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181 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74535 | ||
Hank, it's either in Revelation 23, or perhaps he meant one of the other places in "his" bible, like Jude 2, James 6, Titus 4, or any number of Scriptures the rest of us don't have access to. Just a theory that, now that I think about it, really isn't very funny. It's sad. Too sad. Taleb |
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182 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74518 | ||
Paster Bill J Either you accept ALL of Scripture to be inspired and acknowledge when, how and why Christians may worship on Sunday, or you ONLY believe those that tie in with your particular doctrine. With enough "Jewish blood" to have gone to the furnace in Germany, I have a certain view on "the Sabbath". The above, cut and pasted from an earlier post I wrote, is merely to point out to YOU what you misread the first time through. Please sir, if you can read something that isn’t written in the above, how can you persuade anyone, yourself included, what you claim in your slanderous post of wrongfully judging Christians who ACCEPT what God says He said? I will repeat, out of obvious necessity, “With enough "Jewish blood" to have gone to the furnace in Germany, I have a certain view on "the Sabbath” in order to allow you another opportunity to accept what I said, how I said it, and why I said it. The reason I said, “I have enough Jewish blood to have gone to the furnace” is – although many of my family were not practicing Judism, (we worship on the same day as Christians have since shortly after Christ’s resurrection – Sunday) we still would be considered “Jews” by the Nazi’s merely because of our heritage. Now, do you have a better understanding of why the Lord had me write that “necessary” piece of information? Since you DON’T accept ALL of Scripture to be inspired and acknowledge when, how and why Christians may worship on Sunday, am I at fault? Since you refused to accept even the Jew’s explanation of WHEN Christians began to observe Sunday, and why Christians began to observe Sunday, and what Christian’s throughout the centuries have known and understood from Scriptures to observe Sunday, inspired by God – am I at fault? (The Jews, whom you have dragged their different from Christian’s views, only to try in a failed attempt to prove your personal non-Scriptural point of view) If you honestly believe your own misguided concept that you a falsely claim: (I’m quoting you now) “when you condemn Jews or Israelis for keeping the Sabbath becasue of your "misuse" of the NT. You started your slander in an "a ungodly manner" and now hypocriticaly condemn others while you do the same things” – am I at fault? In answer to you question, “where is my "righteous indignation? I think this post and the one from Tim Moran explains that fruitless question. My question to you is could you please cut and paste from one of my post you stated I did: “Where is your "righteous indignation" when you condemn Jews or Israelis for keeping the Sabbath becasue of your "misuse" of the NT. You started your slander in an "a ungodly manner" and now hypocriticaly condemn others while you do the same things.” Because I can’t locate anything that resembles those “charges” you are condemning me for. And, sir, you are also wrong about being disobedient to God. His word is what I follow and believe not man's. Taleb |
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183 | Help!! | 2 John 1:10 | Taleb | 74281 | ||
Searcher56, Amen. While Scripture doesn't say, "Your actions speak louder than your words", it’s true, very true. I know someone who was witnessing about the Lord's goodness, mercy and love to a friend as they walked a dark street in a huge city. He stopped at a newspaper vending machine to purchase the daily paper. After inserting the money and lifting the lid to retrieve a paper, the other guy said, "Grab me one while you’re at it." The person didn't want to "offend" the guy, less he couldn't witness to him anymore, so he grabbed an extra paper and handed it to him. He continued to tell the man about the Lord as they walked, each with a paper under their arm. At the next corner, the man tossed his unread paper into a trash bin. That's when I knew the truth of “that sermon” is the one that got to him. I was never able to talk to him about the Lord again. Decades later, I still remember and wonder what might have been, rather than what was. That one time was the last, but I never had a second opportunity. One measly dime, and …. Taleb |
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184 | Help!! | 2 John 1:10 | Taleb | 74277 | ||
