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1 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219385 | ||
Dear Azure and Yenisa, Excuse me for just jumping in, but there were no christians at the time of Matthew 12. Jesus did have brethren and brothers, though, His people, the Jews. Throughout the NT we read, 'to the Jew first, then to the Greek'. Was not the promise given to Abraham by God that all who blessed him (Abraham's descendants) God would bless, and all who cursed him God would curse? Why should the statement in Matthew be any different? (Christians become included by being grafted into Israel, but the promise remains to the Jewish people.) Thank you for listening. Dhaniei |
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2 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219410 | ||
Dear Dhaniei You say: "Why should the statement in Matthew be any different?" Because it is, completely different! Your last statement: "(Christians become included by being grafted into Israel, but the promise remains to the Jewish people.)" Being grafted in, does not make the Christians less. The natural branches were not pruned, but broken off. But this, doesn't make the Jews less. Rom 11:17 17) And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; WE BOTH partake of the Root, and Fatness. Which is Jesus, and the Father. Joh 15:1 1) I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Joh 15:4,5 4) Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5) I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Rom 10:19 19) But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. The foolish Nation, are the Gentile believers. Rom 11:11 11) I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. A far greater Promise than the one of Protection. Rom 4:9-13 9) Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10) How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11) And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12) And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13) For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, (OR TO HIS SEED, THROUGH THE LAW), (BUT THROUGH THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF FAITH). 14) For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: 15) Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 16) Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the (FATHER OF US ALL), Gal 3:28,29 28) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29) And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs (ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE) 2Co 1:20 20) For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. Blessings in the Messiah YenIsaRap |
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3 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219422 | ||
Yenisa, "Being grafted in, does not make the Christians less. The natural branches were not pruned, but broken off. But this, doesn't make the Jews less." Great!! Amen!! I have two buttons that get me going - one being concerning Israel. Sometimes it gets pushed by my own misunderstanding, sometimes it's not so much me... As long as the discussion is kept in gentleness and causes one to seek answers - then it's all good. Last week I found myself in a "replacement theology" group of people - guess my button got pressed really hard :o) Sorry if I offended anyone, that was not my intention at all. Dhaniei |
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4 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | stjohn | 219423 | ||
Dear Dhaniei, Unfortunately, the fatness of the joy of seeing folks loving God's word and loving one another in it's study is far too lean these days. That was a prime example of the kind of attitude we love to see gracing our pages here at SBF. If I haven't taken the time to welcome you to the forum yet, I'd like to take this opportunity to do so. A warm welcome to the forum, Dhaniei! I have a question that has been troubling me though, Dhaniei, something I couldn't help reading in your profile that kinda bothers me, and if you don't mind my asking: why, pray tell, do you not call yourself a Christian? Few it is that I have met that have been saved by His amazing grace and oh so wonderfully abundant mercy, that would put their heritage above being called by His namesake... Christian. Thank you. John |
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5 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219424 | ||
Dear John, Thank you for the welcome. You ask: "...if you don't mind my asking: why, pray tell, do you not call yourself a Christian?" The answer is involved and I'm afraid it would only open up a sour can of worms here, so if you don't mind, I would like to beg off answering that question. Thank you for your deference and understanding... Dhaniei |
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6 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219426 | ||
Is there truly a difference? Jews, calling themselves Messianic Jews, and Gentiles calling themselves Christians? Are they not both, two sides of the same Salvation? Messiah - - Hebrew - - usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically the Messiah: - anointed, Messiah. Christ - - Greek - - anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus: - Christ. Nothing wrong with a Jew, using there own language. Blessings in Emmanuel YenIsaRap |
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7 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | CDBJ | 219427 | ||
The only thing we know of Jesus Christ comes to us from the Bible. Throughout the New Testament we don’t hear Paul, who was about as Jewish as they come, using such language. In fact he tells us of his hearts desire in the following. Romans 10:1-4 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. 4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Most would try to separate themselves from the masses of those that are functioning out of lack of knowledge, and as Paul put it, being ignorant of God’s righteousness. He was most disturbed by the “Judaizers” that were trying to influence the Galatians with their message. Paul even had to reprimand Peter in front of everyone since he had believed the gospel message, why would he want to imitate the life style of the Jews, i.e. he was informed to abolish the old Jewish format. Galatians 2:14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, "If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews? It sound to me like your trying to convince yourself that if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s not really a duck but something else? I would rather imitate Paul as he was after his conversion then what he was before his conversion! 1 Tim. 4:12 (B) but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. This is what I’m seeing from my vantage point; have a great day, CDBJ |
