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1 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | seedling | 170406 | ||
Please explain what does the "marks of the Lord Jesus" refers to in verse Galations 6:17 | ||||||
2 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | DocTrinsograce | 170407 | ||
Hi, Seedling... The "stigmata" were marks or brands placed on the body of a slave. Paul wore scars as evidence of his devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Gospel. In Him, Doc |
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3 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | seedling | 170430 | ||
Do you know what kind of scars these were? I thought that stigmata was the marks on the hands to signify the cruxifixion marks of Jesus that some people supposedly get. | ||||||
4 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | DocTrinsograce | 170437 | ||
Dear Seedling, Yes, the modern use of the word refers to the superstitious belief in a supernatural duplication of the wounds Jesus received at the Crucifiction -- at least, in the palms. The word Paul uses Galatians 6:17 is the origin of our English word "stigma." The ancients used it to mean a "mark of service." Not only do we find in secular writings this word used to refer to a brand of ownership on slaves, but we also find it used in reference to brands of religious significance. Apparently in some pagan religions devotees of a particular god or cult would receive marks or brands of their god's name. Given the context of Galatians 6 where Paul is speaking against the belief that an external marking in the body (circumcision in this case) has any power to create obedience (see Galatians 6:13, 15), it strains credibility that Paul would be pointing to something like the superstitious form of the stigmata as evidence of his service to God. This is especially true in his assertion in verse 14 in which he personally identifies with Crucifiction of Christ. The evidence of the internal reality accomplished by God in regeneration is obedience. The false teachers had the whole thing turned on its ear. Paul was scourged five times (2 Corinthians 11:24-25). One can only imagine the scars on the body of someone having suffered through such incredible persecution. In Him, Doc |
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5 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | seedling | 170487 | ||
Thanks Doc for making this clear. I know we as Christians are sealed by the Holy Spirit. I wonder if all Christians have certain scars for their beliefs. Seedling |
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6 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | lionheart | 170497 | ||
Dear seedling, God bless you sister,it does this old heart to see folks go after Gods Word with the heart that you display.Dont ever let anyone take that from you. I believe we all carry scars related to our faith they dont necessarily have to be physical. But the awesome thing is those things dont have to destoy our faith but God will use them to build our faith. Keep these two passages of scripture close to your heart,they will do you well. Hebrews 4:15,16 1 Peter 5:6,7 Stay strong dear sister. In Christ, lionheart |
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7 | marks of Jesus? | 2 Cor 11:24 | seedling | 170523 | ||
As I look back over my experiences with the Lord and battles I been thru, I notice some scars Thanks for the verses. May God Bless. |
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