Edb, Sorry to have to tell you this, but we don't REALLY disagree. Witnessing to JWs is NEARLY useless. They have rewritten their books. Pointing that fact out to them and showing them what they USE to say gives them fonder to ponder. While I have never "personally" led someone out, I personally know those who used to be "in". It was here a Christian, there a Christian who knew the word that battered here, there, little by little, bit by bit. "How can they believe unless they hear?" comes to mind. And I agree wholeheartly, Christians have been drawn into their traps. That is why it is so important to keep our noses in the word, live our lives accordingly and be ready to give an answer to the hope that lies within us. Now that you have mentioned it, I haven't seen any JWs around for a very long time. But then again, who would want to drive my long, hard road? I have had the priviledge, over the years, to invite some in. I always open in prayer and watch the Lord work. The "trick" (not the best word, for sure) is to know where they are headed and head them off before they want to arrive. One asked me, "Why did Jesus talk in parables?" I quickly turned to Matthew 13:10 and said, "that exactly the same question the disciples asked Jesus, Let's see how Jesus responded. I had them read it. There eyes got big. The "leader" said, "You believe in hell, right? How can something burn without burning up?" "Good question, let's read where that actually happened." They read about the three in the furnace in Daniel, frowned and asked their next question. The younger one watched as his "leader" dug himself deeper and deeper. Anyways, like I said, we don't really disagree, because I know it's like you said, "It wasn’t a Christian’s Apologetics but rather a hand of grace extended by God." God got through to me. :) Taleb |
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185 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74261 | ||
Sir, it IS unfortunate and sad that you would misuse my post in a fruitless attempt to prove (?) your faulty argument. True, the Israeli astronaut was brave. He was a STRONG believer in his faith. Had his religion ALLOWED him the freedom that Christ offers us, than he could have had the freedom that I, and others, who accept the truth of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, have. To worship our God with the FAITH that HE gives us. We all have a measure of faith. It’s what WE do with it, and HOW we live it, that makes that faith weak or strong. Romans 14 gives the “definition” of what those mean. At the same time, the Israeli observing his Sabbath has absolutely NO bearing on the basis of whether we Christians MUST worship on the seventh day or MAY observe Sunday or even Tuesday. Ramon would be the first to ask you, “Why do you observe on OUR day? The Christian church from its conception NEVER DID for centuries and centuries.” He would point to the same evidence I pointed out yesterday. Don’t forget, sir, it was the Jews who wrote the evidence you refuse to accept because it disagrees with your religion, even if it DOES agree with God’s Word. Either YOU accept what the New Testament says about this truth, or YOU ignore them and stay in bondage. Don’t blame me, my heritage, or a brave man who can’t defend himself against your illegitimate use of his tragic death. And I KNOW, not only his family would be outraged that you would dare to promote your "religion" in such a ungodly manner. All of Israel and beyond would be. HOW DARE YOU? And, sir, it was Paul who was inspired by the Holy Spirit, who called the CHRISTIANS who attempted to force their burdens on CHRISTIANS who knew the freedom Christ offers – as being weak. Please don’t try to give me credit, or blame, for God’s word. To Him be the glory, not me. I will close this with truth from God’s word, that you can accept or reject according to your faith – If you answer the question that God’s word asks you, it will tell you “the condition” of your faith – “Romans 14:22 “Do you have faith?” Only you can answer that. Continuing, “Have it (faith) to yourself (that’s you) before God (not man or doctrines).” Now, the test: “Happy is he (you, me) who does NOT condemn himself (you, me) in what he (you, me) approves.” If you feel condemned by not observing Saturday, observe. Just don’t try to weaken our faith. We want to remain strong in the truth of God’s word, thank you. With righteous indignation, Taleb |
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186 | What is sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74253 | ||
