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NASB | 1 John 4:2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:2 By this you know and recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges and confesses [the fact] that Jesus Christ has [actually] come in the flesh [as a man] is from God [God is its source]; |
Bible Question:
Hello deep input, You wrote: “Verses 8-11, however, say not to call anybody rabbi(pastor), father, master. Is it ok to ignore this because we feel in our hearts that it is ok to call people pastor or father. “ You equate rabbi and pastor. But the bible or dictionary does not. Why did you throw that (pastor) into the scripture? Mat 23 8 "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. 11 "But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. rabbi n 1: spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law 2: a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher Pastor 1: A Christian minister or priest having spiritual charge over a congregation or other group. 2: A layperson having spiritual charge over a person or group. 3: A shepherd. You do not need to call me “pastor”, “brother” will do just fine. I have a question for you too. Is Jesus Christ God? Is He your Lord? Brother Glenn |
Bible Answer: Hello brother Glenn, You were right. I should not have added pastor. It just seems to me that Jesus was saying don't call anyone anything, we are all brothers in this together. Any way thank you very much for you response. Last night, I was frustrated and I do appologies. Do I believe Jesus is God. I believe Jesus is God's Son, I believe Jesus is my King, Savior, and friend. I will serve him with the best of my abilities. I am sad that I have not done this better, but that is what I desire to do. All I know to do is trust the Bible and in John 14:28 Jesus says that the father is greater then himself. From my own understanding which I do not trust, but all I have right now, I don't believe God would call Himself the Son of Man. I believe Jesus was sent by his father to this world to save it. Jesus is now, and rightfully so, sitting at the Father's right hand. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is my Lord!! Now, a question for you. Do you consider yourself a new testament levite? |