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NASB | Luke 6:16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:16 Judas [also called Thaddaeus] the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor [to the Lord]. |
Subject: What Did Judas Do to be called Traitor? |
Bible Note: Wait a minute. You think it's MY standards? Are you a Christian? Do you read and study the Scripture so that you may KNOW what the Lord expects of you and what and how Christians are to expect of you? THAT is your accountability and responsibility. I only hold brethren to it as I want them to hold me to it if and when I may fail. It's called being your brother's keeper, or don't you know? What does that mean..."mainstream orthodox Christianity?" That is not like being a Biblical Christian, is it? Because that's the ONLY KIND of Christian and Christianity in existence. And if you have to guess [again] at your calling and gift I will tell you now that's most likely not your call and gift. Maybe if you get yourself out of what you dub mainstream orthodox Christianity and get Biblical and into a Biblical Church maybe and study to show yourself approved before God that in His TIME He may reveal your place in the body and there will be no guessing but you will know for sure and then get to acting/functioning according to that placement. That's the best counsel I will give you for now. There needs to be a change. What you implied in response that I took offense at, please don't do it again. We'll let some time pass that I may know if your repentance is real and sincere and that you have learned to watch what you say. And if my "tongue" gets me in trouble with you please let me know and I will address it. Christians watch each other's backs, at least that's what I know the Lord has taught us. In rank, the King may have our fronts, but it is our brethren that has our backs. There is no such word "retreat" in the kingdom of God. We advance, not turn back. We advance, and not even the gates of "hell" will withstand our advance. My safety and security as a Christian is only as secure as the knowledge and experience of the fellow-soldier beside me. And I want some champions standing beside me in this life, not some limp-wrist double-minded "God loves everyone" pacifistic neophyte who hasn't yet learned to handle the word of life. G.K. Chesterson said it well, "a true soldier for Christ does not fight because he hates those that stand before him; a true soldier for Christ fights because he loves those that stand behind him." Study on how the Body of Christ is decreed to work and function. It will take time. But if you press in you will see the King. |