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641 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12351 | ||
Hi Steve, The NWT and its reading of a god is exactly what this thread is talking against. 2 Samuel 7:22, "For this reason You are great, O Lord God; for there is none like You, and there is no god besides You,... (That is the suggested change for the next NASB copyright) | ||||||
642 | Does John 1:1 say there are two Gods? | 1 Chr 17:16 | Ray | 12342 | ||
Hi Steve, I refer you to my post with Joe above where I say that God is God, and I assure you that God is not a god. Now I ask you again, "How many copyrights do your favorite translations have?" | ||||||
643 | Why is Psalm ref. verse different? | Heb 10:5 | Ray | 12251 | ||
Hi Appleseed, Be assured that the words that are there are just the way that God wanted them. I believe that the writers of the OT didn't know of all that they had written. This is God's word and it is as they often said, "Thus saith the Lord." So the Psalm writer didn't know that he was predicting the coming of Christ. But I believe that we can look at Psalm 40 and incorporate for ourselves the words written. In other words, I can read, "Then I said, "Behold, I come; In the scroll of the book it is written of Me."--and realize that these pronouns should be capitalized because they are speaking of the Coming One. Psalms talks about "Thy righteousness" and "Thy truth". Hebrews is saying the same thing in that Christ has been given a body to offer for the sins of many. Hebrews 9:26, "Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself." So believe that He has come and because He came to do God's will He takes away the first (sacrifices) in order to establish the second, (His body offered once for all). Heb 10:9,10 He takes away the Law's sacrifices and offers God's grace and a new and living way; the perfect way of love. Or "Way" :) I haven't decided yet which is more accurate. But it is a great sacrifice by the blood of Jesus and He is our High Priest. |
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644 | Why aren't the demons saved? | James 2:19 | Ray | 12085 | ||
Note: Christianity is unique in that we have a Savior. Chrisitianity is narrow in that it says that there is only one Savior, one Way. There is only one God and He is greatly to be praised. The demons believed, the book of James says, "that God is one" or as one early manuscript reads, "there is one God." Deut 4:35 "To you it was shown that you might know that the Lord, He is God; there is no other besides Him." Deut 32:39 "See now that I, I am He, And there is no other god besides Me."NASB 2 Sam 7:22 "For this reason Thou art great, O Lord God; for there is none like Thee, and there is no God besides Thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." John 4:25 "I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, He will declare all things to us." Isaiah 45:21, "Who has long since declared it? Is it not I, the Lord? And there is no other God besides Me, A righteous God and a Savior; There is none except Me, "Turn to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other. The thing to remember is that there is no other. Whether you capitalize God or leave it lower case, know that there is no other Savior. The demons of the book of James did not have any other choice and they should shudder. James 4:12, NKJ, "There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and destroy." James 4:12 NASB, "There is one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy;..." |
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645 | Adam and Christ? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 11352 | ||
Hi prayon, This is an important question to answer and I hope you get many responses. I don't know if any of the other "types" get the press that Adam gets as in Romans 5:14. Here it is made abundantly clear that he is "a type of Him who was to come." The passage goes on to show the difference between the one man (Adam) and the one Man, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 says that "the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ." I don't believe that the original Adam was the son of God. Luke 3:38 is the only place where that was said of Adam. I believe that Luke 3:38 is talking about the Son of God, the second Adam. That is the One who was supposedly the son of Joseph, Luke 3:23. I see a correlation between the Romans 5 passage and I Corinthians 15:22. Romans 5:6, "For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ* died for the ungodly." 1 Cor 15:22, "For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ* all shall be made alive." In order to see that correlation you would have to know that difference between the man Adam and the Man by whom came the resurrection of the dead. See 1Cor 15:21 NKJ One would have to go to the NKJ also for the final reference scripture. 1Corinthians 15:44-49."It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual. The first man was of the earth, made of dust; the second Man is the Lord from heaven. As was the man of dust, so also are those who are made of dust; and as is the heavenly Man, so also are those who are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man." 1Corinthians 15:56, "The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." |
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646 | Are you saved? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 11341 | ||
Hi TOFT, I would hope that people would get to know you before going to you for answers. Keep contributing here and consider writing a profile for faster introduction. Later, Ray | ||||||
