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« Last post by iris89 on May 08, 2025, 10:47:09 am »
THIS VOL 807B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND YOUNG PEOPLE ASK, HOW CAN I GET ALONG WITH MY PARENTS? [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO 2 PETER, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 8:29 [4]FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE: APOLOGIZE , [5] WAS IT DESIGNED? THE CAT’S TONGUE—WAS IT DESIGNED? [6] THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY’S MIGRATION—WAS IT DESIGNED? [7] WAS IT DESIGNED? THE ELEPHANT’S TRUNK,
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) YOUNG PEOPLE ASK, HOW CAN I GET ALONG WITH MY PARENTS?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/teenagers/ask/get-along-with-parents/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 14:33
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [807B]
Instruct me, O Jehovah, about your way. I shall walk in your truth. Unify my heart to fear your name. Psalmss 86:11, [New World Translation Revised; NWTR]
Let’s face it, If we are experiencing inner conflict on account of our imperfection, may love move us to pray as did the Psalmsist above. Let us be determined to resist the Devil’s efforts to distance us from our loving heavenly Father and those he approves. Work diligently to “Therefore, become imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and go on walking in love, just as the Christ also loved YOU and delivered himself up for YOU as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling odor.” Ephesians 5:1-2, [NWTR]
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[3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 14:33
Matthew 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. {Authorized King James, AV]
Matthew 14:33 But those in the ship came and did homage to him, saying, Truly thou art God's Son. [The Darby Version, DV]
Here are the comments of some world renown Bible scholars:
They were growing in appreciation of the person and power of Christ from the attitude in Mark 8:27. They will soon be ready for the confession of Mark 16:16. Already they can say: "Truly God's Son thou art." The absence of the article here allows it to mean a Son of God as in Mark 27:54 (the centurion). But they probably mean "the Son of God" as Jesus was claiming to them to be. [Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament]
Thou art the Son of God - They mean, the Messiah. [John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". 1765]
They that were in the ship came and worshipped him. Not only did they approach him with an outward unforbidden gesture of worship, "but they avowed him, for the first time collectively, to be the Son of God." [Johnson, Barton W. "Commentary on Matthew 14". "People's New Testament".. 1891].
Now as can clearly be seen from both the Scriptures above taken from two different Bibles each with a very different style of translation and from the Commentaries of three (3) renown Bible scholars of different ages and beliefs, Jesus (Yeshua) is clearly recognized as being the Son of God (YHWH) and not his Father, Almighty God (YHWH). Clearly this reorganization of Jesus (Yeshua) as the Son of God (Truly thou art God's Son.-Darby Version, DV) and not God the Son shows the Trinity is clearly false dogma. It should be avoided like the plague by all true worshippers of Almighty God (YHWH) as it is the Devils trick to mislead people into dishonoring God (YHWH).instead of the Son of God. You can hunt in vain all the known English, Spanish, Latin, German, etc. translations, yet they all clearly testify at Matthew 14:33 that Jesus Christ (Yeshua) is clearly the Son of God and NOT God the Son as would have to be the case for the doctrine of the Trinity to be so.
[4] FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE: APOLOGIZE,
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/FeaturedLibraryVideos/pub-jwb-122_6_VIDEO
[5] WAS IT DESIGNED? THE CAT’S TONGUE—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/cats-tongue/
[6] THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY’S MIGRATION—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/monarch-butterfly-migration/
[7] WAS IT DESIGNED? THE ELEPHANT’S TRUNK,
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/elephant-trunk-video/
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« Last post by iris89 on May 05, 2025, 10:03:24 am »
THIS VOL 806B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY AFFECT YOUR CHILDREN? [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO 1 PETER, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 8:29 [4] THE ABILITY OF CELLS TO SPECIALIZE—WAS IT DESIGNED? [5] A MOTHER’S MILK—WAS IT DESIGNED? [6] THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY’S MIGRATION—WAS IT DESIGNED? [7] LEARN FROM JEHOVAH’S FRIENDS—HANANIAH, MISHAEL, AND AZARIAH
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY AFFECT YOUR CHILDREN?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/awake-no2-2021-jul-aug/how-technology-affects-children/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 8:29
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [806B]
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, Jehovah appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Genesis 17:1 [American Standard Version; ASV]
The four main attributes of Almighty God (YHWH) found beautiful expression in Jesus (Yeshua). He had power over disease, hunger, even death. Yet unlike selfish men who abuse their power, he never used miraculous power in his own behalf or to hurt others. (Matthew 4:2 – 4). He loved justice, His heart was filled with righteous indignation at seeing unfair merchants exploiting the people. (Matthew 21:12 – 13). He treated the poor and downtrodden with impartiality helping such ones to ‘find refreshment’ for their souls. (Matthew 11:4 – 5, 28 -30). There was matchless wisdom in the teachings of Jesus (Yeshua), who was more than Solomon. (Matthew 12:42). But He never made a showy display of his wisdom. His words reached the hearts of common people, for his teachings were clear, simple, and practical.
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[3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 8:29
Matthew 8:29 “And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?” [Authorized King James, AV]
Now a comment on that scripture by a renown Bible commentators and scholars:
1) And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Christ came to deliver men from the miserable enslavement of Satan: but the world would rather go without Christ, than the vilest and least of their conveniences. [Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Matthew 8". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible]
2) And behold they cried out, saying...
This is an instance and proof, of the wonderful power of Christ over the devils; and has therefore the note of admiration, "behold!" prefixed to it, that the devils themselves who had took possession of these men, and made them so fierce and cruel, and outrageous, that there was no passing the way for them; yet upon the sight of Christ, and especially at hearing his orders to come out from them, not only say, but cry out, as being in great consternation, horror, and fear, and with the utmost subjection to him,
what have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?
They had nothing indeed to do with him; they had no interest in his grace, blood, righteousness, and salvation; he was no Saviour for them: but he had to do with them, and that was what they dreaded; and therefore mean, that he would let them alone, in the quiet possession of these men, and not disturb and dislodge them; for they knew that he was Jesus, the Saviour of sinful men, though none of their's, the true Messiah; and that he was also "the Son of God", a divine person, possessed of almighty power, and so an overmatch for them; at whose presence they trembled, and whose all commanding voice they were obliged to obey, though sorely against their wills. [John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible]
Now we noted in all the above Scripture and the commentaries by two renown Bible scholars that Jesus was the Son of God, and NOT God the Son. Even the daemons that had possessed the man from whom Jesus (Yeshua) recognized this fact. However, many Trinitarians clearly do not recognize what clearly the Devil and his daemons well know, the Trinity is false dogma since Jesus Christ (Yeshua) is clearly God's (YHWH's) Son and NOT God the Son as would be required if the Trinity were to be true instead of false dogma. Since it reads the same in every translation, "Son of God," I know of except one "feminists" biased Bible, where it reads Daughter of God which I am sure none of you would agree with. Therefore, it is self evident that Jesus is God's (YHWH's) son and not God the Son as would be technically necessary for the trinity to be true.
