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1261 | Why did Jesus Go to Hell | 1 Pet 3:19 | JCrichton | 109397 | ||
Hi, Spikebogwan! 1 Peter 3:18-22 clearly answers your query. When Jesus died on the cross only His physical body was dead. Believing that Jesus is God can help you understand the cited passage. Jesus died for all sin once and for all. He was quite adamant about that: he who believes in Me even though dead shall live (paraphrase). How would those who died before Jesus' incarnation believe in Him otherwise? Jesus' words were not figurative nor was Peter's revelation! God Bless! |
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1262 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | JCrichton | 109395 | ||
My point is that Jesus never commanded the sacrificial customs to be terminated! You use "show me in the Bible" statments and yet you yourself refuse to accept that there are things that were not written and are still divinely inspired: i.e.: Did Jesus call his apostles Christians? Not till John's Apocalyptic Revelation do you hear Christ say that they would have a name! So at Antioch someone(s) coined the word Christian(s) in reference to those that represented the Christ! Should the apostles and other disciples have rejected the term since there was no command from Jesus to call themselves Christians? We can go on for the rest of our natural existence trying to out think each other--Salvation will not come from vain arguments! My last words on this topic: One person thinks that some days are holier than others, and another thinks them all equal. Let each of them be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who makes special observance of a particular day observes it in honour of the Lord. (Romans 14:5-6) God Bless! |
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1263 | what kind of gifts were sent | Rev 11:10 | JCrichton | 109298 | ||
Hi, star1! It is not important to discern what presents were exchanged [use today's life style to measure the presents that were sent: we attempt to out-do one another in an attempt to demonstrate that we are either better (more money) or more generous (center of attention) than the rest], what is truly important is to notice that they were EXTREMELY HAPPY TO SEE THE TWO MEN OF GOD SUFFERING AND FINALLY DEAD! (Revelation 11:6-9) God Bless! |
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1264 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | JCrichton | 109297 | ||
Where did they go, to Church or to a synagogue? Do you remember Jesus' command on sacrificing animals... still it seemed to be a commandment of the Law that was swept away... How many Apostles and disciples continue to frequent the Jewish synagogues in order to preach, pray and live a life of devotion? Was there a written order by Jesus to stop frequenting them? Did the early Christians who gathered in forests, caves, private dwellings, and other deserted areas, refuse to sing songs and play musical instruments because there was a special command by Jesus to stop singing psalms and using musical instruments? You can uphold the Sabbath as Saturday and be content and allow me to uphold any other day that I choose as the Sabbath and be content--God did not rest on Saturday, HE RESTED ON THE SEVENTH DAY! (Read and study the following: Acts 20:7-14; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Romans 14:6. God Bless! |
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1265 | Help | Luke 3:21 | JCrichton | 109145 | ||
Hi, dabmci! Here are some more passages that you can invite your friend to study with you: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 14:17-18; 1 Corinthians 2:10-16; 12:3; 12:4-11; 2 Corinthians 13;13; Galatians 4:4-7; Ephesians 2:17-18; 2:19-22; 4:3-6; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Peter 1:2; 3:18; 4:14; Jude 1:20-21. I know that the above passages can only serve to illustrate that, though the word Trinity is not found written in the Bible, there does exists three Persons of God! Faith comes from within and is humble to God's Command and is obedient to the Holy Spirit's Instructions! Pray for that the Holy Spirit enlighten your mind and spirit so that you can help your friend into the Light! God Bless! |
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1266 | Is THE SABBATH ON A SATURDAY | John 20:19 | JCrichton | 109144 | ||
Hi, kirbys! If you read the Bible you will find that the Catholic Church did not change the Sabbath! The Day of the Lord (the first day of the week) was celebrated by the apostles, were they braking the Law? Did Paul not say that we are no longer under the Law? Are we still sacrificing goats, sheep, bulls, doves, and burning oil and grains at the temple? Jesus said that He came not to abolish the Law but to give it fulfillment! He also told the Sadducees, Pharisees, Masters of the Law, Scribes and the general population that the Sabbath was made to serve man and not the other way around. So clearly we celebrate the Sabbath not as a hinderance but as a rest. In the beginning, did God started His work on Sunday, Monday...? God worked for six days and on the seventh He rested! When we search the Bible we will find that Christians (the early Church) made efforst to gather on the Day of the