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641 | The dress code of the day? | Matt 22:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156274 | ||
Your posting tonight leads me to believe you made it through the day unscathed. Must have found some “wedding clothes†:) WOS |
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642 | The dress code of the day? | Matt 22:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156249 | ||
I’ve read that it was customary for the wedding guests to be given “wedding clothes†to be worn at the banquet. To refuse to wear them would insult the host. The guest was seen as arrogant as though he didn’t need the clothes, or that he didn’t want to participate in the celebration. In the parable, the wedding clothes are the righteousness needed to enter God’s Kingdom. Christ has provided the clothes of righteousness. We much chose to put them on. “Observe, This hypocrite was never discovered to be without a wedding garment, till the king himself came in to see the guests. Note, It is God's prerogative to know who are sound at heart in their profession, and who are not. We may be deceived in men, either one way or other; but He cannot. The day of judgment will be the great discovering day, when all the guests will be presented to the King:… As soon as he came in, he presently espied the hypocrite; He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment; though but one, he soon had his eye upon him; there is no hope of being hid in a crowd from the arrests of divine justice; he had not on a wedding garment; he was not dressed as became a nuptial solemnity; he had not his best clothes on. Note, Many come to the wedding feast without a wedding garment. If the gospel be the wedding feast, then the wedding garment is a frame of heart, and a course of life agreeable to the gospel and our profession of it, worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called (Eph_4:1), as becomes the gospel of Christ, Phi_1:27. The righteousness of saints, their real holiness and sanctification, and Christ, made Righteousness to them, is the clean linen, Rev_19:8. This man was not naked, or in rags; some raiment he had, but not a wedding garment. Those, and those only, who put on the Lord Jesus, that have a Christian temper of mind, and are adorned with Christian graces, who live by faith in Christ, and to whom he is all in all, have the wedding garment.†– Matthew Henry WOS |
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643 | What would change End-Times? | 2 Pet 3:12 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156246 | ||
God’s plan is eternal and unchanging. Nothing we do can altar that. We can’t force God’s hand and usher in the return of Christ. The return of Christ has already been established. We however, are not to know when that will be. God already knows and we can be sure, it will happen on His time, not ours. Matthew 24:30-37(KJV) 30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Psalm 75:2(AMP) 2When the proper time has come [for executing My judgments], I will judge uprightly [says the Lord]. John 11:4-7(AMP) 4When Jesus received the message, He said, This sickness is not to end in death; but [on the contrary] it is to honor God and to promote His glory, that the Son of God may be glorified through (by) it. 5Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. [They were His dear friends, and He held them in loving esteem.] 6Therefore [even] when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He still stayed two days longer in the same place where He was. 7Then after that interval He said to His disciples, Let us go back again to Judea. Isaiah 14:26-27(NIV) 26 This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations. 27 For the LORD Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back? Job 42:2(NASB) 2"I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted. WOS |
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644 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156229 | ||
Doc, I know this thread seems to be going on and getting lengthy, but I would really appreciate some help on one thing. You stated in your post to Mark: “You see, brother Mark, this is why it was so crucial that Christ be born of a virgin. He was not of the seed of Adam. If He had been of the seed of Adam, even without committing any sin, He could only have died for Himself. Yet Christ was perfectly righteous, in deed, in heart, and in nature.†Does that imply then, that imputed sin is only a paternal characteristic and not maternal? How does Scripture account for the fact that sin is passed from mother to child? Wasn’t Mary a child of Adam? But yet we know Christ was not of sin. Would this indicate that Jesus was in fact the true “second Adam†a total creation of God therefore not genetically linked to Mary? But then in essence, doesn’t that deny His Humanity? Does Scripture reveal the answer to this? WOS |
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645 | inherit the sin of Adam | Ps 51:5 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156225 | ||
