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701 | ?? | Jude 1:25 | Ray | 117699 | ||
Hi Jesusong, The NU text has the phrase "through Jesus Christ our Lord". The NU is "the most prominent modern Critical Text of the Greek New Testament, published in the twenty-sixth edition of the Nestle-Atland Greek New Testament and in the fourth edition of the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament." That definition comes from "The NKJV Greek English Interlinear New Testament" by Thomas Nelson Publishers. That book has as a main feature that it "shows differences between Greek texts". From the heart, Ray |
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702 | The Book of Life. | Revelation | Ray | 48945 | ||
Hi Annaciah, It appears to me that you have a question of capitalization also. As you discuss the question you should determine if you are talking about Deity or not. We all should stay away from ALL CAPS usage and indeed try to determine which word should be capitalized when you see ALL CAPS. All caps can be used to show indecision or possibly in some posts on the forum may be used to deceive or confuse meanings. The Book of Life? This sounds to me like a book title. I would not recognize this as speaking about the Life, Jesus our Lord. I am open to considerations however, because on a different thread I am looking at the Word of God or the word of God. I know that the Book here for our discussion is a book; capitalized because it is a title. But right now I would say that the Life in the title is the eternal life that we have in Jesus. All flesh that believe in Jesus have their names written in the book and are saved from condemnation and from the Lake of Fire or lake of fire. I would go with the King James and NASB rendering. You have mentioned Jeremiah and "all flesh". One verse would be Jeremiah 25:31, "'A clamor has come to the end of the earth, Because the Lord has a controversy with the nations. He is entering into judgment with all flesh; As for the wicked, He has given them to the sword,' declares the Lord." Jeremiah 45:5, NKJ, "'And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I will bring adversity [disaster, NASB] on all flesh,' says the Lord. 'But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go.'" So let us go on seeking the prize, that is, eternal, abundant life wherever we go here on earth until we find that our names are indeed written in the book of life. 1 Co 9:24, Php 3:14, Col 2:18, 2 Tim 2:5. We could also discuss Jeremiah 33:15-16 in regard to all caps and the Branch. From the heart, Ray |
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703 | Seven Spirits of God | Rev 3:1 | Ray | 98277 | ||
Hi Ayotunde, In the search of "Seven Spirits" you would find my post #7389 and I would have to tell you that I have changed my opinion about the capitalization of "Spirits". I now would say that Revelation4:5 would make more sense in equating seven lamps with the seven *spirits. I would say that Revelation 5:6 would make more sense in equating the seven *spirits with the seven horns and the seven eyes. I am happy to have opportunities to express how opinions have changed through the years for God is not through with me yet. Steve is correct in that there is an abundance of material to read if you are so inclined. In Steve 's (Searcher56) post that you can find in the Search, he made the point that the Greek does not have capital letters throughout the manuscripts. Feel free to make comments anywhere you are led to during your reading. From the heart, Ray |
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704 | Where is the Key of David in his story? | Rev 3:7 | Ray | 54642 | ||
Hi valleygirl521, I haven't found the key of David in his story. But when something appears in a couple of place then I compare them. I see the references as pointing out the contrast between the power that man has and what God has. I see the difference between what "he" does in Isaiah 22:22 and what the Holy Spirit says and does in Revelation 3:7. Job 12 is another reference in a study bible. Allow me, please, to put parentheses where I think the comparisons should be. I think of these here as contrasts. Isaiah 22:22, "Then (I) will set the key of the house of David on his shoulder, When he opens no one will shut, When he shuts no one will open. And I will drive him like a peg in a firm place, And he will become a throne of glory to his father's house." Revelation 3:6, "'He who has an ear, let him hear what the (Spirit) says to the churches.' And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: 'I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power,...'" Job 12:6, "The tents of the destroyers prosper, And those who provoke God are secure, [he who brings (God) into his hand]. Whom (God) brings into their power." Job 12:7, "But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you; And the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you. Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you; And let the fish of the sea declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind*. I hope that you see that there is no question that everything is in God's hand. I hope you see the contrast between what "he" does and what "we" do with our little power, when we compare it to the things that "He" does in Job 12:14ff. He who is holy and true, who has the key of David has the ability to drive us, also, like a peg in a firm place, for the hand of the Lord has done it. From the heart, Ray |
