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441 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139302 | ||
Most Christians I meet talk in terms of mankind going to be with God. But the Bible always speaks in terms of God desiring to make His dwelling with mankind. It is a subtle point, but an important one to look into, I believe. It is not simply being with God -- the direction is important. How many people picture us being in Heaven with God and singing worship songs all day in white clothes? Oh, and don't forget that personal mansion that we are all suppose to have. In reading the Bible we are presented with a picture of God seeking to dwell with mankind. The whole purpose of the Temple, sacrifices, and Law of Moses was to paint a picture of a holy, loving, merciful God seeking to be among His people. The New Testament continues this picture with the Messiah being with us, and then Revelation speaking in the same language. When we in our language flip this direction we are in danger of developing theological beliefs that are contrary to reality. How would our understandings of God and therefore our actions change if we thought primarily of God coming down to dwell among us? |
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442 | Has the church replaced Israel? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139303 | ||
I thought that Judah was dispersed by the Babylonians in 586 BC? In Jewish history before the birth of Christ we read about the Diaspora, which was Jews dispersed all over the known world. After 70 years, many returned under the leadership of Nehemiah and Ezra. "4 AD when Rome took authority from the Jews" ??? The Romans took that authority away much earlier than 4AD! Also 70AD did not create a wide spread dispersion of the Jews (many, but not all). IT was the revolt of Bar Kochba (spelling may be wrong) in 130is AD that caused the main dispersion that lasted until 1946. Although there has always been a remnant in the Land. MJH |
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443 | Israel rejected Messiah? How so? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139305 | ||
Kalos, you said, "'Yes, Israel rejected their Messiah when He came..." How can you square this with the fact that all (at least all that we know) of the first few thousand Christians were Jews? Not only that, but ALL of the Apostles were Jews. MJH |
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444 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139306 | ||
Janae said, "We are going to be with God in heaven: "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2" #1 The word "mansions" is not a correct translation. (Materialism in Heaven?") #2 If you understand what those hearing Jesus' words understood, you would see this much differently. Allow me to explain . . . Household – In the Galilee, a father would have a household that would include a home structure, a place for animals and food, and a courtyard. (See archeology for proof.) When a son wanted to get married his father and the bride’s father would bring the proposal together. The son would say to the bride to be, “I will go to my father’s household to prepare a place for you. When I am finished I will come for you.” The son went home to add a room (important word) to the father’s house for himself and his bride. The son did not determine when the room was complete, the father did. (You can guess why). The father might say, “Son, I know you are excited to have the wedding, but you must do a good job, this is where your wife will live.” When the FATHER said the room was ready, then he told the son who, at any time, would go to the town of the bride to get her. The whole party would come with trumpets and all. The bride was supposed to be ready at all times. Then the groom would taker her to the room, get “married”, and party for a week. The above is how this worked in the Galilee where Jesus lived and taught. This is what people were thinking when Jesus spoke, “In my Father’s household are many rooms: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” The marriage connection is obvious. The household is a COMMUNITY of people living in relationships. NOT mansions for individuals. This information above also enlightens other scriptures as well. (The 10 virgins, Jesus not knowing when He is returning, etc…) MJH |
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445 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139375 | ||
There is no "mansion". See my post 139306. | ||||||
446 | ascend into Heaven? Where? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139377 | ||
You said, "Don't miss one very important issue, everyone must first come to God." -- But is it not more accurate to say that God came to us and we must accept Him? –rather than us having to go to Him? Also, where is it said, ". . . and ascend into the presence of the Lord?" I read all of 1 Cor. 15, and it isn't there. This is my point. Why do we keep saying we will ascend into heaven, when the scriptures do not ever say this? I do not doubt that the dead are now "in the presence of the Lord," but to say that in the end, we will all ascend into heaven is never mentioned. But it does say He will make His dwelling with us. So help me understand the reasoning behind the common belief that we all go to heaven to be with God “in the end?” (Please note, I am not trying to be argumentative as it might seem.) MJH |
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447 | Has the church replaced Israel? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139379 | ||
EdB, you bring up some interesting statements and since it has been a couple years since I studied these things, I will print your post and take some serious time to find your response to be correct or not . . . not that I doubt of course. Hee Hee. MJH |
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448 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139381 | ||
Okay, I buy that, but the correct way to translate this is to use "dwellings" or "rooms", and not mansions. It is unfortunate that by translating one Greek word as mansions, you create an entire belief system concerning God and the new Heaven and new Earth. And this has been perpetuated for how many hundreds of years now? After all, the KJV says, “In my Father's house are many mansions . . .” and mansions is plural. Does this not prove that translators have a serious task? Thank God for them! MJH |
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449 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139393 | ||
You are absolutely right. That is why I ended my comments by thanking God for translators who have a difficult task, and many times have to do some kind of interpreting which is always dangerous, but unavoidable. I believe that all believers should do more than just read, but should also study. Unfortunately we are not taught how to study. In Jesus time, or maybe some years later, the Rabbies said that study was the highest form of worship. I don't agree it is the highest, but it certainly is a high form of worship. To show mercy, practice justice, and to walk humbly with God is the highest form of worship. MJH PS - I don't have the Bible Study Software yet . . . I covet the Logos Scholars version, but don't have an extra 1000 dollars laying around . . . yet... |
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450 | replacement theoplogy is incorrect? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139397 | ||
Be careful what you call an error; particularly when you have not taken the time to listen to someone who holds such a position. How often I have myself judged a doctrine or teaching to be false only to later take it up in humility? Often, and I’m sure more in the future. MJH |
