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1 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | victorA | 122617 | ||
I would have to answer that Jesus would not be the “least” or “lesser” one in the kingdom of the heavens but the “greatest” one resurrected, becoming the King of his heavenly kingdom. In these two accounts you mention, Jesus shows us something that many completely miss, that John the Baptizer will not be in the heavenly Kingdom, since a lesser one there is greater than John. John prepared the way for Jesus, but his (John's) death occurs before Christ sealed the covenant, or agreement, with his disciples to be corulers with him in his Kingdom. That is why Jesus says that John will not be in the heavenly Kingdom. John will instead be fully rewarded as faithful but be an earthly subject of that Kingdom as well will David and all the other faithful servants of God that died before Pentecost. This was a special period of opportunity that had arrived with Jesus’ coming to earth and giving his life a ransom on behalf of mankind. For all, the Prophets and the Law, prophesied until John.” (Mt 11:10-13) Some going to heaven may have been prominent in the congregation, like the apostles, and others less so, but they are all Jesus’ spiritual brothers. (Luke 16:10; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Ephesians 3:8; Hebrews 8:11) So, even if some seemed insignificant on earth, they were his brothers and should have been treated accordingly. You see, God’s Word leaves us with no doubt that one of God’s outstanding qualities is justice. Also, righteousness is the very foundation of his throne. (Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 89:14) His being just and righteous, however, does not obligate him to bestow identical favors upon all of his intelligent creatures. For example, he created some beings as spirit creatures, angels, who are far superior to humans. Nor does he reward all of his faithful earthly creatures in the same way. Thus Jesus said those words regarding John the Baptizer that “the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.” |
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2 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | JCrichton | 122629 | ||
"I would have to answer that Jesus would not be the “least” or “lesser” one in the kingdom of the heavens" Hi, victorA! As Christ, the Word incarnate, Jesus did become less than who He is... This happened only so that the fullness of Yahweh's Plan could come into fruition! Christ never stopped being God as pointed out by the Father Himself: but to the Son he says: Your throne, God, is for ever and ever... (Hebrews 1:8) No matter how anyone tries to circumvent God's Word, God, the Father, called Jesus, the Son, God! No matter how anyone tries to circumvent Hebrews 1:8, Jesus called Himself God's equal (John 10:30)! No matter what new age doctrines choose to sell, the Apostles understood that Jesus is God and they taught all the disciples that Jesus is God: Then he spoke to Thomas, 'Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Do not be unbelieveing any more but believe.' Thomas replied, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him: You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. (John 20:27-29) We are well aware also that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know the One who is true. We are in the One who is true as we are in his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the true God and this is eternal life. Children, be on your guard against false gods. (1 John 5:20) To them belong the fathers and out of them, so far as physical descent is concerened, came Christ who is above all, God, blessed for ever. Amen. (Romans 9:5) waiting in hope for the blessing which will come with the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Christ Jesus. (Titus 2:13) Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith as precious as our own, given through the saving justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:1) (See also: 1 Corinthians 2:7-8; Galatians 1:11-12; Philippians 2:5-11; Titus 2:11-15...) So my question to you is: How can God be the least in Heaven? God Bless! Angel |
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3 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | victorA | 122846 | ||
Greetings to you Angel, Your question asks me, "How can God be the least in Heaven?" I don't know. I don't know how either God or Jesus can be the least in Heaven. What's the answer? |
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4 | "Least in the kingdom of God"? | Matt 11:11 | JCrichton | 122848 | ||
Hi victorA! Sorry for the previous post! I had read the first sentence and did not notice the "not" part in your statement... from your opening sentence I believed that you were agreeing with the concept of Jesus being the least in Heaven. Can't apologize enough for that misunderstanding! God Bless! Angel |
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