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8 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219432 | ||
CDBJ Everyone is entitled to there view point, being ever mindful, that the standpoint they may take on a subject, is shaded by their own prejudices, beliefs, causing their position of judgement, to be in accordance with those presuppositions. By their choosing this position at the forefront, can they then make an unbiased, accurate, assessment of a matter? Matt.7:1 - - Rom. 14:4 Blessings YenIsaRap |
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9 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | lionheart | 219433 | ||
YenslaRap, True we all may have our own point of view but how does it line up with scripture. 1 Tim 4:6-16, 2 Tim 2:15, 3:14-17 and 2 Pt 1:19,20. Points of view are no guarantee for truth. If the basics of these scriptures are adhered too then yes an unbiased assessment can be rendered the only question that remains is where our hearts are. Cause what any of us say or think pales in comparison to God's Word and that has to be the sole source for living and for what we believe. In Him, lionheart |
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10 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219434 | ||
Dear Lionheart Thank you so much for your input, but if you would take notice, the discussion is not an issue of doctrinal differences of any kind, nothing that divisive. The discussion comes down to, personal preference, as to what Jewish, and Gentile believers want to call themselves. When both Messiah, and Christ mean the same thing. "TRUTH" was never an issue. Therefore the differences between, Viewpoints, Standpoints, Vantage points. Which bought about the post to which you have responded. To sum it all up. Opinions are like Noses, everybody has one. Although some noses are far more prominent, while others are more diminutive than the norm, all fulfill the same function quite adequately for the person in possession of any size nose. So it is the proverbial splitting of a hair, while straining at a gnat. The outcome, will not change someone's Salvation. Blessings in Jehovah YenIsaRap |
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11 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | lionheart | 219435 | ||
YenslaRap, Yes but oft time bias, opinions what ever one will throw into the mix will oft become doctrine for certain certain individuals so it's not a matter of everyone's got one. What we teach can make a difference in someones salvation. It's not a matter of splitting hairs it is a matter of teaching the Word (1 Tim 4:16, 2 Tim 2:15 2 PT 1:19,20)not splitting hairs. In Him, lionheart |
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12 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219436 | ||
Dear Lionheart: Let's do it like this. I say, it is perfectly alright for a Jewish believer in Jesus, to call them self, a Messianic Jew. While at the same time, a Gentile believer in Jesus, would call them self Christian. Is there any scripture to the contrary? Is there Doctrine forbidding this practice? Blessings YenIsaRap |
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13 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | BradK | 219439 | ||
Hello YenlsaRap, While there is no "Doctrine" forbidding this practice, how then would you view Gal 3:28? - "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus". (NASB) I think Paul's whole argument in Galatians is a defense against Judiazers, is it not? (2:21ff) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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14 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | YenIsaRap | 219440 | ||
Dear Brad Your right there is no doctrine. Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in (CHRIST) Jesus. From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus: - Christ. Why were they first called Christians at Antioch? Was it not because that was the universal language of the time? If the language had been Latin, then we would all be called ( Sarcalogos ) People all over the world, (excluding the Jews) using their own languages. All calling themselves Christians, only because the New Testament was originally written in Greek, not in Hebrew. Be Blessed YenIsaRap |
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15 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | stjohn | 219441 | ||
So let me get this straight. According to your logic, it would be perfectly alright for a converted Aleut to call themselves a... Messianic Eskimo? | ||||||
16 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | Dhaniei Zewditu | 219442 | ||
You guys have just shown one of the very reasons I choose to distance myself from a particular term or classification. "Christian" does not paint a pretty picture (neither today nor historically, especially to a Jew). Thank you sweet, Yenisa, you alone have shown what SHOULD be the attitude of a "christian" but sadly, is not practiced by the majority. John, you asked a question, I politely requested not to respond, and a third party choose not to respect my wishes, and just look what happened! Grown adults quibbling over a word. You should be ashemed of yourselves and plead 1 John 1:9 and let it go. I'm sure there must be something more important for you boys to fret over than a word? Dhaniei |
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17 | Who are "the least of these?" | Matt 25:40 | stjohn | 219443 | ||
Frankly Dhaniei, I'm more then a little confused by yours and Yen's logic. Others and I asked what I thought and still think are fair questions. And I don't happen to think that any of the questions asked or admonishments given in this thread are offensive in any way. Why are you guys so sensitive about this stuff? You know from here it looks like you are the ones that are making the big deal about it. I really don't understand how or why someone who claims to be a disciple of Jesus Christ would not want to go by His namesake, Christian. If you don't mind I'll ask you again, because I'm quite perplexed by this, so perhaps you could please explain to me why you would not want to go by the name Christian? Candidly my dear, It looks very much to me that you even have some some distain for the term. Dhaniei, my friend, if you don't like the name Christian, or Christians... what on God's green Earth are you doing here at a Christian website? | ||||||