647 | son of man | John 10:29 | Ray | 11294 | ||
Hi Isa, As you would see from my note to Steve, I would capitalize Son of Man. I believe in the Deity of Christ and so I would not call Him a son, but rather a Son. God gave His only begotten Son. A believer would be a son of God. We are children of God, but Jesus was the Child born to Mary. For Mark 15:39 I would agree with the NKJ and hear the centurion saying, "Truly this Man was the Son of God!" The King James version of the Bible speaks of the Son of man many times. That would be more possible than your son of Man as you have printed, for the Bible shows over and over the contrast between God and man, Spirit and flesh. The words son of Man would be in direct contrast to what the Bible teaches. The Bible speaks of Jesus as the "Son of David" and that would be an example of Son of man. The Bible speaks of the Son of Joseph, and the Son of Abraham; these also to my mind would be examples of the Son of man in a spiritual sense. I have written to JVH and Nolan about these things if you want to hear this in other words. |
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648 | jesus is man | John 10:29 | Ray | 11183 | ||
Hi Isa, I know that you are awake right now so I thought I would make a comment on your short question ,"jesus is man". It is very hard to show the humanity of Christ using capitalization. Personal names have a capital letter don't they; so its hard to consider the question of whether Jesus was just a man. As you know I think of Him as a Man and as the Son of Man and the Son of God. I think the closest that Scripture comes to calling Him a man is the fact that He came in the likeness of men. Also Hebrews 2:14-17 But the writer of Hebrews knows Him as Apostle and High Priest. Hebrews 3:1 Consider Hebrews 2:6 with me for a minute and consider the Son of Man who was made for a little while lower than the angels. |
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649 | Jesus is a Prophet? | John 9:17 | Ray | 11047 | ||
Hi Isa, I am writing to you as one who knows and loves this Prophet as the Son of God, and as God Himself in the flesh. I am one who is interested in the capitalization of Deity. I would notice by your question that capitalization is not necessarily a prime consideration for you. I prefer the NASB and the NKJ versions of the Scriptures for they capitalize Deity. I would agree with your capitalization of Prophet and Messenger but God Himself should be capitalized. Look at your passage in John once more and capitalize in your mind the Prophet, the Man, and know for yourself that this One is not a sinner, but rather was and is the One who forgives sin. John 9:35, "Jesus heard that they had put him out; and finding him, He said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" He answered and said, "And who is He, Lord (or Sir), that I may believe in Him?" Jesus said to him, "You have seen Him and He is the One who is talking to you." And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshiped Him. There is only one true God and He is to be worshiped. The wonder of it all; that He should come to the earth to die for us, that our sins could be forgiven, and that we may know Him. |
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650 | God but not Lord? | Ex 6:3 | Ray | 10661 | ||
Hi Prayon, I think that your Exodus 6:3 can be directly referred back to Exodus 3:13. Moses had been told that he should say that I AM has sent him for He had said, "I AM WHO I AM." This is what Moses would say if the people asked what His name was. I haven't found in Genesis that they asked him this question. I am of the opinion that Moses simply spoke of the the (God) of your fathers. Ex. 3:13,15 And verse 15 says "This is My name forever and this is My memorial-name to all generations." But I see Exodus 5:22 and Ex 3:13 as a contrast and I'm not sure that he had spoken of the 'I AM". In any case, personally, I see Jesus speaking in the Triune Godhead in Ex 6:3, "...and (I) appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name, Lord, I did not make Myself known to them." And in verse 8 he repeats, (I) am the Lord. The fact that He appeared to Abraham is found in Nolan's reference to Genesis 17:l, "Now when Abram was niney-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty;..." And what is the name of the Lord here? Genesis 16:13, "Then she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, "Thou art a God who sees"; for she said, "Have I even remained alive here after seeing (Him?)" Of course she had seen the Angel of the Lord, for Jesus said in John 6:46, "Not that any man has seen the (Father). " In any case, Genesis talks about a God who sees. That is just what Exodus is about also. Exodus 3:9, "...furthermore, (I) have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians are oppressing them." Exodus 4:31, "So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord was concerned about the sons of Israel and that (He) had seen their affliction, then they bowed low and worshiped." Exodus 6:5, "And furthermore (I) have heard the groaning of the sons of Israel, because the Egyptians are holding them in bondage;..." He is a God who sees, hears, and acts; for Exodus 3:20 "...I will stretch out (My) hand, and strike Egypt..." Exodus 7:5, "And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out (My) hand on Egypt and bring out the sons of Israel from their midst." Exodus 15:ll, "Who is like Thee among the gods, O Lord? Who is like Thee, majectic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders? Thou didst stretch out (Thy) right hand, The earth swallowed them." Exodus 15:2, "I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted; The horse and its rider (He) has hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will extol Him. The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is (His) name." Parentheses mine for comparison. |