What is sin? If you want Scriptures definition that's easy. Had you read ALL of Romans 14 (that's one I quoted from last night), you wouldn't have had to ask the question. The answer is spelled out. Romans 14:23 (and remember these words are from His Word)"Whatsoever is NOT of faith, is sin." In order to really understand Romans 14 - you have to really understand God's word. In His Service, Taleb |
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187 | To obey or not to obey ! | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74237 | ||
EdB, Amen and Amen. You're "singing my tune". While visiting a church awhile ago I approached a soloist, after the service, to compliment her on the powerful message of her song. She glared at me and said, "Look Bucko, it's only a song." She stormed away. I still don't know who or what a bucko is suppose to be. Another time, another church, the long "worship-time" (?) only consisted of songs like "I've got a mansion"; "When we all get to heaven". It causes one to make time to keep time with Him. No pun intended. :) Taleb |
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188 | Help!! | 2 John 1:10 | Taleb | 74221 | ||
Robert, there’s the verses I was looking for. What a great point – “IF my way of life with my family reflects Christ, than we can spread the gospel by inviting him into our house”. What better goal than for our family to reflect Christ – isn’t that what Christ meant when He proclaimed: “They will know you are my disciples BY your love one for another”? About not receiving someone into our house, nor saying “Good-bye” less it shows us having “fellowship” with him – I believe this has given our enemy (satan) a means of keeping the truth from the bearers of false doctrine. We live in different times, in a different culture. When we read Scripture, we tend to forget to whom it was originally addressed. We mustn’t forget what John meant by not allowing them to preach in “your house”. The house was where the “church” was. He was saying, in effect, don’t let false teachers teach your congregations. Of course, that doesn't give license for them to do in "our houses" but ... Too often pastors wrongly advise their congregations, by using those verses, “don’t even talk to them”. The words “God’s speed” in this portion of Scripture isn’t a mere “Good-bye”. John said don’t give the same salutation you give to all your family and friends. John is saying in effect, “Don’t offer a religious greeting to him, and don’t make onlookers think you acknowledge his doctrine”. Our Hi and goodbyes are too often spoken as we pass. Theirs were always face to face, cheek to cheek, hugs, and with a salutation. It is the same kind of instruction Jesus gave those He sent out. “Don’t greet any on the road.” That didn’t mean don’t say “Hello” to anybody you meet. It meant don’t hug everyone you meet, and ask, how’s your mother, father, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, wife, sons, daughters, animals, business, etc. etc. and tell him how all of yours are. In the Middle East, “greetings” take many minutes. Many greetings would take many hours. Greetings to you, Taleb |
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189 | Help!! | Eph 5:11 | Taleb | 74206 | ||
Ephesians 5:11 states, in effect, to have no religious connection whatever with heathens or with their worship. Personally, I don't take this to mean "Don't let them your house." It would surely mean, don't participate in their rituals, etc. Many JWs and Mormons etc. have "learned the truth" only because someone who cares about them as Christ does, "invited them in." But those who do MUST know what the others believe and don't believe, or they may end up "unplanting" other seeds of truth planted by a true servant of the Lord down the street. And arguing always "gives them a pat on the back" war story to relish. Hope this helps, Taleb |
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190 | To obey or not to obey ! | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74198 | ||
EdB, please remember the promise concerning “when you fall – He WILL pick you up.” Hopefully, this will too. Are you a carpenter on the side? The reason I ask, you hit every nail square on the head. Not one bounced off, nor bent. They ALL were placed in their proper position. As I read your well thought out post, a song popped into my mind. When I was young in the Lord (eons ago), we put Scripture to music. (It really helps memorize huge portions, (sort of) and we easily remember songs and jingles.) Galatians 5’s song is what “played”. If I may, I want to stand fast on that soapbox of yours. I know it will hold me, because it is solid, firm and sturdy. “Stand fast therefore in the liberty, wherein Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again in bondage. Only use not liberty as an occasion to the flesh, but with love serve one another. For the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, goodness, temperance, meekness, faith, against such there is no law. Stand fast therefore in the liberty.” In tune, Taleb |
