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81 | is masterbation a sin explain thxs | Bible general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 138815 | ||
Hi, SERENE! I commend you for your understanding of the Greek Language! Since you seem to believe that masturbation is not a sin (which is mostly a preaching technique by psychoanalysts--the same people that blame all "problems" on childhood, mother or father or a combination of all three), when does an act or thought become a sin... is it when society deems it so, when something does not conform to its norms? Where in Scripture do you find the Command to do something not as bad so that you can circumvent God's Command not to sin? Which parable did Jesus use to compel us to avoid a big sin by engaging a tiny sin or something that "should not be viewed as sin?" You seem to suggest that "men" must maintain an active sexual relationship, even if flying solo, in order to keep clean (righteous) and healthy (mental/physical)... so your definition of "man" is a creature that must satisfy sexual desires in order to be happy and righteous--to not engage others or himself in a sexual act a man ceases to be a man? Did Jesus also have that problem? Did the Apostles? And when the Bible speaks of king Solomon shearing his bed with a young woman but not having sexual intercourse, was the Bible lying? And when Paul calls on to the Believers to imitate him (by not partaking of the married life), would this, by default, not mean (as per your philosophy) that Paul was asking for Christ's followers to become habitual masturbators instead of forming families? When Jesus tells us that by just lusting after a woman (desiring to sexually possess a woman) a man has committed adultery (fornication, if both he and the woman are single) in his heart, was Jesus somehow confused about what He meant to say? Clearly, Jesus was telling us that even if we just think about committing a transgression against God, we have transgressed in our minds just as if we were to have corporally engaged in the transgression! Are you not nullifying Christ's Word by claiming that a sinful act is not really a sin if it is done alone or only in the mind? Would your philosophy not also support that beating a man is better than killing a man--beating a man leaves him alive so a beating is not as bad as a killing... after all, we must allow our machismo (aggressive impulse and territorial tendency) free reign because to do otherwise "...men on this forum know that if this does not take place from time to time,then there is a problem, and you know what I mean. Let's get real here!" Where do you draw the line? When is a sin a sin? Better yet, when does God really mean "NO" when He says "NO?" God Bless! Angel |
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82 | is masterbation a sin explain thxs | Bible general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 138820 | ||
Hi, Inmyheart! Excellent post! God Bless! Angel |
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83 | is masterbation a sin explain thxs | Bible general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 138821 | ||
Hi, SERENE! Are you saying: "people of the world, join in, join in... love train..." (Truly I can't remember the exact words, it's an old song...) Could your theory not also be applicable to the needy? I mean those who have not take from those who have too much and as long as you leave them with some it is not a sin; after all, people need to eat, and dress well, and by things... otherwise, the mind and heart will grow cold and dark from experiencing long periods of financial hardships! When Scripture speaks of changing the old nature (flesh) to the new nature (spirit) and it cites the differences, which group demonstrates that we are in the Spirit? Which particular phrase tells us that we are above lower life forms that simply act on primal instincts?: For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:17-23) ...faithfulness and self-control... over and over we know, through personal or second party expirience, that those who satisfy their sinful nature do not even know the meaning of faithfulness and self-control! Convesely, those who nourish their spiritual nature are loyal and obedient to God, and their struggle is against the sinful nature not against the Spirit! Denial of sin does not make it go away... the wages for sin is still death! (Romans 6:23) God Bless! Angel |
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84 | Masturbation used to expel sexual urge? | Bible general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 138863 | ||
