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681 | Enoch's prophesy in OT? | Jude 1:14 | Ray | 4532 | ||
Hi bcbloyd, I can't help you on "His holy ten thousands" here in Jude. I did find a note to myself sometime in the past where I had compared this with the Lord's coming. So, I had compared 1 John 2:38 with Jude l:14; 1John 2:27 "teaches you about all things" with Jude 1:5 "though you know all things once for all"; and 1John 3:1 "For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him." with Jude 1:19 "These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly minded, devoid of the Spirit." Jude l:15 "Behold, the Lord came with many thousand of His holy ones, to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly deeds which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him." 1John 2:28b, "...we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. If you know that He is righteous,..." Sorry I couldn't help you but thanks for being there to talk to. Later, Ray |
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682 | Jesus' baptism; the Prophet to come | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 4308 | ||
Hi Pariter, I am a person who is interested in capitalization and it was for that reason that I questioned your phrase about the one who was to come. I would have wanted you to capitalize One as you do the Prophet. You see, I really do believe that Jesus is the Prophet and the One who is to come. I believe with John 11:27 (your ll:17 was a typing error) that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God, even He who comes into the world." And in my capitalization I would make Him a Man and a Prophet. See Luke 7:39 "If this Man were a Prophet He would know..." In your Heb 7:ll reference I would capitalize Priest and v.13 "the One concerning whom these things are spoken" and the Priest in verse 15. In all the gospels I make Him my King. He is the Prophet, Priest, and King. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Do you see where I come from? As for the portion in Isaiah 53 I make Him a Man of sorrows, and like One from whom men hide their face, and even 53:8 "For the transgression of My people to whom the stroke was due." In Acts 8:34 it says "Please tell me, of whom does the prophet (Isaiah) say this? Of himself, or someone else?" I keep it a small s because of the context. In the gospels where the context is of the Expected One I place the capital Someone else because why would they look for some mere one when they expect the Prophet. In Acts, Phillip preached Someone else, (even though the enuich may have been looking for someone beside Isaiah) he preached Jesus to him beginning with this Isaiah scripture. The fact that John the baptist didn't recognize Him as God doesn't bother me because the gospel of John was written to downplay who he was. He prepared the way, he wasn't the Way. And we too as witnesses of the gospel can only do as much as we're given. We do the best with what we know and have experienced. Later, Ray |
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683 | Mrk16:17/Act2:11 what's the difference | Mark 16:17 | Ray | 4178 | ||
Hi jrm, I can't speak about tongues other than that I don't think it is biblically correct to "just start speaking in tongues all over the place". What I would like to speak to is your connection of Mk 16:17 with Acts 2. May I suggest that you compare the speaking with new tongues in Mark 16:17 with Acts 2:33 ,"having received from the Father the promise of the holy spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear."NASB (except for lower case holy spirit) This gift and this promise is seen in verses 38 and 39 of Acts 2. If Mk 16:17 and Acts 2:33 are compared, you see the promise of the holy spirit bracketed by the fact of Jesus being raised by God and being seen by witnesses (Mk16:14-Acts 2:32) and by the fact that Jesus is at the right hand (Mk 16:19-Acts 2:34) I hope you will get something out of these observations. We can know with Acts 2:36 "that God has made Him both Lord and Christ..." |
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684 | Explain Romans 5:19. | Rom 5:19 | Ray | 4169 | ||
It relates to sin paid for. It relates to sins previously committed passed over. Rom 3:25 It relates to our (trying) not sinning anymore because "we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins;..." 1 John 2:2 By this the love of God was manifested in us and we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:9-11. "In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." 1 John 4:10. "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5 The righteous One died for us all, a perfect sacrifice for sin. B |
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685 | Partakers of the Holy Spirit? | Heb 6:6 | Ray | 3687 | ||
Hi Lifer, I'm thinking of what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit in this forum. It appears to me that someone who partakes of the Holy Spirit could be filled. When we partake of a meal or of Bread even, we can be filled. I assure you I am not a Greek scholar, but can we as readers see that Hebrew 6:4,5 speaks of l)being enlightened, having tasted of the heavenly gift 2)and have tasted the good word of God 3)and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit. Can we infer correctly that all of that is speaking of the same thing? I submit to you that if you incorporate the idea of the power of the holy spirit in the written word of God into these verses, (rather than the Person of the Holy Spirit,)your problem of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and lack of eternal security disappears. I with the writer of Hebrews would be convinced also that if the word of God is read and understood,if we partake of the holy spirit, (even if not filled), better things are expected of us; things that accompany salvation. Later, Ray |
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686 | John 12:31 and Rev. 12:7-17 same event? | John 12:31 | Ray | 3512 | ||
Hi Hugger, Another comparison of the scriptures you cited can show how we can personalize what John is saying. In other words, John 12:30, "This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes...draw all men to Myself." Revelation 12:10, "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,...for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. And they overcame him..." In other words, are we going to hear the loud voice and accept His death for us personally. Another loud voice is found in Mark 15:34. Later, Ray |
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687 | John 12:31 and Rev. 12:7-17 same event? | John 12:31 | Ray | 3511 | ||
