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121 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | skccab | 211225 | ||
Good evening Pete, I have been a member of this forum for about a year and a half now and also openly Torah observant (I never really was a closet observer - just a little humor there). That is, I observe what of God's commands as given in the books of Moses to the best of my ability. Some things just can not be observed. The moral law, obviously, is still intact. God made a big deal about being able to distinguish between the common and the holy, the clean and the unclean, that I, personally, believe that this is still important. Now, none of this has anything whatsoever to do with my standing with God, that was taken care of by His Son - I could do nothing in that area; but I can obey out of thankfulness and gratitude that which can be obeyed. Are you understanding? You were forgiven on the cross for any offenses that took place prior to your knowledge of your Savior, you were forgiven for any sin committed before that time. You are also forgiven for sins/wrongs committed, even knowingly -tho not continuing in them, since you've come to know your Lord. Your salvation, deliverance, sanctification, perfection, etc., comes thru the completed work of the Son. Not a thing you can do. Keeping Torah will NOT save you, won't make our Father love you more than another child of His, won't make you more sanctified, not more of anything. Just maybe happier with yourself. Just love your Lord, and follow His commands as you are able to do within the framework of the land where you live. In short, don't worry about what you CAN'T do, just do what you can do and be joyful in it. Colossians 3:17. That's all I can say. That attitude serves me quite well. I'm at work so I hope I didn't muddy the waters for you any more than they were!! Cheri |
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122 | I just started reading the Bible and.... | OT general | skccab | 211231 | ||
Pete, Sorry for the second post, but I missed this first time around and wanted to address it: "My third passage in question is concerning Matthew 5:38-48. Jesus said ignore the eye for eye, tooth for tooth code, instead, resist no evil, turn the other cheek, if a man sues you, give him more, go the extra mile, love your enemies, bless them, do good to them and pray for them that curse, hate, persecute and despitefully use you and you will be perfect as your Father in heaven." Messiah did not actually say ignore, He was addressing the fact of the mercy in that statement - in other words, let the punishment fit the crime. Eye for eye, tooth for tooth... simply meant that you don't give a 5-minute time-out for murder nor a death sentence for a lie. If, indeed, Messiah changed any of the laws of God, He had every right to do so. If anything, He showed the spirit of what the law was supposed to do. In Ex. 23:4-5 God said if your ENEMY'S animal of burden goes astray and you see it, you shall not turn away your eyes from returning it (I'm sorry folks my renderig, I'm at work) Later on we're told by God that if we see our enemy with his beast of burden falling under the burden, again we are not to turn away our eyes from helping him with his problem. Isn't that what Messiah also said, just in different words? Cheri |
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123 | who was exodus written to? | OT general | skccab | 212086 | ||
Shalom Hannah, I think most people would think it was written to the people who actually made the exodus from Egypt (but they were not allowed into the promised land due to disobedience) so - Deut. 9:6 says, "And these words, which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 - "You shall teach them to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." and Deut. 9:10 says "So it shall be, when the Lord your God brings you into the land of which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you large and beautiful cities which you did not build..." There's more to that passage, but the gist is, it was written to the children of the people of the exodus so they could teach their children and those children would teach their children, etc., etc. (Deut. took place just on the other side of the Jordan and the people were getting ready to cross over into the promised land of Canaan.) Hope this helps Cheri |
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124 | ?? | OT general | skccab | 212204 | ||
Shalom Fcs, The Torah (or the Law) is actually the first 5 books of Moses, but many Jews will use the term Torah to include the entire OT. (They do not call it the OT, they often speak of the entire Scriptures as the TaNaKH) It contains the same books as the Christian Bibles except the order and designation of the books are a bit different. The Torah or the Law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. The Prophets come after Deuteronomy and include Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel thru 2 Kings and are called Early Prophets Then you have Isaiah thru Malachi called the Latter Prophets. Then you have what's called the Writings (that you read of Jesus speaking about): Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, and the Jewish Bible ends with 1 and 2 Chronicles. Once again, other than the order and the designation (like Daniel not being considered a prophet) the Jewish Holy Scriptures are the same as what we use. The wording would be very much like our Bibles, they too have more than one English "translation" but like our different translations it all boils down to the same word of God. Hope this helps Cheri |
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125 | OT/NT | OT general | skccab | 212206 | ||
Hiya Fcs, I did neglect to answer that part didn't I? I'm sorry. Yes, they are still waiting for Messiah. There have been men over the centuries, even before Jesus, that they thought might be the Messiah but it turned out they were not. (The Jews have a list of sorts of what the Messiah will be like and what he will do.) We have a Jewish believer here at SBF and he can probably answer more fully, maybe even more correctly. But for now, my understanding is that the Jews rejected Jesus around the time He began equating Himself with God. The Jews do not believe that Messiah is God or that he will be God. Their whole belief system is based on the Sh'ma, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one God!" Deut. 6:4 As you read the gospels you will see that He has many Jewish followers that walk away when He begins saying things like "...If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him." (Jn. 14:7) and "...I and the Father are one..." (Jn. 10:30)and "...before Abraham was, I Am..." (Jn. 8:58) The Jews just could/can not accept that Jesus was/is God. Hope this helps till you can get a more complete answer :o) Cheri |
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126 | OT/NT | OT general | skccab | 212217 | ||
Greetings Clayton, The person here on SBF that I mentioned is a Christian of Christians, just born Jewish!! The man is extremely knowledgeable of the NT (as well as the OT) and Jesus and Church history, and everything Christian. I think he teaches Biblical Doctrine (if he doesn't, he should!!) To answer your question on Dt. 6:4, I think the answer is Yes. As far as I know EVERYONE on this Forum is Christian. Cheri P.S. you can email me if you wish to talk further about Messianic Judiasm, as this is a Christian Forum. OK? |
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127 | david's Faith | OT general | skccab | 212917 | ||