Lord, the first day of the week--our Lord's Day of Resurrection! Further understanding is given to us by Jesus when He announced that all food is sacred (good to eat); was Jesus unaware that there were certain animals that were forbidden in the Law? This was mirrored in Peter's vision of the various types of animals which he refused, following his conscience and the Law, and which God called sacred (truly God was being deeper than that; His reference was to the Gentiles which were still being despised by the Jew converts). But would we then say that Jesus and God were contradicting the Law and the commandments? Surely we can see that since Jesus IS the fulfillment of the Law some of the old covenant's functions would pass into disuse as Jesus perfected them in the new covenant! Also Paul, in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, understood that all of the days were created by God; that what is really important is how we offer our rest to God! (Romans 14:5-12 and 1 Peter 3:13-17) Any single verse of Scripture can add or detract from our faith, if we are like the man that looks in the mirror for approval instead of looking to the Lord! God Bless! |
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1267 | Send My messenger before Your face | 2 Tim 2:15 | JCrichton | 109041 | ||
Hi, Ray! Please compare the following Biblical passages: 'Look, I shall send my messenger to clear a way before me. And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to his Temple; yes, the angel of the covenant, for whom you long, is on his way, says Yahweh Sabaoth. (Malachi 3:1) he is the one of whom scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger in front of you to prepare your way before you. (Matthew 11:10) Ray, there is no confusion about the messenger; Jesus told of John the Baptist that, though he was the greatest of earthly origin, the least in Heaven is greater than he. John the Baptist also did not presume greatness for he said of himself that he was not worthy to untie His (Jesus') sandals. [Where there's no direct quote, I am paraphrasing.] The point I am making is in reference to Jesus' changing the pronouns in the original prophecy: Malachi: clear a way before ME Matthew: in front of YOU and to prepare YOUR way before YOU Malachi reflects Yahweh as the One who speaks and who is to come, hence "clear a way before me," and "the Lord... to his Temple." While in Matthew Jesus replaces the pronoun to conceal His Divinity (as He constantly did during his public years) because as the Christ He did not come to demonstrate that He is equal to the Father; He came to take on our iniquities and to bring us to the Father, not just by preaching but by real life example! Like Thomas finally learned, Jesus is my Lord and my God, so I will never down grade His Sacrifice and His Love by denying or deminishing Him! God Bless! |
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1268 | Was John the Baptist really Elijah? | Matthew | JCrichton | 108900 | ||
Hi, Emmaus! I do not believe in reincarnation! I do believe that there are many Biblical matters that are not fully developed or sufficiently explained for us to jump at an interpretation just because our minds cannot conceive God's design: i.e.: Enoch -- why him and not other people? Where's the rest of the story? Jude talks about a battle between the Archangel Michael and Satan--where does Jude find reference to that battle since there are no writings on it? Jacob fighting Yahweh and holding his own against the Mighty One--how can a simple farmer defeat Yahweh? Satan walking to anf fro on the earth and showing up at an assembly presided by God--he was no longer Lucifer, why would God tolerate his presence? There are many other questions such as these... I posed them not because I have doubts, but as an example that I acknowledge God's hidden (unrevealed) truths/design (Jesus hidden years: 12 through 30) and that I do not need to interpret every single passage of the Bible in order to believe (John 20:29; Romans 8:24-25). How can John the Baptist and Elijah be one and the same? How can a virgin give birth? How can God choose one person over another at conception? How did Lazarus regained life?... As Gabriel, God's messenger told Mary: for nothing is impossible to God.' (Luke 1:37) God Bless! |
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1269 | family salvation | Acts 16:31 | JCrichton | 108899 | ||
Hi, donna robertson! One particular passage that I like to point out when the subject of "umbrella salvation" comes up is Luke 17:34-35: I tell you, on that night, when two are in one bed, one will be taken, the other left; when two women are grinding corn together, one will be taken, the other left.' Jesus acknowledges that not everyone will elect salvation (Jesus); therefore, even in the most intimate relationships (the sharing of a bed) or in the most mundane (work, recreation...) there will be a parting of ways when it comes to being saved (believing in Jesus as to gain Eternal Life). But the grace of God can save all of the household if there is one believer amongst the family, since the Holy Spirit, through the believer's example (James 1:25) and prayers (James 5:15), can bring the others into Christ's fold! God Bless! |
