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81 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 151365 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I don't know if I will answer your questions per se, but I offer these further thoughts by way of Scripture comparisons. 1) I believe that God should be glorified. Romans 15:7, "to the glory of God" 1 Peter 4:11, "...so that in all things God may be glorified." Romans 15:9, "... to glorify God/." 1 Peter 4:13, "revelation of His/ glory." Romans 15:11, "Praise the **Lord... praise *Him." 1 Peter 4:14, NKJ, "If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of (God) rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part **He is glorified... but let him glorify *God..." 2) I believe that we are fellow workers and should walk in (Him). Colossians 4:2, "Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of (Christ) for which I have also been imprisoned; in order that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak." I believe that we should "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may continually fulfill it." Colossians 4:17. 3) Fellow workers: Colossians 4:11, "fellow workers for the kingdom of **God." Romans 16:9, "our fellow workers in **Christ..." Romans 8:17, "fellow heirs with **Christ..." Ephesians 3:9, "and to make all know what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in **God who created all things; 10 in order that the manifold wisdom of *God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places." That is how I see verse 9; manuscripts differ in number of nouns. Romans 1:25, "For they exchanged the truth of **God for a lie, and worshiped the creature rather than the *Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:2, "if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of **God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 And by referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of *Christ,..." John 3:11, NKJ, "Most assuredly, I say to you, **We speak what *We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?" The **,*, ( ), and slash are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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82 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 151334 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I appreciated your post here. I have had a good time this morning in God's word, I feel, because of your Scripture references of Romans,1 Peter and Colossians. Colossians 1:22, "yet He has now reconciled you in *His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before (Him) holy and blameless and beyond reproach-- 1 Peter 2:1, "Therefore, putting aside all malice and all guile and hyposcrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 4 And coming to *Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of (God), 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood,..." Romans 10:12, "for 'Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved,' 14 How then shall they call upon *Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in (Him) whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?" Colossians 1:28, "And we proclaim *Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in (Christ)." The parentheses and stars are mine for comparison and the verses are as I see them. From the heart, Ray |
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83 | THE TRUTH OF THE 4TH BEAST | Dan 2:1 | Ray | 151305 | ||
Hi fborn, I don't see that you are unlearned at all. I do however see in this age of computers and personal emails a disregard of capitalization rules; I see a use of ALL CAPS as in your recent post to me; I see a use of all lower case as though the computer being used did not have a shift key on it. I will be writing to you in answer to your recent post with the idea of looking at what are the Son(s) of God. I would say that there is only one Son of God, even the Man, Jesus Christ. We as believers are only adopted sons of God. From the heart, Ray |
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84 | And can we accept this challenge? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ray | 151148 | ||
Hi Kalos, I suppose that I can go through the verses of being "filled with [the]holy spirit" and clarify what I am saying. 1) The Lockman Foundation and their latest copyright has many changes in capitalization; most notably the word "Light". 2) I do not side with the Jehovah's Witnesses on their false doctrine of not recognizing the Holy Spirit as a Person. As you should know from recent posts to you, I do however agree with their lower case holy spirit when the verses talk about being filled. 3) My personal copy of the Scriptures, (for most of the books), has the total number of nouns and pronouns of words of Deity being divisible by three. I believe that that is indicative of a triune God. Of course the Jehovah's Wtiness does not believe in the triune God, but I definately do. From the heart, Ray |
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85 | So HOW do you walk in the Spirit ? | Gal 5:16 | Ray | 150854 | ||
Hi Kalos, These appear to be excellent comparison verses with a capitalized "filled with the Spirit" for Ephesians. However, I believe that we could equally speak well for a lower case "spirit" in the idea that we are filled with a spirit of wisdom when the word dwells in us richly. Can I get a comment from you about McArthur's notes concerning the comparison of these two Scriptures? See #113163. From the heart, Ray |
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86 | Filled with His words? | John 7:39 | Ray | 150846 | ||
Hi Batunde, Welcome to the forum. In reading your nine posts so far, I found a great variance in how you expressed things. I found them to vary as in how you spoke of "his Spirit" and "His Spirit". In how you saw James 1:22 as speaking about the Word rather than the word; just as examples. Therefore, I do not think that you are the one who can answer my question about the variances I see in McArthur's notes. I thought that your posts were good, so don't take my desire for another answerer personally. I would just desire from you a more consistent capitalization so that I could know if we were of a kindred spirit or not. I think that we are. From the heart, Ray |
