Why does this verse refer to the only son of God while in verse 12, John tells us that by faith we can become children of God? What do you think? Steve ...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Sep 17, 2007 3:53 am
Excellent question Steve. I would like to talk some about that, not that I have anything particular to say about it- but that has never stopped me in the past...
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John E Staton
johnestaton
Sep 17, 2007 3:35 pm
Bill, I'm sorry to say I agree with your preacher. It was one of Barclay's frequent failings that he read too much into words - though it was also a common...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Sep 17, 2007 7:37 pm
Bill, While we are living in the 'day of grace', our English language is limited in it's ability to express depth of meaning. (Not that I am a linguist) But ...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Sep 18, 2007 4:53 am
Steve Sign your real name next time. You aint "whoever"! You're violating list protocol, but what else is new? Thanks for your informed message Steven, all...
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Nigel Hanscamp
hanscamps
Sep 18, 2007 7:48 am
Stephen Let's get back to where you started... I wonder if it is in the language about "the power to become"... We may BECOME children of God, he IS the son of...
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fjust2000@...
fjust2000
Sep 18, 2007 9:20 am
You're on the right track, Nigel. But the answer to Stephen's question is even easier and more direct, if one knows the meaning of the Greek terms: ...
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Emory Davis
cohort593
Sep 18, 2007 3:19 pm
Emory says: AMEN! "fjust2000@..." <fjust2000@...> wrote: You're on the right track, Nigel. But the answer to Stephen's question is even easier and...
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Nigel Hanscamp
hanscamps
Sep 19, 2007 7:02 am
Felix Thatıs what happens when I don't have my library at home - I can't get hold of my greek tools! Cheers Nigel Auckland New Zealand...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 9, 2007 9:17 am
Brothers, sisters and friends: The next day John sees Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world. _ John...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 9, 2007 9:18 am
Sorry Nigel, Been away for a bit. Yes I understand that The Son was always one with the Father, whereas we have been given the ability to become a son. He...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Oct 13, 2007 8:26 pm
Hi everyone Yes, the Lord's forgiveness was purchased at the ultimate cost; God's forgiveness is the most expensive thing in the universe, though given freely....
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Vicki Sheridan
vickinotegami
Oct 13, 2007 9:19 pm
Bill, Beautiful, beautiful. God is so much more gracious than my imagination can conceive. What's SBL? How are you anyway? It's been a long time. Married? ...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Oct 14, 2007 12:05 am
,Hey Vicki! Yes, married I is. Just last week in fact. The Pastor from my church married Elena and I at a Park overlooking the Pacific. We are both very happy...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Oct 14, 2007 12:47 am
While I have y'all, and speaking of the SBL, I want to alert you to a great site advetised by the SBL that teaches and helps with the reading of the Greek New...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 15, 2007 8:51 am
Can a person know they have eternal life? Steve [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 15, 2007 8:51 am
Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; Is Jesus talking about the Torah and...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 18, 2007 5:48 pm
The New Birth - Jesus said, "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3) New Person - "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Oct 31, 2007 5:18 pm
I haven't really thought of this before but this gospel says: 20:31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God;...
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Vicki Sheridan
vickinotegami
Oct 31, 2007 8:26 pm
Stephen, I do think that you are right, that the Holy Spirit would lead a person to repentance once they believe. But maybe in some ways it is the same as ...
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Rory Egan
carolandrory
Oct 31, 2007 11:27 pm
Stephen : I for one believe as you do that " it is believing that is the only requirement" In John 3:3 Jesus tells us "Jesus answered and said unto him,...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Nov 4, 2007 6:11 am
Neighbors, As I understand it, "believing" in Greek has the sense of trusting. To trust in Jesus is by implication to away from one's former way of living in...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Nov 6, 2007 8:52 pm
I have another question for the group discuss, found in John 1:33. John the Baptist baptized with water, the Lord Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit,...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Dec 14, 2007 3:26 pm
Hi everyone, We had our first big snowfall yesterday in New England. The city of Boston was paralyzed and traffic was a mess. It's been quiet here for a bit, I...
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johnestaton
Dec 14, 2007 3:29 pm
Hi, Steve! What's snow? Haven't seen much of it around here! Up to the eyeballs in preparing service for Christmas. Maybe others are too. John 1 will be read...
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William Skelton
WJBill_49
Dec 14, 2007 7:41 pm
John We anglophiles are intrigued: please define the geographical limits of "around here". Yorkshire? Old, as opposed to New, York? Does it Snow there much. A...
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Emory Davis
cohort593
Dec 15, 2007 1:49 am
Emory's two cents. I'm thinking again, because of the "high" christology, the writer of the 4G may have deemed the earthly birth of Jesus trivial and...
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Stephen McIntosh
othniel999
Dec 15, 2007 2:55 pm
Hi Emory, I also am wondering if it will be possible to 'remember the Lord' on Sunday morning but, the worst of the storm is supposed to hit tonight and that...
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johnestaton
Dec 15, 2007 3:08 pm
Bill, "Around here" is Sheffield, England (as you well know!). We had a light dusting a couple of weeks ago. Weather Forecasters are suggesting we *might* have...
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johnestaton
Dec 15, 2007 3:11 pm
Emory, I fail to see how the earthly birth of Jesus could be seen as unnecessary to a writer who wrote 1:14. The Word became *flesh*. There is no docetism in...