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191 | the first account written to the ophilus | Luke 1:3 | Taleb | 74178 | ||
Jacoba, my spouse might try to convince you I have more experience than knowledge! :) Interestingly, your thinking Theophilus was a greeting, I read someplace once about a teacher who mentioned something about the towns Sodom and Gomorrah being destroyed. One student blurted, "Towns? I always thought they were husband and wife." Anyway, thanks for the encouragement. I've always "looked up" to Luke. Taleb |
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192 | the first account written to the ophilus | Luke 1:3 | Taleb | 74169 | ||
Emmaus, I agree. At least that is what I remember from one of my classes decades ago. Wow. I don't like the sound of decades. How about "awhile ago"? :) Taleb |
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193 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74167 | ||
CBBJ, Your kind comments caused my day to extra nice. Thank you. Taleb |
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194 | To obey or not to obey ! | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74166 | ||
EdB, I so appreciated your insight about this "question". I was wondering, when some are pushing observing the "Sabbath" on Saturdays, what do they do with all the other Sabbaths throughout the year? Do they observe them like they did in Old Testament, or like the Jews today? Like, if one of the Sabbaths that is on the first day of a given month happens to be a Tuesday, then they would have that day off. But they would have to work the next six days before the next Sabbath which made Tuesdays the Sabbath until another Sabbath would change it to whatever day the pre-chosen date happened to fall on. Does this make sense? Anyway, I was just wondering how they handle it? Peace to you and yours, Taleb |
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195 | Is the Sabbath on Saturday? | Bible general Archive 1 | Taleb | 74132 | ||
Mr. Billy Joe, Either you accept ALL of Scripture to be inspired and acknowledge when, how and why Christians may worship on Sunday, or you ONLY believe those that tie in with your particular doctrine. With enough "Jewish blood" to have gone to the furnace in Germany, I have a certain view on "the Sabbath". If the "Jews" today KNOW the early church began to worship on Sundays during Paul's day, why can't the church 2,000 years later accept the same truth as gospel? The following is from Jewish Encyclopedia under “Sabbath”. I believe they “know” the facts better than someone who arose one morning with a “better day to worship”. “A brief consideration is desirable as to why and when the keeping of the seventh day as the Sabbath ceased among Christian churches. That Jesus and his disciples kept the seventh day, and without vital departures from Pharisaic usages, is indisputable. The question of Sabbath observance first became acute under Paul, with the rise of the non-Jewish Christian communities. The Petrine, or Judæo-Christian, party insisted on rigid adherence to the Jewish law. It scorned the looser practises of the converts from without Israel. To this Col. ii. 16 et seq. has reference; Paul protests against judging the piety of the neophytes "in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast-day . . . or a Sabbath-day" (R. V.). He protests with greater bitterness in Gal. iv. 9-11, where observance of days is denounced as a return to the "weak and beggarly elements." In Rom. xiv. 5 et seq. it is assumed that whether one day or another is distinguished, or whether all are regarded as equally sacred, is a matter of indifference: every man must decide for himself. Thus while the Petrine partizans continued to assemble for worship on the Sabbath (Acts ii. 1, iii. 1, et al.), in non-Jewish Christian circles the first day of the week came to be marked by longer worship than usual and by collections of gifts (I Cor. xvi. 2; comp. Acts xx. 7). The name "Lord's day" first occurs in Rev. i. 10, where it may mean the day of judgment (see Day of the Lord); it is next found in Ignatius, "Ad Magnesianos" (§ 9). Pliny testifies to the fact that the Christians assembled on "a fixed day" ("stato die"; "Epistolæ," x. 96).” (Thus ends info from Jewish Ency) I find it particularly interesting that, although most who have responded to this “problem” have used the same Scriptures as the Jews use. I doubt if anybody used this same source to back them up. They simply used the promise of the Holy Spirit to teach them truth. I might be "a little prejudice", but if anyone claims one thing and history AND Scripture proves another, I’ll go with Scripture and history every time. Sir, with all due respect, if you feel you must worship on Saturday, I will abide to what the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write about those who are weak in faith, in Romans 14:1 and want to push their bondages etc, "Welcome the weak believer and do not criticize his views." Welcome! In His Service, Taleb |