Hi, Kalos! Noticed how the article (your post) maintains a neutral stance? First it presents the argument that those most likely to be involved are the young and inexperienced... it seeks to offer them solace and and understanding... later it trumps the posibility that, if practiced in excess, it could become a spiritual conflict... I liken this article to televisions shows and movies that remove any responsibilities and consequences from irresponsible children and young adult by introducing the parental: "I did that (or worse) when I was his/her age!" Wow! Problem solved: let kids be kids! Sooner or later they will come of age (mature) and realize that they do not need to rely on self-gratification to be happy or to "find themselves!" I find this reasoning to be in error... what does Scripture tell us about racism? Clearly, this is a super sensitive isse to some people in society... so should we (mature Christians) not be patient and loving enough to allow racists views to flourish among Christian youth? Why burden their minds and spirits with adult obsessions which involves superiority complexes, ethnic, regional, and cultural biases? When something becomes culturally acceptable, does it ceases being sin? A transgression against God cannot be overlooked simply because it is a sensitive issue, nor can we resolve that anything that is not found to be a clear Scriptural mandate should be an acceptable behavior for Christians! Once Christians categorically rejected homosexuality as an acceptable alternative lifestyle... today some "Christians" are propagating homosexuality as a Christian modal of toleration! I am sure that these people are loving and sensitive enough to embrace all sorts of sinful activities and they give themselves liberal licenses which they most assuredly believe that God Himself is authorizing them to do. Am I suggesting that Christians don't commit any sin? Absolutely not! I am simply saying that the Nile is not just a river! God Bless! Angel |
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85 | Masturbation used to expel sexual urge? | Bible general Archive 1 | JCrichton | 145530 | ||
Hi! Glad to be of help! God Bless! Angel |
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86 | Is Jesus God? Who is telling the Truth? | OT general | JCrichton | 107295 | ||
(Part 2 of 3) nor after creation can there have been any other God but Yahweh--I see no room for interpreting anything else from these passages! Either through faith or logic, there’s no way to understand these verses other than that there is ONLY ONE GOD! Did God reveal everything about His Essence in the above verses? No! God only clarified that there is ONE GOD; that there was NO OTHER GOD BEFORE HIM, WITH HIM OR AFTER HIM. But I can understand how people throughout the ages have been mystified by God’s Word… Mostly, I believe, that the problem lies in reading a single verse or a limited number of verses and attempting to surmise that God’s infinity is know and defined by those limited verses. A secondary reason is that people tend to take in a few specific words from a Bible passage and run with them, rendering all other words and their context immaterial. Lastly, I believe that when seeking to strengthen their position, people negate complete Biblical passages or books. But the Bible is much more than just a few clear cut verses! The same God who said that He alone is God, also said: “…I will not yield my glory to another.” (Is 48:10) Undoubtedly, God refutes all challenges to His authority: THERE’S ONLY ONE GOD, YAHWEH, WHO WILL NOT YIELD HIS GLORY (POWER, MIGHT, AUTHORITY, POSSESSION, TITLE, IDENTITY, EXISTENCE…) TO ANOTHER. Had God stopped there all would be crystalline: not a single servant (believer) would ever have reasons to speculate about the Word. But God is infinite, thus His Way, His Being, is infinite. In His infinite wisdom God knows how finite we are. He understands that, let alone to our own inadequate means, we would never be able to see past His simplest teachings. Hence, to facilitate our growth and understanding, the ONE GOD, YAHWEH, sent Jesus, who would bring us out of the darkness (Is 9:1; Jn 1:9-10), and the Father commanded that we listen to Him: Mt 17:5. Again, it is astounding that the people that claimed to be most spiritual (Masters of the Law, Sadducees, Pharisees, Scribes…) were blinded by their own power-hoarding egocentrism (this happens today as well) and they refused to listen--they did not listen to the Son and they did not listen to the Father! Since Yahweh, the one God, commands that we listen to His Son, Jesus Christ, then we have to listen--and believe! There are many prophecies (divinely inspired visions of things to come, revealed to God’s servants, the prophets) in the Bible; some dealing directly with Jesus‘ origins, |
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87 | Is Jesus God? Who is telling the Truth? | OT general | JCrichton | 107296 | ||
Part 3 of 3) birth, purpose and death and resurrection. Now, do we accept them in their entirety or do we pick and choose, partially believing and partially disbelieving? Do we seek to interpret them according to our abilities--negating that which we cannot comprehend or do we trust God’s wisdom?: Is 7:14; 9:1, 5-6; 11:1-9; 52:13-53:12; 42:1-9. Isaiah 7:14, 9:1, 5-6, and 52:13-53:12 proclaim Jesus as the Immanuel, Mighty God, the Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace, the Eternal King, the Suffering Servant, the Lamb of God… Was any part of these prophecies left unrealized? Certainly not! All prophecies and the completeness of the Law are fulfilled in Jesus! His contemporaries (Jesus as the Word incarnate), those that attempted to derail Him, were not simple peasants; yet, availed with only earthly wisdom