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221 | Prove all things hold fast to the good.. | 1 Cor 15:1 | Pastor Glenn | 86038 | ||
Goodnewsminister, While most of us agree that the Good News Gospel is the best, but it is incomplete without also proclaiming the consequences (hell fire). For many of the wicked Jesus spoke of the sign of the prophet Jonah: Matthew 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: Matthew 12:40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. Remember Jonah's message: Jonah 3:4 And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. Where was the Good News? God revealed the Good news to their hearts as they repented: Jonah 3:5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them. 6 For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. 7 And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: 8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands. 9 Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? 10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. Goodnewsminister, if there are no consequences for sin, then how do you explain these scriptures concerning the fear of the Lord? Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. The consequences (hell) cannot be left out of the message. 47And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire-- 48where "Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched. [Isaiah 66:24] Jeremiah 23 16Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the LORD. 17They continually say to those who despise Me, "The LORD has said, "You shall have peace"'; And to everyone who walks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say, "No evil shall come upon you."' Pastor Glenn |
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222 | she brought forth her children? | Is 66:12 | Pastor Glenn | 85632 | ||
jbw, Very good answer from Scribe. “This whole chapter is one to meditate on often. It is an example of the type of passages in the prophets that are the foundation for the scriptures in the New Testament. This prophecy is all about the conversion of the Gentiles through the Man Child that would be born in Israel, the relationship of Jerusalem to the church, both in it’s origins and it’s heritage, and the coming of judgment upon those that rejected the Lord, with the glorification of the church before their eyes. This chapter covers big picture thinking concerning the plan of God from the birth of Christ, the beginning of the church which came about as it were in a day with Pentecost and the future creation of a new heaven and earth. The beginning of the chapter is all about how that God is not pleased with the legal works of the Jew but is seeking the humble repentant heart of faith instead, and will accept such a heart whether found in Jew or Gentile.” I think that Isaiah 54 might be a companion to this chapter to meditate on. What I like about these kinds of scripture is how they add enormous credibility to the scriptures against the skeptics that try to say that the scriptures were made up by men. While the Jews were hostile towards the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, they had no reason to embed the Gospel of “salvation to the Gentiles” throughout the Hebrew scriptures. So the presence of "hostile witnesses" is very important to tying the old testament together with the new testament. Therefore, the only explaination is that the entire Christian bible of 66 books, written by over 40 secretaries over a time span of over 1400 years, was motivated not by men, but by the single mind of God! Pastor Glenn |
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223 | The "short " ending of Mark? | Mark 16:8 | Pastor Glenn | 85440 | ||
JRM, The accepted key verse of the entire book of Mark is: 10:45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Christ's servanthood had been accomplished and Mark had shown this. While this was the first Gospel written, the full story was well known from the testimony of many living witnesses, including these same women of Mark 16. First Corinthians has the full resurrection story and was already written even before this gospel: 1Co 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 1Co 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: 1Co 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 1Co 15:6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 1Co 15:7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 1Co 15:8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 1Co 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Writing books was not cheap or easy even for a hand written copy. Paul shows how much he valued the books and parchments: 2Ti 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 2Ti 4:12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 2Ti 4:13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. This also shows that Mark was around a long time. There was plenty time to publish an update of his Gospel and there is nothing wrong with that, so I would not discredit the long version. As for the snake handlers, they should do some rethinking whether or not they accept the long version of Mark. However, they still have similar scripture in Luke 10. Pastor Glenn |
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224 | Why the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob? | Gen 50:24 | Pastor Glenn | 85233 | ||
beva, I like Jesus' answer as He biblically proves the doctrine of resurrection of the dead: Mark 12 26But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to him, saying, "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?[3] 27He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly mistaken." |
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225 | Creation Account: Mythical or Not? | Gen 1:27 | Pastor Glenn | 85226 | ||
