I caught the rhema! This is a popular phrase used by some when they haven't taken the time to study and show themselves approved.
Rhema simply put are the words that make up a statement..
Logos is the statement! Logos precedes rhema, as Logos is the thought and reason..


We can safely say the words of the Prophets are the "rhema" of the scriptures.The Logos is A PERSON-CHRIST JESUS. We aren't to be searching for words to use or phrases to hold on to,we are to READ ALL THE WORDS! It is when this is done that we fully comprehend the Logos. Looking for "rhema" oftentimes leads most folks into reading scriptures out of context. The scriptures already have its message,Its Logos,its purpose: The Word-Christ Jesus! let's read some scriptures again.

John 5:39 Search the scriptures;for in them ye think ye have eternal life:and they are they which testify of me.
40 And ye will not come to me,that ye might have life.
The scriptures here refer to EVERYTHING written,hence when they are read together,put together,placed side by side,ONLY one message will flow forth; Christ Jesus!.

2Tim3:15 And that from a child thou has known the holy scriptures,which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by the inspiration of God,and is profitable for doctrine,for reproof,for correction,for instruction in righteousness.
Here Paul commends Timothy's diligence with the scriptures(Genesis through Malachi).He says however that the scriptures have(had) only one purpose- Salvation through FAITH THAT IS IN CHRIST! No revs,no esoteric flows. just All that Christ has done!.

2Tim2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God,a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,rightly diving the word of truth.
A workman will rightly divide(cut through the scriptures,make a way and direct his paths) to the Word of truth-Christ Jesus! No shortcuts,no fresh ideas,no hidden meanings, ONLY THE WORD OF TRUTH! This is what is approved unto God!

The Scriptures(Genesis-Malachi) were referred to as the Prophets or Scriptures of the Prophets or the Prophecy of the Scriptures,hence Peter's admonition here:

2Pet1:20 Knowing this first,that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation
21For the prophecy came not in the old time by the will of man:but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The meaning of private interpretation refers to ORIGIN(SOURCE).And the Next verse points us to the source -The Spirit of God!

Peter had earlier explained further on the source of these prophets in his first epistle.

1Pet1:10 Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently,who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:
11 searching what,or what manner if time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify,when it testified before hand the sufferings of Christ,and the glory that should follow.
12Unto whom it was revealed,that not unto themselves,but unto us they did minister the things,which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven:which things the angels desire to look into.

The spirit of Christ(The spirit of God Rom8:9-20)tesified of Himself Christ Jesus.

What is this testimony?
His sufferings and the Glory that would follow.His sufferings were fufuilled in the 4 gospels(Matt,mark,luke,John)! The Glory that follows would be written by men of the Spirit in the Epistles! Listen to Jesus himself:

Luke 24
25then he said to them, O fools,and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?
27and beginning at Moses and all the Prophets,he expounded unto them in ALL THE SCRIPTURES the things concerning himself.

Genesis to Malachi PROPHESIED(spoke ahead of time,in types and shadows and many symbols) of the Sufferings of Jesus(His Incarnation,temptation,rejection,crucifixion,death,burial, and descent to hell) and the glory to follow (His resurrection,ascension and exaltation to the right hand of The Father.)this was what Jesus showed them.

Thus Genesis to Malachi is a mix of Prophecies,type and shadows of All of Christ sufferings for sin and His glory that was to be revealed afterwards.

In the books of Mattew.Mark,Luke&John. his sufferings are fulfilled and we see a part of the glory(resurrection and ascension).

From the book of Acts to Revelation- We see an exalted Christ,not a suffering one.The Glory that followed!Here,we have the scriptures well-explained as the epistles teach the fulfilment of the prophecies,promise and remove the veil of types and shadows and we see HIM-CHRIST JESUS!

No hidden meanings or revs!The scriptures have a Message.The Old Testament had it many words of the Prophets which we can safely refer to as "rhema",the Epistles have fully revealed it in its doctrine,fufilment and understanding-LOGOS!

A wise man once said -"The Old testament is the New testament CONCEALED,
The New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.
The writings of The Old Testament are Christ concealed,the New Testament- Christ revealed"

Dont look for rhema,read with the aid of The Logos-Christ unveiled.


Hope we are clear.Christ is the Logos of the Rhema of the Prophets

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I so so Hope this post makes FP ..A lot of people out there do not know this basic truth and are being robbed of the basic biblical Facts.

The reason why there are No more Apostles and prophets.
Emusmith Ishilove Lalasticlala

starlingslimnet:
The reason why there are No more Apostles and prophets.

Emusmith
Ishilove
Lalasticlala

there are still Apostles and Prophets..
its just that these days many dont understand concept of the Offices of the Apostles,Prophets,pastors and teachers,evangelists..
you will see someone having the title of Pastor Prophet or some having Prophetic evangelist..
The dont understand ministry gifts..

In subsequent days ahead i will prepare a note on ministry gifts.since i learnt that Subject i have not even revised or studied. that is BTW..