they could recognized the Truth; they fell short of the prize because they were poorly equipped to receive the Truth, hence their incredulousness: Jn 10:33; Mk 2:7. Yes, it is true that Jesus did not once say I am God. But there are so many passages that demonstrate that He is God, not in the Person of the Father, who is God, or of the Holy Spirit, who is also God; but the Bible makes known that Jesus is God. Even the Father calls Jesus God: Heb 1:8. Did God, the Father, say of the Son, “your throne, my subordinate, my second, my creation is for ever? Is God, the Father, contradicting His Word? (Dt 4:39; Is 46:9-10; Hos 13:4; Is 43:10-11; 48:10) Is it not that He is being Truthful to His Word: ONLY ONE GOD: THE FATHER, THE SON, THE HOLY SPIRIT! (Mt 28:19) Tara1, I will pray to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that He send you His Holy Spirit; that the Light may shine on your mind and spirit so that you can immerse yourself in the Truth! (John 14:6 Jesus said: I am the Way; I am the Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.) I have a simple test for you: Revelation 2:17; Isaiah 62:2 ; Isaiah 65:15--Which of these three passages is telling the truth? May the Light of the World bring you peace and understanding! P.S.: Sorry for the cut off points--I rushed because the stupid server keeps cutting me off; this has been my fifth reconnection. |
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88 | Is Jesus YHWH? | OT general | JCrichton | 107298 | ||
Tara1, hi! Please do not discard this post before reading it in its entirety! (Part 1 or 3) You seem as confused as the JW--you (unless otherwise stated, for the purpose of simplification “you“ is inclusive of Tara1 and JW) want to give God a rank. Where do you position I am? (Exodus 3:14: God said to Moses, ‘I am he who is.’ And he said, ‘This is what you are to say to the Israelites. “I am has sent me to you.”) Is it first, which implies that there’s at least a second? Is it last, which implies inferiority? You attest that “His Son is Jesus Christ, second in all the universe.“ ”Second,” this implies that He is not as able, as powerful, as divine, as perfect as the “first.” In essence what you are saying is that “I am” of Ex 3:14 and Is 43:11 is first and that “I am” of Jn 8:58 and 8:24 (8:58--Jesus replied: In all truth I tell you, before Abraham ever was, I am. 8:24--I have told you already: You will die in your sins. Yes, if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.) is second, an inferior counterpart. And, if that is what you are saying, can I conclude that you believe that God is both perfect and imperfect? For some reason that confounds me, you seek to define God not in His infinite faculty but in our finite human capacity. If you believe that the Bible is God’s Word (not Jesus as the Word), then why do you not believe God? Why do you seek to invent meanings and interpretations that can only lead you to perdition? (John 8:24) From the very first book of the Bible to the last, God has revealed Himself to the people of Israel, and to the world in general, in various forms and functions. What reasons does God have to communicate and interact with humanity in such composite manner? I do not know--it is a mystery of faith (believing in that which is not known: Heb 11:1). What I do know is that God is: One; Eternal; Omniscient; Omnipotent; Transcendent; Perennial; Life; Light; Spirit; Perfection; Truth; Love; Patience… |
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89 | Is Jesus YHWH? | OT general | JCrichton | 107299 | ||
(Part 2 of 3) So when God tells me that He alone is God, I believe Him!: Is 43:10-11; Dt 4:39; Is 46:9-10; Hos 13:4. Clearly, to me, there is only one God! Therefore, neither before, during nor after creation can there have been any other God but Yahweh--I see no room for interpreting anything else from these passages! Either through faith or logic, there’s no way to understand these verses other than that there is ONLY ONE GOD! Did God reveal everything about His Essence in the above verses? No! God only clarified that there is ONE GOD; that there was NO OTHER GOD BEFORE HIM, WITH HIM OR AFTER HIM. But I can understand how people throughout the ages have been mystified by God’s Word… Mostly, I believe, that the problem lies in reading a single verse or a limited number of verses and attempting to surmise that God’s infinity is know and defined by those limited verses. A secondary reason is that people tend to take in a few specific words from a Bible passage and run with them, rendering all other words and their context immaterial. Lastly, I believe that when seeking to strengthen their position, people negate complete Biblical passages or books. But the Bible is much more than just a few clear cut verses! The same God who said that He alone is God, also said: “…I will not yield my glory to another.” (Is 48:10) Undoubtedly, God refutes all challenges to His authority: THERE’S ONLY ONE GOD, YAHWEH, WHO WILL NOT YIELD HIS GLORY (POWER, MIGHT, AUTHORITY, POSSESSION, TITLE, IDENTITY, EXISTENCE…) TO ANOTHER. Had God stopped there all would be crystalline: not a single servant (believer) would ever have reasons to speculate