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Lightenup replied to the topic The problem with trinity in the forum Truth or Tradition 14 years, 4 months ago
Hi Kerwin,I have been reading a free online book about that recently. It gives strong evidence that the Aramaic NT was before the Greek. Here is an excerpt and a link if you are interested:This book will show you many errors and contradictions in the Greek text, which are solved by theAramaic. It will show you variants in the many Greek…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The Peshitta in the forum Bible Texts & Translations 14 years, 4 months ago
About Lamsa's translation:”Lamsa's Translation:Lamsa's translation of the entire Peshitta (OT and NT) in English is the only suchtranslation to date. Lamsa's work is not carefully done and contains far too manyaccommodations to the King James Version and to the Massoretic Hebrew OldTestament text to be accepted as an accurate representation of the…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic Deity of Jesus Christ/extra-Biblical quotes in the forum Exta-biblical Writings 14 years, 4 months ago
Tertullian's view:We have already asserted that God made the world, and all which it contains, by His Word, and Reason, and Power. It is abundantly plain that your philosophers, too, regard the Logos—that is, the Word and Reason—as the Creator of the universe. For Zeno lays it down that he is the creator, having made all things according to a det…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic John 1:1 in the forum Scriptural Teachings 14 years, 4 months ago
You are welcome jammin!Yep, God was manifest in the flesh
Here are some more obvious verses making it clear that Jesus is deity:How about some passages that clearly tell us that Jesus the Messiah is the LORD JEHOVAH. Philippians 2:6-11 Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)6He who, while he was in the form of God, did not esteem this as a prize,…[Read more]Lightenup replied to the topic John 1:1 in the forum Scriptural Teachings 14 years, 4 months ago
Hey jammin,Check out this translation of John 1:1. Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)In the origin The Word had been existing and That Word had been existing with God and That Word was himself God.This translation has recently been made available online. See it here:http://aramaic-plain-english.scripturetext.com/john/1.htmIt helps clear up…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic The problem with trinity in the forum Truth or Tradition 14 years, 4 months ago
Nick,Are you not 'in' the Father?
Lightenup replied to the topic The problem with trinity in the forum Truth or Tradition 14 years, 4 months ago
Mike,Quote Jesus was most definitely the Son of God in a way that no one else ever was, or ever will be.That we agree on. He is Lord Jehovah the Messiah and the Living God if you really want to know. The Aramaic Bible makes that crystal clear in the language of the original NT…not Greek but Aramaic.Luke 2:11Aramaic Bible in Plain English…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic Did God die on the cross in the forum Truth or Tradition 14 years, 4 months ago
Gene and Nick,This Bible translation of the Aramaic NT that is said to be the original NT would so help you I think. Here is a few posts I made about it in the '200%' thread:Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2012,14:34)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2012,13:53)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,22:40)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,16:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Oh well, I guess that I will just have to appreciate this Bible translation all by myself, ha
Maybe it is just too clear that Jesus is deity in this translation.ttml….Lightenup replied to the topic Deity of Jesus Christ/extra-Biblical quotes in the forum Exta-biblical Writings 14 years, 4 months ago
Now from Athenagoras as He describes the 'Logos' and the unity of God and the Spirit as the effluence of God:Chapter X.—The Christians Worship the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.That we are not atheists, therefore, seeing that we acknowledge one God, uncreated, eternal, invisible, impassible, incomprehensible, illimitable, who is apprehended by the u…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2012,14:34)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2012,13:53)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,22:40)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,16:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:58)Hi LU, God the Son was the phrase. Surely you can find it elsewhere. If not the motion lapses for want of a seconderHi Nick,How about some passages that…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 02 2012,13:53)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,22:40)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,16:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:58)Hi LU, God the Son was the phrase. Surely you can find it elsewhere. If not the motion lapses for want of a seconderHi Nick,How about some passages that clearly tell us that Jesus the Messiah is…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic Status Update in the forum Chatroom 14 years, 4 months ago
Hold on tight t8 those are some strong winds that you expect. Our area just got hit with 60+ mph winds, we have a tree down and sirens are heard. The news is reporting that tornadoes have touched down just less than 10 miles away and homes are leveled.I hope ya'll will be ok. I will pray for your safety.Kathi
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,22:40)Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,16:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:58)Hi LU, God the Son was the phrase. Surely you can find it elsewhere. If not the motion lapses for want of a seconderHi Nick,How about some passages that clearly tell us that Jesus the Messiah is the LORD JEHOVAH. Philippians 2:6-11…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Lightenup @ Mar. 01 2012,16:38)Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:58)Hi LU, God the Son was the phrase. Surely you can find it elsewhere. If not the motion lapses for want of a seconderHi Nick,How about some passages that clearly tell us that Jesus the Messiah is the LORD JEHOVAH. Philippians 2:6-11 Aramaic Bible in Plain English6He who,…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Hi Nick,Ummm…you're welcome.
Btw, Jesus and His disciples spoke Aramaic.Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:58)Hi LU, God the Son was the phrase. Surely you can find it elsewhere. If not the motion lapses for want of a seconderHi Nick,How about some passages that clearly tell us that Jesus the Messiah is the LORD JEHOVAH. Philippians 2:6-11 Aramaic Bible in Plain English6He who, while he was in the form of God, did…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,13:47)Hi LU, So which other versions agree? How many manuscripts say this?Nick,The many versions that are translating 'monogenes theos.' It is in the earliest manuscript.
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,12:12)Hi LU, You will have other witnesses to establish a truth?Which truth are you not understanding? That Jesus is the only begotten Son of God the Father or that Jesus is referred to as God?Here, again are some 'witnesses' of the deity of Christ for you to cling to:Isaiah 54:5″For your husband is your Maker,…[Read more]
Lightenup replied to the topic You cannot have 200% of anything! in the forum Inspirational writings & sermons 14 years, 4 months ago
Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2012,12:06)Hi LU, Do you think this version is in line with the others?Nick,Yes.
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