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4/30/09 6:57 PM |
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John UK wrote: Thank you Candle Lit I'll check in tomorrow afternoon for an update and see what you come up with. I heartily recommend you do not use the New King James Version. Many have been caught out by it, and are still entrenched. God bless you richly Before you retire for the evening, John, I wanted to say thank you for willingly and graciously making yourself available to field my questions. I've thought on our conversation all day, and I'm still thinking. It gets complex, doesn't it? As the redeemed of the Lord, we know that we are the temple of the living God, but was Adam? He had the breath of life, but did he possess the Spirit of God? I'm thinking the "new heaven and new earth" is totally "new" - not restoration as may have been in my subconscious - maybe influenced by "paradise lost - paradise restored" philosophy rather than Biblical. In Revelation we know that there is no need of a temple for the Lord is the temple. . and we will be a kingdom of priests, but to whom? This definitely suggests a "new creation" and not just "Garden of Eden restoration." Not sure if this is clear, and I don't have enough space in this post. Hope you have a restful evening. God bless, dear brother. |
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4/29/09 7:24 PM |
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John UK wrote: If you quoted from (excuse, please) a bad Bible, you might end up getting a wrong interpretation. The Authorised Version translators took some trouble over the word 'spirit' because Spirit is normally God, and spirit is normally man. So in the AV you have this: If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; Job 34:14 KJV So this is not talking about God's Spirit being taken, but the man and his soul. Have a ponder, eh? Thank you, John, I will ponder this. Surely, I will remember to use the KJV in the future, and I am using it more and more, but the NASB was at hand. Rest well tonight. |
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4/29/09 6:41 PM |
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John UK wrote: Of course, with the natural faculties only, a sinner will not be brought to true repentance. He is dead and needs new life. He is deaf and needs new hearing. He is blind and needs new eyes. His heart is desperately wicked and he needs a new heart. In fact, when God translates him from Adam into Christ, the sinner becomes a new creature, he BECOMES spiritual. Good evening, John,It's a bit late for you, but I'll throw this question out there for your consideration, or answer, tomorrow, if you like. I just had a thought: Did Adam have the spirit of God? I have been reading a little of Job today and Job says in 33:4, "The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life." Then Elihu's response to Job includes this Chapter 34:14,15 "If He should determine to do so, If He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, All flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust." I had always thought Adam created perfectly would have had the Spirit of God as we Believers are now indwelt, but your post above and these verses in Job have me thinking. Adam was of the earth, earthy, Jesus Christ was/is Spiritual - perfect man, perfect God - a life giving Spirit. Just thinking. . |
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4/28/09 4:57 PM |
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John UK wrote: I know exactly what you mean about finding your way round a particular Bible. My first one I coloured in with different colours for different topics, so I could find info quickly. Trouble was, the whole Bible soon got covered, and I got used to knowing where certain verses were. I stopped doing that since, to force my memory to remember the verses and know where they are. But the memory ails! And, I know what you mean, John. Years ago, I felt handicapped if I didn't have MY Bible. My attitude changed when we had missionaries staying with us, and the wife asked for a Bible. I asked what version, and she said that it didn't matter. She used the one that I gave her, and quickly found the particular verse she was looking for. I was impressed with her efficiency, and wanted to be able to do the same, though I haven't mastered it. And, as you say, the memory ails! |
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4/28/09 3:45 PM |
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John UK wrote: I'm trying to keep up with modern talky, and I thought OTT meant "over the top" or excessive. Gill might be right, but I don't think so. Always open to learn, though, if someone can prove otherwise. Of course, OTT - over the top - I figured it out as I was driving. Yes, I am beginning to use my KJV more since I began reading the SA forums. There are some real differences in the meaning of some verses. It's hard to stop reading my NASB that I've had since 1976. Early in my Christian walk, I was in the Navigators, a ministry that required Scripture memory, chapter and verse. It was the chapter and verse that I didn't do so well on, but I could remember which side of the page and how far down. I see that I cannot rely on memory alone when quoting Scripture. I need to check my Bible. Good to chat with you. |
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4/28/09 1:19 PM |
