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161 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76823 | ||
Gracefull, I can EASILY see why you refer to yourself as "Gracefull" - that you are! And it shows! I didn’t intend to open "a can" (as I stated in my post to you), and you Gracefully "closed it". Most of my family "treat arguments like a sport" (me :) included) Thank you for demonstrating what so many need to understand - being Gracefull. God bless YOU ! Taleb |
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162 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76819 | ||
John Reformed, I agree with you on that about tongues not "being the entire evidence" of being baptized in the Holy Ghost. It is ONLY ONE of the gifts. But, we must admit, IT IS A GIFT, and like my grandchildren, they can sometimes "abuse" what I give them. :) Taleb |
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163 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76818 | ||
Amen, Searcher. Amen. Perhaps the Corinthians were, as some of today’s Churches (but, Praise God, definitely not all) “practicing trend over truth". But we mustn't allow trends to discredit truth, correct? Rather we need to let the truth challenge "trends" back to the Biblical. That's where 1st Corinthians 14’s "purpose" comes in. Your closing "argument" offers great evidence re-enforcing "God's way" over man's. Taleb |
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164 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76758 | ||
Searcher, I need to differ with you about a few conclusions you have drawn. You stated, “Where (known) tongues is one of the gifts - listed last, therefore not a greater gift (vs 31).” Does that mean that at the end of 1 Cor 13: where faith, hope and love are listed and it explains that the greatest of these three is love – faith is the least because it is listed first? And, if “tongues” were “known languages”, how come Paul spoke it more than anyone else, yet he admitted he had no idea what he was saying. He also suggested “pray that there be someone to interpret so people would know what was said.” Duh. Whoops, Acts 15:8 does not say "no tongues". Peter is most likely talking about his time with Cornelius. That ties Acts 15 with Acts 10. They spoke in tongues BEFORE they were baptized in water. If it wasn’t Cornelius, than that meant Peter ministered to more Gentiles than most think. Anyway, Peter stated that THE GENTILES received the Holy Spirit EVEN AS WE DID. Not differently than we did. Not different than anyone else did. The “evidence” – speaking in tongues. And Acts 8:15-17 – How do you suppose Simon realized people received the Holy Spirit by Peter laying his hands upon them? What “evidence” did those people who received the Holy Spirit offer Simon? And don't you suppose the many who were added to the church in Acts 2:38-41? They were promised the "gift of the Holy Spirit" and we can rest assured He come into them with His gifts which bring us back to 1 Corinthians. And IF that whole church wasn't "speaking in tongues", then why did Paul lecture about how not to, and how to use the gift of tongues? Of ALL the churches where Peter, John, Paul etc. preached and visited throughout their ministry, how many do you dare to suppose weren’t filled with people filled with the Holy Spirit following their “teacher’s” example of speaking in tongues? Be ye filled with all He offers, Taleb |
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165 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76755 | ||
Searcher, I see what you mean, sort of. But, with tongues mentioned more often than prophecy in the chapter, and prophecy not being a problem to the church, but the misuse of tongues was, what better "title" than "How to Conduct An Orderly Tongue Service." :) That way, every Spirit-filled church would keep things in proper prespective. I also agree, (sort of) Prophecy is more "important". I said sort of, because IF, (and that is a big IF) tongues are not interpreted, prophecy is better for the church. (vs 5). With interpretation, tongues “equal” prophecy in that BOTH edify the church. It’s important to note that Paul insisted that no one is to forbid anyone from speaking in tongues. And contrary to public opinion in some circles, tongues, prophecy, etc. haven’t passed away, right? Taleb |
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166 | Praying in Tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76648 | ||
Sarah, the Scriptures have only a few references to tongues, par se. And most people refer to 1 Cor 14 as THE "tongue chapter" as Hebrews 11 is the "faith chapter" etc. If you didn't find what you are searching for in that portion of Scripture ... I think we can safely presume, there are no other verses saying "how we should pray in tongues." Sorry. Taleb |
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167 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 76646 | ||