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705 | What is this "open door?" | Rev 4:1 | Ray | 30309 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, We learn of the door first in John 10:1 where Jesus says, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber." In order to show contrast to this robber may I offer for your consideration the God/Man whose says in verse 7, "Truly, truly, I/ say to you, I am the door of the sheep." This would introduce the idea of capitalizing in verse 2, "But He who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep." And He calls His sheep by name, and the sheep follow Him because they know His voice. Verse 9 says, "(I) am the dooor;" Capitals and parenthesis mine. Verse 14, "I am the good shepherd; and I know My own, and My own know (Me)." Revelation 3:19, "Those whom I/ love, I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears (My) voice and opens the door,..." John 10:16, "...and they shall hear (My) voice; and they shall become one flock with one shepherd." Besides going to the door and hearing His voice, we can learn to know the (One) who is true. Revelation 3:7, "(He) who is holy, who is true,"... [who has, who opens, who shuts and no one opens.] Revelation 4:8, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God, the (Almighty)," [who was, who is, who is to come] Revelation 6:10, "...How long, O (Lord), holy and true,..." Contrast John 17:3, "And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only true (God), and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." Contrast 1 John 5:20, "...in order that we might know (Him) who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God/ and eternal life." Revelation 15:3, "...O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are (Thy) ways, Thou King of the nations." This King is the God/Man who came to earth for us. Revelation 15:4, "Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? For Thou alone art holy; For all the naions will come and worship before Thee/, For Thy righteous acts have been revealed." His judgments are true, also, but that is another thread. Praise the Lord, and thanks for your question. Later, Ray |
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706 | What are the seven Spirits of God? | Rev 4:5 | Ray | 7389 | ||
Hi Gloria, I think you are correct in the capitalization of the *Spirits of God. One of the versions that Steve mentioned that does not capitalize them is the New Revised Standard Version. That happens to be what is in a parallel column of the Greek New Testament, UBS 4th edition, Nestle-Aland 26th edition. That translation has a verse that I would like to consider with you. Revelation 22:6, "And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true, for the Lord, the God of the spirits (sic) of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place." Deity isn't capitalized in this version so I should tell you that it is the angel speaking and it is this angel who in the following verses tells John not to fall down and worship him; rather, worship God. So, I am saying that it is important that we capitalize correctly the spirits and the angels found in the word of God. We know, too, that the Son of Man was made a little higher than the angels. We do find Him in scripture as an Angel of God. The "seven Spirits" are found in three verses and I find that significant as far as being a believer in the Trinity. The version that I mentioned (NRSV) does have the *Spirit who speaks to the churches capitalized. This Spirit is mentioned seven times here in Revelation. 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22. I think that to know the complete Spirt, the Three in One, if you will, we need to be listening to Him with our ears and eyes, and our total being. The Spirit has said all that He has to say; what we have to do is read and hear. |
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707 | The number one third? | Rev 8:7 | Ray | 6145 | ||
Hi reformedreader, I notice that the King James, the NKJ and one of two Interlinear editions I own do not have this phrase "and a third of the earth was burned up". Go with one of those and you won't have to worry about it. But if the trees and the green grass burns up, I wouldn't hold up much hope for the people if they stay in that third. | ||||||
708 | Why translationed "who are and who were? | Rev 11:15 | Ray | 154589 | ||
Hi joyfulmom, Welcome to the forum. I can't speak to the Greek and why it is translated that way (in the plural). However, in the context of Revelation 11:15 I see the plurality of the kingdom of the Lord and of His Christ. And yet the (o)Oneness of His reigning forever and ever. Also, in Revelation 11:17 the "One" is implied in the Greek and thus we see the option of NKJ, "The One who is and who was and who is to come" and the option of the NASB, 1997, "who are and who were." 1) I find it of interest also that the TR adds "and the (One) coming." In that regard, I look at the tense of Revelation 11:17. Revelation 11:17, NASB, 1977, "saying, "We give Thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art and who wast, because Thou hast taken Thy great power and hast begun to reign. [Marginal note, [Lit. didst reign]." I think that the bottom line is that God who is Spirit is to reign, and He as the triune God is the One who was and who is and who is to come. And He has come in great power and has begun to reign. Thanks for your question, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts. From the heart, Ray |
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709 | 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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710 | SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD | Rev 15:1 | Ray | 68342 | ||
