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1 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | Fellow Pilgrim | 175319 | ||
I recently heard a CD by Tony Wright, the Bishop of Durham, where he declared (rightly so, I think) that the simplest form of the Gospel message is "Jesus is LORD!". He is LORD of the universe, and the Great Commission by Jesus is for His followers to declare this truth to the world. He said that this term used by the early Church was in direct contrast to a popular phrase during Biblical times of "Caesar is LORD!", similar, might I be so bold as to say, to the term used by the Nazis, "Heil Hitler!"; that is, an oft said public declaration by the speaker of who he/she believes to be the giver of life in all its fulness. While I firmly believe Jesus have a problem with the term "Jesus is LORD", both of my life and of the universe, I don't believe the actual term "Jesus is LORD" is relevant in a post-modern, anti-monarchic society. Young people in America or Australia, who no onger have a concept of royalty, except as something quaint, do not know the meaning of "LORD". Unfortunately Bishop Wright did not supply an alternative term that would have the same relevance today. I have wracked my brains for several days trying to come up with a good alternative. Can anyone help? |
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2 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | DocTrinsograce | 175320 | ||
Why not teach them what is meant by the phrase "Jesus is LORD" (Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 12:3)? | ||||||
3 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | Fellow Pilgrim | 175330 | ||
The statement "Jesus is LORD" was pregnant with meaning bacause the Roman citizens knew the meaning behind "Caesar is LORD" (the provider of all that was good - security, wealth, expansion of empire, peace, etc). To use the term "God" or "LORD" is not appropriate today. What I am looking for is an alternative that is as simple as "Jesus is LORD" without the need to take 10 minutes to explain what the term meant in AD50 and today. Any other offers? | ||||||
4 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | Hank | 175334 | ||
Pilgrim, you say "To use the term God or LORD is not appropriate today." My dear fellow, what on earth are you suggesting? That we take it upon ourselves to rewrite the Scriptures, removing both words? Why should you or anyone else under the sun feel a need to take God out of the Bible? Do you not believe 2 Timothy 3:16, that all Scripture is God-breathed? Do you think you or anybody else can rewrite Scripture and do a better job than God did originally? I'm sorry that I have to be so candid with you, but your proposal falls flat with me, friend. --Hank | ||||||
5 | Alternative to the term "Jesus is LORD"? | Deut 11:19 | Fellow Pilgrim | 175393 | ||
Hank, that is certainly not my intention. You misunderstood by question. I am seeking a way to engage the spiritually ignorant so that, over time I may share with them the TRUTH of Jesus Christ as LORD of the universe. You may like to see my reply to "Wild Olive Shoot". | ||||||