Greg, thank you for your patience in waiting for a reply. What was God’s eternal purpose for man from the garden? Was it not to send His Son as the ultimate sacrifice for the sin that Adam and Eve brought into this world? God’s eternal purpose WAS fulfilled the moment He put into effect Jesus’ sacrifice. God, in His mercy, also explained those truths throughout the Old Testament via prophecy of what Jesus finally did. God, in His mercy, also explained it over and over again throughout Jesus’ ministry about what would be accomplished via His death. God, in His mercy, also explained it throughout the New Testament, Matthew through Revelation, what He accomplished by placing the Old Mosaic law in effect UNTIL THE NEW TOOK EFFECT. Even the New Covenant, as we now know it, will change. Surely you don’t believe that throughout eternity there will be “laws, and Sabbaths, and feasts” that ALL must adhere to. Many make the mistake of believing what is translated ”for ever” always and only means without end. It doesn’t. Look under your Strongs’ number 5769. While you are there, check under “old” and locate all the 5769s listed there. And “ancient”, and “past” etc. etc. For a few examples, check out Joshua 24:2: “ And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old-H5769 time- H5769” Did you notice that BOTH “OLD” and “TIME” use the SAME HEBREW WORD AS in Exodus 27:21: “In the tabernacle of the congregation without the veil, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute forever-H5769 unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.” Ezekiel 36:2: “Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the ancient-H5769 high places are ours in possession. And one of many more examples – Amos 9:11 “In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old-H5769” But the closing part of this debate is settled, as it was in the New Testament. Acts 15. They held the same debate about the same topic with the same result many of us now employ, under the guidance of His Holy Spirit. “And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. …” “And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. ….” “For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; 29That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. 30So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: 31Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.” Did you notice WHAT WASN'T ON THE LIST? No Sabbaths, other laws, or commandments. So did I notice that glaring fact. So do others who "practice grace" Doesn't God ever "get" any "orginal" problems to deal with? I quess not. :) With respect, Taleb |
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168 | Praying in tongues? | 1 Cor 14:1 | Taleb | 76635 | ||
Sarah, 1 Cor. 14:14 “If I pray in tongues, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.” This tells us that “your spirit” is praying, not “you”. Does this mean tongues are useless as a prayer language? No. Verse 18 explains that Paul praised God that he spoke in tongues more than anyone else. And verse 19 balances that “achievement” with “Yet in Church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might teach others, then 10,000 words in tongues.” This informs us that, while Paul spoke often in tongues, which tells us he WAS PRAYING, yet without understanding. And, he did it when he wasn’t ministering. Perhaps, and I have nothing to base it upon, except personal experience, Paul prayed in tongues while “mending, or constructing tents”. Either way, we need to follow Paul, as he followed Christ. Driving a car, or doing the laundry. Interestingly, Paul concluded correctly handling the topic of tongues with, “Covert to prophesy, and FORBID NOT to speak in tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.” Taleb |
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169 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76561 | ||
HALLALUJAH! AMEN, Emmaus. Your insight brought back ancient memories from my childhood. Sometimes, so many years ago, I would sing that kid’s song, “Jesus is all I need.” Thanks, Emmaus. Taleb |
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170 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76541 | ||
Graceful, I didn’t intend to open a can, yet opened it is. You stated, “Your response should be aimed at the strict Orthodox Jewish community who interprets the scripture as there is to be another and they are preparing to build it. They believe when it is built Messiah will come to rule.” My response to them, as it always has been to my own relatives who argue that point, is the same one I “gracefully” offer you. “Please, give me a reference from God’s Word upon which you “base” this interpretation.” The only ones they use have ALREADY BEEN USED UP when that “Scripture” CAME TO PASS “IN” THE PAST. They can’t point to ONE Scripture that prophesizes a “new temple” will be rebuilt, after its destruction in 67-70 A.D., because there isn’t any. And, there is no basis for ever building one – other than that THEY WANT ONE, and you had better believe it has NOTHING TO DO WHAT GOD WANTS. About the same “topics”, Jesus warned against being deceived, and Paul is reiterating that here. Scripture “ended” with the apostles’ deaths. Since then, History has demonstrated all that they wrote about concerning the end of their “world”. Josephus, Eusebius, and others explain what took place in Jerusalem during its final destruction, with astounding detail. It’s as though the authors had “eavesdropped” upon Jesus’ explanation of what would take place, how it would take place, when it would take place, where it would take place, etc. And true to His word, and Daniel’s and the other prophet’s, it did. Don’t forget, the temple which Paul was referring to in 2 Thess. 