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81 | Why is fruit singular and not plural? | Galatians | Timothy Paul | 50964 | ||
Good Question, Great answers. I would add that if it were plural, it would suggest that we could pick and choose between the 'fruits' of the Spirit, which we are unable to do. Faithfully, Tim |
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82 | Most accurate Bible? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 50960 | ||
Hi Justme. What a Fun question. I learned to read the Bible just two years ago, and what I used was a KJV, with a Good News Bible to help me through the tight spots. My Bible teacher told me at the time how to answer the question of which Bible is best. (The one you will read.) Now, I use several various translations at one time to do some serious study. Whenever I see a new translation, I turn to Heb. 1:3 and see what this version uses as a description of Jesus. The KJV says (in a comparison to God), Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, NIV says, The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, Then, the NLT says, The Son "reflects" God's own glory, and everything about him represents God exactly. this I have a problem with, because this word 'reflect' to me compares Jesus to the Father as the moon is to the sun, where the moon does not shed any light of its own. I DO like the ASV which says, who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, (effulgence means great brilliance) I also like the NAB which uses refulgence (which means a shining radiance) Anyway, I feel I get more knowledge, and absorb it better, if I use several Bibles and compare the language as a thesaurus would do. In this way I have also raised my reading level from a high school level to a college level. Praise God for wisdom that can only come from above! see,James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy (NIV) Peace, Tim |
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83 | evidences of true saving faith | Rom 12:3 | Timothy Paul | 50954 | ||
N.C., See also, "measure of faith" (Eph. 4:13 and 1Tim 1:14) Tim |
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84 | evidences of true saving faith | Rom 12:3 | Timothy Paul | 50953 | ||
New Creature, Wonderful question! Thank you for letting me share my new Kenneth Copeland Reference Edition Bible with all of you. Bless God and God Bless! I will try to shorten the many pages into a few key references. First, Who has Real Bible Faith? Eph 2:10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].(AMP) Gal 3:22-26, But the Scriptures [picture all mankind as sinners] shut up and imprisoned by sin, so that [the inheritance, blessing] which was promised through faith in Jesus Christ (the Messiah) might be given (released, delivered, and committed) to [all] those who believe [who adhere to and trust in and rely on Him]. Now before the faith came, we were perpetually guarded under the Law, kept in custody in preparation for the faith that was destined to be revealed (unveiled, disclosed), So that the Law served [1] [to us Jews] as our trainer [our guardian, our guide to Christ, to lead us] until Christ [came], that we might be justified (declared righteous, put in right standing with God) by and through faith. But now that the faith has come, we are no longer under a trainer (the guardian of our childhood). For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith. Second, The God kind of faith will work for Whosoever, (Mark 11:23) Third, There is Nothing wrong with your faith. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith,(Hebrews 12:2). Fourth, Faith will not work in an unforgiving heart. When you stand praying, Forgive (Mark 11:25-26). Fifth Faith works by Love (Gal 5:6). Love is the primary force that drives all faith. 1 Cor 13:1-3 is a picture of the failure of sense-knowledge Christianity. Faith is of the heart, not of the head. with the heart, man believes (Rom 10:8-10) 2 Cor 4:16 tells us the inward man has nothing to do with the mind or the body concerning believing. The senses control what the mind believes until the spirit man becomes dominant in a believers life. How can we walk in constant faith? 1Tim 6:12, Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of faith] before many witnesses. Colossians 1:23 [And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with and in the faith [in Christ], well-grounded and settled and steadfast, not shifting or moving away from the hope [which rests on and is inspired by] the glad tidings (the Gospel), which you heard and which has been preached [as being designed for and offered without restrictions] to every person under heaven, and of which [Gospel] I, Paul, became a minister. Now, some verses to look up, What does it mean to be a new creature? (2 Cor 5:17 ; 6:14). In God's eyes, (Col 1:21-23) In the world's eyes, (Phil 2:15) We have been reborn, (1Pet 1:5) We are kings and priests, (Rev 1:4-6 ; 1Pet 2:9) We are more than conquerers, (Rom 8:35) I hope this is a help, there is more for the asking. In the grip of His grace, Tim |
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85 | Who wrote the book of Acts? | Acts | Timothy Paul | 50933 | ||
