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1 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | DocTrinsograce | 221781 | ||
Dear sonofmom, No, sting, son. (cf Proverbs 9:8) :-) One need not have great insight into any particular individual to be able to identify the error by their symptomatic vernacular. (Our mindset is always revealed in our words.) After all, some of us lived in and taught others these very things (Romans 1:32; 1 Corinthians 6:11). You see, we all need that "whole new mindset" (Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15-17). This is pretty basic stuff, but a Biblical mindset has been neglected for so long in our churches, all we can do is reiterate those basics (Hebrews 5:12). If you found your dignity impugned or your respectability presumed upon, that simply reflects what is in your heart. By the way, you can actually use those sorts of feelings as an indicator of areas that need attention. Thomas Watson talked about this question of our affections when he asked, "How shall we know that we love the reproofs of the word? ... When we are thankful for a reproof: 'Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.' (Psalm 141:5). David was glad of a reproof. Suppose a man were in the mouth of a lion, and another should shoot the lion and save the man, would he not be thankful? So, when we are in the mouth of sin, as of a lion, and the minister by a reproof shoots this sin to death, shall we not be thankful? A gracious soul rejoices when the sharp lance of the Word has pierced his abscess. He wears a reproof like a jewel on his ear: 'Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an obedient ear' (Proverbs 25:12)." I am gratified that you have found Scriptural answers to your question about our commemoration of our Lord Jesus Christ's atonement. In Him, Doc |
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2 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | sonofmom | 221789 | ||
Thank you doc, your time is appreciated in formulating your response, after putting aside the sophmoric observations and verses taken out of context which have little to do with the subject. I did not find my dignity impugned in the least, because there is no lack of integrity within my heart., nor do I find pleasure in that among others. Putting that behind, I am quite trying to stay on task here. The task I am concerned with is an ongoing dialogue between myself and some that observe Jewish feasts and feel obligated to continue. They would like me to learn more about the meaning of certain feasts, but I wanted to learn also from a Christian perspective. Alas, I continue to search out a Christian perspective. Certainly, there is no harm in participating in the celebration of these feasts, as long as one does not use them as a replacement for Christ's blood, just as there is no harm in participating in other activities that offer fellowship but are unable to procure salvation. As I turn to Exodus, I find that the feast in question is to be an ordinance for ever: And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. (Ex 12:14) How does the Bible define "for ever"? So, I will study further, knowing that Jer 31:31 says, "Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah" This, because the design of divine grace is much more perfect than the law, the law being only a rough sketch of the beautiful picture yet to come. |
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3 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | DocTrinsograce | 221790 | ||
Good questions and great observations. As you are discovering, Judaizers are not a problem only faced by the apostles. It still amazes me that they can read Galatians and Hebrews, then continue to cling to an Ashkenazic Judaism. Consider your "for ever" question within the context of the completed work of Christ. (See article 3 of the Chicago Statement of Biblical Hermeneutics.) I am glad you've come to the forum! |
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4 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | sonofmom | 221794 | ||
Grace be with you, Doc. Happy Resurrection Day sonofmom |
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5 | Is Passover connected with Resurrection | Heb 12:24 | DocTrinsograce | 221800 | ||
By the way, I don't recall if I posted this link already or not... http://www.the-highway.com/passover_Toplady.html ...and happy and blessed Resurrection Day to you as well! |
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