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1270 | Was John the Baptist really Elijah? | Matthew | JCrichton | 108895 | ||
Hi, Emmaus! You've missed my point totally: while you quote John the Baptist and the angel of the Lord, I quote Jesus (the Lord) and Yahweh (the original source); the problem is not that Yahweh is contradicting his angel, nor that Jesus is contradicting John the Baptist, but man's interpretation errs due to our misguided efforts to decipher God's intent. How do you reconcile the following: 'Look, I shall send my messenger to clear a way bedore me. And suddenly the Lord whom you seek will come to his Temple; yes, the angel of the covenant, for whom you long, is on his way, says Yahweh Sabaoth. (Malachi 3:1) and: he is the one of whom scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger in front of you to prepare your way before you. (Matthew 11:10) If we interpret these passages in a simplistic way we can end up with reasoning resembling the following: a) Yahweh or Jesus is lying. b) Yahweh supports the Jehovah Witnesses theory that Christ is a creature (an angel). c) Jesus is hiding something. d) Jesus is changing scripture. But we cannot interpret Biblical passages in a simplistic clinical manner. All Biblical passages are contingent upon each other: we cannot grab Malachi 3:1 and say: "see Jesus is an angel," because John 1:1 would refute that statement. And if anybody finds John 1:1 not clear enough to believe in Jesus' Divinity, Yahweh Himself gives profound testimony that Jesus is God: Hebrews 1:8! So when reading the Bible and offering our interpretation of its passages we must not succumb to worldly wisdom and claim it Law! God Bless! |
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1271 | and hell? | Ps 29:2 | JCrichton | 108791 | ||
Hi, Need of Insight! Like you, many people question the logic/reason of hell and armageddon... You state that even our temporal justice system seems to better God's. Are you sure? Is 1:18-20--what more do you want? Your reasoning is like that of an aquaintance that was suffering for those that will not be written in the Book of Life (Revelation 21:8). He was on the verge of apostasy: He could not reconcile a God of Love committing so many people to the fires of eteranal damnation. I spent many hours searching the Scriptures with him in an effort to liberate his mind from our finite way of thinking. At times we mix up God's words in our minds and we see only that which we desire (remember Israel how they kept the clause about Yahweh's restitution where the sins of the parents would be visited upon the children? But right next to that is God's promise to those who obey (1000 years! of love and protection) why did they not hold fast to that part of the Scriptures? Deuteronomy 30:19-20 does not suggest that we can choose whatever we want; it only suggests that we have the power to choose between life and death. But, clearly, Yahweh wants us to choose life! Hell was made for Satan and his angels--and those who refuse to accept God and His commandments will end up in the same situation. But it is not God's wish that we perish (corporally or spiritually): Ezekiel 18:32. Read Romans 9:19 through 11:32. Ultimately, we are the ones who, by our personal choice, decide where our eternity is going to be: Revelation 16:11 or Revelation 20:4-6. Let me illustrate with temporal values: I have a friend who is a very king man. I've known him for over 10 years. Though not religious he is knowledgeable about Bible and Jesus. He has chosen not to follow the Way; rather, he stays on the outskirts of faith and obedience. He has a problem with alcohol. Throughout the years he has totaled many vehicles, his money, wallet, jacket, watch and other property have been stolen, possibly by those he drinks with. And though he has a good paying job with excellent benefits, a wife, kids, and a house... he continues to befriend the bottle. He is not yet an alcoholic (he has sporadic binges). But regardless of all the risks, regardless of all the wasted time and money, regadless of all the pain he has put his mom, wife and children through his choice is to drink--to exhaustion! He can choose not to drink and enjoy life to the fullest or he can choose to drink and perhaps shortten his life span by decades, cause extreme anguish on his family and run the risk of killing of being killed! His choice is clear: he should choose life! But nothing has been a deterrent to his bouts with alcohol! Do you think that my friend would appreciate me following him around to keep him from drinking too much or to keep him from getting into negative situations? He would not! He would hate me for controlling his life and for censuring his desire to "be free to choose alcohol (death)!" God could treat humanity as puppets, forcing us to do exactly what He wills us to do--would we Love God then and would we submit to His Authority? The other thing God could do is what He has done from the beginning: allow us the freedom to choose Life: to choose Him! God Bless! |
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1272 | MARK OF THE BEAST? | Rev 20:4 | JCrichton | 108790 | ||