about the Word. But God is infinite, thus His Way, His Being, is infinite. In His infinite wisdom God knows how finite we are. He understands that, let alone to our own inadequate means, we would never be able to see past His simplest teachings. Hence, to facilitate our growth and understanding, the ONE GOD, YAHWEH, sent Jesus, who would bring us out of the darkness (Is 9:1; Jn 1:9-10), and the Father commanded that we listen to Him: Mt 17:5. Again, it is astounding that the people that claimed to be most spiritual (Masters of the Law, Sadducees, Pharisees, Scribes…) were blinded by their own power-hoarding egocentrism (this happens today as well) and they refused to listen--they did not listen to the Son and they did not listen to the Father! Since Yahweh, the one God, commands that we listen to His Son, Jesus Christ, then we have to listen--and believe! |
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90 | Is Jesus YHWH? | OT general | JCrichton | 107300 | ||
(Part 3 of 3) There are many prophecies (divinely inspired visions of things to come, revealed to God’s servants, the prophets) in the Bible; some dealing directly with Jesus‘ origins, birth, purpose and death and resurrection. Now, do we accept them in their entirety or do we pick and choose, partially believing and partially disbelieving? Do we seek to interpret them according to our abilities--negating that which we cannot comprehend or do we trust God’s wisdom?: Is 7:14; 9:1, 5-6; 11:1-9; 52:13-53:12; 42:1-9. Isaiah 7:14, 9:1, 5-6, and 52:13-53:12 proclaim Jesus as the Immanuel, Mighty God, the Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace, the Eternal King, the Suffering Servant, the Lamb of God… Was any part of these prophecies left unrealized? Certainly not! All prophecies and the completeness of the Law are fulfilled in Jesus! His contemporaries (Jesus as the Word incarnate), those that attempted to derail Him, were not simple peasants; yet, availed with only earthly wisdom they could recognized the Truth; they fell short of the prize because they were poorly equipped to receive the Truth, hence their incredulousness: Jn 10:33; Mk 2:7. Yes, it is true that Jesus did not once say I am God. But there are so many passages that demonstrate that He is God, not in the Person of the Father, who is God, or of the Holy Spirit, who is also God; but the Bible makes known that Jesus is God. Even the Father calls Jesus God: Heb 1:8. Did God, the Father, say of the Son, “your throne, my subordinate, my second, my creation is for ever? Is God, the Father, contradicting His Word? (Dt 4:39; Is 46:9-10; Hos 13:4; Is 43:10-11; 48:10) Is it not that He is being Truthful to His Word: ONLY ONE GOD: THE FATHER, THE SON, THE HOLY SPIRIT! (Mt 28:19) Tara1, I will pray to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that He send you His Holy Spirit; that the Light may shine on your mind and spirit so that you can immerse yourself in the Truth! (John 14:6 Jesus said: I am the Way; I am the Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.) I have a simple test for you: Revelation 2:17; Isaiah 62:2 ; Isaiah 65:15--Which of these three passages is telling the truth? May the Light of the World bring you peace and understanding! |
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91 | Is Jesus God? Who is telling the Truth? | OT general | JCrichton | 107327 | ||
Hi, mommapbs! Thanks for your patience and understanding--yes, it is true! At times like this I reflect on God's word: "all are sinners" He understands our limitations and He compensates for them in Jesus! God Bless! |
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92 | source references | OT general | JCrichton | 107331 | ||
Hi, Tom! I was on my way out when I ran into your post. You seem to be well versed in the JW (propaganda?) doctrine--I don't have the resources, so could you point me to a site where I can down load "free" info on the data you quoted to Aniset? And if you get an answer (with data) on the CD could you post me? Thanks! In the one that is the True God! (1 John 5:20) God Bless! |
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93 | source references | OT general | JCrichton | 107373 | ||
Hi, mommapbs! Thanks for the info. I really appreciate you assistance! God Bless! |
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94 | source references | OT general | JCrichton | 107376 | ||
Tom, hello! Thanks any way! Yeah, that is so true--I remember one particular occasion when one of two that were visiting stormmed out telling me how unwise I was and that when I decided to learn about God they would gladly come back. Their indoctrination is very severe; they are taught that everyone else is either ignorant or wrong; so they must save the world from itself... Yet they must not deviate from the choreographed Bible study, nor are they to submit to other interpretations--ignoring everything that is presented to them, including the Bible itself! I pray for them every day! God Bless! |
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95 | source references | OT general | JCrichton | 107377 | ||
