psa 34:18) The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (Those who are pressed and afflicted, by the sorrow of their heart under which their spirits are broken. To these the Lord is "nigh"; not in a general way only, as he is to all men, being God omnipresent, but in a special manner; he comes and manifests himself to them, calls to them, in a gracious way, pours in all of his love, and binds up their broken hearts, comes and dwells with them. He does not pass by them nor neglect them.) And now I love Him. Now, I will keep myself clean because I love Him, not because I have to but because I want to. Now you are ready. Into His fellowship, a partnership, an awareness of worth to Him, and you know within that new life that has entered you, there is nothing, nothing can take that love from your heart. That kind of love that is more than a wife, or a father or even life itself. Shout it from the roof tops, "Look what the Lord has done"! Shout it in the market place, "Jesus Is Lord"! Because I love Him and He has cleansed me. How did this all happen? Somebody told me about Him. |
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67 | Christian Opposition Polictian SINNED! | Rom 13:1 | compudex | 101623 | ||
Hi Hank, I'm glad to see you have a good sense of humor. I loved the joke. Their platform is sometimes hard to see, as is that second body in the grave. It must take a certain breed to be a politician. I am glad I am not in that arena. What do you think of this forum? I have read some interesting answers. It is good to get different views. Surprisingly, most just seem to be at different levels of knowledge. I know I have learned some things. Some of these people have great skill with words and can explain their meaning very well. Ah, maybe they should run for office :-) Love to have you on board Hank. Peace to you! |
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68 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101618 | ||
Well, thanks for the A on my English. I did much better in college. Concering what you wrote: Matthew 13:54 "And coming to His home town...". That is the problem right there. They knew (H)im as (h)im, Jesus, son of Joseph and Mary. They watched him grow up. They watched him do the daily chores of living in a small town. They knew he was a good kid (no disrespect intended) and did what his 'father', Joseph, told him to do, but that is how they thought of him. Not as (H)im. To capitalize the words within the quotes of the townspeople would not be proper; grammatically, because it is a quote. That would be a misquote. Furthermore, it changes the meaning of what is conveyed by their conversation. Yes, He was a prophet in His home town, but to the people, He was just the man next door. (small m) Were they being taught of God? Yes, for He is God, but they did not know that. They have eyes and cannot see, ears and cannot hear. SCRIBES - The more highly esteemed the Law became in the eyes of the people, the more its study and interpretation became a lifework by itself, and thus there developed a class of scholars who, though not priests, devoted themselves only to the Law. We have a saying today, "The letter of the law kills". I wonder where that came from? All they knew was the letter of the law. I don't see anywhere in the Gospels where they (Pharisees) preached about the love of God or any rememberance of the kindness He showed to them in the wilderness or how, by His love for them, He delivered them from Egypt. A far cry from the psalmist David, a repenter. I would be careful in changing the meaning of the Scriptures. Something to keep in the back of your head also is that these people had been without a prophet for 400 years. Just look at what has happened in our nation in just 200 years. Where will it be in another 200 years if the Lord tarries? My, my!! |
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69 | ABANDONED WIFE: Can remarry? | John 14:27 | compudex | 101602 | ||
Dear arapga, By your description she already knows the answer. If she is able she could file for divorce of adultery on behalf of her husband's conduct. She could then get some help with child support. But, again it would be most convenient for her to stay divorced. If she does not ponder on her estate and can look straight into the heavens and say, "not as I will but your will be done" then she will reap much reward. One of those rewards will be peace of mind. And the security that she has done the right thing. If not, both parties, her and the churchmate, will be in jeapordy of willful sin. The whole congregation of her church and his church should bombard heaven with pray for the willful husband. Call in your prayer request to as many pray lines you can think of and get this man to the light. The single churchmate should be the one to spearhead this quest, if he loves her as stated. The parties will be in double jeopardy because their union would be without faith and so they will compound their error even more. Praying for you! |
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70 | LONG ABANDONED WIFE: Can she remarry? | Matt 19:9 | compudex | 101576 | ||
In your question you use the word "wife". Does this mean she is still married? In any event: (Mat 19:9) And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. |
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71 | WHY IS THE BLOOD THE PRICE? | Rom 5:6 | compudex | 101541 | ||
May the following be offered for your evaluation: (Gen 3:21) Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Commentary from Mathew Henry Gen 3:21 - We have here a further instance of God's care concerning our first parents, notwithstanding their sin. Though he corrects his disobedient children, and put them under the marks of his displeasure, yet he does not disinherit them, but, like a tender father, provides the herb of the field for their food and coats of skins for their clothing. Thus the father provided for the returning prodigal, Luk_15:22, Luk_15:23. If the Lord had been pleased to kill them, he would not have done this for them. Observe, 1. That clothes came in with sin. We should have had no occasion for them, either for defence or decency, if sin had not made us naked, to our shame. Little reason therefore we have to be proud of our clothes, which are but the badges of our poverty and infamy. 2. That when God made clothes for our first parents he made them warm and strong, but coarse and very plain: not robes of scarlet, but coats of skin. Their clothes were made, not of silk and satin, but plain skins; not trimmed, nor embroidered, none of the ornaments which the daughters of Sion afterwards invented, and prided themselves in. Let the poor, that are meanly clad, learn hence not to complain: having food and a covering, let them be content; they are as well done to as Adam and Eve were. And let the rich, that are finely clad, learn hence not to make the putting on of apparel their adorning, 1Pe_3:3. 