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1 | Is Jesus Christ God? Is He your Lord? | 1 John 4:2 | Pastor Glenn | 157134 | ||
Hello deep input, You wrote: “Do I believe Jesus is God. I believe Jesus is God's Son, I believe Jesus is my King, Savior, and friend.” It appears that you have quit a dilemma. You accept Jesus as your King and Lord, but not as your God. This is the same dilemma that all followers of the Watchtower and Tract Society face when they read the scriptures by the Watchtower’s teachings. On one hand, you are taught that the name Jehovah is the most important name in the holy scriptures. On the other hand, you know that the scriptures say that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Him. Also, you know that there is no other name given among men, whereby we must be saved. “I will serve him with the best of my abilities. I am sad that I have not done this better, but that is what I desire to do. All I know to do is trust the Bible and in John 14:28 Jesus says that the father is greater then himself. From my own understanding which I do not trust, but all I have right now, I don't believe God would call Himself the Son of Man. “ From reading this along with your other posts that question God’s favoritism of some biblical patriots over others, I see that you lack the security of your salvation that only comes from faith in knowing Jesus as God. Hebrews chapter 11 shows that it was faith that made the difference. But faith in what? Jacob wrestled with someone that he thought was a man, but he later said that he had seen God face to face and lived: Gen 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Abram also believed the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. Jesus himself could have said that we should search the scriptures because they testify of Jehovah. But no. Instead, He said that they testify of Him (Jesus): John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. “I believe Jesus was sent by his father to this world to save it. Jesus is now, and rightfully so, sitting at the Father's right hand. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is my Lord!!“ God has said that He will not share His glory with another, but He shared it with His Son at the transfiguration of Christ. John 17:1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Isaiah 48:11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. Was anyone in the bible ever rebuked for worshipping Christ? Deep input, it is OK to worship your Savior Jesus Christ. 1John 2:23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. “Now, a question for you. Do you consider yourself a new testament levite? “ No sir. 1Jo 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1Jo 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 1Jo 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1Jo 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 1Jo 4:6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. Brother Glenn |
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2 | Is it mt 26:60-61 happening today? | 1 John 4:2 | deep input | 157139 | ||
Hello Brother Glenn, I m not currently a member of the Jehovah Witnesses. I have study with them. I have studied with the Mormons. I was baptised as a baptist. I spent many years in a non-denominational church. There are many people who are like the false witnesses spoken of in mt 26:60-61. They say thing about the Jehovah Witnesses that they really dont know any thing about. And, I will say that in all my searching, they are walking closer to the bible than any other group. You talked of Jacob seeing God. I read this too. What does John 1:18 mean? and in acts 7:30 Stephen says that an Angel of the Lord appeared to Moses. Is God also an Angel? Haggar talked with the Angel of the Lord. This Angel had the authority to multiply her descendants exceedingly. (gen 16:7-13) God is spirit John 4:24. As far having eternal security, phil 2:12 tells me to work out my salvation with fear and trembling. If all of our sins past, present and future have already been forgiven, why would we need to confess them has 1 John 1:9 states. I believe that the council of Nicea is a major heresy (leaven) that has corrupted the church. Also please see the notes on this web site concerning 1 John 5:7. That teaching comes from the council of nicea and has levened the whole loaf to the point of this verse being added to the Bible and worse people saying it is ok because it is the truth. Is it? | ||||||
3 | Is it mt 26:60-61 happening today? | 1 John 4:2 | BradK | 157142 | ||
Hello deep input, The Council at Nicea is based on fact! It is fact that of the 318 Bishops in attendance, 316 of them voted to declare Arianism a heresy! The major topic of dicsussion was (and still is) the Diety of the Lord Jesus Christ. Might I ask why you believe the council is a major heresy? What facts establish this as true? I believe if you seriously and honestly look at Church History and study it, you'll conclude otherwise. The weight of Church History , the Church fathers and the many, many scholars that have placed their faith in Christ is against your contention. 2000 years is alot to simply discard and call heresy and leaven! On the other hand, the Watchtower organization is built upon lies and deceit! I do not say this lightly either. From Charles Taze Russell, to Frederick Franz to the New World (Perversion), there is very little solid basis for the Watchtower to stand on. Since you come from the background you do, I'd highly recommend, "The Kingdom of the Cults" By the late Dr. Walter Martin and read the section on Jehovahs' Witness. Who's is telling the truth? Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life! No one comes to the Father, except through Him! The God of the Watchtower is not the God of the Bible. I gain nothing by telling you these things,and I say them in love. The error of the Watchtower in their false predictions alone should be enough to convince anyone that they are a false cult! Keep searching, my freind and ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you. He will:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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