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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: ralph2 Ordered by Date |
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1 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123226 | ||
While I admit, some translations have attempted to "poison" the stream with spurious words and verses (for example, see KJV 1 John 5:7), God has protected his word and made it simple so that one does not need to be a theologian to understand it. Even the few contraverted verses (i.e. John 1:1) can be reconciled in context (i.e. 1:18, if no one has seen God and we've seen Jesus, he cannot be God, duh). | ||||||
2 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123222 | ||
I believe just as the inspired word of God states, Jesus reflected the glory of the invisible God to the fullest extent that a perfect man could, the way that Adam was created to do. Jesus proved Satan a liar, vindicated God's sovereignty, and shared in the sanctification of his holy name by his sinless life. Secondarily, he bought us back from the slavery to sin that Adam sold us, so that all those following his steps closely can have the life God purposed for Adam and his offspring. Of course, now Jesus sits at the right hand of God and has been given all authority on heaven and earth until the Messianic Kingdom brings to nothing all of God's enemies. Then he will give that authority back to its rightful owner, the Almighty Jehovah God, and continue subject to his Creator as the perfect example of faith and love through his perfect obedience. I hope this doesn't offend anyone. I know my head Jesus would approve as he takes the lead by his submission to his head, God. |
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3 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123217 | ||
"But we think it proper to hear from you what your thoughts are, for truly as regards this sect or as you say "cult") it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against." (Acts 28:22) "Knowing well that this nation has had you as judge for many years, I readily speak in my defense the things about myself, as you are in a position to find out that for me it has not been more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem; and they found me neither in the temple arguing with anyone nor causing a mob to rush together, either in the synagogues or throughout the city. Nor can they prove to you the things of which they are accusing me right now. But I do admit this to you, that, according to the way that they call a ‘sect,’ (you would say "cult") in this manner I am rendering sacred service to the God of my forefathers, as I believe all the things set forth in the Law and written in the Prophets; and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:10-15) "Happy are you when people reproach you and persecute you and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake. Rejoice and leap for joy, since your reward is great in the heavens; for in that way they persecuted the prophets prior to you." (Matt 5:11,12) I pray the Father forgives you for you are truly ignorant of what you are saying, but at the same time, I thank you for the joy you cause me by your public ridicule. Sincerely. |
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4 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123214 | ||
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. | ||||||
5 | God and gods? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123213 | ||
Faith is not a possession of all men. The nation of Israel, as a whole, lacked faith by putting their trust in nobles, alliances with pagan nations, and even false gods. Christendom today was aptly prefigured by faithless Jews that abandoned the very God that bought them with a price from bondage to Egypt. The price God has paid with the blood of his son far outweighs his prior generosity, and I hope you will not follow the path of the majority that say "Lord, Lord" but do not do the will of the Father. You must have faith that God's Kingdom will come, His will is going to be done on earth soon. Sincerely. |
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6 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123210 | ||
Did you notice that no one sent Emmaus a note to back off the JW rhetoric? I ask a simple three-part question: If Adam did not sin, how long would he have lived? What would the earth look like if sin had not entered the world? What does this tell you about God's original purpose for the earth? Nothing could be more fundamental, uncomplicated or beautiful to ponder for intelligent humans. As for as Isaiah 9:6, I am not familiar with the questionable translation that includes "Almighty" rather than the correct "mighty." Phillipians 2:5,6 speaks for itself in that Paul encourages us to have Jesus' humble attitude - not to grasp at something that does not belong to us, but to submit ourselves to the only true, invisible God, and He will exalt us. Yahweh is God "alone," "the invisible one," "the Most High," and Jesus is the "son the God" or "son of the Most High." (Psalm 83:18; Luke 1:32; 1 Tim 1:17; John 1:18, etc. etc.) That's so simple even a child can understand it. Think of the great teacher Jesus Christ, using illustration after illustration to speak with the Jews. As a patriarchal society, would he use the relationship of father and son to convey the equality of God and Jesus? And what of the holy spirit? John says there are three witness-bearers: the water, the blood, and the spirit. The spirit a person, even God, grouped with two things important to true worship? "You originate with God, little children, and you have conquered those persons, because he that is in union with you is greater than he that is in union with the world. They originate with the world; that is why they speak what proceeds from the world and the world listens to them. We originate with God. He that gains the knowledge of God listens to us; he that does not originate with God does not listen to us. This is how we take note of the inspired expression of truth and the inspired expression of error. (1 John 4:4-6) Friendship with the world is enmity with God, yet many popular "Christian" ministers consult with world rulers. Jesus said of his disciples: "They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world. Sanctify them by means of the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:16,17) Find the people that "are no part of the world" and its divisive political wars, and you will find those 'sanctified (set apart for sacred service) by the truth.' That is, you will find the truth and it will set you free from the slavitude of false religion. Please ignore everything after the first paragraph, until you have given your response to the three simple questions. If you care to address anything else, please do so directly, for example, "This cannot be the case because . . ." For the sake of honest discussion, you may want to respond to me before reading the numerous other comments that the above facts will evoke. May you love for God and the truth motivate you in all things. Sincerely. |
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7 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | ralph2 | 123160 | ||
Just a comment on Acts 2:34. See Matt 22:43,44 for further clarification. David calls "my Lord" Jesus, that is not to say "my LORD" (the first lord) that refers to Yahweh, but rather the latter "lord." I have to agree with VictorA on this one. 1 Cor 15: 23, in defending the resurrection hope, Paul refers to the Christ as the firstfruits, and to those who belong to him. These are the "sons of God" whose revealing "creation" (the rest of humanity) eagerly awaits in order to be set free from God's enemy death. (1 Cor 15:24-26) If humans will not live forever on earth, then God's purpose for the earth has been prevented by Satan. I refuse to believe that, and I encourage all to rethink this fundamental truth as they study the Bible! (Isaiah 55:11) Your comments make me interested to see what you think. Try not to let religious bigots like Emmaus influence you. From reading others of his posting, he appears critical of everyone that disagrees with him. Look forward to hearing from you. |
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8 | Are there exceptions to these commands? | Rom 13:7 | ralph2 | 122806 | ||
I agree that Romans 13 shows Caesar has authority because God has allowed it, but God does not approve of all that the governments do. For this they will indeed answer to Him. But we individually are accountable to God, and as Peter did, we must obey God as ruler rather than men. Peter also said: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly." (1 Peter 2:21-23) Doesn't this indicate that Christians maintain a neutral position within the nation they live, no part of the world of divisive politics? Verse 12 says "to maintain our conduct fine among the nations (that are involved in ungodly wars) so that they might observe our fine conduct and glorify God as a result." I'm interested to get your thoughts because if we do not know God's view, we are in danger of losing his approval. |
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