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651 | Tim, Who did Paul call on (Acts 22:16)? | Matt 7:13 | Ray | 9042 | ||
Hi Steve, Who do you see as the Righeous One in Acts 22:14? Who's will are we appointed to know? | ||||||
652 | Was Abraham a Muslim? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 9040 | ||
Hi Questioner, I am not a studier of world religions and am not the one to answer your question here. I have not the foggiest idea of what PBUH means after Abraham, and I can only surmise that the Quran is the Koran. If I need to know this information please advise. The only reason that I am writing, is that I personally am a capitalizer of Deity in the Bible. I believe that it gives glory to God and points out as well our humanity in contrast. I would only like to point out that the Bible speaks of one Prophet, Priest, and King and that is the Lord Jesus Christ. When you do find out the "prophet Abraham's" beliefs make sure that you know that he was only a man; although a very important man in biblical history. Again, the scriptures tell us Matthew 23, that we have only one Teacher, Father, and Leader, and we are all brothers. And we have to watch what we do and say, Mt 23:3. I am not a believer in polytheism either. |
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653 | What were the "marks of the Lord Jesus"? | Gal 6:17 | Ray | 8998 | ||
Hi prayon, As you can see with the NASB translation above, they have the brand-marks of Jesus. Isaiah 44:5- "This one will say, 'I am the Lord's"...And another will write on his hand, 'Belonging to the Lord.'" They are (His) chosen. Ezekiel 9:4, "And the Lord said to him...put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations which are being committed in its midst." They are the ones sorry for their sins. 2Corinthians 4:10,"always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body." These are the ones that have the same spirit of faith. 2Corinthians 11:23, "Are they servants of Christ?" These are servants of Christ, but Paul says he could boast even more for all the things he had gone through and endured, even being able to show the marks of lashings for His sake. Rev. 13:16, "Then I looked, and behold, the Lamb was standing on Mount Zion, and with (Him) one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His name and the name of His Father written on their foreheads." These are the ones chosen by Him, called by Him, and they walk in Him, Colossians 2:6 These are the reference verses in the Inductive Study Bible for Galatians 6:17. |
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654 | Why did Moses strike the rock? | Num 20:11 | Ray | 8995 | ||
Hi prayon, He didn't hit it by mistake did he, for it was hit twice. It appears from Numbers 20:12 that there was unbelief and lack of desire to give God the glory involved here. Moses had a lot of faith in the rod's ability from past experience, but he wasn't willing to put his faith in simply speaking it as he was told thus to do, verse 8. That may have been not believing that it could happen or it could have been that Moses felt he should be more involved and get more credit for it. Just speaking to the rock to give forth water would give glory to God alone. And God alone is holy. That seems to be at the forefront here also. Moses didn't treat God as holy but seems to say in verse 10 that they were rebels (not him, though) and that he and Aaron were going to bring forth water for them. But God found Moses to be in rebellion of His command, verse 24. However, verse 13, the Lord proved Himself holy and He alone among them. |
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655 | Why did Moses strike the rock? | Num 20:11 | Ray | 8993 | ||
Hi prayon, He didn't hit it by mistake did he, for it was hit twice. It appears from Numbers 20:12 that there was unbelief and lack of desire to give God the glory involved here. Moses had a lot of faith in the rod's ability from past experience, but he wasn't willing to put his faith in simply speaking it as he was told thus to do, verse 8. That may have been not believing that it could happen or it could have been that Moses felt he should be more involved and get more credit for it. Just speaking to the rock to give forth water would give glory to God alone. And God alone is holy. That seems to be at the forefront here also. Moses didn't treat God as holy but seems to say in verse 10 that they were rebels (not him, though) and that he and Aaron were going to bring forth water for them. But God found Moses to be in rebellion of His command, verse 24. However, verse 13, the Lord proved Himself holy and He alone among them. |
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656 | Mat 17:20 vs I Cor 13:2? | Mark 9:23 | Ray | 8784 | ||