Hank, You are expressing very wise reasoning as you expressed the subtle dangers of "mythical" interpretations. You Conclude: "... We cannot know whether there was any such thing as a serpent who beguiled Eve, or that Eve even existed. We have no historical proof of Eden or the fall of Adam and Eve. Without any reliable account of the fall, therefore, the doctrine of original sin falls apart and with it the idea that we need a savior, thus making Christ's death on the cross superfluous. ..... So which is it? The account of creation is real, factual, historical, true -- or it is mythical, allegorical, fictitious. Does it make more sense to take God at His word and to believe that what He says is the way it is, or to invent ways of explaining away the things we don't understand or feel uncomfortable with or just flatly refuse to believe or accept? " I wanted to point out that "details" such as the subtleness of the serpent are easily ignored while using the mindset of a "mythical" Garden of Eden. We need to see the dangers of the subtleness of sin and the unacceptable doubt that a non-literal Garden of Eden story brings also. We are warned of this by many scriptures: Proverbs 7:10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. Matthew 26:4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. Acts 7:19 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live. Acts 13:10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. Pastor Glenn |
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226 | Studying O.T. is creating problems. | Genesis | Pastor Glenn | 84911 | ||
More clean animals were needed for sacrifice so more were saved. God did not say "ONLY" two, that would have indeed been a contradiction. "Two" is included in "seven", so this is not at all a contradiction. Gen 7 2You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals that are unclean, a male and his female; 3also seven each of birds of the air, male and female, to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth. Gen 8 20 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. The question of who bought the field is not a problem either. It is well understood how others can perform tasks for someone else acting as their agent, especially if they are disabled or dead. Mat 27 5Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood." 7And they consulted together and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. 8Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. 9Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, 10and gave them for the potter's field, as the LORD directed me."[Jeremiah 32:6-9] Acts 1 16"Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry." 18(Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. 19And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20"For it is written in the Book of Psalms: "Let his dwelling place be desolate, And let no one live in it';[Psalm 69:25] The question is really of whoses name went on the deed to the property. Who would doubt that it was Judas' name on the deed. Pastor Glenn |
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227 | Studying O.T. is creating problems. | Genesis | Pastor Glenn | 84899 | ||
FreeThinker, I wanted to point out the vast time of 100 years between God's instructions of Gen 6 and Gen 7. Gen 5 32And Noah was five hundred years old, and Noah begot Shem, Ham, and Japheth. But it was only 7 days before the flood that God gave detailed instructions. Gen 7 6Noah was six hundred years old when the floodwaters were on the earth. This shows the poor judgement of the skeptics that see this as a contradiction. It should be expected that more detail be given a century later as the end was upon them. I am not looking for your reponse to this post as much as I am looking forward to your response to the book suggested by Mommapbs. I also wanted to suggest listening to a Real Player message from a former skeptic at the following link: http://www.johnankerberg.org/RealMedia/ja20000528-rd1.ram This site is also a very good resource for many bible questions: http://www.johnankerberg.org Hope this helps, Pastor Glenn |
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228 | Pure joy in Heaven? | Rev 7:9 | Pastor Glenn | 84743 | ||
FreeThinker, Emmaus made a very interesting comment: "How do you know Jesus does not make Himself known to them at the moment of their death and let them make a decision? It is still through Jesus." The revelation of Jesus (the Gospel) in the Old Testament was vailed. But by faith Jesus did make Himself known. Job spoke of his Redeemer: Job 19 25 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. 26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet [5] in [6] my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes-I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me! He revealed Himself to Samuel: 1 Samuel 3 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD : The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. ... 10 The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." ... 21 The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word. See also Romans 4 and Hebrews 11-12. It was not through proof that God made himself known, but through faithful reponse to His word. How could it be any other way? Didn't Adam and Eve have all the proof they needed, and also Lucifer? Criminals "know" that police exist, but the state of sin they have does not stop their criminal behavior. What is better, reponse to "proof" or reponse to "faith"? You remind me of Ateo. If you are he then I am still looking into your questions and plan to get back to you. Also, keep going to church. Try to find a knowledgable friend that will not mind answering your questions in person. Pastor Glenn |