Hi Hugger, Another comparison of the scriptures you cited can show how we can personalize what John is saying. In other words, John 12:30, "This voice has not come for My sake, but for your sakes...draw all men to Myself." Revelation 12:10, "Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,...for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. And they overcame him..." In other words, are we going to hear the loud voice and accept His death for us personally. Another loud voice is found in Mark 15:34. Later, Ray |
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688 | where has this verse gone | 1 John 5:7 | Ray | 3466 | ||
Hi Mechezidekau, This note at the bottom of the page has gone right into my bible. I look at it that each of the Persons testified here on earth speaking not on Their own authority but They are one testimony. "For there are three that testify in in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit and these three are one. And there are three that testify on earth, the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement." I think that this is a verse that shows that this testimony is from heaven above. It wasn't one that Jesus was trying to show while He was here on the earth. He never claimed to be the Holy Spirit. But we know that He is, in heaven. And in our bodies and in our lives, Christ in us the hope of glory. I John 4:12, "No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His spirit." (Small s mine) Later, Ray |
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689 | Isai 41:2 referring to Christ or Cyrus? | Isaiah | Ray | 3356 | ||
Hi Jaybird, Your question was an interesting one and I think one that is not often asked. When I considered it years ago, not knowing about Cyrus and letting the scripture interpret itself, verse 4 seemed to tell who had performed it all. "I, the Lord, am the First, and with the Last. I am He." (Caps mine) There are three "He" pronouns that start sentences and I was reminded of the three pronouns of Genesis. I think I decided that it wasn't speaking of Christ , however, because I couldn't put Him in verse 3, "He pursues them, passing on in safety, By a way he had not been traversing with his feet." How did you come to consider this question? You might compare the NASB with the NKJ and if you have knowledge of Hebrew, determine if He calls or if "called him to His feet" is the better translation. Later, Ray |
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690 | ...intended to pass by them? | Mark 6:48 | Ray | 3345 | ||
Hi load, I was rereading the walking on the water episode in Matthew and compared it with here in Mark. I would have to ammend my thoughts to you in that not all of the hearts were hardened so that Jesus was not recognized. Peter walked on the water to Him, and later, Mt.14:33 "And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"" So, this was a time of learning who He was and there were evidently various degrees of worship and indentification. Later, Ray | ||||||
691 | Jesus earth: God/man or just man? | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 3317 | ||
Hi zuttione, This is a subject that is so basic to the Christian faith. The scripture that I think led me the most was John 2:24,"for He/Himself knew what was in man." But here is the difference in your view and mine as shown in your capitalization, intentional or not. The scripture doesn't say He himself knew what was in man. In other words, He was the God/Man. Scripture has themes of contrast; God and man,Light and darkness, Spirit and flesh, etc. This Man, Jesus was different from other men. I believe that people knew that He was the Son of Joseph for instance, as well as the Son of David. What I find fault with is that people seem to think that this Son of Man has to be a son of man. Look at John 2:18 in the NASB and compare the old copyright with the new. The newest copyright reads, "What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?" Note the "your authority". Yet they capitalize the pronouns in verse 23, "observing His signs which He was doing." I say compare John 2:18 with 3:2. He was doing these things because God was with Him, "for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." In the Philippians section,"who, although He existed in the form of God," we're shown that He laid aside His priviledges, and took "the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men." But going on in the reading can I get you to capitalize,"And being found in appearance as a Man, He humbled Himself..."??? I've written a lot about this capitalization in this forum. Let me know what you think. Later, Ray |
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692 | # of "I am " occurrences in New Testamen | NT general Archive 1 | Ray | 3204 | ||
Hi vancotton, "I am" is found 259 times in the New Testament. A very quick count found 117 times where Deity is speaking. That count may or may not be accurate and may be subject to debate, also. We certainly serve a God of great variety do we not? We can talk about Paul being all things to all people, but certainly there are many pictures of what God is and can mean to all people. Later, Ray |
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693 | "is" italicized or not italicized? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 3200 | ||
Hi Bud, I think that it is good and in the plan of God that the Greek language can allow for tenses to be inserted as the reader interprets. In other words, this book wasn't the last one written and the reader would possibly have read it "All the Scriptures were inspired..." I encourage you to continue to be that careful to detail so that you can learn as much as you can. Another thing to consider is that some versions have reasons for italics other than the fact that Greek does not include that actual word. That word of encouragement having been said, I would also say that we would be best served to be majoring on the basics of the faith, and we would do well not to be too concerned about things that matter little. |
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694 | To capitalize or not to capitalize? | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 3107 | ||