[4] THE ABILITY OF CELLS TO SPECIALIZE—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/specialized-cells/
[5] A MOTHER’S MILK—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/mothers-milk/
[6] THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY’S MIGRATION—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/monarch-butterfly-migration/
[7] LEARN FROM JEHOVAH’S FRIENDS—HANANIAH, MISHAEL, AND AZARIAH
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/FeaturedLibraryVideos/pub-ljf_1_VIDEO
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« Last post by iris89 on May 03, 2025, 07:38:24 pm »
THIS VOL 805B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND CAN WE REALLY FIND GOD? [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO JAMES, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:6 [4] THE ABILITY OF CELLS TO SPECIALIZE—WAS IT DESIGNED? [5] THE HUMMINGBIRD’S TONGUE WAS IT THE SOUND OF SONGBIRDS—WAS IT DESIGNED? [6] THE SOUND OF SONGBIRDS—WAS IT DESIGNED? [7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?
w.org/en/library/series/more-topics/what-it-means-to-be-a-christian/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:6
[1] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [805B]
Whenever it is that they are saying, “Peace and security!” then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them, just like birth pains on a pregnant woman, and they will by no means escape.1 Thessalonians 5:3, [New World Translation Revised; NWTR]
The word of Almighty God (YHWH), the Bible likens the world’s destruction to the onset of labor – the mother’s pain is inevitable and comes suddenly. The time leading up to the end is also like a pregnancy, for an expectant mother is aware of ever-increasing signs of the coming birth. Her doctor might estimate the birth date, yet, even if the event should delay; she would still be sure that her baby will soon be born. Similarly, any mistaken expectations about the end do not alter the unmistakable features identifying these as “But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here.”, 2 Timothy 3:1, [NWTR].
However, if the sign that we are near the end is so obvious, you might ask, why do so many people fail to recognize it? The Bible shows that when the end is near, many will belittle the evidence. Rather than acknowledge the fundamental changes during the last days, they would scoff; “For YOU know this first, that in the last days there will come ridiculers with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires 4 and saying: “Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep [in death], all things are continuing exactly as from creation’s beginning.” 2 Peter 3:3-4, NWTR]. In other words the sign of the last days is clear, but many will ignore per Matthew 24:38-39, “For as they were in those days before the flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark; 39 and they took no note until the flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be.” [NWTR]
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[2] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:6
Matthew 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. [Authorized King James, AV]
Now a comment on that scripture by a renown Bible commentator:
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God--As this temptation starts with the same point as the first--our Lord's determination not to be disputed out of His Sonship--it seems to us clear that the one came directly after the other; and as the remaining temptation shows that the hope of carrying that point was abandoned, and all was staked upon a desperate venture, we think that remaining temptation is thus shown to be the last; as will appear still more when we come to it.
cast thyself down--"from hence" (Luke 4:9).
for it is written--(Psalms 91:11,12). "But what is this I see?" exclaims stately BISHOP HALL. "Satan himself with a Bible under his arm and a text in his mouth!" Doubtless the tempter, having felt the power of God's Word in the former temptation, was eager to try the effect of it from his own mouth (2 Corinthians 11:14).
He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands--rather, "on their hands."
they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone--The quotation is, precisely as it stands in the Hebrew and the Septuagint, save that after the first clause the words, "to keep thee in all thy ways," are here omitted. Not a few good expositors have thought that this omission was intentional, to conceal the fact that this would not have been one of "His ways," that is, of duty. But as our Lord's reply makes no allusion to this, but seizes on the great principle involved in the promise quoted, so when we look at the promise itself, it is plain that the sense of it is precisely the same whether the clause in question be inserted or not.. [Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary, 1871]
Now we noted in all the above Scripture the Devil said to Jesus Christ (Yeshua) that he was the Son of God; interesting since for if the Trinity was true, it would have read God the Son instead of the Son of God. However, the Devil clearly used the term "Son of God" clearly showing he knew there was no Trinity, but a Father (YHWH) and Son, Jesus (Yeshua) relationship. In fact, the temptation of the Son, Jesus (Yeshua), clearly would have made no sense whatsoever if the son had just been a different manifestation of God (YHWH) as taught by Trinitarians. Also, note, the writer of the commentary, the renown scholar Jameison-Faussett-Brown clearly stated, "As this temptation starts with the same point as the first--our Lord's determination not to be disputed out of His Sonship." Since it reads the same in every translation I know of except one "feminists" biased Bible, where it reads Daughter of God which I am sure none of you would agree with. Therefore, it is self evident that Jesus is God's (YHWH's) son and not God the Son as would be technically necessary for the trinity to be true.
[4] THE ABILITY OF CELLS TO SPECIALIZE—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/specialized-cells/
[5] WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/Good-News-From-God-Video-Series/video-why-suffering/
[6] THE SOUND OF SONGBIRDS—WAS IT DESIGNED?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/science/was-it-designed/sound-of-songbirds/
[7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20080801/name-in-new-testament/
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« Last post by iris89 on April 25, 2025, 10:50:05 am »
THIS VOL 803B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND HOW GOD’S WORD WAS WRITTEN DOWN [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILEMON, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON TITUS 2:11-13: [4] AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT SUPPORTS GOD’S NAME, [5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME? [6] WHO IS JEHOVAH? [7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) HOW GOD’S WORD WAS WRITTEN DOWN :
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/philemon-introduction/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:1 – 4.
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [803B]
God is faithful, by whom YOU were called into a sharing with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I exhort YOU, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that YOU should all speak in agreement, and that there should not be divisions among YOU, but that YOU may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought. 1 Corinthians 1:9-10, [New World Translation Revised: NWTR] .
Jesus (Yeshu) Christ always worked in union with his Father, Almighty God (YHWH), and all genuine true followers of His should speak in agreement as shown by “because I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment as to what to tell and what to speak. 50 Also, I know that his commandment means everlasting life. Therefore the things I speak, just as the Father has told me [them], so I speak [them].” (John 12:49-50)[NWTR]. This speaking and being in agreement was clearly shown in what Jesus said right before his execution, “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me out of this hour. Nevertheless, this is why I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Therefore a voice came out of heaven: “I both glorified [it] and will glorify [it] again.”’ (John 12:27-28)[NWTR] .
We all should seek unity in faith as shown “until we all attain to the oneness in the faith and in the accurate knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ;” (Ephesians 4:13)[NWTR] . But some do not seek unity as shown by “wanting to be teachers of law, but not perceiving either the things they are saying or the things about which they are making strong assertions.” (1Timothy 1:7)[NWTR]. Be ye not like these ones spoken of at 1 Timothy 1:7.
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[3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:1 – 4.