Hi, REX! I've been trying to find your post: 42 Did Jesus ever drink wine? Note Bible general REX Tue 01/6/04, 12:30pm You stated that your answer was no. You cited leaven as the main reason for your argument... Please rethink your response: The Bible states that Jesus did drink wine (it was part of the culture: drinking wine or water mixed with wine) in Luke 7:33-34 where Jesus defines the incredulousness of the Jews by comparing John the Baptist’s customs, whom they refused to believe because he was way different, and His own, Whom they deny! Though you are right about the leaven, I suggest to you that that would be limited to the bread since Jesus Himself, in Matthew 26:27-29, (Mark 14:23-25, Luke 22:17-18), attested to drinking of the vine. God Bless! |
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1273 | Even Satan believes - why don't you? | Heb 10:14 | JCrichton | 108789 | ||
Hi! (Is your screen name Gal5:16?) I have to totally disagree with you! Jesus capable of sinning? Please, do not tell me that you believe that when the woman was accused of adultery and Jesus scribbled on the ground as He ignored her accusers, that you understand that to mean that Jesus was writing down her accusers' sins? Do you also believe that the fruit was an apple? I do not mean to be so curt--but you sound like the Witnesses: they want to believe that they can set up a rank and file system for God! Was Lucifer greater than God? Could he have overthrown God? So why did he attempt the impossible? Is Jacob stronger than Yahweh? Is Yahweh a cheat? (Genesis 32:22-32) By applying human logic and wisdom to God's Works we simply defeat ourselves (as Lucifer did!): 1 Corinthians 19-31. Hebrews 4:15 does not suggest that Christ was capable of sinning--it suggests that His humanity, outside of sin, was full and complete! God Bless! |
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1274 | How did man have a Divine Mind? | Gen 1:26 | JCrichton | 108786 | ||
Hi, Searcher56! In the Old Testament Yahweh called us "gods"--this did not make us His equal; it is only His expression demonstrating what our goal should be: to be holy as God is Holy! Christ said it differently; "be one as I and the Father are One..." Jesus calls us to be one with Him (I am the vine you are the branches; if you abide in me...)--never did Jesus say you are equal to God or will become God's equal! Paul, through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, tells us this: ...But we are those who have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16--unabridged: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16). God Bless! |
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1275 | Was John the Baptist really Elijah? | Matthew | JCrichton | 108785 | ||
Hi, Emmaus! How do you reconcile Matthew 11:13-14, 17:10-13 and Malachi 3:23-24 (4:5-6) to your statements. Clearly the prophet Malachi has the word of God and there's no coming as, in the essence of, in the spirit of, similar to, lineage of... How can John the Baptist be crystal clear about who he is not (though he contradicts himself with his additional statements: John 1:23--which reflects back to Malichi's) and Jesus be confused about how to express John's identity?: Because it was towards John that all the prophecies of the prophets and of the Law were leading; and he, if you will believe me, is the Elijah who was to return. (Mt 11:13-14) And the disciples put this question to him, ‘Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?’ He replied, ‘Elijah is indeed coming, and he will set everything right again; however, I tell you that Elijah has come already and they did not recognise him but treated him as they pleased; and the Son of man will suffer similarly at their hands.’ Then the disciples understood that he was speaking of John the Baptist. (Matthew 17:10-13) Jesus' staments closely reflects God's words: ‘Look, I shall send you the prophet Elijah before the great and awesome Day of Yahweh comes. He will reconcile parents to their children and children to their parents, to forestall my putting the country under the curse of destruction.’ (Malachi 3:23-24 (4:5-6)) How can we understand this other than what is being said? God's Way is not our ways! God Bless! |
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1276 | Matthew talked about JC as a Jew - why? | NT general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 108783 | ||
Hi, clinzey! It is difficult in today's society to take things seriously--specially those trying to stay young (with it). But guess what?, respect is not an option when it comes to God. And while we may trivialize and argue back and forth over the definitions of words and their origins... know this: we are not called to be budds with Christ Jesus! Though you display some knowledge of Biblical background, you seem to lack respect for that which you claim to be searching after. I am pretty sure that, if employed, you would not go to your boss in an overly familiar fashion or show up in shorts and t-shirt for a company meeting. And if you own your own business, would you tolerate lack of respect from your subordinates and your suppliers? Jesus was very "cool" as a Teacher and He even showed profound compasion for His followers; but, with all His Power, He never disrespected them! Jude spoke about just such situation in Jude 1:8-11. And he pronounced a terrible end for those being chastised. Please do not take offense: if you truely are seeking wisdom don't forget to go to God in humble obedience! (1 Corinthians 1:19-31) God Bless! |