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229 | By the bible, is nuclear winter possible | Gen 8:22 | Pastor Glenn | 84419 | ||
Hank, Your statement "Darwin's godless theory" is the key to man's acceptance of it. I am always glad to read your faithful words of acceptance of God's great wisdom. Man refuses to accept God's plan and promises: Isaiah 55 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD , and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD . 9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Pastor Glenn |
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230 | By the bible, is nuclear winter possible | Gen 8:22 | Pastor Glenn | 84397 | ||
Just Read Mark, Actually I simply asked a question: Is this a promise that "global warming", "nuclear winter" or other disasters will never have the devastation that some scientists predict? "Wow: what a frightening conversation. I do not think the Bible is to be read in this way." But Jesus said "...do not be troubled...": Mark 13 7But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles.[1] These are the beginnings of sorrows. "What are you suggesting: that we don't need to fear nuclear proliferation, because the Bible says life will go on? " No, I am not suggesting that we don't need to fear nuclear proliferation, but "this scripture" does comfort us by promising a limit to the devastation. "Christians need to be active and engaged in these moral issues of our time -- not lulled to sleep. " I totally agree. "Perhaps the Genesis text is to assure us that, in taking action, this world can be made better than it is. " I disagree. It is always true that "in taking action, this world can be made better than it is.". However, Remember what has just taken place in this scripture context. The world had just been destroyed by the great flood due to man's violence. God then promises these limits on future destruction: Genesis 8:22 "While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night Shall not cease." "... we are called to be active, to serve, and to suffer for others." I agree with this also. Pastor Glenn |
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231 | dictatorship superior to democracy? | Dan 2:37 | Pastor Glenn | 82523 | ||
Piper, You asked: "Am I missing anything?" It is not easy to put God's plan of Salvation into a lengthy step by step list. Here are more key scriptures. Godly Sorrow: 2 Corinthians 7 8For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while. 9Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 11For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter. Faith comes by hearing: Romans 10 8But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"[5] (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."[6] 12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."[7] 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace,[8] Who bring glad tidings of good things!"[9] 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?"[10] 17So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Pastor Glenn |
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232 | dictatorship superior to democracy? | Dan 2:37 | Pastor Glenn | 82514 | ||
Piper, You asked: " Is repentence the 3rd or 4th thing you have to do to be saved. Does it come before or after baptism? " Repentance is the first thing you have to do to be saved and so comes before baptism: Mark 1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. Luke 3:3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, Luke 24:47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Glenn |
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233 | How to use scripture, prove them wrong? | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 82478 | ||
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. |
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234 | dictatorship superior to democracy? | Dan 2:37 | Pastor Glenn | 82443 | ||
You said: "Frankly, I'll take 2003 sinners over 1953's Pharisees any day. My sense is Jesus would too. " Jesus may take "repenting" sinners. Many are very comfortable to stay in their sins. Here are key scriptures concerning repentance: Jeremiah 18:8 if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it. 2 Chronicles 7:14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Ezekiel 18 30"Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways," says the Lord GOD. "Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. 31Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O house of Israel? 32For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies," says the Lord GOD. "Therefore turn and live!" Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God. Pastor Glenn |
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235 | dictatorship superior to democracy? | Dan 2:37 | Pastor Glenn | 82416 | ||
EdB, I agree with all of your comments, Especially: "However most Democracies give into dictatorships when social morals drop so low that crime and anarchy reign. The framers of our constitution realized this and most commented that the democracy of the US hinged on the Christian ethics and morals, if they disappear the democracy will collapse. " As our courts and political leaders attempt to become more secular, there is deminishing respect for the constitution, for police, for parents, and for other authorities and citizens. We have got to recognize God of the bible as the ultimate authority or we are left with no basis for deciding the difference between right and wrong. Our children will begin to ask: "who gave parents and teachers the right to tell me what to do?" and we will not be able to provide a satisfactory answer. As for King Nebuchadnezzar, God taught him a 7 year lesson that gave him respect for the untimate authority: 31While the word was still in the king's mouth, a voice fell from heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: the kingdom has departed from you! 32And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses." 33That very hour the word was fulfilled concerning Nebuchadnezzar; he was driven from men and ate grass like oxen; his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair had grown like eagles' feathers and his nails like birds' claws. Nebuchadnezzar Praises God 34 And at the end of the time[2] I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever: For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom is from generation to generation. 