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196 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 74104 | ||
Greg, thank you for so quickly proving my point – like others I have talked face to face with, you ignored the evidence to give credence to ill-gained facts. You keep harping on not celebrating “as the pagans”. That’s wonderful, because neither do I. For that matter, I don’t personally know anyone who does. Everyone I know just celebrates Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and other such celebrations. Your comment that Jesus didn’t celebrate birthdays was cute. But, with no verse to back up that conclusion, it is understandable why you failed to mention any. Or, were you perhaps thinking of the verse in Romans 14:5? But you couldn’t have thought that was the verse that “proves” Jesus condemns celebrating days not ordained in the Old Testament, because that verse proves just the opposite. The Old Testament says they must. The New says it’s up to them. Whoops. As far as not allowing any pagan influences to influence any, what do you call the days of the week? Saturday is Saturn’s day. Surely one wouldn’t “worship” on that day less others wrongly conclude one was involved with Saturn. And many of our calendar months are a “no-no” for the same reason. For that matter, in order to obey the Scripture that warns us to “flee from every appearance of evil”, here’s a very few from a super long list of things we must flee from, because of their “obvious” pagan connection. One must not have a flower garden, because we know flower is derived from Flora – the goddess of blooming plants. What should we call the “head city” of a country or state, knowing that “Capital” comes from the temple god of Jupiter Capaitolinus, in pagan Rome? While a “map” might be alright – forget a collection in booklet form. Everyone knows about “Atlas” the mythical strong man who held the earth on his shoulders, right? When we pray, we can’t say “amen” less God thinks we are calling out to “Amen-Ra”, the Egyptian god. No museums or music allowed because of their obvious link with Zeus daughters. Nor can believers long to obtain virtue, victory, or honor all because of the mythical gods, Virtus, Victoria, and Honor from which they derived. And because neither Jesus nor Moses ever gave “permission” to use automobiles, we walk. And IF they did allow cars and trucks, we could never drive any named after anything pagan, like Mercury, the messenger of the gods. Unless of course, the above type things are not forbidden today, because the “meanings” have changed over the years. Now Saturday only means the day after Friday (day of the goddess Frigg). I checked the same old dictionary I got the above from, to see how it defined Easter. My 1914 dictionary reads: “n. a festival of the Christian Church to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ: adj. pertaining to Easter.” Yup. That’s all Easter is alright – except perhaps to any who actually follow the illogical concept described above. The blessing of the Lord be upon you, Taleb |
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197 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73992 | ||
(Part 2) Greg, to give one of many examples depicted in Scripture, the Torah forbid Jews (and only Jews) from eating anything unclean. Leviticus is filled with “laws” laid down for the Jews from God through Moses. This remained in effect for how long? Please don’t mimic my relatives with, “It is still is in effect.” It is NOT still in effect, because the one who originally placed it in effect has forever cancelled the law, not His commandments. Or, do you believe God lied to Peter about it? Acts 10:10-15 is one of many places that demonstrate this fact. Peter went up on the housetop about noon to pray, got hungry, fell into a trance and ... He saw the sky opened and thing like a great sheet coming down, lowered to the ground by the four corners, with beasts, reptiles and wild birds, and a voice said, “Arise, Peter, sacrifice and eat.” Do you recall Peter’s response? Like the good Jewish man he was, he said three times (the same number of times he had denied his Lord), “No, I don’t eat unclean things.” In other words, he