Dear LBU According to the Ryrie Study Bible, Luke wrote Acts. C.C. Ryrie tells us,"That the author of Acts was a companion of Paul is clear from the passages in the book in which 'we' and 'us' are used (16:10-17;20:5-21:18;27:1-28:16). These sections themselves eliminate known companions of Paul other than Luke, and Col. 4:14 and Philemon 24 point affirmatively to Luke, who was a physician. With Karis, Tim |
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86 | Should women be allowed to preach? | Matt 28:8 | Timothy Paul | 50079 | ||
sufficient grace, whenever I am confronted w/the question of whether women should be allowed to preach, I refer to the 28th chapter of Matthew. Let's look at the first 8 verses: 1 Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. 3 His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, who hath been crucified. 6 He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 8 And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. So you see, the first 'missionaries' to preach that Christ has risen from the dead were women. Since God is no respecter of persons, why would anyone object to a woman spreading the Good News, and who are we to judge a servant of God? |
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87 | When Jesus died, did dead people really | John 11:43 | Timothy Paul | 48788 | ||
Hi Jaknik, what I see is a lot of dialogue that does not pertain to your original question, which is, did other dead people come back to life (caused by an earthquake?!)and wander in Jerusalem? There is no biblical reference to support this and I wonder where it came from. What it sounds like to me is a publication from some cult somewhere that has been designed to deceive and turn people away from God's truth. No, I have never heard of an earthquake that raised people from the dead. Here is a passage of 1John 4:1-6 I Truthfully hope this sheds some Light. Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. May God Bless you for exposing falsehoods. Tim |
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88 | faith and believe are they the same? | Heb 11:1 | Timothy Paul | 48772 | ||
Hi jaytee. By the grace of God (praise Him), I just got back from Church, where the pastor explained the difference during his sermon. Pastor Paul told of a group of kids swimming, and a larger boy was catching smaller children in his arms as they jumped off a ledge into the water. One boy was afraid to jump into the arms of this boy,He believed the boy would catch him, but he lacked faith. But when his father was in the water with his arms outstretched, the boy jumped right in. The pastor continued saying that there are many who believe in God and believe what the Bible says, yet they lack the faith to take the plunge, which is what Christ is calling us to do. It is not easy to take the leap, for it requires great faith. By His Grace, Tim P.S. My humble apologies to Pastor Paul for butchering his sermon so. |
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89 | "even" is confusing. | John 1:12 | Timothy Paul | 48764 | ||
Yes it is confusing, the entire english language is, and neither Hebrew or Greek translate well into it. That is why we must pray to God for the wisdom that only comes from above before we attempt to understand most messages from the Bible. I think they also are intentionally elusive for the same reason that Jesus spoke in parables. Here the word "even" means to me as the very least amount that someone could do. Now, if we could "even" understand this, let's go and translate the meaning of the word "believe" In His Grace, Tim |
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90 | Heirs of God - Becoming Gods? | John 1:12 | Timothy Paul | 48760 | ||
Dear D.D.1961, my eternal sister and fellow heir in Christ, Yes we are heirs of God, His Word tells us we are, and His Word is the truth. Here is how I understand John 1:12-13: As Christians we believe in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we receive the gift of His Spirit, and become true Children of God. Not of flesh or blood, or the will of man, nor within the scope of any human achievement. But through the will of God we are adopted as children and brought into the Kingdom of God. This refers to us in our resurrection body,so what we will be then, we have never been, for we have not seen God, but when He reveals Himself to us, we shall be as He is, because we have received the presence of the Spirit which makes us true children of God and co-heirs with His Son Jesus Christ, who gave Himself freely as a ransom for our sins. see also Rom. 8:17 does this help? Tim |
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91 | Should I be involved w/ a divorced man? | 1 Cor 7:15 | Timothy Paul | 48635 | ||