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1277 | why did Hosea marry prostitute | Hos 1:1 | JCrichton | 108718 | ||
Hi, Grahame! The previous posts from justme and Mommapbs are right on the mark. When you read the complete passage you would note that though Hosea was separated to serve God (made holy), God commanded him to marry a prostitute in order to make a representation of of Israel--as they prostituted themselves with pagans and their customs and their gods ignoring the Love the One True God had for them. A prostitute, by definition, rejects love, defies authority and welcomes the most defiling acts in exchange for money and/or power! (I am not talking about the people that are forced into prostitution--only those who elect that life style.) God Bless! |
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1278 | will pour out My (my) spirit?Who?What | Prov 1:23 | JCrichton | 108716 | ||
Hi, Ray! Sorry for the confusion. What I mean is that in Proverbs 1:20 as in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 the Bible is talking about the abilities or gifts of the Spirit (Holy Spirit). Some denomenations grab on to such passages to attempt to deny that there is a Divine Person known as the Holy Spirit (John 14:26, 15:26). While just a few short verses away Provebs 1:23 (as 1 Corinthians 2:6-16) the Bible clearly demonstrate that there is a Holy Power at work: the Holy Spirit! How a person, nay, a people can read the Bible and figure out that God has abilities (sometimes referred to as wisdom or knowledge) which can be defined in human terms (as Proverbs 1:20; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11), and yet not be able to distinguish between God's abilities and God's revelations about His existance as the Holy Spirit (Proverbs 1:23; Isaiah 44;3; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; John 15:26) is way beyond my comprehension! When referring to man and our spiritual nature I would never capitalize (spiritual, spirit...) when referring to the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit or words that describe or symbolize their deity I will emphasize by capitalizing the first letter--with the exception of defining the term LORD which in the old testament was a title reserved for Yahweh (at least in some old Bible versions). Also, I tend to always capitalize Bible and Biblical to differentiate between the Scriptures and all source/material of human origin. Deity, Truth, Light, Beginning, End, Rock, Salvation, Refuge, Hope... these words (and others like them) when directly related to God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) I capitalize as per personal preference. In this forum, since I have no knowledge of how emphasize with variations of font/color, I may use Caps Lock to create a tone (i.e.: JESUS IS LORD!). Now, when quoting a Biblical passage I would simply transcribe the text without adding any personal emphasis. So if I were to cite John 14:16-17, and the passage would include the phrase "Spirit of Truth" is so depicted I would transcribe per context. When I am defining my thoughts and I find that the passage or word directly reflects the Father, Son and/or the Holy Spirit, or if I am expressing a thought with my own words (i.e.: Jesus is Love!) I would most likely capitalize the adjective/pronoun directly related to God or to the three Persons of God's Deity! I hope this served to clarify your questions! Thanks for your interest in finding common grounds and understanding! God Bless! |
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1279 | Why has the Bible not been added to? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 108642 | ||
(Part 3) Jesus tells us that till John the Baptist the old covenant of the Law and the prophecies were in effect. Once He arrived He brought with Him not the abolishment of the Law but the completion (fulfillment). There can be no other set of prophecies directing us to the impending Christ because the Christ has come! Though Jesus did not reveal all Truth He promised that the Paraclete would reveal all and remind us of Jesus words. The Holy Spirit, through the Apostles, worked directly with the early Church providing spiritual guidance, structure and definition. There are many revelations which include prophecies that help fine-tune Christ’s revelations and instructions: …It was at Antioch that the disciples were first called ‘Christians’. (Acts 11:26) Whenever you eat this bread, then, and drink this cup, you are proclaiming the Lord’s death until he comes. Therefore anyone who eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord unworthily is answerable for the body and blood of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 11:26-27) Christ himself died once and for all for sins, the upright for the sake of the guilty, to lead us to God. In the body he was put to death, in the spirit he was raised to life, and, in the spirit, he went to preach to the spirits in prison. They refused to believe long ago, while God patiently waited to receive them, in Noah’s time when the ark was being built. In it only a few, that is eight souls, were saved