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” [{Matthew 4:1-4, AV, Authorized King James Bible]
Now a comment on that scripture by a renown Bible commentator:
Concerning Christ's temptation, observe, that directly after he was declared to be the Son of God, and the Savior of the world, he was tempted; treat privileges, and special tokens of Divine favour, will not secure any from being tempted. But if the Holy Spirit witness to our being adopted as children of God, that will answer all the suggestions of the evil spirit.-Christ was directed to the combat. If we presume upon our own strength, and tempt the devil to tempt us, we provoke God to leave us to ourselves. Others are tempted, when drawn aside of their own lust, and enticed, James 1:14; but our Lord Jesus had no corrupt nature, therefore he was tempted only by the devil. In the temptation of Christ it appears that our enemy is subtle, spiteful, and very daring; but he can be resisted. It is a comfort to us that Christ suffered, being tempted; for thus it appears that out temptations, if not yielded to, are not sins, they are afflictions only. Satan aimed in all his temptations, to bring Christ to sin against God.-He tempted him to despair of his Father's goodness, and to distrust his Father's care concerning him. It is one of the wiles of Satan to take advantage of our outward condition; and those who brought into straits have need to double their guard. Christ answered all the temptations of Satan with "It is written;" to set us an example, he appealed to what was written in the Scriptures. This method we must take, when at any time we are tempted to sin. Let us learn not to take any wrong course for our supply, when our wants are ever so pressing: in some way or other the Lord will provide.-[Matthew Henry, Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible, page 677]
Now we noted in all the above Scripture it calls Jesus Christ (Yeshua) the Son of God; interesting since for if the Trinity was true, it would read God the Son instead of the Son of God. Since it reads the same in every translation I know of except one "feminists" biased Bible, where it reads Daughter of God which I am sure none of you would agree with. Therefore, it is self evident that Jesus is God's (YHWH) son and not God the Son as would be technically necessary for the trinity to be true. The commentator brought out this truth clearly when he said "He tempted him to despair of his Father's goodness, and to distrust his Father's care concerning him."
[4] AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT SUPPORTS GOD’S NAME.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/ancient-manuscript-gods-name-video/
[5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/Good-News-From-God-Video-Series/video-gods-name/
[6] WHO IS JEHOVAH?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/who-is-jehovah/
[7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20080801/name-in-new-testament/
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« Last post by iris89 on April 25, 2025, 10:48:05 am »
THIS VOL 803B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND HOW GOD’S WORD WAS WRITTEN DOWN [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILEMON, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON TITUS 2:11-13: [4] AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT SUPPORTS GOD’S NAME, [5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME? [6] WHO IS JEHOVAH? [7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) HOW GOD’S WORD WAS WRITTEN DOWN :
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/philemon-introduction/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:1 – 4.
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [803B]
God is faithful, by whom YOU were called into a sharing with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I exhort YOU, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that YOU should all speak in agreement, and that there should not be divisions among YOU, but that YOU may be fitly united in the same mind and in the same line of thought. 1 Corinthians 1:9-10, [New World Translation Revised: NWTR] .
Jesus (Yeshu) Christ always worked in union with his Father, Almighty God (YHWH), and all genuine true followers of His should speak in agreement as shown by “because I have not spoken out of my own impulse, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a commandment as to what to tell and what to speak. 50 Also, I know that his commandment means everlasting life. Therefore the things I speak, just as the Father has told me [them], so I speak [them].” (John 12:49-50)[NWTR]. This speaking and being in agreement was clearly shown in what Jesus said right before his execution, “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me out of this hour. Nevertheless, this is why I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Therefore a voice came out of heaven: “I both glorified [it] and will glorify [it] again.”’ (John 12:27-28)[NWTR] .
We all should seek unity in faith as shown “until we all attain to the oneness in the faith and in the accurate knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of stature that belongs to the fullness of the Christ;” (Ephesians 4:13)[NWTR] . But some do not seek unity as shown by “wanting to be teachers of law, but not perceiving either the things they are saying or the things about which they are making strong assertions.” (1Timothy 1:7)[NWTR]. Be ye not like these ones spoken of at 1 Timothy 1:7.
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[3] DISCOURSE ON MATTHEW 4:1 – 4.
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” [{Matthew 4:1-4, AV, Authorized King James Bible]
Now a comment on that scripture by a renown Bible commentator:
Concerning Christ's temptation, observe, that directly after he was declared to be the Son of God, and the Savior of the world, he was tempted; treat privileges, and special tokens of Divine favour, will not secure any from being tempted. But if the Holy Spirit witness to our being adopted as children of God, that will answer all the suggestions of the evil spirit.-Christ was directed to the combat. If we presume upon our own strength, and tempt the devil to tempt us, we provoke God to leave us to ourselves. Others are tempted, when drawn aside of their own lust, and enticed, James 1:14; but our Lord Jesus had no corrupt nature, therefore he was tempted only by the devil. In the temptation of Christ it appears that our enemy is subtle, spiteful, and very daring; but he can be resisted. It is a comfort to us that Christ suffered, being tempted; for thus it appears that out temptations, if not yielded to, are not sins, they are afflictions only. Satan aimed in all his temptations, to bring Christ to sin against God.-He tempted him to despair of his Father's goodness, and to distrust his Father's care concerning him. It is one of the wiles of Satan to take advantage of our outward condition; and those who brought into straits have need to double their guard. Christ answered all the temptations of Satan with "It is written;" to set us an example, he appealed to what was written in the Scriptures. This method we must take, when at any time we are tempted to sin. Let us learn not to take any wrong course for our supply, when our wants are ever so pressing: in some way or other the Lord will provide.-[Matthew Henry, Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible, page 677]
Now we noted in all the above Scripture it calls Jesus Christ (Yeshua) the Son of God; interesting since for if the Trinity was true, it would read God the Son instead of the Son of God. Since it reads the same in every translation I know of except one "feminists" biased Bible, where it reads Daughter of God which I am sure none of you would agree with. Therefore, it is self evident that Jesus is God's (YHWH) son and not God the Son as would be technically necessary for the trinity to be true. The commentator brought out this truth clearly when he said "He tempted him to despair of his Father's goodness, and to distrust his Father's care concerning him."
[4] AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT SUPPORTS GOD’S NAME.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/ancient-manuscript-gods-name-video/
[5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/Good-News-From-God-Video-Series/video-gods-name/
[6] WHO IS JEHOVAH?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/who-is-jehovah/
[7] SHOULD THE NAME JEHOVAH APPEAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/wp20080801/name-in-new-testament/
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(1.) We are to believe that he will return;
(2.) we are to be in a posture of expectation, not knowing when he will come; and
(3.) we are to be ready for him whenever he shall come. "Mt 24:42", seq. "1Th 5:4"; "Php 3:20".
That blessed hope. The fulfillment of that hope so full of blessedness to us.
The glorious appearing. "2Th 2:8". Compare #1Ti 6:14 2Ti 1:10 4:1,8.