Victor, What was that all about? As a brother in Christ, I believe you know better than that. If being referred to as “son†is that insulting to you, don’t you think it would have been better to simply ask Doc to refrain from using that when addressing you. Rather than taking off in what most would deem a tirade of juvenility, deserving of a title of immaturity, don’t you think it would have been more mature and appropriate to ask that title not be used to address you? Don’t you think it would have been more appropriately “Christ-like†to respond in a manner befitting a Christian? I’m sure in hindsight you realize that. So I won’t dwell on it much longer. Though still a youngster in “forum years†(since I’ve only been around 4 months) I’ve had the opportunity to discern, at least with the more avid users, those who indeed tend to help and those who attempt to be harmful. Doc has been one of those (one of many) I have had the opportunity to learn from. Have I always agreed with him? I don’t believe so. But that’s not to say he was wrong or right, simply take it for what it says. There are many on this forum that disagree in one aspect or another with a different forum member. There are some who take the low road and insult and try to make the other look a fool. But I see there are those who also take the high road and with love and kindness, display their differences with respect as to the other individual’s thoughts. I’ve also seen that there are cases in which harshness is used and at first I didn’t care for that. But I’ve come to find that sometimes, it is necessary. In any case, I hope you realize that there are some who would like for you to continue to participate in the forum. But you should want to for the purpose of self-edification as well as helping others. You can’t expect anyone to take what you say as being credible when you disrespect forum members as you have with Doc. And if you felt offended at first, you should have pointed that out and not attempted to offend in retaliation. That’s just not right and you know it. In case you overlooked it, please read Mark’s post to you # 156215. That is sound advice my friend. I hope you put it into practice. WOS |
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646 | Authority to Ask God for One's Needs | Phil 4:19 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156179 | ||
Based on the following, I would disagree. Luke 11: 1And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. God’s will be done. Matthew 6: 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Seek the Kingdom of God and God knowing what we need will provide. 1 John 5: 14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. God hears us because we ask according to His will. Acts 20: 34Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Philippians 4: 17Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. But then I came across Mark 11:24. Mark 11: 24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. But realized their was a qualification for that in Mark 11:22. Mark 11: 22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Having faith in God will have us desiring Godly things. Our desire will be for God’s will to be done. WOS |
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647 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156175 | ||
I found this. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a modern apostle of peace and love, is the head of the world’s second largest and oldest Christian faith community. Based in a Moslem country on the fault-line between East and West, Christianity and Islam, the developed and developing worlds, His All Holiness is, by tradition, the 270th successor to an actual apostle of Jesus Christ, St Andrew, the first-called apostle and brother of St. Peter. The Ecumenical Patriarchate has existed in what was known as Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey, since the fourth century A.D. when Emperor Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople (now Istanbul), a city that he built. His All Holiness Bartholomew has led the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians for 13 years, quietly bringing together major religious leaders and intervening in wars and conflicts and the environmental crisis. http://www.archons.org/patriarchate/holiness.asp WOS |
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648 | Is the Word of Faith movement Biblical? | Matt 24:11 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156054 | ||
Dalcent, You ask: Where in the Bible do we find Jesus or the Apostles praying for the sick. Matthew 21:22(NASB) 22"And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." James 5:14-15(NASB) 14Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Matthew 17:19-21(AMP) 19Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked privately, Why could we not drive it out? 20He said to them, Because of the littleness of your faith [that is, your lack of firmly relying trust]. For truly I say to you, if you have faith [that is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. 21But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. Some examples. WOS |
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649 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156044 | ||
Well, Let’s get this all out in the open. Theotokos: Mother of God : Mary's son, Jesus, was fully God, as well as fully human, and that Jesus' two natures (divine and human) were united in a single person of the Trinity. It was defined that although Jesus has two natures, human and divine, these are eternally united in one personhood. Mary being mother of God the Son is therefore duly entitled Mother of God. Christotokos: Mother of Christ: The intent behind calling her Christotokos was to restrict her role to be only the mother of "Christ's humanity" and not His Divine nature. Nestorianism: that Jesus had two persons, the man Jesus and the divine Son of God, instead of one unified person. (Christotokos) Monophysitism: Christ has only one nature, as opposed to the Chalcedonian position which holds that Christ has two natures, one divine and one human. There are two major doctrines that can undisputedly be