2 WAS STILL STANDING when he wrote what he wrote. To “see” about the fulfillment, you have to read one of the great historians. There are many from which to choose. Have you ever done a “word study” on the "antichrist”? It will demonstrate where I am coming from. (Hint: THE BOOK is a lot different from “the books” on that topic.)Was I ever surprized to learn it doesn't even come close to saying what "they" claim it says. Graceful, I have “read some of the same books” and their “references of argument” are what I stated in my initial post. My questions to every such author, who promotes works different from Scripture, is: “Where did you dig up such a concept?” “Don’t you accept the Scriptural version?” You mentioned candlesticks and numerous temple artifacts. Interesting because Hebrews 9 mentions the same thing. The author of Hebrews points out what too many of our unscholarly authors of today fail to mention. Verse 11 – “But when Christ CAME, as the high priest of a BETTER system under which WE LIVE, (This would be you, me, and every believer since Christ.) He went in ONCE FOR ALL (people before Christ and everyone since) through that greater, more perfect tent of worship NOT MADE BY HUMAN HANDS nor a part of our material creation, into the sanctuary ,,,” Graceful, I must ask – How can any believer in the finality of Christ’s work ever imagine that God would “backslide” into having to have the old temple so Jews can once again offer sacrifices that didn’t “work” so some might believe in His Son – the final sacrifice? Why would any Jew accept the Messiah, Jesus, as that “final sacrifice for them” when, or while, they have a temple to offer their own? I trust you understand what I am asking. Coming from a family with Jewish members still actively involved with their “rituals”, I understand the “differences” between Israel and Judah. Most Goys (Gentiles) don’t. They think that all are the same. (Hint: The capital of “Israel” in the Old Testament was where?) Sorry, if I left more questions that answers, but …. Respectfully, Taleb P.S. The capital of “Israel” was Samaria. The Israelis worshiped in a different place and fashion than the Jews did. Remember the woman at the well, what she said about where they worshiped? Makes one wonder why Israel is called “Israel” today, when it was called “Judea” from David until the Jews were dispersed in 67-70 A.D. Then it was called Palestine. Interesting, how so much fits, when you realize what the “picture” really is. Blessings! |
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171 | Who married Noah's daughters? | Gen 9:19 | Taleb | 76399 | ||
Papyrus, were you by chance thinking of Noah's sisters - Mahiah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah? If that is the case, don't forget "this" Noah was the above named sisters' sister. All five girls were the daughters of sonless Zelophehad. Talk about naming your children with Biblical names. :) Taleb |
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172 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76382 | ||
Graceful, sorry, but what you described is NOT according to any portion of God's word, which is the authority upon which we must base anything that IS significant. Hebrews chapters 8-10, explains WHY the first tabernacle was set up. Indirectly, it also explains why the temple was once and for all times destroyed as Jesus prophesied it would be. ANY temple built with hands HAS ABSOLUTELY NO USE in God’s eternal plan. Jesus said the temple used for sacrifices would be destroyed. It was. Jesus NEVER said it would be rebuilt. Any Old Testament reference about the “rebuilding” of the temple was ALWAYS written BEFORE ITS DESTRUCION. Therefore, those Scripture portions were FULFILLED as soon as the temple WAS REBUILT. The Old Testament “said” it would be destroyed on two separate occasions. It was. Twice the Old Testament "said" it would be rebuilt. It was. Once, and only once more, was it “prophesied ” to be completely destroyed. It was, AND exactly as Jesus said it would happen. NEVER was any reference made about it ever being rebuilt, after its once and for all time destruction. God’s word has NOTHING to say about any rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem after its final destruction, anymore than it has anything to say about the Jews in exile returning after being scattered for the final time. The same formula holds true for that also. Taleb |
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173 | Does red calf born 3-02 have any meaning | 2 Thess 1:1 | Taleb | 76381 | ||
It has absolutely no significance, from God's point of view. Anything He intends for us to "take to heart" is written in His word. Everything else is merely man and his ideas. Taleb |