Of the great God. There can be little doubt, if any, that by "the great God" here, the apostle referred to the Lord Jesus, for it is not a doctrine of the New Testament that God himself as such, or in contradistinction from his incarnate Son, will appear at the last day. It is said, indeed, that the Saviour will come "in the glory of his Father with his angels," (#Mt 16:27,) but that God as such will appear, is not taught in the Bible. The doctrine there is, that God will be manifest in his Son; that the Divine approach to our world will be through him to judge the race; and that though he will be accompanied with the appropriate symbols of the Divinity, yet it will be the Son of God who will be visible. No one, accustomed to Paul’s views, can well doubt that when he used this language he had his eye throughout on the Son of God, and that he expected no other manifestation than what would be made through him. (3.) That the expectation of Christians was directed to the advent of the ascended Saviour, not to the appearing of God as such. This sense has been vindicated by the labours of Beza, Whitby, Bull, Matthaei, and Middleton, (on the Greek article,) and is the common interpretation of those who claim to be orthodox. See Bloomfield, Rec. Syn., and Notes, in loc. He contends that the meaning is, "the glorious appearance of that GREAT BEING who is our GOD AND SAVIOUR." The arguments for this opinion are well summed up by Bloomfield. Without going into a critical examination of this passage, which would not be in accordance with the design of these Notes, it may be remarked in general,
(1.) that no plain reader of the New Testament, accustomed to the common language there, would have any doubt that the apostle referred here to the coming of the Lord Jesus.
(2.) That the "coming" of God, as such, is not spoken of in this manner in the New Testament.
(3.) That the expectation of Christians was directed to the advent of the ascended Saviour, not to the appearing of God as such.
(4.) That this is just such language as one would use who believed that the Lord Jesus is Divine, or that the name God might properly be applied to him.
(5.) That it would naturally and obviously convey the idea that he was Divine, to one who had no theory to defend.
(6.) That if the apostle did not mean this, he used such language as was fitted to lead men into error. And
(7.) that the fair construction of the Greek here, according to the application of the most rigid rules, abundantly sustains the interpretation which the plain reader of the New Testament would affix to it. The names above referred to are abundant proof that no violation is done to the rules of the Greek language by this interpretation, but rather that the fair construction of the original demands it. If this be so, then this furnishes an important proof of the divinity of Christ.
{d} "Looking" #2Pe 3:12
{e} "appearing" #Re 1:7 (B)
13. (#Php 3:20,21).
Looking for—with constant expectation (so the Greek) and with joy (#Ro 8:19). This will prove the antidote to worldly lusts, and the stimulus to "live in this present world" conformably to this expectation. The Greek is translated, "waiting for," in #Lu 2:25.
that—Greek, " the."
blessed—bringing blessedness (#Ro 4:7,8).
hope—that is, object of hope (#Ro 8:24 Ga 5:5 Col 1:5).
the glorious appearing—There is but one Greek article to both "hope" and "appearing," which marks their close connection (the hope being about to be realized only at the appearing of Christ). Translate, "The blessed hope and manifestation (compare Note, see JFB on "Tit 2:11") of the glory." The Greek for "manifestation" is translated "brightness" in #2Th 2:8. As His "coming" (Greek, " parousia") expresses the fact; so "brightness, appearing," or "manifestation" (epiphaneia) expresses His personal visibility when He shall come.
the great God and our Saviour Jesus—There is but one Greek article to "God" and "Saviour," which shows that both are predicated of one and the same Being. "Of Him who is at once the great God and our Saviour." Also (2) "appearing" (epiphaneia) is never by Paul predicated of God the Father (#Joh 1:18 1Ti 6:16), or even of "His glory" (as ALFORD explains it): it is invariably applied to CHRIST’S coming, to which (at His first advent, compare #2Ti 1:10) the kindred verb "appeared" (epephanee), #Tit 2:11, refers (#1Ti 6:14 2Ti 4:1,8). Also (3) in the context (#Tit 2:14) there is no reference to the Father, but to Christ alone; and here there is no occasion for reference to the Father in the exigencies of the context. Also (4) the expression "great God," as applied to Christ, is in accordance with the context, which refers to the glory of His appearing; just as "the true God" is predicated of Christ, #1Jo 5:20. The phrase occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, but often in the Old Testament. #De 7:21 10:17, predicated of Jehovah, who, as their manifested Lord, led the Israelites through the wilderness, doubtless the Second Person in the Trinity. Believers now look for the manifestation of His glory, inasmuch as they shall share in it. Even the Socinian explanation, making "the great God" to be the Father, " our Saviour," the Son, places God and Christ on an equal relation to "the glory" of the future appearing: a fact incompatible with the notion that Christ is not divine; indeed it would be blasphemy so to couple any mere created being with God. (J)
#Tit 2:13
Looking for. The attitude of Christians is that of waiting in expectation of the fulfillment of a glorious hope. Compare #1Co 1:7 Php 3:20 _ 1Th 1:9. (BJ)
Bibliography:
(B) - Barnes New Testament notes set, ALBERT BARNES. PHILADELPHIA, August 25th, 1832.
(BJ) - PNT - Johnson, Barton W. "Commentary on John 15". "People's New Testament”, 1891
(G) - Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on John 15". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible”, 1600-1645.
(I) – Iris the Preacher (Iris89) A.G.S.
(J) - Brown, David, D.D. "Commentary on John 15". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". 1871.]
[4] BENJAMIN BOOTHROYD—A SELF-TAUGHT BIBLE SCHOLAR,
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/benjamin-boothroyd-self-taught-bible-scholar/
[5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/Good-News-From-God-Video-Series/video-gods-name/
[6] ELIAS HUTTER AND HIS REMARKABLE HEBREW BIBLES,
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no4-2017-july/elias-hutter-hebrew-bibles/
[7] WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT NUCLEAR WAR?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/bible-say-about-nuclear-war/
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THIS VOL 801B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND THE EARTH IS BEING RUINED—WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO TITUS, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DISCOURSE ON TITUS 2:11-13: [4] BENJAMIN BOOTHROYD—A SELF-TAUGHT BIBLE SCHOLAR, [5] DOES GOD HAVE A NAME? [6] ELIAS HUTTER AND HIS REMARKABLE HEBREW BIBLES, [7] WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT NUCLEAR WAR?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
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(1B) THE EARTH IS BEING RUINED—WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/ruining-the-earth-bible-meaning-hope/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DISCOURSE ON TITUS 2:11-13:
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [802B]
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Ephesians 2:2, (Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible; DRCB).
Violence by false religions actually prove what the Bible says at 2 Corinthians 2:11, “That we be not overreached by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his devices.” Warning all to not become doers of wrong according to the will of Satan, and Satan keeps disguising himself and has been successful in misleading all the religious leaders of false religion and this is highlighted at, 2Co 11:14 “And no wonder: for Satan himself transformeth himself into an angel of light., “ So all should change their life around and stop following Satan as noted at, Acts 26:18, “To open their eyes, that they may be converted from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a lot among the saints, by the faith that is in me.” (Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible; DRCB).
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[3] DISCOURSE ON TITUS 2:11-13:
“11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” (Titus 2:11-13 King James Bible - AV)
This set of scripture, Titus 2:11 -13, has proven difficult for some to develop an accurate understanding of its significance and its purpose. The significance and meaning will be brought out by excerpts from many world renown commentators on the Bible and by myself:
VERSE 11: Let’s start with Verse 11 with a scriptural quote from three different well known translations of the Bible:
“11 Who must be reproved, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.” (Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible, DHRC)
“11 ¶ For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men,” (American Standard Version – ASV)
“11 Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught—for the sake of base gain.” (Rothrham)
Verse 11. For the grace of God. The favour of God, shown to the undeserving "Ro 1:7".
