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NASB | Philippians 3:2 ¶ Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:2 ¶ Look out for the dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for the false circumcision [those who claim circumcision is necessary for salvation]; |
Subject: Phil 3:2/ Legalism |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, In response to your comments: You said, “I don't know precisely what you are trying to teach on this forum.” Mt 5:19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and TEACHES others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and TEACHES these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. MT 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and TEACHING THEM TO OBEY EVERYTHING COMMANDED YOU. “ Since Y’shua was addressing Jewish guys……what was commanded of them was within the context of Judaism……that’s what they were to teach. Ever notice that when Christians quote the “great commission” they totally ignore v 20? Many don’t even know that it’s there. Re: “but it (what I am attempting to teach) gives every appearance to my mind to be something other than orthodoxy”. Define “orthodoxy”? Do you mean man made tradition? If so, you’d better believe I’m not trying to teach orthodoxy! As for: “And I don't know what your definition of Christianty (sic) is” Briefly put, it is the culmination of the attempt to remove all things Jewish from the belief system that characterized the first generation congregation. When things got hot for the Jews circa 66AD…….a certain faction of this heretofore strictly Jewish sect (see Acts 24:5; 24:14; 28:22) sought to remove all associations with anything that might have pegged them as “Jewish”, thereby saving their chicken necks……voila……christianity……”hey, we’re just a bunch of Greeks……look, even our lord is Greek, he’s “iesous”…….he used to be Jewish but he repented.” You continue: “mine (definition of Christianity) is based on the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ and the inspired writers of the New Testament”. Are you sure you don’t mean on the “selected” teachings…….or “inferred” teachings? And then, “And to say that the Christianity of the Bible contains paganism is pernicious heresy and blasphemy, regardless of who says it, whether you or an angel from heaven.” I don’t believe I said that the Bible promotes paganism; in fact it is vehemently opposed to any taint of paganism………Christianity, however, has no problem with it……what are the holiest days of the Christian calendar? From whence cometh they? Respectfully submitted……….Bub |