35All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, "What have You done?" 36At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and splendor returned to me. My counselors and nobles resorted to me, I was restored to my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to me. 37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all of whose works are truth, and His ways justice. And those who walk in pride He is able to put down. |
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236 | What do you mean | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 82316 | ||
OK, I was referring to the fact that salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone: Eph 2 8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9not of works, lest anyone should boast. |
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237 | Decendents of Ishmael and/or Esau? | Gen 25:13 | Pastor Glenn | 79677 | ||
Thank you EdB, Your answer is very interesting. |
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238 | how to be saved | Rom 10:9 | Pastor Glenn | 74401 | ||
John, This is an excellent list of related verses, but how do you tie them in with John chapter 3? What comes first, being born again or accepting Jesus? Your explaination seems to be: being born again comes first by election after hearing the Gospel. Please don't be offended, but it seems that Jesus could have told Nicodemus "You must be elected" instead of "you must be born again". If Romans chapter 9 did not have to be reconciled with Romans 10:9 then I would just have to believe only election was being taught. I know you are probably tired of these subjects, but I am always pondering these things from scripture to scripture. The way I see it is that scripture is saying that: 1. the heart of man is desprately wicked, but he IS capable of making ONE choice in his heart and confessing Jesus with his mouth. 2. He is then born spiritually again by God through the Holy Ghost. 3. As long as he continually chooses to walk in the spirit, he does not walk "according to the course of this world", but he can still choose to walk in the flesh. I believe in election only in the sence that God knows who will accept Jesus by His foreknowledge. I do not wish to start something that will lead to bad feelings so if you choose not to discuss this I will understand. Joshua 24:15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." God bless, Pastor Glenn |
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239 | What other Immanuel was born of a virgin | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 72846 | ||
Aften1, You said, "Did Jesus say he was God or not? I am still waiting." Jesus is God: Jesus said, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. ": Mat 28 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19Go therefore[3] and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, John 8 19Then they said to Him, "Where is Your Father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither Me nor My Father. If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also." John 14 9Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, "Show us the Father'? 10Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 11Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. God said, "I will not give My glory to another. ": Is 48 11For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another. Yet He Glorifies Christ: John 17 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should[1] give eternal life to as many as You have given Him. Pastor Glenn |
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240 | Finding 'Act as though you have faith' | Bible general Archive 1 | Pastor Glenn | 72807 | ||
Aften1, You said, "The bottom line is that Christianity has missed the identification of the Trinity. The Father, The Son , The Holy Ghost. Father, God Almighty, and the Son of God. Father, Immanuel and Jesus." Your church is missing it by not recognizing the basic truth that Jesus is the Immanuel of Is 7:14. Who else besides Jesus Christ could possibly have been born of a virgin? Also the Holy Spirit is a person, not mearly a "power": Mark 3:29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation"-- Luke 12:10 "And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven. Why would Jesus say that concerning some unconcious "spirit power"? Did you believe the Watchtower when it predicted Jesus' return several times over the last 30 years. The last time was supposed to be 2001, but they were wrong again. Now, they suddenly have found the "code" of Revelation? Wake up Aften1: Deuteronomy 18 22when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him. Based on your core beliefs, I assume your "Great Church" to be Jahovah's Witnesses. Maybe I am wrong about that, but since you have not denied it, I think that I am right that you are of the JWs. If Jesus was Gabriel or Michael the Archangel, then He could not have the power to forgive sins or rise from the dead or be the Lamb without spot or blemish: Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Pastor Glenn |
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