through water. It is the baptism corresponding to this water which saves you now--not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience given to God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has entered heaven and is at God’s right hand, with angels, ruling forces and powers subject to him. (1 Peter 3:18-22) A revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him so that he could tell his servants what is now to take place very soon; he sent his angel to make it known to his servant John, and John has borne witness to the Word of God and to the witness of Jesus Christ, everything that he saw. Blesses is anyone who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed those who hear them, if they treasure the content, because the Time is near. (Revelation 1:1-3) Christ came to fulfill the Law and the prophets. He also came to die for our sins, to establish His Church, and to Mediate for us in front of the Father. Though His role as the Lamb of God is over, He owns full authority and power as the Alpha and Omega, the God of Amen, the King of kings, the Lord of lords. Since all but one (Second Coming: the Lion of Israel) of Christ’s functions have been fulfilled there are no new revelations (original prophecies) that have to be written: No, this is the covenant I will make with the House of Israel, when those days have come, the Lord declares: In their minds I shall plant my laws writing them on their hearts. Then I shall be their God, and they shall be my people. There will be no further need for each to teach his neighbour, and each his brother, saying ‘Learn to know the Lord!’ No, they will all know me, from the least to the greatest, since I shall forgive their guilt and never more call their sins to mind. (Hebrews 8:10-12) God Bless! |
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1280 | Why has the Bible not been added to? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 108641 | ||
(Part 2) ‘Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. In truth I tell you, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, is to disappear from the Law until all its purpose is achieved. (Matthew 5:17-18) Further, Jesus introduces themes that demonstrate that there is an imminent conclusion to the old covenant: ‘Up to the time of John it was the Law and the Prophets; from then onwards, the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it. (Luke 16:16) Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to the disciples. ‘Take it and eat,’ he said, ‘this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he handed it to them saying, ‘Drink from this, all of you, for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Mt 26:26-28) Then he told them, ‘This is what I meant when I said, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets and in the Psalms, was destined to be fulfilled.’ He then opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that, in his name, repentances for the forgiveness of sins would be preached for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses to this.’ (Luke 24:44-49) ‘And now I am sending upon you what the Father has promised. Stay in the city, then, until you are clothed with the power from on high.’ Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. (Luke 24:51) I have glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. now, Father, glorify me with that glory I had with you before ever the world existed. (John 17:4-5) After Jesus had taken the wine he said, ‘It is fulfilled’; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit. (John 9:30) I shall ask the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete to be with you for ever, the Spirit of truth whom the world can never accept since it neither sees nor knows him; but you know him, because he is with you, he is in you. I shall not leave you orphans; I shall come to you. In a short time the world will no longer see me; but you will see that I live and you also will live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father and you in me and I in you. Whoever holds to my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me; and whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I shall love him and reveal myself to him.’ (John 14:16-21) but the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. (John 14:26) When the Paraclete comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning. (John 15:26-27) Still, I am telling you the truth: it is for your own good that I am going, because unless I go, the paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will show the world how wrong it was, about sin, and about who was in the right, and about judgement: about sin: in that they refuse to believe in me; about who was in the right: in that I am going to the Father and you will see me no more; about judgement: in that the prince of this world is already condemned. I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you to bear now. However, when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking of his own accord, but will say only what he has been told; and he will reveal to you the things to come. He will glorify me, since all he reveals to you will be taken from what is mine. (John 16:7-14;) |
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