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1 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | Morant61 | 8347 | ||
Greetings Heir of God! Thank you for such a polite response! If I may, allow me to deal with two of your points (the context of Jer. 4 and Benny Hinn's ministry.) 1) The context of Jer. 4. The word town is used 3 times in Jer. 4 (.vv. 7, 26, and 29.) The context makes it very clear that the towns refered to our in Judah. Verse 5 talks about warning Judah and Jerusalem. The warning is about destruction coming from the north (v. 6) in the form of a destroyer of nations who will lay waste to their land and ruin their cities (v. 7). Verse 8 tells them to lament God's wrath on them. Verses 9-10 talk about the false prophets who said that Judah would have peace when even now the sword is at their throats. Verse 16 talks about a besieging army from the north which is raising a war cry against the cities of Judah. Verse 20 talks about the land lying in ruins. Why or how, in light of this context, would Jer. 4:23-26 suddenly change meaning and refer to cities in exitistance long before Adam? Jer. 4:23-26 is clearly an apocolyptic description of God's judgement upon Judah. There is no mention of demons. There is no mention of a time before Adam. However, there is constant mention throughout Jer. 4 of Judah and her cities. The problem I have with Benny Hinn is exactly this kind of teaching. There is not a shred of evidence to support what he is saying. But the problem even goes beyond this one issue. His theology is constantly this messed up. I wouldn't trust anything he says on any issue. 2) Concerning messengers of God: There are many "messengers" with whom I don't agree on every point, but they are solid in their theology and ministry. However, I believe that Benny Hinn is a complete fraud. I don't say that lightly. If you are interested, we can examine his theology point by point. I only say this to you (and to others reading on this forum) because I believe this man is dangerous to the faith. Even if we don't agree about the man, I appreciate your positive attitude. I look forward to your response. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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2 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | HeirofGod | 8383 | ||
Thank you, I don't think the Bible should be argued about. I believe that the strong should be able to teach and learn. I have seen some of the other answers and responses from other users and if these are his comments WOW! He sounds like a nut. But I never heard those so I can't commment. I can however discuss and learn about his theology from you and other users. I used to be where you are really, but after I was saved, I tried to trust what God would do through any man or woman in ministry. Watching carefully for things that didn't add up to me. I agree the text is talking about Judah. Help me here though, which Earth is he beholding (history or prophecy) when he says there is no man. I want to understand and I don't like being decieved I pray that God reveals it. Love in Christ, Heir of God |
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3 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | Morant61 | 8387 | ||
Greetings Heir of God! I really appreciate your attitude. I was kind of surprized by the responses I've been getting about Benny Hinn. But, you have been a gentleman. To answer your question, the earth referred to in Jer. 4:23 is prophetic. This is an example of what is called apocalypic symbolism. Jeremiah is drawing from the imagery of creation and describing the devastation brought upon Judah by the wrath of God as a complete undoing of creation. It is similar to God's wrath as described in Rev. 6:12-17: 12 I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, 13 and the stars in the sky fell to earth, as late figs drop from a fig tree when shaken by a strong wind. 14 The sky receded like a scroll, rolling up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place. 15 Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and every free man hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 16 They called to the mountains and the rocks, ‘‘Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”" Notice that this text says that the text says that stars fell from the heavens and that the sky receded like a scroll. Yet, throughout the rest of Revelation there are still stars and a sky. This is another example of apocalyptic symbolism. It was a common and sympolic method used to describe earth shattering events, like God's judgement. So, in Jer. 4:23-26, Jeremiah is simply using apocalypic symbolism to say that when God gets done with Judah, it will be as if creation itself has been undone. Regarding the "no man" phrase, it is simply another way of saying that no one will live there anymore. In fact, look at Jer. 4:29 which actually says that the towns are deserted. It would be profitable to read all of the prophecy in it's context. The whole passage extends from Jeremiah 2 through Jeremiah 6. It gives a very complete description of why God is bringing judgement upon Judah and a promise that He will not destroy them completly. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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4 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | HeirofGod | 8890 | ||
Wow! It's more believeable now. I understand what you are saying now, and what God was doing. Thanks for the explaination. I don't really study too much in the old testament but when Benny Hinn said this I wanted to see for myself. I also want to say that I am a woman in a ministry that is very new. I only know that God is doing a quick work and I am just to intercede in prayer and win souls with truth and doctrine. I am still looking for a clear confirmation on all this but God is faithful. Love one to another in Christ, Kimberly Jones, Heir Of God |
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5 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | Morant61 | 8936 | ||
Greetings Kimberly! I pray that God will richly bless you in whatever ministry to which He calls you! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | Cities of Judah or Cities of Demons? | Genesis | Wells | 8960 | ||
Thank you for your kind greeting. I live to serve our Lord Jesus in whatever way the Holy Spirit will show me. |
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