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John UK wrote: Hi Candle Lit You are right about most things, but check out the verse carefully: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 KJV John Gill (hyperman) reckons that because of the expression "us-ward" i.e. towards us elect, Peter is saying that God is not willing that any of his elect should perish. I reckon that's OTT, but anyway, it's repentance not knowledge of the truth, which Jesus says is hid from the wise and learned. As for rejoicing in death, no I do not think we should rejoice in anyone's death, even enemies. "Honour all men" says the NT. It's the devil causes suicides. Thank you, John, for that correction. Wherever did I get that? After I read your post, I checked my KJV and the NASB and I had that verse underlined in both, and they both say "come to repentance." I obviously spoke from poor memory. What is OTT? Oh, I think I know - off the topic? I'll check when I return from running errands. |
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4/28/09 12:43 PM |
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prince charles wrote: the KJV, the correct bible says God is 'not willing,' which is diffrent, from saying its not His desire, quite different 'We are not to rejoice in iniquity, but to rejoice in the truth' Im not, unless you think that Gods judgement is iniquity - why mourn the passing of the wicked ? 'Death and hell should be sobering, and not a cause for rejoicing' This is Gods treasure held in store (deut 32) 'We should have the mind of Christ in these matters. What would be His response?' Jesus caused the man to top himself, Jesus is sovreign. This is Jesus response to that mans life True, God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to the knowledge of the truth.Deut. 32? As Christians, we have family members who are not. When they die, we mourn because we love them. So, there is no rejoicing when these unredeemed (wicked) die. I can extend that to any who die in a lost condition. No - Jesus DID NOT CAUSE the man to commit suicide. The sovereignty of God does not mean that he causes one to sin. Man is responsible for his choices. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to mail a birthday card to my younger brother who is one of the lost. Pray for his salvation. I love him regardless. |
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4/28/09 10:22 AM |
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AMill wrote: The only tribulation we are going to be in, great or otherwise after that of Matt 24, is the one which the Elect are experiencing now. It will come to an end when Christ returns and judgment day begins. I can see how Scripture can be used to support both the pre-mill and the a-mill position. What we do know is that "When He appears we shall be like Him." Time will have no meaning when we are with the Lord. When we see Him, we shall be like Him, and it doesn't matter to me where we live and for what time period (1000 yrs on earth, or no) - just that we live with Him. We have eternal life NOW if we are indwelt by His Spirit. Jesus said, "He that believes in Me, shall NEVER die." Amazing thought!The OT speaks of earthly life being in the blood. Eternal life is in the Spirit. Whether Jesus appears suddenly in His Glory, or whether one is met with death, suddenly, one's eternal state is sealed at that point. "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still." Rev. 22:11 |
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4/27/09 6:11 PM |
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prince charles wrote: Pah ! i forgot to buy some sandwiches and they didnt feed me on board so i didnt have anything to eat from breakfast ubtil 830 pm when faint with hunger i gorged myself on three big macs on the way home to add to my afflictions the romanian second mate who was not the sharpest tool in the box chose to attach himself to me for the seven hours asking questions instead of attending to the cargo work of the ship, nor was this relieved by presenting him with the gospel since he showed no interest whatsoever even tho i raised it several times finaly he insisted upon me giving him a lift to the seamans mission and obliged me to exchange ten euros of his for ten pound of mine at a ruinously low exchange rate to my good self all this whilst my belly gnawed at irself with hunger. lesser men would have broken under the strain but royal pedigree,breeding and blood will out and like a our dear departed baxter i was able to deal with all in sanguine fashion. thanks for asking anyway Well, you can go to bed and rest well knowing that the Royal Records will reflect your Princely attitude. |
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4/27/09 1:57 PM |
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Dashing tweeds wrote: [URL=http://dashingtweeds.co.uk/dt/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/CycleSuitmain.jpg]]]one occasionally makes a mistake with the socks[/URL] No mistake. . . Can you imagine argyle? A bit much, I should think. |
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4/27/09 12:34 PM |
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Faithful Remnant wrote: Then there was a time for requesting unusual miracles and it seems this was a time for the people to receive power from Mr. Peh I had a similar experience - I wanted to invite a lady that I worked with to our church, but she invited me to her church and I agreed thinking that she would then visit mine. I knew we disagreed on theology, but what I didn't know was how extreme her church was. When I arrived and parked 2 blocks away and I could feel the vibrations and hear the music from that distance, I should have immediately gotten back into my car and fled. Nevertheless, I had made a commitment to be there, so I found my friend. 3 women in flowing white garb stood on a platform and the lead one spoke the word of God, then the other 2 would make a comment, define a word, etc. Afterwards, everyone lined up to go forward and the women would "hit" the forehead of the person who would then fall and be seemingly unconscious for a while. Wedged in between my friend and her son, I could not leave, but I was praying, "Lord, get me outta here." Needless to say, I will not make that mistake again! |
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