Hi, kalos! Thanks for the web sites! I understand what you are saying. In my teens I remember encountering them at various locations (my apartment, my friends', etc.); at that time they would not claim to be Christians but I guess they have learned that by using that term they can get a better hold on the people they seek to indoctrinate. Not only do they have a problem with Jesus' Deity, but don't mention the Holy Spirit to them! It is sad that they get so entrenched in their religious practices that they cannot resolve Isaiah 43:10, John 1:1, Hebrews 1:8 and 1 John 1:1-2! God Bless! |
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96 | Tara1 - Is Jesus true or false god? | OT general | JCrichton | 107437 | ||
Hi, Mrs. B! You are so right! It baffles me to witness them reading or listening to me reading the Bible and still they cannot use reason to go beyond their indoctrination. Most their problem lies on their inability to see God as infinite power--they want to package God and the Bible in simple language and thought: i.e.: When reading the Old Testament they dicover the Spirit of God as an "active force" and they file that bit of information away in the JW user dictionary; when ever the word Spirit (Holy Spirit/Ghost) appears in the Bible, they return to that reference! Having such a limited spiritual vocabulary brings them to the impass of fellowship: they want to be Christians, but they do not want to accept Jesus Commands! We must not let their genuine fervor be wasted; we must share the fulness of the Scriptures in hope that at least one JW will see the light and he/she would be saved and bring others to salvation in Christ Jesus, who is God, through the grace of the Holy Spirit, who is also God! God Bless! |
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97 | Tara1 - Is Jesus true or false god? | OT general | JCrichton | 108518 | ||
Hi, Aniset! (Part I) There were those who also examined the Scriptures very carefully when Joshua appeared to them (Masters of the Law, Sadducees, Pharisees…); yet, they refused to listen (Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 17:5; John 10:30; John 8:24; John 15:26, 16:13-15), they refused to understand (Mark 2:5-12; John 10:32-38; John 3:36; John 3:17-21) , and they refused to obey (John 14:1; John 1:1-5, 9-12, 14-18; John 15:5-6). I am appending my previous post to Tara1 which basically covers the reasons for my statements in the post you have responded to: Tara1, hi! Please do not discard this post before reading it in its entirety! You seem as confused as the JW--you (unless otherwise stated, for the purpose of simplification “you“ is inclusive of Tara1 and JW) want to give God a rank. Where do you position I am? (Exodus 3:14: God said to Moses, ‘I am he who is.’ And he said, ‘This is what you are to say to the Israelites. “I am has sent me to you.”) Is it first, which implies that there’s at least a second? Is it last, which implies inferiority? You attest that “His Son is Jesus Christ, second in all the universe.“ ”Second,” this implies that He is not as able, as powerful, as divine, as perfect as the “first.” In essence what you are saying is that “I am” of Ex 3:14 and Is 43:11 is first and that “I am” of Jn 8:58 and 8:24 (8:58--Jesus replied: In all truth I tell you, before Abraham ever was, I am. 8:24--I have told you already: You will die in your sins. Yes, if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.) is second, an inferior counterpart. And, if that is what you are saying, can I conclude that you believe that God is both perfect and imperfect? For some reason that confounds me, you seek to define God not in His infinite faculty but in our finite human capacity. If you believe that the Bible is God’s Word (not Jesus as the Word), then why do you not believe God? Why do you seek to invent meanings and interpretations that can only lead you to perdition? (John 8:24) From the very first book of the Bible to the last, God has revealed Himself to the people of Israel, and to the world in general, in various forms and functions. What reasons does God have to communicate and interact with humanity in such composite manner? I do not know--it is a mystery of faith (believing in that which is not known: Heb 11:1). What I do know is that God is: One; Eternal; Omniscient; Omnipotent; Transcendent; Perennial; Life; Light; Spirit; Perfection; Truth; Love; Patience… So when God tells me that He alone is God, I believe Him!: Is 43:10-11; Dt 4:39; Is 46:9-10; Hos 13:4. Clearly, to me, there is only one God! Therefore, neither before, during nor after creation can there have been any other God but Yahweh--I see no room for interpreting anything else from these passages! Either through faith or logic, there’s no way to understand these verses other than that there is ONLY ONE GOD! Did God reveal everything about His Essence in the above verses? No! God only clarified that there is ONE GOD; that there was NO OTHER GOD BEFORE HIM, WITH HIM OR AFTER HIM. But I can understand how people throughout the ages have been mystified by God’s Word… Mostly, I believe, that the problem lies in reading a single verse or a limited number of verses and attempting to surmise that God’s infinity is know and defined by those limited verses. A secondary reason is that people tend to