That bringeth salvation. Marg., to all men, hath appeared. That is, in the margin, "the grace which brings salvation to all men has been revealed." The marginal reading is most in accordance with the Greek, though it will bear either construction. If that which is in the text be adopted, it means that the plan of salvation has been revealed to all classes of men; that is, that it is announced or revealed to all the race that they may be saved. Comp. "Col 1:23". If the other rendering be adopted, it means that that plan was fitted to secure the salvation of all men; that none were excluded from the offer; that provision had been made for all, and all might come and be saved. Whichever interpretation be adopted, the sense here will not be essentially varied. It is, that the gospel was adapted to man as man, and therefore might include servants as well as masters; subjects, as well as kings; the poor, as well as the rich; the ignorant, as well as the learned. See "1Ti 2:1,2"; "Ac 17:26". (B)
This scripture, “11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,” makes clear that Almighty God (YHWH) has seen it proper to have his Son, Jesus (Jeshua or YHWH saves), to bring salvation to all those with a right heart condition through his plan of salvation. (I)
Titus 2:11 {5} For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
(5) The eighth admonition belongs to all the godly: seeing that God calls all men to the Gospel, and Christ has so justified us, that he has also sanctified us, all of us must therefore give ourselves to true godliness, and righteousness, setting before us a sure hope of that immeasurable glory. And this thing must be so learned by them that the deniers also must be reproved, by the authority of the mighty God. (G)
#Tit 2:11-15
Hath appeared to all men. The divine favor shown forth in the gospel of salvation is for all men, servants as well as masters. (BJ)
VERSE 12: Now, Let’s consider Verse 12 with a scriptural quote from three different well known translations of the Bible:
“12 A certain one of them, a prophet of their own, said—‘Cretans! always liars, evil beasts, lazy bellies!’” (Youngs Bible Translation, YLT)
“12 instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;” (ASV)
“12 One of them a prophet of their own, said: The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slothful bellies.” (Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible)
Verse 12. Teaching us. That is the "grace of God" so teaches us; or that system of religion which is a manifestation of the grace of God, inculcates the great and important duties which Paul proceeds to state.
That denying ungodliness and worldly lusts. "That by denying ourselves of these, or refusing to practise them, we should lead a holy life." The word ungodliness, here means all that would be included under the word impiety; that is, all failure in the performance of our proper duties towards God. "Ro 1:18". The phrase "worldly lusts," refers to all improper desires pertaining to this life—the desire of wealth, pleasure, honour, sensual indulgence. It refers to such passions as the men of this world are prone to, and would include all those things which cannot be indulged in with a proper reference to the world to come. The gross passions would be of course included, and all those more re- fined pleasures also which constitute the characteristic and peculiar enjoyments of those who do not live unto God.
We should live soberly. See the word soberly (swfronwv) explained "Tit 2:2", "Tit 2:4". It means that we should exercise a due restraint on our passions and propensities.
Righteously. Justly. This refers to the proper performance of our duties to our fellowmen; and it means that religion teaches us to perform those duties with fidelity, according to all our relations in life; to all our promises and contracts; to our fellow-citizens and neighbours; to the poor, and needy, and ignorant, and oppressed; and to all those who are providentially placed in our way who need our kind offices.
Justice to them would lead us to act as we would wish that they would towards us.
And godly. Piously; that is, in the faithful performance of our duties to God. We have here, then, an epitome of all that religion requires:
(1.) Our duty to ourselves—included in the word "soberly," and requiring a suitable control over our evil propensities and passions;
(2.) our duty to our fellow-men in all the relations we sustain in life; and
(3.) our duty to God—evinced in what will be properly regarded as a pious life. He that does these things, meets all the responsibilities of his condition and relations; and the Christian system, requiring the faithful performance of these duties, shows how admirably it is adapted to man.
In this present world. That is, as long as we shall continue in it. These are the duties which we owe in the present life. (B)
Here is revealed a universal truth about Almighty God’s (YHWH’s) principles and laws for mankind to live by “ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” (Romans 1:18 AV); therefore it is imperative that all genuine Christians live a godly life paying heed to the laws and principles of the Father (YHWH) and not believing in God dishonoring dogma. Such as the Father (YHWH) and the Son, Jesus (Jeshua or YHWH saves) are co-equal when the Bible clearly says: “ Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.” (John 14:28 AV) and “ And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.” (1 Corinthians 15:28 AV). (I)
2:12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and {d} worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
(d) Lusts of the flesh, which belong to the present state of this life and world.
2:13 {e} Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
(e) Christ is here most plainly called that mighty God, and his appearance and coming is called by the figure of speech metonymy, our hope. (G)
#Tit 2:12
Teaching us. We are taught in this system of grace that we must deny ourselves all sinful lusts, and live godly lives. (BJ)
VERSE 13: Now, Let’s consider Verse 13 with a scriptural quote from three different well known translations of the Bible:
“ Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” (Titus 2:13 AV)
“13 Looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13 Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible, DRCB)
“13 Prepared to welcome the happy hope and forthshining of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Christ Jesus,” (Titus 2:13, Rothrham)
Here Jesus is referred to as a great God, but not the Almighty God (YHWH) and no wonder when Jesus even said to humans:
“29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
30 I and my Father are one.
31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?” (John 10:29-36 AV); a God being here used as someone higher than one’s self, but who were the human opposers the superior ones to? Well let’s investigate the order of subordination starting with Almighty God (YHWH) as the supreme one “ But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” (1 Corinthians 11:3, AV). This is made even clearer by Albert Barnes in his “Barnes New Testament notes set, ALBERT BARNES. PHILADELPHIA, August 25th, 1832” when he states, “(3.) That the expectation of Christians was directed to the advent of the ascended Saviour, not to the appearing of God as such.” In addition, he noted, that this scripture has led to much discussion, “. The doctrine there is, that God will be manifest in his Son; that the Divine approach to our world will be through him to judge the race; and that though he will be accompanied with the appropriate symbols of the Divinity, yet it will be the Son of God who will be visible. No one, accustomed to Paul’s views, can well doubt that when he used this language he had his eye throughout on the Son of God, and that he expected no other manifestation than what would be made through him. (3.) That the expectation of Christians was directed to the advent of the ascended Saviour, not to the appearing of God as such. This sense has been vindicated by the labours of Beza, Whitby, Bull, Matthaei, and Middleton, (on the Greek article,) and is the common interpretation of those who claim to be orthodox.” Therefore, this scripture clearly shows that in heaven Jesus (Jeshua or JHWH saves) and his Father, Almighty God (YHWH) are two distinct entities with the Father being the superior one and the Son being the subordinate that will appear figuratively in the clouds at the end times. None of the early Christians ever took this scripture to mean that Almighty God himself would appear, but only the Son, Jesus (Jeshua or YHWH saves) would appear. He, Albert Barnes, went on to say, “(1.) that no plain reader of the New Testament, accustomed to the common language there, would have any doubt that the apostle referred here to the coming of the Lord Jesus.” Once more making it clear which individual spirit being he was talking about. So here we learn that in one sense the term a God can be applied to Jesus, but not in the sense of placing him on the same level or position of power with his Father (YHWH). Since as he himself said “ Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.” (John 5:19, AV) and that while existing in a spirit form the same as Almighty God (YHWH) “5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:5-11, AV), we clearly see that “God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name,” so he truly is second only to his Father (YHWH) in heaven where he is figuratively spoken as “ Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.” (1 Peter 3:22, AV). (I)
Verse 13. Looking for. Expecting; waiting for. That is, in the faithful performance of our duties to ourselves, to our fellow-creatures, and to God, we are patiently to wait for the coming of our Lord.