Marriage is a divine institution; it is a contract for life, by God’s appointment. Moses was not trying to condone divorce, but only to put some regulations on a practice that already existed. I have been divorced for twenty years, and in that time have attempted many ways to achieve satisfaction and after finding it futile, am attempting reconciliation w/my ex-wife, which is very feasible now that we have both been saved. as long as there is a slightest chance for reconciliation in the future, do not attempt to override the sacrament put in place by God. My feelings, after my own life experience, is that the partner would be free to remarry only after the death of the former spouse. I hope this helps you gain some insight into a very important decision, one that should not be entered into in haste. my ex-wife and I have searched the Bible for hours to try and find an easy answer but it is just not there. |
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92 | Law or grace or both? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 48622 | ||
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 Yes they can and should be mixed, but the difference is, there are those that think that following the law (works) will get them into heaven. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8,9 keep questioning, the answer is there Tim |
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93 | who is being warned | 1 Cor 10:5 | Timothy Paul | 48620 | ||
Hello Sandre25, to try and answer your query I turned to Psalm 105:38-45. After the Lord delivered His people out of slavery from Egypt, they were, I'd say "saved" yet they continued to "harden their hearts" aganst the will of God, as in Heb. 3:15, "As has just been said: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion."[see Psa.95:7,8] We are today under the same influence of evil that causes us to harden our hearts and choose our will over God's. Those wandering in the desert were sent manna, or bread from heaven. This is comparable to Christ, who was sent to us, as living bread, from heaven. In the desert, they were given water that flowed out of the rock. This is like Christ, who is our living water, sent from heaven, (John 4:14) and whoever drinks of this water shall never thirst. Jn 6:32 says,Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. So are we inclined to overlook the appearances of God’s power and grace in our own times, in our own lives, and prefer the meat for the belly over the meat that comes from above. Are you with me? God saved His people from slavery, yet did not save them from destruction when they disobeyed Him. This is hard for me to explain but would love to discuss this further with you, Thank you for the opportunity :o) In His service, Tim |
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94 | what are we freed for?(chapter 7) | Rev 22:17 | Timothy Paul | 48097 | ||
And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come; and he who is hearing -- let him say, Come; and he who is thirsting -- let him come; and he who is willing -let him take the water of life freely.- Darby's Dear goodlilgirl723, There are likely thousands of ways to explain freedom, but the one that comes to mind at the moment is, freed from the darness.Freed for a life in the light, which is Christ. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (Jn. 8:12) Or, in Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners |
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95 | Study Prov and Psm? | Ps 119:105 | Timothy Paul | 48078 | ||
Dear DJ7, There is a common method for reading Proverbs, I tried it and enjoyed it, then went on to deeper studies. It happens that there are 31 chapters in the Book of Proverbs. One for each day of the month, so it can be read according to the date, that is today's date is the 13th, so you would read chapter 13. If it were the 8th, you would read chapter 8. on the 30th, you read chapter 30 and if that is the last day of the month, you need to squeeze in chapter 31 somewhere, anybody have any ideas? This also works for the Book of Psalms, since there are 150 chapters. Although I have not done this, I have heard of people who read 3 chapters daily for each day of the month. This would amount to a lot to keep up with when you arrive at Chapter 119. here is some interesting information for someone about to embark on a journey through Psalms. Psalm 119, the longest Psalm, is the longest chapter in the Bible. Psalm 117 is the shortest, and in between the two is Psalm 118, which is the chapter of the exact center of the Bible, and it contains the exact center verse, vs 9, and the exact middle two words are "the Lord". It takes two words to be in the middle because the number of words is not an odd number. Some of my memory on this is a bit faint, so if anyone can correct me or add to this, please feel free and you are most welcome to do so. There are many other instances in which Psalms reveal the tremendous depth of God's insight and that there are many dimensions to His Word that we have only begun to realize. Praise Him and good luck with your studies! In His Grip, Tim |
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96 | In need of consistent Greek study | Matt 9:3 | Timothy Paul | 47946 | ||