called monophysite: Eutychianism: the human nature of Christ was essentially obliterated by the Divine, "dissolved like a drop of honey in the sea". Apollinarianism: Christ had a human body and human "living principle" but that the Divine Logos had taken the place of the nous, or "thinking principle", analogous but not identical to what might be called a mind in the present day. Scripture, time and time again makes reference to Mary as the mother of Jesus. This Jesus, is / was God incarnate. He was always God, but not always human until the incarnation. Holding both positions, after His incarnation, He never left either until his death. To say Mary is the mother of God in His humanity “only†is to separate Him from His divinity (which would indicate that while He was human He was not God, which did not happen). Jesus was always divine. He was fully Human while remaining divine. You cannot separate one from the other. Mary is rightfully the mother of God. Does that make her any better. Not necessarily. It simply shows that she was in God’s favor and the one chosen to give birth to the Savior. I think the doctrine emphasized that. The big words confuse me… Can’t we keep it simple. WOS Now for the backlash… |
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650 | SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH | 2 Tim 2:25 | Wild Olive Shoot | 156001 | ||
Dear Bows44, I'm afraid that in your frustration, you are quoting and using Scripture out of context. Although Paul made note of those preaching Christ with wrong motives, he in no way condones our partaking in those same insincere acts. 12Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. 15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (15-18) Paul considers the motives of men in their preaching of the gospel Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; their desire is to "surpass" Paul in ministry, and to promote their own name and place above Paul's. These people were glad Paul was imprisoned, because they felt this gave them a "competitive edge" over him in the "contest" of preaching the gospel; they were motivated by a competitive spirit (common among preachers!). Those preaching the gospel out of wrong motives are infected with selfish ambition, which makes them minister not sincerely. Ambition isn't necessarily bad; there is nothing wrong in wanting to be the best we can be for God. But selfish ambition is concerned most with being thought of by others as a success; pleasing man instead of God. Those who preach Christ from the wrong motives were supposing to add affliction to my [Paul's] chains; their competitive hearts didn't only want themselves to "win," they wanted Paul to "lose". They wanted Paul to endure the "humiliation" of having to admit that others were more effective to him (something Paul honestly didn't care about, not having a competitive spirit in ministry). Others, thankfully, were preaching the gospel out of good will, and out of love. So, people were preaching the gospel more energetically, motivated by Paul's imprisonment. Some were motivated in a good way, some were motivated in a bad way, but nonetheless they were motivated - and Paul could rejoice in that! Remember that Paul's concern here is not with the gospel that is being preached; only with the motives behind those who are preaching. Paul would object if he thought a false or distorted gospel was being preached, even if from the best of motives. (Galatians 1:6-9) If Paul's imprisonment could not hinder the gospel, neither could the wrong motives of some - God's work was still being done, and that was cause for rejoicing. Guzik, David. "Study Guide for Philippians Chapter 1." Blue Letter Bible. 1 Mar 1996. 16 Aug 2005. WOS |
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651 | Theological Term: Theotokos | Luke 1:31 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155984 | ||
It seems there was a competing view at that council in which it was sought to refer to Mary as Christotokos instead, meaning "Mother of Christ". The purpose of that was to confine her role as only the mother of Christ’s humanity and not His divine nature. Comments? WOS |
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652 | Are silent protests scriptural? | 1 John 3:17 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155902 | ||
I think if you are looking for Scripture to validate a specific individual action, in which there is much controversy because it doesn’t speak directly to the act, in this case, a silent protest involving tape over one’s mouth, then you have to look at the end result of the act and determine whether or not it brings glory to God. If it doesn’t, maybe it is not the appropriate act to engage in. Personally, I don’t see how taping ones mouth with the word life printed on it is glorifying God. We see many protests today engaging an array of topics in which Christians deem as godless and immoral acts. Many are pushed to the limits and end up perpetrating evil for evil such is the case when things go awry and lead to violence. That’s not bringing glory to our Lord. We have a right to peacefully assemble in protest without fear of persecution. We remain civilly obedient as long as we protest within the parameters of the laws put forth by our governing body. But what are the products, the results, of these protests? Usually they are without results or at least without positive results. But in any case, I think they serve somewhat of a purpose. They show the general public and the lawmakers that there are those willing to make a stand. But where we need to make that stand is in the election booth. Until that happens, I think we can protest all we want to the same results. We have one of the greatest freedoms in the world today. We actually have a voice in choosing our leaders. Until we speak up and make use of that voice, all the protesting in the world isn’t going to change a thing. Putting tape over your mouth and silently protesting, in my opinion, isn’t using our collective voice to accomplish anything. But again, in anything being done, I would look to the end result. Ultimately, does the act itself bring glory to God? Just my thoughts. WOS |