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87 | It is the (s)Spirit that gives life?Both | John 6:63 | Ray | 150739 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, I rejoice with you in your good meeting. It is good when men and women of kindred spirit and of one mind and soul get together and study the things of God. God is glorified in it. Your quoting of Romans 8:32 and combining or comparing God giving His own Son and also giving us another equals One --even His Spirit-- is noteworthy. I think also that Philippians 1:19 speaks of the provision of the Spirit/ of Jesus Christ. And personally, I have a penciled in "standing firm in one Spirit/" for Philippians 1:27 noting that it is a different word than the "united in spirit" found in Philippians 2:2. It is good talking with you and I appreciate your thoughts. Romans 8:32, "He who did not spare His own Son/, but delivered Him up for us all, how will *He not also with (Him) freely give us all things?" Luke 11:13, "If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly *Father give the holy spirit [my interpretation] to those who ask (Him)?" John 16:14, "He shall glorify Me; for He/ shall take of Mine; and shall disclose [it] to you. 15 All things that the *Father has are (Mine); therefore I said, that He takes of Mine, and will disclose [it] to you." Contrast John 4:25b, "when that *One comes, (He) will declare all things to us. 26 Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am He."" The /,*, and ( ) are mine for comparisons. From the heart, Ray |
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88 | It is the (s)Spirit that gives life?Both | John 6:63 | Ray | 150665 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, You wrote, "These fingers acting on these keys will profit nothing." Those words reminded me of Luke 11:20 where it speaks of the "finger of God" and the companion verse of Matthew 12:28 where it speaks of the (s)Spirit of God. Here again we have the possibility of power in the spirit of God. Likewise, in comparing Luke 11:13 where the heavenly Father gives the (h)Holy (s)Spirit to those who ask Him; with Matthew 7:11 where the Father who is in heaven gives what is good to those who ask Him. Are we given the Spirit Himself or the good gifts or both? I wanted to thank you also for your thoughts and prayers. From the heart, Ray |
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89 | It is the (s)Spirit that gives life?Both | John 6:63 | Ray | 150664 | ||
Hi Hank, Thank you...Ray | ||||||
90 | It is the (s)Spirit that gives life?Both | John 6:63 | Ray | 150663 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, The context of John 6 is the value of bread and whether this Jesus is truly the Prophet--He who is to come into the world. Is He the bread of life, the son of Joseph? Is the bread of God that which comes down out of heaven or is the Bread He who comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world? Are we to eat bread or Bread? John 6:54. Does the spirit give life or the Spirit? I think that both are involved in obtaining eternal life. We have to hear the word(s) of God in order to be able to know the Word. I believe that the Spirit abides in the communicant believer; John 6:58. And for me, I interpret John 6:58 thus: "This is the Bread which came down out of heaven; not as the fathers ate, and died, he who eats this Bread will live forever." 59 These things He said in the synagogue, as He taught in Capernaum. 60 Many therefore of His disciples, when they heard this said, "This is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?"" 1) So another question we can ask concerns John 6:61. Is Jesus conscious in His spirit that the disciples were grumbling, or did He know in Himself that His disciples were grumbling? John 6:61, NASB, "But Jesus, conscious that His discples grumbled at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to stumble?" John 6:61, NKJ, "When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, "Does this offend you?"" How many nouns and pronouns of Deity do you see in John 6:61? From the heart, Ray |
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91 | It is the (s)Spirit that gives life?Both | John 6:63 | Ray | 150630 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, You have said that an interpretation of John 6:63 as "It is the spirit who gives life" would be a trite statement. But there is power in the breath of life. Genesis 2:7, "Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed in his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being." 1 Corinthians 15:45, "So also it is written, "The first Man, Adam, became a living soul." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." From the heart, Ray |
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92 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150480 | ||
Hi Hank, O.K. enough said about the quote. My holy spirit theory has been influenced by "Word Studies on the Hoy Spirit" by E. W. Bullinger. Search "Bullinger" for information. From the heart, Ray |
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93 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150317 | ||
Hi Hank, You have been unfair in presentation of my quotes of Matthew 3:11. When I change a Holy Spirit to a *holy *spirit I put the star next to the word. And in the post in question I also said, "That is the way I see it". I have never been dishonest in my presentation. However, YOU have printed my quote saying that instead of stars at the *holy *spirit that I put the (sic) after the words instead. That is an unfair presentation of what I wrote and slanderous. From the heart, Ray |
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94 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150300 | ||