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174 | Baptism in the Holy Spirit? | 1 Cor 12:13 | Taleb | 76371 | ||
Sarah, in the book of Acts, there are a number of instances where people received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Some long after their water baptism. Some were baptized in the Holy Spirit BEFORE they were immersed. For instance, in Acts 10:44-48 Peter was preaching to some Gentiles. “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those (Gentiles) who were listening to the message. All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?" And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.” So you see, Sarah, it doesn’t necessarily come WHEN we are baptized. Those folks, mentioned above, received the Holy Spirit, then BECAUSE THEY HAD RECEIVED THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT they were immersed in water. Paul had just the opposite kind of experience in Acts 19:1-7. Paul asked some of John the Baptist’s disciples, “Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE you believed. (This informs us that merely believing, DOESN'T MEAN we are baptized in the Holy Spirit.) They responded that they had never heard of the Holy Spirit. Paul asked them, “Into what were you baptized?” They told him, “John the Baptist.” First they were “rebaptized”, then AFTER their water baptism, Paul LAID HANDS on them, and then they were baptized in the Holy Spirit, then they spoke in tongues, AND then they prophesied. There were about 12 men that this happened to. And don’t limit this experience to the New Testament time period only. It also happened in the Old. Taleb |
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175 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76299 | ||
In Acts 19:1-7 Taleb |
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176 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 75352 | ||
You are right, Greg, when you reinforced this truth. “THIS IS WHY YESHUA AND PAUL, PETER, ETC. CONSTANTLY MAKE REFERENCE TO THE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES!!!” Finally, His Word IS getting through to you. I’m excited that you must have discovered that truth of WHY they constantly made reference to what was written. It’s important to note what the Old says in order to understand exactly what the New says about it being so much BETTER THAN THE OLD, and HOW Jesus CHANGED the Old to the New. You ask, “WHICH OF SCRIPTURES PROPHESY YHWH CHANGING HIS MIND OR REPEALING HIS TORAH? NONE ---- Scripture reflects EXACTLY the opposite. God changed “His mind” often, every time He said He was going to do one thing and His people prayed, He wouldn’t do what He said He would. Abraham with Sodom Gen 18:, Moses with the Israelites (more than once), Joshua, Elijah, David, Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:1-7), etc. etc. etc. How many examples do you need? OK, one more out of many. Jonah 3:10 says, “And GOD SAW Nineveh’s works, that they turned from their wicked ways; and GOD relented of the calamity HE SAID HE WOULD SEND THEM, AND HE DID IT NOT.” His initial PLAN WAS JUDGMENT. But, THEY CHANGED GOD’S MIND. Now, that isn’t that hard to believe, is it? While God’s character and nature are changeless, HIS PLANS WERE, AND STILL ARE, CHANGEABLE. What transpired on the mountain with Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Peter, James and John gives evidence to all many others have shared with you. Jesus’ disciples witnessed the “law-maker” Moses, and the “prophet” Elijah talking to Jesus. In Mark 9:8-9, God the Father said, “THIS IS MY BELOVED SON, HEAR HIM. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged the disciples that they should tell no man what things they had seen, TILL the Son of man was risen from the dead.” It’s easy to notice what God the Father DIDN”T SAY – This is My law-maker, Moses, My prophet, Elijah, and My Son, Jesus, listen to them. But it WAS ONLY, “Listen to My Son”. This is because AFTER Jesus’ death and resurrection, things changed. The law had been fulfilled. Jesus word’s on the cross, “IT IS FINISHED” meant IT was completely fulfilled. “To finish, bringing to an end, not MERELY to terminate a thing, but to carry out a thing to the full.” Or, as Adam Clarke wrote, it means: “As if Jesus had said: “I have executed the great designs of the Almighty—I have satisfied the demands of his justice—I have accomplished all that was written in the prophets, and suffered the utmost malice of my enemies; and now the way to the holy of holies is made manifest through my blood.” Before “It Was Finished”, only one priest could go in the Holy of Holies, and only once a year. A heavy curtain kept everyone else out. That curtain was torn from top to bottom (or heaven to earth) as soon as Jesus died. Mark 15:37-38 “And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed His last. And the VEIL OF THE TEMPLE WAS TORN IN TWO FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. GOD CHANGED THE MEANS OF EXCESSING HIM. Even before Jesus entered the grave, anybody could have entered into that place which before His death would instantly kill anyone