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1 | What does this mean? | Ezek 8:17 | Emmaus | 89593 | ||
Mommapbs, Whether the tradition about the house is true is a matter of personal judgement. But I think your Muslim guide put a sublte negative spin against Christianity: "Our guides also suggested that John "used" Mary, the MOTHER of Jesus to encourgage the people of Ephesus to convert to Christianity" Do you think John would have used Mary in such a manner or that Mary would have allowed herself to be used in such a manner? Your guide's comment was a poisioning of the Christian well so to speak. Emmaus |
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2 | What does this mean? | Ezek 8:17 | EdB | 89597 | ||
Emmaus Most Excellent!!!!! Not many would have picked up on the subtle attempt to downgrade Christianity and bring division. More important I wonder how many thought about Ephesus of Revelation, where Jesus said they were allowing false teaching in? Think about it Ephesus once a hot bed of Christianity actually a sanctuary for Christians is now a place controlled by those very much hostile to Christianity. I believe it is in Ephesus where there are some big red stone columns that once supported the roof a great Christian Church and are now part of an Islamic Mosque. How tragic! EdB |
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3 | What does this mean? | Ezek 8:17 | Mommapbs | 89690 | ||
EdB - I can assure you, the Ephesus I toured was dead - not a soul lives there. The sites that I visited were originally temples of idol worship and after Christianity was "legalized" these temples were converted into Churches - however, earthquakes have destroyed these places of worship and all that remains are ruins. I found it interesting that the two cities of Revelation that received NO CONDEMNATION, Smyrna (present day Izmir) and Philadelphia are the ONLY ruins that are surrounded by vibrant cities. All the other five "churches" are now desolate places. Perhaps you are thinking about Instabul where indeed churches have been converted into Mosques. As we toured these "ancient ruins" I was impressed with the resolve of the early Christians who stood firm in their faith in the face of great opposition even to the point of death. They met secretly and in small groups, caring intimately for one another. They listened to the teaching of Paul and applied spiritual truth to their lives, yet they too stumbled and were chastized by the Lord - let's not forget that He has and will continue to remove the lampstand of those who refuse His discipline. Ephesus had lost their first love; Christ was no longer a priority in their lives. Who or what surplanted their affection is not important - what is important is for us to recognize those things in our midst that would draw our hearts away from His - perhaps even this forum . . . just something to consider . . . mommapbs |
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