Hi Chris, You've presented a real challenge for us and have made us think. I appreciate it. Let me also try to connect these scriptures for you. I think first that one must be in the mindset of knowing how powerful God is especially in relation to us. For instance, I often write of this in my capitalization of our being the light of the world but God is the Light of the world. Scripture is full of these contrasts between God and man. So, no, we aren't God, and we won't ever have all knowledge and know all mysteries except the necessary saving knowledge of Him and knowing and believing the mysteries of the faith. Paul was showing us the more excellent way of love that we should pursue above all. The thirteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians has a total of nine words of "love". I think that that is significant and I was tempted to capitalize Love; it reminds me of the Trinity because that total is divisible by three. I believe that God is Light; however I believe that 1John shows us that God is love. Here in 1Cor.13 I think we see the most excellent way (1Cor 12:31) of love (1Cor 14:l). In 1Cor 13 we see the greatest of the gifts, His love. I don't capitalize love but I believe we can make this love a gift from Him. In other words, put a "His" in front each of those nine words and incorporate it for yourself. Some day we will see that perfect Way of Truth and the partial shall be done away. For now we see in a mirror, in a riddle, but then face to face. Now, I'll try to give you a connection between Matthew, Mark, and this 1Cor passage. Mark 9:22 says, "But if You can do anything,...". This is in contrast to the inability of the disciples to cast out the unclean spirit. Remember the contrast between God and man. Matthew 17:20,"...for truly I say to you, if you have the faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." I think He was contrasting the littleness of their faith with His great power. The connection between Matthew and Mark here is in the unbelieving, and perverted generation and "how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you?" We don't all have the gifts listed in 1Corinthians but we do have the gift of His love and we can pray and fast for the welfare of others thus bringing their needs to Him. Thanks again for your question that made us think. |
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657 | 2Thess 2:7 forum, then respond | 2 Thess 2:6 | Ray | 8639 | ||
After reading the posts of my friends here and having gone to the only Greek that I know, namely two Interlinear Greek/English New Testament publications that I own, I'm going to stay with my original copy. With one exception. I believe that God is the One who restrains. If the Greek had the word Restrainer, (and it doesn't), I would have it capitalized. However, I don't believe that He is restrained at all, but rather the son of perdition is. Thus, here is my change to my copy and I believe it agrees with the Greek. "Do you not remember that while I was with you, I was telling you these things? And you know the One who restrains him now, for in His time He will be revealed. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; there is only One who now restrains until it is taken out of the way. Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay..." Thanks ahead of time for any continued input. |
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658 | Jesus calls Herod a 'fox'? | Luke 13:32 | Ray | 8423 | ||
Hi Nolan Keck, I studied your Matthew 5:22 verse where a brother is in error to speak in anger against his brother and needs to be reconciled to him before he can offer anything to the Lord. We do need to watch what we say, especially when we are angry. I contrasted that with Luke 12:4 where Jesus is speaking with *His friends. The context however, is that the Pharisee were "plotting against Him to catch Him in something He might say." Luke 11:53 Luke 12:1b-5, "...He began saying to (His) disciples first of all, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed upon the housetops. I say to you, *My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him!" Yet, this One, even Jesus Himself, did not come to judge as Luke 12:13 says, "Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?" And over and over He tells us that He is concerned about us and we are valuable to Him. Much more valuable than the sparrows, verse 7 or the birds, verse 24. But we're talking about this fox, Herod, aren't we. I will give you a quote from William Barclay and "the Gospel of Luke" of the Daily Study Bible Series, page 186. (Please excuse his lack of capitalization of Deity) :) "This passage shows us Jesus talking to Herod Antipas king of Galilee, who was out to stop him. To the Jew the fox was a symbol of three things. First it was regarded as the slyest of animals. Second, it was regarded as the most destructive of animals. Third, it was the symbol of a worthless and insignificant man. "It takes a brave man to call the reigning king a fox. Latimer was once preaching in Westminster Abbey when Henry the king was one of the congregation. In the pulpit he soliloquised, "Latimer! Latimer! Latimer! Be careful what you say. The king of England is here!" Then he went on, "Latimer! Latimer! Latimer! Be careful what you say. The King of Kings is here." "Jesus took his orders from God, and he would not shorten his work by one day to please or to escape any earthly king." End of quote. I find Barclay an interesting writer even though it should have been King of kings for instance. :) |
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659 | Light and Stars | Gen 1:16 | Ray | 7997 | ||
Hi Lionstrong, I hope some of His light will be shed on this forum. What we need is a good word study on "light". Strong's concordance has three columns of references. I think that His light has been shed abroad since the first day don't you? He dwells in unapproachable Light; whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. 1Timothy 6:15 |
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660 | Holy Spirit and the nature of God? | Heb 1:2 | Ray | 7964 | ||
Hi Hiram Abiff, How do you answer my question on Heb 2:6? What do you believe concerning the Deity of Christ? God has spoken to us in His Son. Heb 1:2 | ||||||
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