I think we are still in the 3rd seal (Rev. 6:5-6), the 4th seal (Rev. 6:7-8) which I believe still yet to be opened might be a terrible war (perhaps WW3) and all the horrors after such war as one fourth of the earth will die."The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up."
Revelation 8:7
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/huge-wildfires-in-the-arctic-and-far-north-send-a-planetary-warning
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-amazon-is-burning-at-a-record-rate-and-parts-were-intentionally-set-alight
2019 has the highest number of fires observed in a single year since researchers began keeping track in 2013 – and there are still four months to go.
Joshua 24:14-15 King James Version (KJV)
It's around 4 minutes and includes an interesting take on the original translation of "the great falling away".
Distinctions are getting sharper and sharper nowadays.Joshua 24:14-15 King James Version (KJV)
14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.
15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Lol!! WoW! He really worked that one..
It's around 4 minutes and includes an interesting take on the original translation of "the great falling away".
Quick question, have you ever considered looking at the original languages the scriptures were written in? They convey a far greater depth of meaning than the watered-down English translations.Lol!! WoW! He really worked that one..
There is only one falling away and that is from the faith..
1 Timothy 4:1
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.
The other stuff happening is the increase in lawlessness..
Matthew 24:12
Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.
I’m good with the nasb, I think its a good translation. I think we can get too caught up in what we think is the better and forget that we already have it. God wouldn’t leave people with only false or watered down translations and I do trust God in that.Quick question, have you ever considered looking at the original languages the scriptures were written in? They convey a far greater depth of meaning than the watered-down English translations.
I believe that God made sure enough was given as necessary for salvation in the English translations. But for those of us who are able to "study and show ourselves approved", there is a much more nuanced and profound meaning to the Word. The bible was not originally written in English and as any speaker of multiple languages will tell you, it's virtually impossible to directly translate tone and nuance from one language to another. It CAN effect the meaning and while I don't think this changes the most vital scriptures, engagement with these allow for greater knowledge of God's word. Which is what you should have if you intend on making out you know better than others on topics you haven't even looked into.I’m good with the nasb, I think its a good translation. I think we can get too caught up in what we think is the better and forget that we already have it. God wouldn’t leave people with only false or watered down translations and I do trust God in that.
No the Bible was not originally written in English that’s for sure. But it was written in the language that people spoke at the time wasn’t it? Did you ever wonder why that was? So people could understand the word. Don’t ya think that God would make sure that people nowadays could know the Bible too and make sure that it’s in the language we know now? I mean...is that too hard for God?I believe that God made sure enough was given as necessary for salvation in the English translations. But for those of us who are able to "study and show ourselves approved", there is a much more nuanced and profound meaning to the Word. The bible was not originally written in English and as any speaker of multiple languages will tell you, it's virtually impossible to directly translate tone and nuance from one language to another. It CAN effect the meaning and while I don't think this changes the most vital scriptures, engagement with these allow for greater knowledge of God's word. Which is what you should have if you intend on making out you know better than others on topics you haven't even looked into.
Please reread what I wrote. You don't seem to understand it.No the Bible was not originally written in English that’s for sure. But it was written in the language that people spoke at the time wasn’t it? Did you ever wonder why that was? So people could understand the word. Don’t ya think that God would make sure that people nowadays could know the Bible too and make sure that it’s in the language we know now? I mean...is that too hard for God?
Why should we think that? For centuries the word of God was not available to the common man. Why would we think God cares more about making sure his word is knowable today then he did 500 years ago. The ability for the common man to have access to and read the Bible has only existed in the last 1/3 of the history of the Christian Church. For the first 1500 years of the Church the common person could not read the bible for themselves.Don’t ya think that God would make sure that people nowadays could know the Bible too and make sure that it’s in the language we know now? I mean...is that too hard for God?
Put another way, both Greek and Hebrew contain meanings within words (and even hidden word-plays) which unlock more of the meaning than might be apparent from the English translation. When we study, it is often worth digging into the original languages.No the Bible was not originally written in English that’s for sure. But it was written in the language that people spoke at the time wasn’t it? Did you ever wonder why that was? So people could understand the word. Don’t ya think that God would make sure that people nowadays could know the Bible too and make sure that it’s in the language we know now? I mean...is that too hard for God?
I think I understood what you said..that the Bible was given just enough info in the English translations for salvation, but little for anything else. That’s what you said right? To go deeper you think you need to read the original texts in the original language. When that’s not true either.Please reread what I wrote. You don't seem to understand it.