3. That God is to be acknowledged with thankfulness, not only in giving us food, but in giving us clothes also, Gen_28:20. The wool and the flax are his, as well as the corn and the wine, Hos_2:9. 4. These coats of skin had a significancy. The beasts whose skins they were must be slain, slain before their eyes, to show them what death is, and (as it is Ecc_3:18) that they may see that they themselves were beasts, mortal and dying. It is supposed that they were slain, not for food, but for sacrifice, to typify the great sacrifice, which, in the latter end of the world, should be offered once for all. Thus the first thing that died was a sacrifice, or Christ in a figure, who is therefore said to be the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. These sacrifices were divided between God and man, in token of reconciliation: the flesh was offered to God, a whole burnt-offering; the skins were given to man for clothing, signifying that, Jesus Christ having offered himself to God a sacrifice of a sweet-smelling savour, we are to clothe ourselves with his righteousness as with a garment, that the shame of our nakedness may not appear. Adam and Eve made for themselves aprons of fig-leaves, a covering too narrow for them to wrap themselves in, Isa_28:20. Such are all the rags of our own righteousness. But God made them coats of skins; large, and strong, and durable, and fit for them; such is the righteousness of Christ. Therefore put on the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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72 | WHY WAS THE BLOOD THE PRICE AND NECESSA | Lev 17:11 | compudex | 101527 | ||
Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. |
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73 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101493 | ||
Hi Ray, There is no contention here on my part. Writing posts and answers to some of the question on this forum, and with my limited ability as an orator, sometimes, is hard to convey the intent of thought. By the time the thought gets from the brain, out the finger tips and to the keyboard, some things get lost. I even flucked English in high school once. But, the Lord has been patient with me. In wanting to be His disciple, I would say, our passions will be realized as we grow. As a man sows, so shall he reap. Ah, now I'm preaching. :-) Peace to you! |
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74 | Verse where the Lord says we need help? | John 15:5 | compudex | 101468 | ||
Greetings, Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. |
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75 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101442 | ||
Again I find that on this forum people can't stick to their own subject without preaching. The original request was the comparing of scripture. Now you have turned it into a debate. Which do you choose? Plus, you have taken my words out of context. And you twisted my statement. I said, "I don't know for sure if this is what you are looking for." My statement had to do with the verses I listed in my last response to you. About the the (Man) and the (I) and the (He). You state you want to be His disciple. Well, what is holding you back? Peace! |
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76 | seven positions or classes of saints? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101417 | ||
It is interesting to note that John was commanded to write down these things. Seven times write to the 'angel of the church' (singular). Then at the end of each letter we read - "he that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit (singular) saith unto the churches (plural). If you can bare it - I guess you could say that one could find themselves in each of these positions or states. NOTE: If any other person is reading this, Please put all that is said into context (read the previous threads). I am not writing any kind of presidence for a doctrine here. Personally and truthfully - I have re-read these letters again, and, during my lifetime, I could have been a member of each of these churches. Only by the Grace of the Cross are we here! Peace! |
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77 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101415 | ||
Hi Ray, I don't know for sure if this is what you are looking for. John 7:27 The people and Pharisees knew Him as Jesus of Nazareth, son of Joseph and Mary, not as Christ, Son of God. The phrase, "but when Christ cometh..." , shows that they did not believe that He was the Messiah. And that no man knew where the Christ was coming from. (even though it was described perfectly by the prophets of old). John 6:42 They were quoting Jesus here. John 9:29 Let's start at John 9:27 - if I tell you again will you be his disciples? Now this is where the pompous and arrogant attitude comes in. John 9:28 "Thou art his disciple; but WE are Moses' disciples." (I'm better than you attitude) John 9:29 (with attitude) We know Moses, not this guy. (paraphrased) And their attitude reached its climax in John 9:34, You sinner, how dare you teach us, WE being men of the cloth.(paraphrased) John 6:45 Quoted from the old testament : All be taught but not all will accept it or stay with it. As the children of Israel are proof of in the wilderness. 1Ti 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Peace! |
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78 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101414 | ||
Yes, that is where understanding comes from. "that since God told Noah to build an ark that I better start on mine?" - God told Noah to build it, has He told you to? Your statement is ridiculus. Even to the promise of no more floods. So why would you build one? There are lessons of obedience and trust in the account of Noah. There are lessons of obedience and trust in the messages to the churches also. We can all find food to eat when we read the Word. Some verses may be milk at times in our lives and then they also may be meat at other times. It depends on the growth of our relationship with Christ. We all have different positions in Christ. "In my Father's house are many mansions". Peace! |
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79 | Spiritually, who are the seven churches? | 2 Tim 3:16 | compudex | 101403 | ||
Spiritually - the bride. For we today are the fruit of the laborers that have sewen in the fields all these many years since then. So reading and heeding the Words written to the Seven Churches has to do with us also. 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: |
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80 | Spirit or spirit? | Prov 5:21 | compudex | 101393 | ||
Hi, Ray: How are you comparing these two scriptures? What are you getting out of them that shows their connection? John 9:29 is the Pharisees talking with the ex-blind man. Luke 13:27 is Jesus talking about those that claim to know Him. Although both instances have to do with hypocrites. |
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