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Thus you can easily see there is something very wrong with this translation and it could IN NO WAY be the thoughts of the original writer, and of course you would be correct. But now what were the thoughts of the original writer? The New English Bible (NEB) captures the thoughts of the original writer as follows for John 1:1-3, "When all things began, the Word already was. The Word dwelt with God, and what God was, the Word was. The Word, then, was with God at the beginning, and through him all things came to be; no single thing was created without him." (The New English Bible; NEB) or in the translation by the renown American translator, An American Translation," by Dr. Edgar J. Goodspeed - transltr, J. M. Powis Smith - transltr. Publisher: University of Chicago Press, "IN THE beginning the Word existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was divine. It was he that was with God in the beginning. Everything came into existence through him, and apart from him nothing came to be." (An American Translation; AAT). Both clearly showing that he was what his father was a diety or divine; but clearly not on the same level with his Father (YHWH) since as he himself said at John 14:28, " You have heard that I said to you: I go away, and I come unto you. If you loved me you would indeed be glad, because I go to the Father: for the Father is greater than I." (DRCB); thus no violation of Exodus 20:3 against polytheism, "Thou shalt not have strange gods before me." (DRCB). And as God's (YHWH's) he showed where worship should be directed in Matthew 4:10 when he was giving an answer to the Devil on worship and to whom it should be given, "Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve." (American Standard Version; ASV), and this is in keeping with Isaiah 42:8, "I am Jehovah, that is my name; and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise unto graven images." (ASV). Jesus (Yeshua) even showed that his own glory was subordinate to his Father's (YHWH's) and dependent on his Father (YHWH) at John 17:1-5, "These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the son may glorify thee: 2 even as thou gavest him authority over all flesh, that to all whom thou hast given him, he should give eternal life. 3 And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, [even] Jesus Christ. 4 I glorified thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which thou hast given me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was." (ASV). So we can clearly see that Jesus (Yeshua) and His Father (YHWH) must be two separate and distinct individuals as there is NO POSSIBLE WAY THEY COULD BE ONE INDIVIDUAL, since one is dependent on the other for his power, this being the Son, Jesus (Yeshua) who is dependent on his Father (YHWH) who is greater than he is.
[4] STRATEGIES FOR HAPPINESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/strategies-happiness-uncertain-times/
[5] A TALKING VIDEO ON, DOES THE BIBLE PROMOTE TOLERANCE?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/tolerance-in-the-bible/
[6] CAN PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS CREATE A PEACEFUL WORLD?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/can-peacekeeping-create-peaceful-world/
[7] WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT NUCLEAR WAR?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/bible-say-about-nuclear-war/
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THIS VOL 801B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND READ ABOUT A LOST BIBLE TRANSLATION REDISCOVERED, [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO 2 TIMOTHY, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] DOES THE APOSTLE THOMAS' EXCLAMATION AT JOHN 20:28 PROVE THAT JESUS IS TRULY GOD (YHWH)? [4] STRATEGIES FOR HAPPINESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? [5] A TALKING VIDEO OF IS TRUTH IMPORTANT ANY MORE? [6] CAN PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS CREATE A PEACEFUL WORLD? [7] WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT NUCLEAR WAR?
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) A LOST BIBLE TRANSLATION REDISCOVERED:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/lost-bible-translation-rediscovered-joseph-priestly/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY AND [3} DOES THE APOSTLE THOMAS' EXCLAMATION AT JOHN 20:28 PROVE THAT JESUS IS TRULY GOD (YHWH)?
[2] SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [801A]
When, now, they had breakfasted, Jesus said to Simon Peter: “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him: “Yes, Lord, you know I have affection for you.” He said to him: “Feed my lambs.” (John 21:15) [New World Translation Revised; NWTR]
John was a successful fisherman and the these were referring to the fish his group caught daily; whereas, his lambs were individuals that were interested in scriptural truths and better knowing Almighty God (YHWH), Jesus’ Father and his purpose for mankind. The importance of having John and the other apostles feed these spiritual truths was further emphasized at John 21:16 through 17 as follows, “Again he said to him, a second time: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He said to him: “Yes, Lord, you know I have affection for you.” He said to him: “Shepherd my little sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time: “Simon son of John, do you have affection for me?” Peter became grieved that he said to him the third time: “Do you have affection for me?” So he said to him: “Lord, you know all things; you are aware that I have affection for you.” Jesus said to him: “Feed my little sheep.” So Jesus wanted Simon Peter to be a fisherman of members of mankind that wanted to please their heavenly Father (YHWH); instead of fishing for fish,” [NWTR]
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[3] DOES THE APOSTLE THOMAS' EXCLAMATION AT JOHN 20:28 PROVE THAT JESUS IS TRULY GOD (YHWH)?
Let's reason together on John 20:27-29, " then he saith to Thomas, 'Bring thy finger hither, and see my hands, and bring thy hand, and put it to my side, and become not unbelieving, but believing.' 28 And Thomas answered and said to him, 'My Lord and my God;' 29 Jesus saith to him, 'Because thou hast seen me, Thomas, thou hast believed; happy those not having seen, and having believed.'" (Young's Literal Translation; YLT).
