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NASB | Acts 10:44 ¶ While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 10:44 ¶ While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message [confirming God's acceptance of Gentiles]. |
Bible Question:
Difference between "Rhema" and "Logos". I am hearing from many preachers that "Rhema" is when God actually speaks to a person through a Scripture. "Logos" they say is simply the "Word of God". After an inductive study of the occurences of these words I find little to support this teaching. In Acts 10:44 both words are used and logos seems to more effective hearing than rhema. Peter was "rhemaing" and they heard the "logos" Thayers, Strongs etc don't seem to support this popular interpretation. Is there any factual support for it? Is it possibly someone reading something into the Bible to support a Charismatic type of revelation? If not, what is the true distinctive meanings of the words? |
Bible Answer: Hi Ronaldo, I too, have found little to support the teaching that you speak of here. You have said that "rhema", Strong's #4487, and "Logos" were both used in Acts 10:44. Actually, the word rhema is not found there, but the word "Laleo", Strong's #2980 is used along with Logos. For previous discussion of the words I typed in "Kalos Logos" and "Ray Logos" at the Quick Search box and found ID# 56729 where it was discussed from a Charismatic perspective. I would also encourage you to enter in conversation with me at #32690. For a comparison of rhema and logos in the same passage you might consider 1 Peter 1:25-2:8. We are a people for possession, we are the people of (God). From the heart, Ray |