except the High Priest, and sometimes even him. NOT ANYMORE. God changed that rule, law, command, forever. The New “Covenant” was NOW in force. The promise, that those listed in Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith”, looked forward to, we look back upon. Heb 11:40 tells us “God having provided some “BETTER” thing for us, that they, (those before Christ’s victory during the final Passover) should not be made perfect, without us.” Interesting conclusion you wrote up dealing with dealing with pagans – “In other words, dictionary definitions, meanings, customs, phrases and whatever else man comes up with will change BUT HE DOES NOT. If He hated it 4,000 years ago He hates it now. Tell me, since words, definitions, and whatever else man comes up with change … If God hated it 4,000 years ago and He hates it now. ------ So, why do Christians allow weddings to be preformed by anyone EXCEPT GOD? – How pagan and unscriptural can we get? His word boldly declares that a man leaves his mother and cleaves to his wife. Even Isaac and Rebecca never held a ceremony. Off the camel and into the tent is God’s eternal intention, (Gen 2:24) so who are we to ever change such? Or, was it as Romans 13:1 says? (Here is another example of what GOD means about ‘NOT BEING CONFORMED TO PAGEN’S ways right?) “For there is NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD” (Here dealt with and referred to the Pagan Romans who were in authority over the entire world). The “Government” changed GOD”S marriage rules and GOD GOES ALONG WITH THEIRS. Interesting. In HIS grace, Taleb |
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177 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 75337 | ||
Thank you, Greg, for responding to my post. I am disappointed that you neglected to acknowledge the treasure that God allowed so many to reveal to you. This response will quote much from your response to me, to help you “recall” what you asked, or comments you made. You wrote - ”So the OT is valid when it fits your theology but “passed away” when it doesn’t?” ----- Greg, my “theology” doesn’t do away with the Old Testament; it COMPLETESS IT WHEN VIEWED WITH THE NEW. You asked -”Malachi 3:6 VALID OR PASSED AWAY?” ---- To which I declare - YES!! What is valid is still valid. What has passed away is gone, just as His Word promised it would. See most of the Old and New Testaments, for those wondrous promises about the finality of the Law and the beginning of a totally NEW beginning. Your comment, ”Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” MAYBE HE CHANGED HIS MIND?” confused me. Greg, do you understand WHO SPOKE this? What does the rest of Scripture say about this individual? He, who “doesn’t change” actually does CHANGE, as often as He purposes change. The “law” used to be “in stone’, until God CHANGED His method by writing it on men’s hearts, just as the OLD Testament promised He would. The New Testament “books” all spell it all out for you. The Passover “used” to remind His people He freed them from Egypt’s bondage. Ever since the first "Easter" (or, if you prefer the last Passover, as "commanded in the Old Testament") we are reminded that He freed us from the world’s bondage of sin. NOW it's "as often as you ..." in remembrance of HIM - NOT "Egypt". You asked, “Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO THE OLD TESTAMENT?” --- Previous portions of Hebrews explain it in the easiest to understand of languages. Greg, it really helps to understand WHEN YOU KEEP THINGS IN PROPER CONTEXT, rather than your readily “hit and miss” selection of Scriptures, which tend to end up “miss”. The Lord would want to “warn” you about being carried with “strange varieties” of teaching. (Heb. 13:9) The true way to steadfastness of heart, is through God’s mercy.” Hebrews itself, as many have informed you, will CLEAR UP ANY AND ALL DOUBT about this whole topic. That reminds me of another "truth" portion to help you understand. John 1:16-17 "And out of the FULLNESS of Him (Jesus) we all received, and grace upon grace, the law through Moses was given, GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHIRST." Which does God want for you to except for your life? Law and death, or grace, truth and life? You stated, Isaiah 8:20 “To the law and to the testimony: IF THEY SPEAK NOT ACCORDING TO THIS WORD, it is because there is NO LIGHT in them.” Greg, isn’t it wonderful KNOWING exactly who Isaiah is referring to, and the end result? Please don’t fall for the phony conclusion that the verses’ thoughts end at the end of any chapter. They don’t. These continue explaining what happened to those “with no light”. Chapter nine starts out beautifully, don’t you think? “Nevertheless” gives perfect insight of hope. It also deals with what you apparently fail to believe – God CHANGES. Read it for yourself. Isaiah 9:1 “Nevertheless, … there WILL BE NO MORE gloom as in EARLIER TIMES, when the Lord treated them with contempt, but LATER ON HE SHALL MAKE IT GLORIOUS.” When shall God CHANGE His treatment with contempt to making it glorious? Keep reading. The people that walked in darkness have SEEN a great light …. For unto us a child is born …. (Sound familiar?) And that child (JESUS) did what? Yup. He changed the rules, if you will. (See my notes above, below and other author’s postings for clarification.) I have seen this great light. HE (the light of the world) shed light on the efforts of men who wanted to keep me in bondage from what HE came to set me free. Free to sin? NO! Free FROM BONDAGE of sin. Amen. I’m always excited to find more and more wonderful CONNECTIONS from the Old to the New. Thank you for pointing this almost forgotten one out to me. An interesting side note: The areas listed in Isaiah 9, is where Jesus’ ministry began. Later I will respond to your attempt to list what "heathens do". In HIS grace and power, Taleb |