take in a few specific words from a Bible passage and run with them, rendering all other words and their context immaterial. Lastly, I believe that when seeking to strengthen their position, people negate complete Biblical passages or books. But the Bible is much more than just a few clear cut verses! The same God who said that He alone is God, also said: “…I will not yield my glory to another.” (Is 48:10) Undoubtedly, God refutes all challenges to His authority: THERE’S ONLY ONE GOD, YAHWEH, WHO WILL NOT YIELD HIS GLORY (POWER, MIGHT, AUTHORITY, POSSESSION, TITLE, IDENTITY, EXISTENCE…) TO ANOTHER. Had God stopped there all would be crystalline: not a single servant (believer) would ever have reasons to speculate about the Word. But God is infinite, thus His Way, His Being, is infinite. In His infinite wisdom God knows how finite we are. He understands that, let alone to our own inadequate means, we would never be able to see past His simplest teachings. Hence, to facilitate our growth and understanding, the ONE GOD, YAHWEH, sent Jesus, who would bring us out of the darkness (Is 9:1; Jn 1:9-10), and the Father commanded that we listen to Him: Mt 17:5. |
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98 | Tara1 - Is Jesus true or false god? | OT general | JCrichton | 108519 | ||
(Part II) Again, it is astounding that the people that claimed to be most spiritual (Masters of the Law, Sadducees, Pharisees, Scribes…) were blinded by their own power-hoarding egocentrism (this happens today as well) and they refused to listen--they did not listen to the Son and they did not listen to the Father! Since Yahweh, the one God, commands that we listen to His Son, Jesus Christ, then we have to listen--and believe! There are many prophecies (divinely inspired visions of things to come, revealed to God’s servants, the prophets) in the Bible; some dealing directly with Jesus‘ origins, birth, purpose and death and resurrection. Now, do we accept them in their entirety or do we pick and choose, partially believing and partially disbelieving? Do we seek to interpret them according to our abilities--negating that which we cannot comprehend or do we trust God’s wisdom?: Is 7:14; 9:1, 5-6; 11:1-9; 52:13-53:12; 42:1-9. Isaiah 7:14, 9:1, 5-6, and 52:13-53:12 proclaim Jesus as the Immanuel, Mighty God, the Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace, the Eternal King, the Suffering Servant, the Lamb of God… Was any part of these prophecies left unrealized? Certainly not! All prophecies and the completeness of the Law are fulfilled in Jesus! His contemporaries (Jesus as the Word incarnate), those that attempted to derail Him, were not simple peasants; yet, availed with only earthly wisdom they could recognized the Truth; they fell short of the prize because they were poorly equipped to receive the Truth, hence their incredulousness: Jn 10:33; Mk 2:7. Yes, it is true that Jesus did not once say I am God. But there are so many passages that demonstrate that He is God, not in the Person of the Father, who is God, or of the Holy Spirit, who is also God; but the Bible makes known that Jesus is God. Even the Father calls Jesus God: Heb 1:8. Did God, the Father, say of the Son, “your throne, my subordinate, my second, my creation is for ever? Is God, the Father, contradicting His Word? (Dt 4:39; Is 46:9-10; Hos 13:4; Is 43:10-11; 48:10) Is it not that He is being Truthful to His Word: ONLY ONE GOD: THE FATHER, THE SON, THE HOLY SPIRIT! (Mt 28:19) Tara1, I will pray to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that He send you His Holy Spirit; that the Light may shine on your mind and spirit so that you can immerse yourself in the Truth! (John 14:6 Jesus said: I am the Way; I am the Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me.) I have a simple test for you: Revelation 2:17; Isaiah 62:2 ; Isaiah 65:15--Which of these three passages is telling the truth? May the Light of the World bring you peace and understanding! |
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99 | John Baptist's Jewish legal credentials? | OT general | JCrichton | 134287 | ||
Hi, Reighnskye! Please do not misunderstand my posts... when I reply I take into consideration that both believers and nonbelievers (including anti-Christians) may read through the posts... so my reply is generalized... I may have the tendency of having poor choice of vocabulary when addressing the thread... but be assured that your quest (as well as that of all) for clarification is never received in a derogatory manner by me. If you feel I have wrong you in any way or if my offering is not clear enough, please feel free to demand clarification/explanation on any part or all parts of my post! God Bless! Angel |
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100 | Reply to Angle | OT general | JCrichton | 136112 | ||
Hi, PM! I did receive your email! Yesterday, I attempted to attach several pages on my reply (found out it was not processed)... Just a few minutes ago I attemped it again... if successful you will receive parts 1 through 10 (intro and first 7 chaps)... I will send another set in a little while! God Bless! Angel |
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