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1 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Simchat Torah | 53309 | ||
Shalom Hank; I personally hold to the view that Yeshua taught in Hebrew which means that he would have said "aniy haderek, ha'emet, v'ha'chay". These Hebrew words are very siginicant and all related back to the Torah, the torah is the derek (way, road, path) one is to take. Exodus 18:20 And you will bring to them the light of the decrees and Torah and make known to them the road they are to walk in and the work which they are to do. The emet (truth), in Hebraic thought is what you hold onto, is the Torah. Psalms 119:42 I will answer their blasphemous word, for my Torah is truth. The Torah is how we achieve chai (life). Deuteronomy 32:47 For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing [Torah] you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over Jordan to possess it. Yeshua is the word of God, which is synonymous with the Torah of God, Yeshua is the living Torah. We are to walk in the Torah as Yeshua did. 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. Shalom Simchat Torah |
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2 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Hank | 53321 | ||
Simchat Torah: OK, let me ask again in the most direct manner possible. And I would deeply appreciate it if you would answer in kind, confining your answers to the specific questions. [a] Do you believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone? [b] Is it your belief that the redemptive work that Jesus accomplished on the cross constitutes our sole means of salvation? [c] Do you accept and trust Jesus Christ and Him alone as your Lord and Savior? [d] Would you call yourself a Christian? ..... I do not mean to put you through an uncomfortable or embarrassing inquisition, my friend, but in light of some of the questions and issues that have been raised by several posts, yours and others, I do feel these questions are not entirely out of line. But of course you are at liberty to answer or ignore them, precisely as you wish. --Hank | ||||||
3 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Simchat Torah | 53323 | ||
Shalom Hank; Sorry that I didn’t fully answer your question. I would be happy to answer all your questions honestly and fully, but let me first explain something. How one defines a word will impact how one perceives it. For instance, the word faith is understood by most in these forums as a strong belief in something or someone that it will do what it is suppose to do, or do what he says he will do. I on the other hand see this word to mean, based on the Hebrew word emunah, that it means that we will take care of it, or do what he asks. These two views are opposing rather than synonymous. With this in mind, I will answer your questions with your understanding of the words. I hope I made this made sense to you :-). [a] Do you believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone? Yes, it is by the atoning blood of Yeshua and the grace of God that I will be found worthy of the life to come. [b] Is it your belief that the redemptive work that Jesus accomplished on the cross constitutes our sole means of salvation? Yes, but this does not negate our responsibility to show love toward God and our neighbor. It is not by my works that I am found righteous, but faith without works is dead. [c] Do you accept and trust Jesus Christ and Him alone as your Lord and Savior? Yes [d] Would you call yourself a Christian? No, only for the fact that a Christian holds to certain doctrines that I do not. The label “Christian” has a specific meaning within our culture and I do not wish to carry this label. Btw, if I am correct and Yeshua and his disciples spoke in Hebrew, the Hebrew word would be meshianiy (messianic) not Christian. I do not call myself messianic either as messiainic is synonymous with Christianity in most cases. We prefer the term haderekiym (followers of the way) I do not mean to put you through an uncomfortable or embarrassing inquisition, my friend, but in light of some of the questions and issues that have been raised by several posts, yours and others, I do feel these questions are not entirely out of line. But of course you are at liberty to answer or ignore them, precisely as you wish. I completely understand your position and have to say that I admire it. You are concerned for me as well as others in the room who are reading my posts. I don’t know if this forum has moderators, but I have been in others where there are. If a moderator, or the forum as whole wishes that I not discuss certain areas, I am fine with that. It is not my intention here to “stir” the pot (well maybe a little :-). Nor is it my intention to flood the forums with posts. I have only asked a couple of questions and answered a few, but have been swamped with responses to those. I do apologize for causing such a stink, (or is this normal for the forums :-). I believe that the only way to grow in the words of God is to look at other beliefs. Our view of scripture is very dynamic rather than static. Shalom Simchat Torah |
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4 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Hank | 53327 | ||
Thank you sincerely for your attention to my queries, and here's wishing you a patriotic Independence Day. Every year on our national holiday I am reminded of a joke one of my kids tried to play on their old fuzzy-headed dad. My son asked me, "Dad, do they have a fourth of July in England?" I thought about the careful way he had worded his question and then replied with the air of one who possesses infinite wisdom: "Yes, I believe they do, since the last time I checked they use the same calendar that we do." My son was not especially happy that his joke had fizzled :-) --Hank | ||||||
5 | self control / spirit control | 1 Cor 9:25 | Simchat Torah | 53329 | ||
Shalom Hank; LOL, I liked that, his joke as well as your "infinite wisdom" :-) You have a great Independence day as well. Shalom Simchat Torah |
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