Hi JVH, You expressed some interest a while back in a comparison of scripture. I haven't really been thinking about it, but I want to express myself tonight. O.K? The real comparison is between lCor 4:20 and lCor 14:2. "For the kingdom of God does not consist in words, but in power. What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod or with love and a spirit of gentleness?" Compared with, "Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries." This study revolves around the word "spirit". Between lCor 4:20 and 6:17 there are five 'spirits'; spirit of gentleness, absent in body but present in spirit,and I with you in spirit, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord, (and lastly,) But the one who joins himself to the Lord, is one spirit with Him. Between 1Cor 14:2 and 14:18 there are five "spirit" words. "...but in his spirit he speaks mysteries, my spirit prays, I shall pray with the spirit, I shall sing with the spirit, Otherwise if you bless in the spirit only..." It is because of these portions of scriptures that I think it reasonable to know why he chose the number five in verse nineteen, "however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind, that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue." There are also five 'spiritual' words around lCor 2:13,"which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words." or interpreting spiritual things to spiritual men.NASB note in margin. Later, Ray |
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695 | How should we determine? | Rev 13:18 | Ray | 2925 | ||
Hi reformedreader, and anyone interested in this tree. I don't know if you went to www.Theomatics.com or not or whether you are knowledgable about Washburn's writing, but his numerical values are assigned just as Webster's dictionary does the Greek letters. A little bit different from bobmoy's. I think bobmoy's thoughts are good but I think also that Washburn's hypotheses are much more in depth and valuable. I don't go into a deep study of Theomatics other than to praise God that all of that is even possible. But I see no reason why a God who is called the Word could not write His word in that way, that is, that every word has a numerical value and phrases have a value that has significance. I don't study it in depth because I am terrible in math, would not get the right amounts in my adding, multiplying, and dividing, and the message would not be gained. But I can encourage Del Washburn in his studies. I do have an interest in numbers as you might learn from past postings. The three pronouns of Genesis excites me for its value in putting forth the Trinity and our being in His image. I've tried to get someone interested in counting the pronouns of John 17, in finding the five words of power in Paul's writing; I've tried to get someone to count the Breads in John 6:31-41 and John 6:48-58. I'm terrible in math, but our Creator who allows us to create computers and use the gifts we have, gives me enough ability to see that He is much, much greater than we could ever imagine. I think it not unusual that the mark of the beast could be computed right then for it was in the Greek alphabet's numerical values. I think Jesus talked a lot about math; the Greek word for disciple is mathetas. Our God is great. Praise Him in all things. Later, Ray |
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696 | John 12:31 and Rev. 12:7-17 same event? | John 12:31 | Ray | 2719 | ||
Hi Hugger, You have a very interesting comparison of Scriptures. I would also compare John 12:31 and Rev. 12:11. "But (He) was saying this to indicated the kind of death..." with "And they overcame him because of the blood of the (Lamb)". Parenthesis mine. There are two things that will be important for you in order for you to hold this view of yours. l)You'll have to believe Rev. 1:1 that this revelation is "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which (God) gave Him..." 2)You'll have to believe in the Deity of Christ. Rev 12:5 "And she gave birth to a Son, a male (Child), who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron; and her Child was caught up to God and to His throne." Parenthesis mine for comparison. We have a great God and a great sacrifice. The power of sin has been broken when Jesus is glorified. John 3:12 "If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the (Son) of Man. As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life." |
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697 | Why five words? part 2 | 1 Cor 4:16 | Ray | 2096 | ||
Hi, If anyone is considering this, I meant to say ending at lCor 6:17 | ||||||
698 | Bible has 1188 chap's, cntr is Psalm 118 | Bible general Archive 1 | Ray | 2061 | ||
Hi, I don't know if that is true or not, but certainly the Psalm has things central to our faith as Christians. For instance verse 22 "The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone. This is the (Lord's) doing; it is marvelous in our eyes." Compare that also with Matt 21:42 "Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures, 'The stone which the builders rejected, this became the corner stone; this came about from the (Lord) , and it is marvelous in our eyes." I do think that even if it were true, it would be meaningful to believers more than nonbelievers. In other words, it wouldn't be a basic doctrine. I could say that Psalm 118:9 would be central too, KBurgee, "It is better to take refuge in the (Lord) than to trust in princes." Can I get you guys to answer any of my brain-teasers about the five words? Later, Ray |
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699 | Why one word for wind and spirit? | Ps 51:10 | Ray | 2023 | ||
Hi wdc, There are two words that are translated wind in the Greek that I know of and be assured that I am no scholar. The one in Mark 6:48 - 5l is "anemos", where the wind was against them and the wind stopped. The other place that I am thinking of is John 3:8 "The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit." Jesus is saying "My spirit goes where He wishes and you hear My words, but yet you don't know where I'm from or where I am going." He says it over and other in the gospel of John. John 3:11 says (in my personal copy) "Truly, truly I say to you, We speak of what We know and testify of what We have seen, and you do not accept Our testimony." By the way, there are three Spirits in that section of John 3:5-8. Here the word translated wind is pneuma, spirit. He says "If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?" verse 12. Nichodemus was the teacher of Israel and he didn't understand these spiritual things. There's no dumb question. I see in my bible that I've compared John 3:10 with John l2:48,"He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has One who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day." Praise God for His word. Later, Ray P.S. I noticed that Psalm 5l has three spirits in it. A steadfast spirit, a willing spirit, and a broken spirit. |
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700 | Why was Abraham called the friend of God | James 2:23 | Ray | 1940 | ||
Matt. 1:1 "The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham:NASB Why was Jesus called the son of Abraham? | ||||||
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