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653 | people too blind to see good, (where)? | 2 Cor 4:4 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155888 | ||
L1952F, Maybe this will help. 2 Corinthians 4:3-5 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake. The Gospel has been rejected by many because of their blindness. WOS |
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654 | matt. 16:15-18 should they believe us? | Mark 16:18 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155885 | ||
blackbox, I think you are referencing Mark 16:15-18, not Matthew. You state: â€i have never seen a demon-possessed person to my knowledge, and have never seen a demon cast out.†Me neither. But our New Testament depicts eyewitness accounts of just such a thing. Mark 1:34-39, 5:12-15 of many. You state: “i have only heard someone speak in tounges once, and i think he was faking it.†I have yet to hear someone speak in tongues but I have heard testimony to it from some I know. But honestly, I think they may have testified falsely or were deceived and only thought they were speaking tongues as a spiritual gift. But I don’t discount tongues altogether and therefore cannot totally discredit their experience. But again, we have eyewitness accounts of just such a thing happening in Scripture. (Acts 2:4) You state: “i have heard of snake-handling ministers, but anyone can learn to handle a snake.†I agree, my brother handles snakes all the time (He’s not afraid to) but not in a religious ceremony. Paul handled a snake safely as well. (Acts 28:5) You state: “if you drink a deadly dose of poison, you will die. prove otherwise. i have never heard of someone drinking lots of poisin and not dying because they believed in God.†Can’t prove otherwise. I believe if someone drinks a deadly dose of poison, they will more than likely die (or else it would not be a deadly dose) and I don’t think it is wise to put God to the test. You state: “i have never seen a healing, and the stories of healings that i have heard could have been faked.†I have witnessed many healings on TV and I agree that they are probably faked. But we see healings in Scripture, God heals people. Matthew 8:5-13, 9:27-31, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 13:10-17, John 9:1-41, just to name a few. You ask: “where are the signs?†God says a wicked and adulteress generation asks for a sign. You ask: “does anyone believe?†Yes, I do believe. Why? Because I have Faith! Hebrews 11:1(NASB) 1Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Faith from where? From God! Romans 10:16-18 (NIV) 16But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our message?" 17Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. 18But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: "Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world." Dive into the Word. Know just what God has revealed to us. WOS |
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655 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155709 | ||
Bows44, I didn’t intend to slam what you wrote concerning your experience, but I can see why you would have taken it that way. If you did, I’m sorry and thank you for the kind response. If you didn’t, then I’m glad. I was genuinely asking what I did and you’re right (as well as others) this probably isn’t the place to discuss it, so I’ll leave it alone for now. Thank you for the invite to discuss outside of the forum. Maybe I’ll take you up on that someday. For now though, I’d like to look into it on my own and form a more solid opinion so I can discuss somewhat judiciously. WOS |
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656 | At what moment do we go to heaven? | Eccl 12:7 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155641 | ||
Bows44, So you chose your son and husband over Christ? I guess my question is why, if anyone was given a glimpse of heaven, would they choose to return to earth? Is God not soveriegn? Doesn't he decide when our time is up? I've read accounts of near death experiences. Most are in line with yours but there are also those in which the person has seen horrifying visions of hell. Who would possibly give them the chance to return? There is medical and scientific evidence that near death experiences are simply hallucinations and some Christian doctors even believe they are false visions from satan himself attempting to deceive. For some reason though, I have a hard time buying into he fact that we have a choice and that if we do, one would choose to return to earth after experiencing being in the presence of our Lord. Can I ask why you think you needed to return or why you think we are even given a choice? WOS |
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657 | LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY | Gen 18:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155520 | ||