School has closed i will have enough time to answer questions and study along..

God bless you for this wonderful notation..it is of a blessing to me.You have no idea of how much i appreciate your contribution.

selah

sportsmaster:

there are still Apostles and Prophets..
its just that these days many dont understand concept of the Offices of the Apostles,Prophets,pastors and teachers,evangelists..
you will see someone having the title of Pastor Prophet or some having Prophetic evangelist..
The dont understand ministry gifts..

In subsequent days ahead i will prepare a note on ministry gifts.since i learnt that Subject i have not even revised or studied. that is BTW..

School has closed i will have enough time to answer questions and study along..

God bless you for this wonderful notation..it is of a blessing to me.You have no idea of how much i appreciate your contribution.

selah

Since we shall be discussing from the Scripture I shall learn and contribute to this thread with all the insight GOD give me.

sportsmaster:

there are still Apostles and Prophets..
its just that these days many dont understand concept of the Offices of the Apostles,Prophets,pastors and teachers,evangelists..
you will see someone having the title of Pastor Prophet or some having Prophetic evangelist..
The dont understand ministry gifts..

In subsequent days ahead i will prepare a note on ministry gifts.since i learnt that Subject i have not even revised or studied. that is BTW..

School has closed i will have enough time to answer questions and study along..

God bless you for this wonderful notation..it is of a blessing to me.You have no idea of how much i appreciate your contribution.

selah

Since we shall be discussing from the Scripture I shall learn and contribute to this thread with all the insight GOD give me.

"let us make man in our own image"..
I will be back to explain what this really means and its relation to the redemptive work of Christ

The Us is the Father, Son and The Holy Spirit.

starlingslimnet:
The Us is the Father, Son and The Holy Spirit.

I am not talking about the "US" its abt creation of man in the image of God.

Lets discuss the book of Acts 24:1-25:12
Paul Being Falsely Accused

#1 What are the accusations brought against Paul by the Jews?

#2 What does the extent of the flattery lavished on Felix tell you about the accusers?

#3 How would you describe Paul's defense?

I will post more questions later.

Cutehector, Truckpusher, Francizy, Kingtom, let's have a discussion.
All others are welcome to join.

khiaa:
Lets discuss the book of Acts 24:1-25:12
Paul Being Falsely Accused

#1 What are the accusations brought against Paul by the Jews?

#2 What does the extent of the flattery lavished on Felix tell you about the accusers?

#3 How would you describe Paul's defense?

I will post more questions later.

Cutehector, Truckpusher, Francizy, Kingtom, let's have a discussion.
All others are welcome to join.

Khiaa dear, I'm not good at this

Sorry hun... But I think the pastors I bolded their names will tackle these questions head on.

Although I'll participate in the discussion in order to learn from y'all

khiaa:
Lets discuss the book of Acts 24:1-25:12
Paul Being Falsely Accused

#1 What are the accusations brought against Paul by the Jews?

#2 What does the extent of the flattery lavished on Felix tell you about the accusers?

#3 How would you describe Paul's defense?

I will post more questions later.

Cutehector, Truckpusher, Francizy, Kingtom, let's have a discussion.
All others are welcome to join.

I'm in but not until I'm done with what I'm about to do.

MizMyColi:


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Bububu Buhahahahahahahaha


Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha



*runs outta thread*

Lmao!

Na so you go come join heads together come run commot bah?

**drags her back**

francizy:


Khiaa dear, I'm not good at this

Sorry hun... But I think the pastors I bolded their names will tackle these questions head on.

Although I'll participate in the discussion in order to learn from y'all

Lol We are in big trouble if you call them pastors.

[quote author=Truckpusher post=34737150]I'm in but not until I'm done with what I'm about to do.[/quot


When you are done, read the chapters I mentioned and answer the questions.


How have you been?

[quote author=khiaa post=34738050][/quote]Yeah, I will do just that and I've been very fine .

khiaa:



Lol We are in big trouble if you call them pastors.

Lmao! Anything is possible hun...

Truckpusher:
Yeah, I will do just that and I've been very fine .

OK sweetie, I'm not upset with you anymore.

francizy:


Lmao! Anything is possible hun...

Yes anything is possible but booboo that's a huge stretch.

khiaa:




Yes anything is possible but booboo that's a huge stretch.

Lol... How are you dear? You ought to start the discussion else, this thread turns to the usual romance threads you know..

francizy:


Lol... How are you dear? You ought to start the discussion else, this thread turns to the usual romance threads you know..

I'm trying to give them a chance to read the chapters first so I will come back later.

khiaa:



I'm trying to give them a chance to read the chapters first so I will come back later.

Alright

Derailers have take over ba?

starlingslimnet:
Derailers have take over ba?

I'm sorry and I'll end it but the topic is Bible Study and the op did mention the book of Acts.

lemme throw an Open question.
Did apostle Paul have sickness in his body?

Suggestions are welcome
according to 2cor12:7
paul said "a thorn was given to him in the flesh "