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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
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1 | Violence by force? Matt 11:12 | Matt 11:12 | SpreadWord | 1153 | ||
I'd like to hear some opinions on the meaning of this verse. I've heard teachers say that this is a "good thing" indicating that we should be "violent" in our pursuit of the kingdom of heaven, but it is difficult for me to accept this interpretation. To "suffer violence" seems to be something that undesirable, and an improper way to secure the kingdom of heaven. No "right" or "wrong" answers on this one that I know of, but I'd love to hear your comments. | ||||||
2 | Violence by force? Matt 11:12 | Matt 11:12 | KBurgee | 1155 | ||
I think it has more to do with spiritual warfare than anything else. For too long, Satan has been distracting us from God, distracting our praise and love from our Focus. God seems to be saying in the form of Jesus "OK Satan, you've had your fun with my creation, drawing them away from me, pressing them further into sin, now with my Son shedding His blood for them, I'm taking them back!" We know that we must suffer and die for the cause of Jesus (Matthew 10:39), and our suffering allows us to truly appreciate what Jesus did for us and by strengthening our faith further (ie, Job). The forcefulness comes from our professing our faith and love to Christ while striving to be more like Him. By doing that, we are hitting Satan hard, and he would like to have nothing better than to destroy us. Our picking up the armor of God with the Word as our sword serves as a notice to Satan that we will fight him and that we have already been guaranteed the victory. Hope that helps. I'd like to hear other comments, too. |
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