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1 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Simchat Torah | 53313 | ||
Shalom Ed, The term "Jewish mysticism" is usually used in a negative sense, and therefore is not usually used by those who study Kabbalah, rather the word Kabbalah is used alone. The Holy Spirit is feminine if you can read Hebrew. For example Gen 1:2 says in the King James; And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The word for move is marachephet, the “et” at the end identifies the subject of the verb as feminine, marachephet would be literally translated as “she moved”. Remember that God created man in his image, male and female he created them. God is both male and female. He first created man just like him, male and female, then he took the female portion out and made the woman and gave her the feminine qualities. To say that the Holy Spirit is the mother God is incorrect, I did not say that. I simply stated that one of the sepherot of the tree of life is Chachmah (wisdom, also a femine word). Chachmah represents the feminine side of God. The scriptures call God an Eagle, Ox, etc. What is wrong with understanding that God has the characteristics of a mother? There are no Sadducees today, that was a sect of Judaism in the first century that did not survive beyond the second century. If you have a specific issue that I did not cover in Hanks response, I apologize, please let me know what it is and I would be happy to respond to it. Let me add, I understand that my positions are not very fundamental according to most of those in these forums. And I apologize if my views offend you in any way. Shalom Simchat Torah P.S. To see what the Tree of life looks like and its components, just do an internet search on “ten sephirot”. |
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2 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | EdB | 53322 | ||
Kabbalah is mysticism and is therefore summarily rejected by orthodoxy Judaism. Using it to make or prove a point would be like me taking the Book of Mormon and saying, "see it says right here." Your right there are those that swoop in on the feminine gender of the various words and we even have a group of Methodist women praying to a Goddess of Wisdom. But that won't float on this forum. Jesus when he referred to the comforter referred to Him as a him. It's a Godhead not a God family. Hank asked by what do you seek salvation I don't think you answered. Hank asked how Kabbalah describes the Trinity I would like to know how you describe it. Yes I know there are no Saduccees today but their problem is much the same as many today. They are more worried about the mortal body than they are their eternal soul. EdB |
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3 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Simchat Torah | 53326 | ||
Shalom Ed; Not all of Orthodox Judaism do not reject Kabbalah. The chasidiym are orthodox and most of them have the Kabbalah as a core teaching. While I see the “trinity” within the teachings of Kabbalah, I know that you and others do not, in fact find this thought revolting. That is okay, I do not mind. What kind of world would we live in if everyone believed the same things. My view of the Holy Spirit is probably very different than yours and would be very difficult to explain in this forum. Hank restated his questions on salvation and I have responded to them. Your concluding statement is partially correct. Modern day Judaism is more concerned with how they live their life today rather than where they will go at the end of it. To me this is much more in line with Yeshua who was continually attempting to teach love and life for that day. Mat 6:34 – Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Shalom Simchat Torah |
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4 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | John Reformed | 53351 | ||
Dear Simchat, One of the basic foundation stones of Christianity is Sola Scriptura. Any and all arguements that those of the forum have with oneanother, must be based on The Bible alone. There are other works that may be introduced to clarify,amplify or provide historical or cultual perspective. But they are closely scrutinized and are to be tested by Scripture. The Kaballah does not appear to be one that could stand the test. But it does appear to be the spectacles through which you interpret Scripture. Correct me I'm wrong. Afew brief thoughts: If the rabbis were spiritually alive they would not have rejected Jesus. This business of keeping the Torah smacks of works salvation which Paul labeled anathema (Your translation of "faith" sounds as if faith MEANS works). You also have inferred that our bibles are tainted with the particular doctrines of the translators. Perhaps you, a scholar of Hebrew (are'nt you?), could provide us with a PURE translation. I have salted my conversation with as much salt as God has provided me. Your doctrines seem to reflect a jewish form of new age gnostisism. John |
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5 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Hank | 53370 | ||
John, hello. YOU: "I have salted my conversation with as much salt as God has provided me."...... ME: "Wow, He dropped a load on you all right!" ..... And how I admire a man who has the grit to defend his faith! And agree with all you said in your post..... I like Simchat Torah. I think he is a true gentleman and honest about his faith, but like you, John, I sharply disagree with him on the very issues you have mentioned in your post. I'm on record all over this forum as being a Sola Scriptura guy, so I don't base my faith on, or define it by, the teachings of the Kabbulah or Benny the Hinn or the Farmer's Almanac. I do believe salvation is by grace and not works, but I don't believe that the skilled and dedicated men of God who serve Him in translating His word have corrupted the sacred texts..... I repeat for emphasis: This is a disagreement with our new user, Simchat Torah, on issues involving faith and practice, and in no wise is it meant to demean him. or diminish my respect for him as a human being, or to rob him of his dignity as a person. Your brother in Christ, --Hank [You may insert 'bubba' in place of 'brother' if you feel more comfortable with it, John] :-) | ||||||
6 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | John Reformed | 53405 | ||
Dear Bubba Hank, I agree Hank and I pray that my zeal for Him is not twisted by my carnal emotions (been there done that). Nevertheless we do need to identify error (as God gives us the grace to do so) and to respond to it in no uncertain terms. Thanks for you post. Although I did notice a typo: "Kabulah" rather than "Kaballah". Tch,tch. Benny the Hinn? You slay me!LOL The Brooklyn Bubba, John |
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