Hi Kalos, The word "Helper" I think is key to the error in the JW's thinking about John 14:16,17. (I don't know what "AT" is in your quote). The idea of "another" Helper or another that equals One, a Parakletos, Comforter, Intercessor, needs the capitalization of this One. He is our Helper. He is the Spirit of truth. It is true that truth stays with you and is in you, but John 14:17 has the pronouns of Deity. The verse talks about the world not receiving the truth because it does not behold Him or know Him. But they knew Him and we know Him because He abides with us; and the truth will be in us. If we love Him we keep His word. Personally, I have the word "Helper" capitalized in Psalm 54:4 and Hebrews 13:6. I see them as good companion verses yet while speaking of the Father and the Son as equal Helpers. Psalm 54:4, "Behod, God is my *Helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. 5 He will recompense the evil to my foes; Destroy them in Thy faithfulness. [Or, Put to silence them in Thy truth] 6 Willingly I will sacrifice to Thee; I will give thanks to Thy name, O Lord, for it is good. For He [marginal note, Or, it] has delivered me from all trouble; And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies." So the name "Helper" can be thought of as a Person for Psalm 54:4. And recognizing that the name is good, it [truth]has delivered us from all trouble. Hebrews 13:6, "so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my Helper, I will not be afraid, What shall man do to me?" 7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever." 1) I do agree with the "filled with the holy spirit" for Acts 2:4. From the heart, Ray |
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95 | A fresh mental and spiritual attitude? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150280 | ||
Hi Aixen7z4, I have written a response to you, but do not have time to write it out now. I have not forgotten you. You wrote "As for a holy spirit, we have never heard of a holy spirit." Consider Acts 19:2, "and he said to them, "Did you receive the *holy *spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a *holy *spirit." [Marginal note, Or, the Holy Spirit has been given]. From the heart, Ray |
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96 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150278 | ||
Hi Hank, Heterodox: opinion, akin to dokein, to think, seem: departing from or opposed to the usual beliefs or established doctrines, esp. in religion; inclining toward heresy; unorthodox. John 4:23, "...for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. 24 (God) is Spirit..." 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the (Lord) is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit." 1) I agree that "the Holy Spirit is not to be envisioned as a mere force or influence." But I am having you consider the holy spirit as a force or influence for there is power in the word of God. 2) There is a difference between "giving the Holy Spirit to Jesus" and the idea that the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus. The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus and He was filled with the holy spirit and washed and baptized with the word. Matthew 3:11, "As for me, I baptize with water for repentence, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the *holy *spirit and with fire." That is the way I see it. From the heart, Ray 3) You will have to explain to me what a scriptual "QED" is. |
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97 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150276 | ||
Hi Tim, There is a difference between "indwelling" and "dwelling". The Holy Spirit indwells us. We are filled with the holy spirit. Job 33:4, "The *Spirit of God/ has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Revelation 11:11, "...the breath of life from *God came into them..." Job 34:14b, "...If **He should gather to Himself/ His (s)Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust." From the heart, Ray |
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98 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150271 | ||
Hi Doc, You wrote that "Even in English, the phrase "without measure" does not necessarily mean that that which is given is measurable." My point was that the holy spirit was given without measure to us and that it indeed was immeasureable. John 21:25 reads, "And there were also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books which were written." 1) The words used by your commentary authors that suggest the holy spirit to me are "fountain, as in a bottomless ocean", Matthew Henry; "every gift"...and the "fulness of grace", "oil of gladness",...immeasurable unction, John Gill; "entire fulness of divine life and divine power" Robert Jamieson. 2) John 3:34: God is the Holy Spirit, Jesus is the Holy Spirit; God does not give the Holy Spirit to Jesus. From the heart, Ray |
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99 | Take Him for His Word | Matt 24:2 | Ray | 150228 | ||
Hi MJH, I think that you have gotten some excellent responses from Mark and Angel. From the heart, Ray |
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100 | Filled with Holy Spirit? | Eph 4:23 | Ray | 150139 | ||
Hi Tim, When you say that we are not going to run out of Holy Spirit you are disagreeing with the "leak" idea suggested by some. Right? That idea doesn't hold water with me either, but then again the question is moot with me because I don't believe that we are "filled" with the Holy Spirit. From my point of view, it is not like we are going to run out of wind, or spirit either. John 3:5, Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and of *spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the *spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, "You must be born from above." 8 The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the *spirit." That is the way I see it. And what we are doing here is testing the spirits [the words] to see which are from God; and not only that but also testing to see which ones are speaking of God Himself. 1) For instance John 6:63 that I referenced earlier, should it read "It is the Spirit who gives life" or "The Spirit is the One who gives life."? From the heart, Ray |
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