Shalom Abyeapenalex, The Bible says much about David, and perhaps someone else can expound on it for you, with greater historical information - I can only offer one simple little lesson to be learned by David's life. What I get out of the Bible's history of the man, aside from the obvious connection to our Savior, is that he was very much just an average man with very many faults (with adultery and murder under his belt) - but he was a man who loved God and His commandments, a man who was quick to hear and even quicker to repent, as opposed to allowing himself the pleasure of wallowing in his 'ol woe is me' state of mind. Lesson: the devil has no weapon against you if all of your known and unknown sins have been taken care of - he's talking to a forgiven person, his bullets are all blanks! Cheri |
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128 | what church do i go to? Help!! | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 185478 | ||
Hi Maricjess, I am also looking for a place to call home in the city where I've just moved. My criteria, too, is Word, Word, Word. What I am doing, is during the week visiting the churches in the area and asking for any literature they have that discusses what they corporately as a church profess and teach, what the vision for that particular church is - and then searching the Scriptures to see if the church is scripturally sound; then attend 1-2 services. I trust the Spirit of God to witness with my spirit when I find the place where I am supposed to be. I've made six moves before that required a change of churches due to distance and this approach seems to work just fine. You'll know when you are at home. And don't settle for anything less than the pastor and family God has planned for you. Love in Jesus Skccab |
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129 | how do i handle fear | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 186216 | ||
Hi Fleminghrs I know this may sound overly simplified, and it isn't, not really. The Word says that we are to change our way of thinking: Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. In our walk in this world, life is full of fears - but John says 1Jn 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1Jn 5:5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? And Paul wrote: Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. and 2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. And my very favorite when fear tries to seep into my thinking and get my eyes on the world and off my Lord: 1Jn 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. Hope these Scriptures help you Blessings Cheri |
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130 | Can a believer date someone who's not? | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 186837 | ||
Hello valigirl33 The Bible does not call doing such a sin, but Paul does stongly advise against it in 1 Cor. 2Co 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? hope this helped blessings cheri |
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131 | revelation 13, 14 | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 187023 | ||
Hi Salv, My belief is for pre. But whenever it is to take place the forum will help you get grounded and deeply rooted in the Word so that you can be sure that whenever the Father tells Jesus to go get His people (1 Cor. 15:52; 1 Th. 4:16-17), you can be assured that you will be among them. Hallelujah! blessings cheri |
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132 | HELP i need to know what verse this is | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 187100 | ||
Greetings Mat 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Is this the one you want? blessings cheri |
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133 | A living understanding of Matt. 6:13?? | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 187211 | ||
Greetings Badgerbob I don't think I understand your question. Just what needs to be quieted in your heart? From your first paragraph, it sounds like you understand the battle between the old man and the new inner man (see Rom. 7:4-25). It can sometimes be a battle or just a little skirmish. The good news is that we win in Jesus' victory. When I;m in one of those skirmishes I just think of the old mas as being deposed but not banished so he's just trying to regain his dominion (but he don't stand a chance!) So to reiterate - just what is it in your heart that needs to be quieted? Maybe someone here can help you. blessings cheri |
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134 | Is there a Theological name for this? | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 191302 | ||
Hi Justme, I agree with Rabban. Just be a believer. Why would anyone want to put any other name into their belief than the Name that is above all others? Christian is more than sufficient, and says it all :-). Cheri Shalom |
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135 | is how we use our talents to be judged? | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 192359 | ||
Hi John D, You must be a very good carpenter :-) you hit the nail right on the head! Cheri |
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136 | Can a Christian reject God's grace | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 192422 | ||
Hi Jesusman, How about Heb. 5:9b "...he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;" and Heb. 12:2 "Looking unto Yeshua the author and finisher of our faith;..." ? What He has started He has promised to finish. Still a work in process :-) Cheri |
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137 | Do not speak their language? | NT general Archive 1 | skccab | 193717 | ||
Hello Grace, I agree with the advice already given. Be a walking epistle. A smile, open arms and a good meal translates the same in any language. :-) Just be a friend. Strangers in a strange land need friends. Shalom Cheri |
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138 | who was jesus brother | NT general | skccab | 194652 | ||
Shalom Pepper, The brother that we know pretty well is James, the author of the Letter by the same name. He had other brothers and sisters as well. Cheri |
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139 | leaving the church | NT general | skccab | 195004 | ||
Hey Michael, Could these be the verses your friend is referring? Matt 10:11 "And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. Matt 10:12 "As you enter the house, give it your greeting. Matt 10:13 "If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Matt 10:14 "Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Mark 6:11 "Any place that does not receive you or listen to you, as you go out from there, shake the dust off the soles of your feet for a testimony against them." Luke 9:5 "And as for those who do not receive you, as you go out from that city, shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them." Luke 10:11 'Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you; yet be sure of this, that the kingdom of God has come near.' Only, if these are the verses being thought of, your friend has it backwards, your friend receives back his blessing that was not embraced when given. :-) Shalom Cheri |
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140 | pilate? | NT general | skccab | 195357 | ||
Shabbat Shalom Michael Try this link http://www.livius.org/pi-pm/pilate/pilate01.htm if you go to part seven, that's the last part it gives a little info, but the beginning is pretty interesting Cheri |
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