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451 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139435 | ||
In the first century if an Emperor came to a city the following would occur: A great procession would precede the Emperor with blowing horns to announce his arrival. All the people of the city, village, or town would come out to meet the Emperor on the road to the city. After meeting the Emperor outside the city to greet him, they would all return to the city and celebrations would occur. These usually had to do with worship of the Emperor as a god and the “savior of the world.” The above is available to be learned in any public library in the history section. How would the people in Thessalonica have read Paul’s letter when he says, “16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” Note, it does not mention what happens after we meet the Lord in the air. I assume we all agree we do not levitate for eternity with the Lord. This means a direction is required before the last sentence. It’s not in the text, but maybe the historical picture of the times helps us? Your thoughts? MJH |
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452 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139447 | ||
Please read other comments higher up in this thread, since we deal with this verse earlier. MJH |
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453 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139448 | ||
see post 139306 | ||||||
454 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139473 | ||
Good response...but... I liked your more detailed rendering of the Bridegroom story. And you are right; the groom returns for the bride and takes her to be with him. They do not live in the bride’s town. However, all parables break down at some point which is one reason why there are so many of them (particularly concerning the "kingdom of God/Heaven). I know; you're thinking I'm now reading what I WANT to read; but go with me on this for a bit. Question: Does this parable in light of other scripture, lend us to believe that Jesus is a) preparing a place; b) will come for His bribe; and finally c) bring the whole city of Jerusalem with Him (Rev 21-22)? Therefore, do we still have God dwelling with man on the Earth which is made new? Also, Paul used pagan and cultural points many times in his letters. Remember, he is not speaking to Jews in Galilee who live in these Insulas (households), but to Gentiles living in Roman cities in Asia Minor. The Apostle John used this same technique many times while writing the letter called “Revelation.” For example, Diocletian ruled very harshly. Earlier Emperors claimed to be gods but always allowed places like Israel to continue worshiping their own God. But not Diocletian! He was called the Beast in his day. He required a mark on your hand that acknowledged that you worshiped him as lord and savior. Without the mark you could not participate in commerce. There are numerous examples in Paul and John’s letters that use common experience from the current political, economic, and pagan religious experience. There are illusions to these same things in the Gospels as well. When Jesus is asked if paying taxes is okay, it is important to know why He asked for a coin, what was written on the coin, and the multi-purpose of coins in the first century. I’m not suggesting you are unaware of this stuff, but mention it to make the point that Paul most certainly could and did use the current political/pagan religious experience to drive home a point about who REALLY is both God and Savior. (Thanks for following this thread; I’m helped in working this stuff out in my own mind by virtue of having to articulate ideas and thoughts with you. I have always been led to believe one way, but as I studied I began to realize that some of my own understandings of how God relates to mankind had to change. This is good of course assuming the change is correct and leads me to a more righteous life. In the end, I think this understanding of God as it relates to Him wanting to make His dwelling with mankind, changes how we view our life here and now. God is concerned with the place where he wants to dwell. I believe the mentality of “Get ‘em saved, and move on to the next guy” has done the community of believers harm, and in the end actually “saves” less souls. How one understands the “Kingdom of God/Heaven” also has a profound impact on how we live our life.) |
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455 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139500 | ||
Thanks, I'll download it and check it out. I still covet the Logos X 999.00 scholars version though! MJH |
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456 | Would actions change if? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139507 | ||
You are right. I just checked and I suppose it is the Scholars Silver Edition. But I would settle for the 449.00 edition if I had to. I did download the free e-sword version and played with it for a few minutes and for the price was quite happy. If I ever get the money, I will have to check them all out before I buy. MJH |
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457 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139508 | ||
Did you check out post 139306? What do you think? | ||||||
458 | Levitate, go to heaven, or the City? | Rom 11:25 | MJH | 139573 | ||
Yes, I think your conclusions are accurate. Although using "mansions" is not the best word to use. "Rooms" would be more appropriate, but it does not change at all your conclusions. MJH |
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459 | Be fruitful, multiply or God's guidance | Rom 14:23 | MJH | 155990 | ||
My wife and I spent a good amount of time looking into this very question. Read a lot of books and of course sought out the Bible and guidance in prayer. We ended up in a place I never thought I would. Even when we agree to look into this very question, I had my mind pre-made up. But.... Now we will have the children God blesses us with. There are sub-questions we ask, such as "Should we do Natural Family Planning until the new baby is old enough to wean in case my wife's milk supply dries up if she becomes pregnant?" (Believe it or not, the ancient Jews had discussed this very question, and said that “[Natural Family Planning] was expected lest the baby wean too early and die.†That was a discussion prior to 200 AD.) Like I said, I didn't expect to end up here, but I am glad I did. Now I bite my lip when I listen to people's discussion about how many babies they will allow God to bless them with. Good question, and regardless of what your conclusion, keep asking and seeking answer to questions. If you want resources, I'll be glad to dig them up, at least the ones we used. MJH |
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460 | children and last supper | 1 Corinthians | MJH | 150096 | ||
Your first question. Yes wine was served at communion. Communion was first done by Jesus during the Passover which used 4 cups of wine. Children were always a part of Passover (which is what Communion in some ways represents.) Jesus chose this meal for a reason. Passover was a family meal where extended family attended, or neighbors, or the poor. Every Jew participated (if they were ritually clean), but it was done in the home. Wine was used, but grape juice is a perfectly acceptible alternative, and in mass church audienaces is the best choice. If you did communion in your home with your family, wine, even with children, would be acceptible as well. We are not talking about a whole bottle, right..... Some believe communion can only be given by a priest or pastor. I suppose if you feel that way, then you should stick to your denominations teachings. Otherwise, family communion can be a beautiful thing. MJH |
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