There is no objection to referring to Jesus (Yeshua) as "god," if this is what Thomas had in mind at his startlement. Such would be in harmony with Jesus' (Yeshua's) own quotation from the Psalms in which powerful men, judges, were addressed as "gods," per John 10:33-35, " The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;" (Authorized King James Version; AV); and at Psalms 82:1-6, " <<A Psalm of Asaph.>> God standeth in the congregation of God; He judgeth among the gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, And respect the persons of the wicked? [[Selah] 3 Judge the poor and fatherless: Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. 4 Rescue the poor and needy: Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken. 6 ¶ I said, Ye are gods, And all of you sons of the Most High."(American Standard Version; ASV). Of course, Christ occupies a position far higher than such men. Because of the uniqueness of his position in relation to God Almighty (YHWH), as shown at John 1:18, " No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." (ASV), Jesus (yeshua) is referred to as "the only-begotten god." Isaiah 9:6 also prophetically describes jesus (Yeshua) as "Mighty God," but not as the Almighty God (YHWH). All of this in in harmony with Jesus' (Yeshua's) being described as "a god," or "divine," at John 1:1, for details for those interested, (It should be noted that the text itself shows that the Word "was with God," therefore as previously stated could NOT be God. Additionally, the word for 'god' (Gr., the-os) in its second occurrence in the verse is significantly without the definite article 'the' (Gr. , ho) . Ernst Haenchen, in a commentary of the Gospel of John, stated: "(the-os') and (ho the-os') ('god, divine' and 'the God') were not the same thing in this period in keeping with what Dr. J. J. Griesbach stated in his writings. Thus only the Father (YHWH) was 'God' (ho the-os') as in John 17:3, "And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, `even' Jesus Christ." (ASV); here, the Son was subordinate to him, a fact Jesus (Yeshua) himself testified to at John 14:28, "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I." (ASV). Remember in Jewish and Christian monotheism it is quite acceptable to speak of divine beings that existed alongside and under God (YHWh), but were not identical with him as shown at Philippians 2:6-10, "who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; 8 and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient `even' unto death, yea, the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; 10 that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of `things' in heaven and `things' on earth and `things' under the earth," (ASV). In this passage the Apostle Paul delineates just such a divine being, the obedient Son of God, Jesus (Yeshua). Therefore, in both Philippians and John 1:1 it is not a matter of a dialectical relationship between two-in-one, but of a personal union of two entities. [source of paraphrase, John, translated by R. W. Funk, 1984, Page 109-110].
How examples of some Bible translators who did not have bias translated: "When all things began, the Word already was. The Word dwelt with God, and what God was, the word was." [Note, to conserve space only the last part of the scripture as rendered will be given for the many translations to follow] "and the Word was a divine being." "La Bible du Centenaire" by L'Evangile selon Jean, by Maurice Goguel, "and the Word was divine." The Bible-An American Translation by J. M. P. Smith and E. J. Goodspeed, "and of a divine kind was the Word." "and a god (or, of a divine kind) was the Word." Das Neue Testament, by Ludwig Thimme, "and the Word was a God." The New Testament by James L. Tomanek, "Das Evangelium nach Johannes" Siegfried Schulz, "Das Evangelium nach Johannes" by Johannes Schneider, Das Evangelium nach Johannes" by Jurgen Becker Harwood, "what God was,the Word was" by J. Moffatt, "the Logos was divine" Translator's NT, "The Word was with God and shared his nature" Barclay NT, "what God was, the Word was" Scholar's Version, "The Divine word and wisdom was there with God, and it was what God was" Madsen, "the Word was a divine Being" Becker, "ein Gott war das Logos" [a God/god was the Logos/logos]" Stage, "Das Wort war selbst gttlichen Wesens" [The Word/word was itself a divine Being/being]" Bhmer, "Es war fest mit Gott verbunden, ja selbst gttlichen Wesens" [It was strongly linked to God, yes itself divine Being/being]" Thimme, "Gott von Art war das Wort" [God of Kind/kind was the Word/word] Baumgarten et al, "Gott (von Art) war der Logos" [God (of Kind/kind) was the Logos/logos] Holzmann, "ein Gott war der Gedanke" [a God/god was the Thought/thought] Rittenlmeyer, "selbst ein Gott war das Wort" [itself a God/god was the Word/word] Lyder Brun (Norw. professor of NT theology), "Ordet var av guddomsart" [the Word was of divine kind] Pffflin, "war von gttlicher Wucht [was of divine Kind/kind] Albrecht, "gttlichen Wesen hatte das Wort" [godlike Being/being had the Word/word] Smit, "verdensordet var et guddommelig vesen" [the word of the world was a divine being] Menge, "Gott (- gttlichen Wesens) war das Wort"[God(-godlike Being/being) was the Word/word) Haenchen, "Gott (von Art) war der Logos" [God (of Kind/kind) was the Logos/logos] Die Bibel in heutigem Deutsch, "r war bei Gott und in allem Gott gleich"[He was with God and in all like God] Haenchen (tr. By R. Funk), "divine (of the category divinity)was the Logos" Schultz, "And the word was a god" - The New Testament in An Improved Version, Upon the Basis of Achbishop Newcome's New Translation: With a Corrected Text, "and a god was the Word" - The Emphatic Diaglott, by Benjamin Wilson, "And the Word was a god" - New World Translation, "He was the same as God" - Today's English Version. We notice that these Bibles do not translate John 1:1 with the simple expression "The Word was God" like most Bibles do. Why is that? The footnote to John 1:1 in The New American Bible states the following reason: "Was God: lack of a definite article with "God" in Greek signifies predication rather than identification." What the footnote is saying is that first time "God" appears in the verse, "was with God", there is a definite article before God so it literally reads "was with THE God". The second time God appears, "was God," there is no definite article (the). This signifies "God" may be used as a predicate and not as an identification. Regarding this fact, the Anchor Bible states: "To preserve in English the different nuance of theos [god] with and without the article, some (Moffat) would translate 'The Word was divine.'"
[for those wishing to do further research on the subject, the following references are highly recommended: The Doctrine of the Trinity: Christianity's Self-Inflicted Wound by Anthony F. Buzzard and Charles F. Hunting, "The Two Babylons" by Rev. Alexander Hilsop, "The Great Debate Regarding The Father, Son & Holy Spirit" by Roger Wagner, "Jesus-God or the Son of God?" by Brian Holt- www.tellway-publishing.com, "The Role of Theology and Bias in Bible Translation" by Rolf Furuli-one Of the two greatest living Koine Greek experts, "The Religious Life of Ancient Rome: A Study in the Development of Religious Consciousness, from the Foundation of the City Until the Death of Gregory the Great." Carter, Jesse Benedict, New York: Cooper Square Publishers. 1972; David, Francis and Blandrata, Georgio, "De falsa et vera unius Dei Patris, Filii, et Spiritus Sancti cognitone" [Latin](The False and True Knowledge of the Unity of God the Father, Son, and Holy spirit), David, Francis and Blandrata, Georgio, 1566 A.D.; hector3000.future.easyspa...ermans.htm , "The Origin of the Trinity: From Paganism to Constantine." By Cher-El L Hagensick, "The Foundation of Judaism and Christianity", James Parkes-1960, "Caesar and Christ" check page 595,(Lamson, Newton & Durant cited from Charles Redeker, To Us there is One God, June 1978); "The Paganism in Our Christianity" by Historian Arthur Weigall, "Anyone who can worship a trinity and insist that his religion is a monotheism can believe anything." "The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition" (100-600). Chicago: U of Chicago P. 1971. Vol. 1 of "The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine." 5 vols. By Robert A. Heinlein; Pelikan, Jaroslav, "The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private: Published by the Order of the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, From the Original Manuscripts, Deposited in the Department of State, with explanatory notes, by the editor, H.A. Washington." 9 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Taylor & Maury, 1853-1854); now if you doubt anything I have written with respect "Contention With Regard A Myth." Now some Discourses by Iris the Preacher you can use to do research: Discourse on Mainstream Religion, Westminister Confession an Example of Twisting by Use of Heremeneutic Methodology to Back Up a Myth/False Doctrine, Discourse on Colossians 2:8-12, Documentary on the Book of John Being Anti-Trinitarian, Discourse on Constructs Used to Translate John 1:1, Discourse on the Great Deceit, Paul and the Trinity, Discourse on Philippians 2:1-16,; And one by my husband, Discourse on John 1:1 & Appendix. Now please go check the facts, I have given you sufficient research sources.]) [source - "Documentary on Our Savior Jesus (Yeshua)," by Iris the Preacher, 2004].
