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1 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | skccab | 190487 | ||
Hi Doc, Sorry so late getting back to you, I work the late shift. I have no problem concerning the sacrifices to do with sins and atonement. And I don't stand firmly here either - but the thanksgiving, heave, drink, and voluntary offerings (to name a few) were said to be a sweet-savor to God. If they were re-instated would they not again be such? We're told He is the same yesterday, today and forever. That's my question concerning the Ezek. temple passages. Still learning Cheri |
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2 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | DocTrinsograce | 190491 | ||
Dear Cheri, The old ceremonial law was a mere shadow of what was to come (Colossians 2:17; Hebrews 8:5). A believer is a living sacrifice, in every sense of the word, made perfect by the work of Christ. But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:14-17 ESV) And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2 ESV) Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But 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, well pleasing to God. (Philippians 4:17-18 KJV) The unfolding plan of God's eternal purpose in redemptive history does and will change. Today we share the communion cup, but of what need will that be when we are in glory? That's why the Lord says "til He come" (1 Corinthians 11:26). David wrote, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD." (Psalm 122:1) David would have gladly traded every one of his most blessed days in worship of the Lord for a single day as believers experience Him. Both prophet (1 Peter 1:10) and angel (1 Peter 1:12) wonder at the work that God is doing, drawing to Himself worshipers (John 4:23), building a perfect tabernacle(Ephesians 2:20-22), not made with hands (Hebrews 9:11). The attribute of the immutability of God is applicable to the discussion of the nature of God. But it is a misapplication from within the context of the unfolding of redemptive history. When God does a new work in time and space, it doesn't mean that He has somehow changed what He wants. These are plans formed long ago, being carried out in perfect faithfulness, which will have their culmination in precisely what He has intended all along. Use the New Testament to shed light on the Old. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | skccab | 190501 | ||
Morning Doc, Happy 4th!! Thanks. I was mostly ruminating about the Ezek temple. There's too much detail in it to just skim over it, and it's right after all the other end times prophecies - it has to mean something. I'll just wait - the Lord Himself will show me eventually (either in the Spirit or in person). :-) Thanks again cheri |
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4 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | DocTrinsograce | 190508 | ||
Hi, Cheri... I understand. We know that whatever it means, its significance will not abrogate the doctrine taught in the New Testament. Prophecy, by its very nature, is not always clear. You are correct that in the fullness of time it will be made clear. Prophecy is ultimately fulfilled in unexpected ways, but ways that are perfectly clear only after the fact... and always to God's glory. Yet God doesn't want us preoccupied with speculations about the future. Since the Holy Spirit did not deem that it was necessary to clarify these passages, we don't want to presume on Him by trying to assert something for which we lack proper authority. But the things that we CAN say authoritatively, we must stoutly and regularly affirm, to ourselves and others! Have a good Fourth... and thank you for the discussion. In Him, Doc |
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5 | Interpreting Revelation | Revelation | skccab | 190512 | ||
Doc, A good 4th it has become, got sent home from work early - slow. I love having discussions with you folks, I always learn something or sometimes just get confirmation that I'm leaning in the right direction. Standing in His grace Cheri |
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