Hi D.Jones, Welcome to the forum. I hope that I do not discourage you from participating when I start with a suggestion. May I suggest that you use your shift key? For three reasons: some of us find all caps hard to read, all caps denote shouting, and if you use all caps or all lower case then words of Deity can not be shown. With that introduction, bear with me and us, as I am sure that you will find some good food for thought here at the forum. The seven angels and seven plagues which are the last, and show completion in Revelation 15:1 is an example of how the Scriptures use the number seven. I believe that the seven Spirits or spirits (remember ability to capitalize is important) show the totality or perfect number of the spirits of God used. Besides your Revelation 4:5 reference, the seven Spirits of God are mentioned in Rev 3:1 and 5:6. Seven Spirits who are before His throne and seven angels who stand before God are found in Rev 15:1 and 8:2 respectively. For all of these references I have chosen to put them in lower case for my personal copy because I do not believe that they are speaking of the Person of the Holy Spirit. I believe that they are speaking of the angels. Revelation 5:11, "And I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the numbers of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb..." By the way, if you wonder if angels sing you can read what the members here think if you "Search" out the thread. Let me know what you think. Maybe now is a good time to talk about it. Then again, maybe not, eh guys? :) Again, welcome to the forum. From the heart, Ray |
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711 | Isn't every word of God vital to us? | Rev 17:16 | Ray | 59565 | ||
Hi Pastor Glenn, Every word is very important in the Scriptures. Please allow me to print out these references and others. The parentheses are for comparison. Deuteronomy 8:3, "And He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that (He) might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything [every word] that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord." Matthew 4:4, "But (He) answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'" John 6:34, "They said therefore to Him, "(Lord), evermore give us this Bread." John 6:51, "(I) am the living Bread that came down out of heaven;..." Romans 8:2, "For the law of the spirit--of life in Christ (Jesus)-- has set you free from the law of sin and of death. For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did:..." My interpretation for what it is worth. From the heart, Ray |
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712 | Is no action as bad as evil action? | Rev 21:8 | Ray | 67797 | ||
Hi TBays, I couldn't find the verse that you have in mind. But I would offer you some to consider. I also had some thoughts come to mind from your question. 1) Since we don't know the thoughts of people and do not know how knowledgeable people are of conditions in consideration, I would be slow to judge. 2) Even if we know the bad conditions around us, we are not always able to fight them. We may not have the time or resources to fight them. We all have to choose our battles and pick our subjects for confrontation. 3) Everyone does not see conditions in the same way. What you think should be done may not be what another thinks should be done. We have to see things in the right spirit. Your question suggests the passages about being "against God", and "against us". It also suggests to me the contrast between God and us and how again Jesus knew their thoughts and we do not know the attitudes of people until they are expressed in action. We should hold off "judgment" at least until we see their actions. Matthew 12:30, "He who is not with *Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters." Luke 11:23, "He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters." I see these identical verses as being exact comparisons which speak to the finger and spirit of God. We have to know what spirit we are of. Matthew 12:28, "But If I cast out demons by the *spirit of (God), then the kingdom of God has come upon you." Luke 11:20, "But if I cast out demons by the finger of (God), then the kingdom of God has come upon you." Luke 11:17 says that He knew their thoughts. I suggest that you look at the "But Jesus" phrases in these passages with the idea of contrast between Jesus and us. Luke 9:47, "But Jesus/ knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives (Me); and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for he who is least among you, this is the one who is great." And John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to hinder him because he does not follow along with us." But Jesus/ said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."" Mark 9:39, "But Jesus/ said, "Do not hinder him, for there is no one who shall perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me. For he who is not against us is for us."" I hope that you see that we should not determine that people are against us or not for us just because of the choices of methods or their choice of which battle to take on or tackle. From the heart, Ray |
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713 | How can I apply this verse to my life? | Rev 21:10 | Ray | 80512 | ||
Hi windows 98, Welcome to the forum. Do you think think that the "in the Spirit" of your verse is how you understand it? Or was he carried away and you inspired "in spirit"? Rather than applying it to your life, think of your relationship with your triune God and how he works. There are many verses in the Scriptures that speak of being "in the Spirit". Or in spirit? What do you think? From the heart, Ray |
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714 | The truth in Revelation? | Rev 22:20 | Ray | 94562 | ||
Hi pooh wong, Revelation 1:1 says that this book is "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must shortly take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John,..." So who is the "and He sent and communicated it"? I believe the answer to that question is Jesus. Revelation 22:16, "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches." Revelation 22:18, "I testify to everyone who hears the words of the book of this prophecy,...He [The One] who testifies to these things says, "Yes, **I am coming quickly." Revelation 22:7, "And behold,**I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book." Revelation 1:7, "Behold **He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. Even so. Amen." From the heart, Ray |
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