The contest helps us to draw the right conclusion from all this. Shortly before Jesus' (Yeshua's) death, Thomas had heard Jesus" (Yeshua's) prayer in which he addressed his Father (YHWH) as "the only true God" at John 17:1-5, " When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2 since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. 4 I glorified thee on earth, having accomplished the work which thou gavest me to do; 5 and now, Father, glorify thou me in thy own presence with the glory which I had with thee before the world was made. " (Revised Standard Version: RSV). After recording what Thomas said when he actually saw and touched the resurrected Christ, the Apostle John stated at John 20:31, " but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name." (RSV). So, if anyone has concluded from Thomas' exclamation that Jesus (Yeshua) is himself "the only true God" or that Jesus (Yeshua) is a Trinitarian "God the Son," he needs to look again at what Jesus (Yeshua) said at John 20:17, " Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." (RSV), and at the conclusion previously quoted that clearly states the situation and at John 5:19, "Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner."(ASV) where Jesus (Yeshua) clearly testifies that he, the Son, can "do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing" which leaves no doubt that Jesus (Yeshua) and Jehovah (YHWH), the Father (YHWH) are indeed two separate individuals.
One individual once said, "Some have a problem dealing with what is written concerning the Son and the fact that the NT writers call Him God, Paul calling Him the GREAT God and Savior." which is an incorrect statement meant to cover the fact of their own error; the fact is that the New Testament writers NEVER referred to Jesus (Yeshua) as Almighty God (YHWH), but as the Son of God (YHWH) in over 40 different places. However, some translators mistranslated, for example John 1:1, to make it seem like he was God (YHWH), but a close examination of their mistranslation of John 1:1 clearly shows there is a definite problem as their mistranslation creates an impossible situation. Let's look at John 1:1 and see why this is the case, "In the beginning was the Word: and the Word was with God: and the Word was God." (Douay Rheims Catholic Bible; DRCB). Now this first says [in the first part of the translational construct] that the "Word was with God," and then [in the second part of the translational construct] that the "Word was God." Obviously you CAN NOT BE BOTH WITH SOMEONE AND BE THAT SOMEONE. This is both impossible and absolutely ridiculas at the same time, and this all the more so when you consider John 1:2, "The same was in the beginning with God." (DRCB).
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« Last post by iris89 on April 19, 2025, 10:49:49 am »
THIS VOL 800B - (1) INTERESTING SOURCE FOR READING THE BIBLE ON LINE AND , WHY DID JESUS DIE? [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, A LINK TO A DATA SERIES ON MANY SUBJECTS, AN INTRODUCTION TO 1 TIMOTHY, AND A BIBLE STUDY, [3] HERE IS DATA ON THE HIBISCUS SPP., MALLOW - ROSE [4] WAS IT DESIGNED? WE ARE DESIGNED TO LIVE, [5] A TALKING VIDEO OF IS TRUTH IMPORTANT ANY MORE? [6] THE DESIGN OF LIFE, IS THERE AN OVERALL DESIGN TO LIFE? EVERY LIVING THING IS HARMONIOUSLY INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER LIVING THINGS AROUND IT, [7] RIDICULOUS ACTIVITY BY HUMAN BEINGS.
(1A) READ THE BIBLE ON LINE:
https://www.jw.org/en/library/bible/study-bible/books/
(1B) WHY DID JESUS DIE?
https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/why-did-jesus-die/
COMBINATION OF [2] THE SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY, [3] VIDEO - What does it mean to freely forgive? , AND [3] THE RARE FRUIT TREES AND VEGETABLES.Hibiscus spp., With the Scripture of the Day first.
[2[ SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY [800B]
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6 (Authorized King James Bible; AV)
Now what kind of faith will please Almighty God (YHWH)? FIRST, we must believe that he is. How could we possibly please Almighty God (YHWH) if we doubted his existence? SECOND, Yet genuine faity involves more, for even the deamons believe that He exist (James 2:19). As James 2:20 and 26 states, “But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” and “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” [AV]. Clearly our belief should drive us to action. THIRD, We must believe that Almighty God (YHWH) is the rewarder. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 [AV]
Now whom does Almighty God (YHWH) reward? Those who are earnestly seeking him. Now how does He reward them? Revelation 21:3-4 states, “And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” [AV] .
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[3] Here is a Commentary on Bountiful Trees and Vegetables God (YHWH) has provided for mankind, specifically the Hibiscus spp., Mallow - Rose
Abundance: very rare
What: flowers, leaves, seeds, seed pods, roots
How: flowers raw, young leaves raw or cooked, seeds roasted. Tender seed pods are cooked. Roots are diced then roasted.
Where: sunny areas, often used in landscaping
When: spring, summer, fall
Nutritional Value: Flowers high in antioxidants; seeds are high in protein & starch; leaves high in minerals; roots contain starch.
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus palustris) plants grow up to five feet tall.
Rose mallows are usually found in moist, sunny areas but on occasion they can be found in shady, moist areas, too.
The seeds can be roasted then ground in a coffee grinder for use as a substitute for real coffee. It tastes pretty good, though does not have any caffeine.
Young tender leaves can be cooked like spinach but I find them a bit too rough/stiff to use raw. The flowers are good raw or added to tea. The tender, young flower buds and seed pods can be used like okra, either friend, pickled, or added to Cajun and African foods. The flowers work well in salads. [sourc - retrieved from http://www.foragingtexas.com/2012/06/mallow-rose.html on 1/19/2016]
In Genesis 1:11-13, "And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, herbs yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit, wherein is the seed thereof, after their kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, a third day. (American Standard Version, ASV) [for more details, go to www.jw.org].
To view this plant, go to, http://www.foragingtexas.com/2012/06/mallow-rose.html
[4] WAS IT DESIGNED? WE ARE DESIGNED TO LIVE,
https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no3-2019-sep-oct/we-are-designed-to-live/
[5] A TALKING VIDEO ON, DOES THE BIBLE PROMOTE TOLERANCE?
https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/tolerance-in-the-bible/
[6] THE DESIGN OF LIFE, IS THERE AN OVERALL DESIGN TO LIFE? EVERY LIVING THING IS HARMONIOUSLY INTERCONNECTED WITH OTHER LIVING THINGS AROUND IT.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/wonders-of-creation-reveal-gods-glory/design-of-life/
[7] RIDICULOUS ACTIVITY BY HUMAN BEINGS
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