Oh… I see. Pardon me for my assumption. When you claimed to have a revelation, I assumed it was from God and not Robert Cohen. Look, this is just my own opinion; people will believe most anything written when they read it. Why do we find it so easy to believe every cockamamie thing written and then fail to honestly compare it with God’s word? Now I said honestly compare. Robert Cohen may be an intellectual, but he seems to have some sort of vendetta against the dairy lovers out there. I honestly think he’s about a pint shy of a full gallon. I’m sure he’ll find some way to blame the apocalypse on milk as well. Here are the references to milk that I found in Scripture, with exception to those that reference milk and honey. You look into them and see for yourself. Compare them to your revelation. Genesis 18:8 Genesis 49:12 Exodus 23:19 Exodus 34:26 Deuteronomy 14:21 Deuteronomy 32:14 Judges 4:19 Judges 5:25 Job 10:10 Job 21:24 Proverbs 27:27 Proverbs 30:33 Song of Solomon 4:11 Song of Solomon 5:1 Song of Solomon 5:12 Isaiah 7:22 Isaiah 28:9 Isaiah 55:1 Isaiah 60:16 Isaiah 66:11 Lamentations 4:7 Ezekiel 25:4 Joel 3:18 1 Corinthians 3:2 1 Corinthians 9:7 Here’s the thing, you’ll come up with your own opinion about this matter and I hope it is in line with God’s will. I’ll also state this, if you continue with your ideas about milk, that is fine too and if we ever should meet and have dinner, I’ll abstain from milk to keep from offending you. But otherwise, I’ll continue to drink it and think nothing more about it. WOS |
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658 | LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY | Gen 18:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155494 | ||
So you’re saying the angels or Gabriel who were delivering God’s message were in a way disobedient to God for eating something not approved? You’re right about let’s not assume anything. So why do you automatically assume that it was Gabriel and not the Lord who ate? And why do you assume that milk is forbidden when we clearly see it being consumed in Scripture? You’re also overlooking Genesis 9 when considering what god has given us to eat. Genesis 9: 1And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. 3Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. You’re overlooking Christ and what He said: Matthew 15: 11Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. You’re overlooking further; Acts 10: 9About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." 14"Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." 15The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." 16This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven. You mean to tell me, that after all of these thousands of years, God has not wanted us consuming milk but has now just recently made it clear to you that we shouldn’t? We even see cases in Scripture in which animal milk was consumed and no mention of it being forbidden and you still think we should abstain? Sorry, I just don’t see it. Not many will I suppose? Not unless you can show support using God’s word. I’m sorry, but I’ll take His word over anyone’s, any day. By the way, I agree that the references to the land flowing with milk and honey is speaking to abundance. Who has taken that and interpreted it to mean we should drink milk from animals? WOS |
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659 | LAND FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY | Gen 18:8 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155477 | ||
I believe our Lord doesn’t have a problem with us consuming milk from animals. If He did, He sure failed to let Abraham know while He had some with him. I’m sure the milk mentioned wasn’t from Sarah. Genesis 18 1And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; 2And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, 3And said, My LORD, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: 4Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: 5And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said. 6And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth. 7And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. 8And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat. WOS |
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660 | Why Esau not got his blessing back? | Gen 27:35 | Wild Olive Shoot | 155468 | ||
Jehonadab, You stated: "Jacob did not maliciously misrepresent himself in order to get something that did not rightfully belong to him. The Bible does not condemn what Rebekah and Jacob did." They took matters into their hands not relying on God to work it His way. You can’t force God’s hand and nowhere in Scripture would that be supported. I saw a television show a while back in which they were asking for donations for help in moving all of the Jews from around the world back to Israel for the purpose of speeding Christ’s return. Essentially believing they could force God to play His cards early. Whatever The Almighty declares will in fact happen. There’s nothing we can do to prevent it, there’s nothing we can do to quicken it. God will act when He is ready. Rebekah and Jacob acted inappropriately using deceit and taking advantage of Isaac’s apparent disability. Hebrews 12:16 surely warns us how we are not to be, but that doesn’t speak at all to what Rebekah and Jacob did. There are clearly more lessons to be learned than just the one. However, I do agree with you that the “outcome” was exactly what God purposed. It always is, no matter how terribly we get it wrong, what God wills, will be done. Scripture doesn't condemn it? I'd look again at what everyone involved had to endure because of that incident and then ask again if we shouldn't get from scripture that acts like that are not approved. WOS |
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