Dear Ray, my consensus on this passage is,Jesus forgives and heals. When the paralytic was brought to Jesus,they were relying on their faith that He could heal the man physically, but they were not thinking that he would heal him spiritually, which is actally a much greater sickness. Next we are concerned with the reaction of the religious leaders a. The scribes correctly understand that only God can forgive sins; but they are incorrect in assuming that Jesus is not God Himself, and that Jesus blasphemes by considering Himself God a. It should have been enough for Jesus to prove that He could know their evil hearts; yet He will offer a greater proof of His deity b. Both healing and forgiveness are impossible with man; but only the promise of healing could be proven right then - you can't "see" someone's sin being forgiven, but you can see that they are healed.Blessings, Tim |
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97 | Name and meaning - major prophets? | OT general | Timothy Paul | 47934 | ||
Dear DJ7 The 4 major prophets are as follows: Isaiah, from the Hebrew yesha yah, means God is salvation. Jeremiah, from the Hebrew yirmeyah, means the Lord loosens (as from the womb) Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, means God strengthens. Daniel, from the Hebrew dani el, means God is my judge in His service, tim |
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98 | can someone help me understand a parable | Ps 119:176 | Timothy Paul | 47927 | ||
Dear xxxxxkerrixxxx I enjoyed your question and turned to another lost sheep reference, Psalm 119:176, for three reasons. First, it is a confession: I have gone astray, or wander up and down, like a lost sheep. As unconverted sinners are like lost sheep (Lu. 15:4), so weak unsteady saints are like lost sheep, (Mt. 18:12,13.) We are apt to wander like sheep, and are unlikely to find our way once we have chosen the wrong fork in the road. Secondly,it is a request from a believer, to: Rescue me as a good shepherd seeks a wandering sheep to bring it back (Eze34:12.) "Lord, seek me, as I used to seek my sheep when they went astray;’’ for David had been himself a tender shepherd. Thirdly,. An obedient plea: "Though I have wandered, I did not intend to ignore your commandments. So he concludes the Psalm with a sense of remorse for his own sin and a renewed dependence on God’s grace. Now, these thoughts cannot be claimed by me, but I get a lot of my spiritual insight from Matthew Henry in his commentary written in the early 1700s. I took the liberty of editing the text for space and ease of reading. Many Blessings from a sheep who has wandered from afar. Tim |
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99 | Man, man, or ...? Who blasphemes here? e | Matt 9:3 | Timothy Paul | 47861 | ||
Dear Ray, It is a real honor to reply to your question, being such a newcomer myself. I have found two more translations that I found to be of interest: Matthew 9:3 And lo, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This one doth speak evil. "Young's Literal Translation" And behold, certain of the scribes said to themselves, This [man]blasphemes. "Darby Translation" I have been told that the KJV is the most accurate, and after finding numerous "errors" in the NIV, I have been inclined to agree. these two translations I sent to you are very close to the KJV. I have been told, that the italics mean that the word is not in the original Scriptures, but was added by the translater for clarification purposes. So, why does the KJV have the words man blasphemeth in italics while the NASB and DARBY, among others, have only man or fellow italicized? YLT would not, of course have ANY italics. I agree with your ideas on capitalization, and do not feel right when reading a book that does not capitalize He or Him, when referring to our Lord. But how close does that apply here? The scribes were not referring to God, but in their eyes at least, just a "fellow" making outlandish claims. In this instance I would excuse the scribes from their non-use of capitals, but when I am referring to our Lord, I will continue to capitalize. In His Service, Tim |
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100 | Let Mormon in on family celebrations? | Prov 25:21 | Timothy Paul | 47048 | ||
Dear D.D. I know you are in a tough family situation because one is unable to make a choice without hurting ones we love. Firstly, look up Matt. 7:1-5 where it says do not judge or the same will be used against us. Do you see the demon at work in this scenario? This is the teaching of Jesus, and it goes contrary to what the world thinks, Because the desires of the flesh conflict with what the Spirit desires. A better scripture reference is Proverbs, one of the "wisdom books" Proverbs 25:21 tells us, "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you." The hot coals refers to the refiners of silver and gold in that day, when the fire would be cooling off at the end of the day and it would be unwise to stoke it up again. The Refiner would take some burning coals, and heap them on top of the metal that was resisting the melting process, this would sandwich the metal between two sources of heat. One on the top and one on the bottom, causing the reluctant metal to give way in a hurry. This is likened to us, as we become kind to those who are considered our adversaries. Our kindness is added to the lovingkindness that our Lord has already bestowed upon all of us and any reluctant willful person is bound to get the message more quickly |
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