had always obeyed the “torah” spelled out in the Old Testament. God’s response to each “No” remained the same explanation as we may use today. “Don’t call what God has made clean unclean.” My relative tried to convince me that because the following verses (Acts 10:28-29) explain how Peter only took the unclean animal vision to mean he could mingle with other races. Peter said, “it is against the law (torah) for a Jew to associate with a foreigner … but God has taught me not to call anyone unclean or vulgar.” Did Peter ever eat such as the Torah forbade? Yes, Peter ate things that WERE forbidden in much, but not all, of the Old Testament. Galatians 2:12 informs us to that glorious fact. So, Greg, can you see how this new commandment of God to Peter in fact did replace the “Torah”? My argument, with my relative, about what Paul wrote in Galatians concerning Peter brought out that favorite “go-no-where-lie” – “Paul was a traitor to the Jewish faith”. The grounds given for such an argument was simple. This relative had also been taught that the torah WAS part of God’s plan for us. Paul’s writings DENY that lie. He only and always preached the exact opposite. That was the reason that Messianic synagogue HAD to present Paul as a traitor. Any who teach the torah “as a must” has a huge problem. They must refute Paul’s letters, OR misinterpret them. They CANNOT accept them, because Paul, and the Lord, does not accept the false concepts they present. Your statement: “Pretend I told you to celebrate my birthday on the winter soltice don't worry about it being the known birthday of a pagan sungod gave me a chuckle.” - - - - I’ve also heard that misconception before. Sometime do some “serious” research on where, when and why Dec. 25th came to be chosen. It’s different than what the mainstream would have us believe. Way different. Does the name Justin Martyr sound familiar? He lived from 100-165. You say, we are to celebrate the festivals laid down in the Old Testament. So you know why Hanukkah (the festival of lights) is celebrated, right? But that festival of lights and celebration and gift exchange is alright, around “our Christmas” time, no less, but believers in the Messiah must not celebrate their Savior’s birth. Interesting theology. Does your Messianic synagogue practice the whole Torah or only portions of the Torah, as so many do? The reason I ask if you practice the entire Torah – (I used to tease my relative with this) don’t wear cotton T-shirt with a wool shirt. (Deut. 23:11). If you don’t practice the entire Torah, how do you choose which ones to break and which ones to keep? That was the biggest problem to my relative. But, Praise the Lord, at least you understand asking for and receiving forgiveness, right? Shalom aleichem, Taleb P.S. I went to Church last (Saturday) night. :) (because we couldn’t go today) |
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198 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73990 | ||
Greg, sorry about not getting back right away. My schedule is not always conducive to my desires. Thank you Greg, for your response to my earlier post, last Friday. It demonstrates perfectly where some problems you are having are coming from. (But then it was late). Apparently, you skim over, rather than read. Otherwise, why did you conclude: “You do not have to believe Paul is an unbeliever to explain his writings. I ask you why do you think the following statement made its way into the Bible, realizing whom the author really is?” How did you arrive at such a conclusion? I wrote: “While he (my relative) KNEW the book of Hebrews specifically denounced his logic (?), he refused to accept that writing because he claimed Paul was an unbeliever.” This time through, did you notice, it was my relative who had a problem with Paul? If not, slow down, take a deep breath, slowly let it out. Again. Again. There, now the blood should flow easier and that should make it easier for you to understand the simple basics of God’s word. Reread the above paragraph. Your questioning the facts about Yahweh not being in Scripture prior to Exodus is understandable. A lot of other people are surprised about that fact too. (Especially the JW’s. who over uses the name (?) Jehovah.) Just now, I checked out a “reliable source’ – The Jewish Encyclopedia (something I’ve recently discovered), it agrees with what I have learned over the years. While the “reasons” Genesis “seems to use” that name are fewer than the reasoning behind the truth that, like I said, Adam up to Moses never heard, nor spoke it, stands firm. Quoted about Yhwh: “This name, according to the narrative in Ex. iii. it was made known to Moses in a vision at Horeb. In another, parallel narrative (Ex. vi. 