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178 | correct | John 13:1 | Taleb | 74599 | ||
The Jews celebrated the Passover and the Feast of Unleaven Bread long after Christ's "completed it" when He BECAME the slain Lamb of God. Thereafter, His disciples celebrated, as Jesus instructed them to, by partaking in communion. John 13:1 describes not only the last supper, but also the LAST Passover feast. 1 Corinthians 11:20 ff calls it the Lord’s Supper. In Acts 12:3 it mentions the “Feast of Unleaven Bread”, but in the context of the Jews verses the Church (made up of those who “used” to be Jews par se). King Herod killed the apostle James, John’s brother and noticing that it pleased the Jews to preceded to arrest Peter. That was during the Feast of Unleaven Bread, which the Jews was celebrating, but the disciples, knowing the truth of the Gospel of their Lord, didn’t. And KNOWING that the myth about "Easter" over the facts of how and why Christians celebrate it, Easter is just as my dictionary defines it. Nothing more, and here’s what it says: “n. a festival of the Christian Church to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ: adj. pertaining to Easter.” Anyone who accepts the myth that says "Easter" is from some pagan's myth over the facts of Christ's victorious resurrection - well what can I say? Taleb |
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179 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74557 | ||
Tim, thank you for re-enforcing what God's Word explains to all who "want" to obey. The verse you quoted in Colossians 2:16 was always so frustrating to my Messianic Jew relative. Most of my practicing Jewish relatives refused to talk “religion” with him. And any Mormon family members, well they wouldn't even look him in the eye. I think it might have been because he only accepted bits and pieces of Scripture. I do appreciate reading your postings about whatever – they make for a great teaching and learning tool. Thank you for being so quick to help so many. Taleb |
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180 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74549 | ||
Pastor Bill J, if I may add a bit of personal info to my last post on this thread. On Saturdays my family DOES worship God, together with many others in our church. I DO NOT have to come on Saturday, because the Church also holds 14 different worship services on Sundays, throughout the day and throughout its facility. I could come to one of the many morning ones, one of the afternoon ones, or one of the evening ones – which ever would be my choice. The Lord, according to His own word, leaves such decisions up to me, the same as “do I wear black or brown shoes”. Each of many separate Saturday services offers those leading them more flexibility than the Sunday pastors have, because of the “next Sunday service” starts every hour and a half. Many of our pastors make good use of the facility to accommodate the many “congregations” gathering in “their” place. All of the Saturday ones start and finish at the same time. Although many “after service” groups meet for additional teaching, etc, if they desire. This too might change because ALL of the “sanctuaries” are filling up, so we might have to add additional service times on Saturdays too. So, sir, why would I “condemn” someone, Jew or otherwise, for CHOOSING to worship on the same day I choose to worship my Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, the Son of God? That’s where we can conclude the “problem” rests in your illegitimate argument DEMANDING what God Himself does NOT demand. Rather, He refutes such demands from mere men. And, with your blatantly placing condemnation upon “Sabbath breakers”, when MY Bible declares there is NOW, (which suggests that in the past there might have been) no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. My family has discovered that even on Saturdays at our church, you had better get here early because the parking lot only holds around 2,500 spaces. That’s why there is talk about increasing the number of services on Saturdays, like they were forced to on Sundays, because the various sanctuaries only hold so many people. To attend here on Sundays, forget it, whenever I desire to fight traffic jams I head into THE city before, or after a ball game. (The road would less crowded on those days) :) Taleb |
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