2, 3, P) it is stated that the name was not known to the Patriarchs. It is used by one of the documentary sources of Genesis, but scarcely if at all by the others. Its use is avoided by some later writers also. It does not occur in Ecclesiastes, and in Daniel is found only in ch. ix.” To give you a glimpse of some my reason for mentioning about Yahweh, like so many other verses in the Scriptures, the “English” translators too often use a blanket "God, Lord, etc." in place of the "dozens of names" God refers to Himself, according to His multiple "characteristics” He wants to convey. So, Exodus 6:2 remains what it remains. And like all other truth, it doesn’t matter if one believes it or not. Your statement: “Law and commandment are relational just as "Torah"(8451) and "mitzpat" (4687). One does not replace the other, one comprises the other,” --- gives me another clue about where some of your problem flows from. One MUST understand the HUGE differences between God’s “commandments” AND His "law", as I mentioned before. He “commanded” Adam, Noah, Abraham, etc. long before He “laid down any laws”. His commands didn’t offer the exceptions that His laws did. (“Under this or that situation, do this or that, under the other, do the other” type laws, is what I mean here.) His commands never deviated. His laws often did. More to come, Taleb |
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199 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73875 | ||
Greg, apparently, while I was typing up my “epistle” to you, our posts "crossed" in cyber-space. I don't want to think, I "ignored" this post here when I was preparing that one. You asked some legitimate questions. Looking forward to "continuing" our conversation another time, "cousin" :) Good-night, Taleb |
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200 | What is iniquity in Matthew 7:23? | Matt 7:23 | Taleb | 73872 | ||
Greg, Do you believe EVERYTHING Paul wrote? Many take a verse here or there, and skim right over all the clues spelled out. Your quote, “Yahweh states in Genesis 26:5 that his seed is blessed “because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws," gave me the CLUE that perhaps you don’t believe everything. Where is “Yahweh” first mentioned in Scriptures? Exodus 6:2 explained that until Moses, nobody had ever heard of Yahweh. In effect, God said, “Moses, I’m Yahweh, I appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as El Shaddai, but by my name Yahweh I did not make myself known to them." Like so many other verses in the Scriptures, translators use a blanket "God, Lord, etc." in place of the "dozens of names" God refers to Himself, according to His multiple "characteristics” He wants to convey. So for you to say, “Yahweh states in Genesis 26:5 that his seed is blessed “because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws," isn’t entirely true, right? Am I being too technical? Sound familiar? Also, since you brought it up, Galatians 3:15-25 · You wrote: “Ratifying another contract does not do away with the previous contract. Thus the Mosaic covenant did not nullify the Abrahamic covenant received by faith. The law was given to show what sin is, to show our need for a Savior and to point the way to Messiah. Once a child reaches adulthood does he forget all the do’s and don’ts he was taught growing up? No, he understands the reasons behind the do’s and don’ts more fully and is more able to keep them with the right motives.” Paul wrote: 3:18-19 “If the inheritance is BY the law, then it is NO LONGER by promise. Why then was the law given? It was added to show sins in their true light UNTIL the “Offspring” should come concerning whom the promise was made.” Who is this offspring concerning whom the promise was made? Back up to 3:15. (This “ties” in with your statement, “Yahweh states in Genesis 26:5 that his seed is blessed “because Abraham obeyed me …”) Paul writes, “But the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his offspring (means it was also spoken to Abraham’s offspring). It does not say, ‘And to the offsprings,' in the plural, but in the singular, ‘And to your offspring’, which is Christ.” Chapter three ends with the wonderful words that fit everything in their place. “But if you are Christ’s then you are the offspring of Abraham, you are heirs in agreement with the promise.” Not in agreement with obeying the law. One must understand the HUGE differences between God’s “commandments” AND His "law" to understand Jesus' response in your own quote, Matthew 19:16-17 “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?…but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” Peace, Taleb |
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