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Title: What Version of the Christian Holy Bible Do You read?
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Published: Feb 18, 2012
Author: buckeroo
Post Date: 2012-02-18 17:52:56 by buckeroo
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Assuming you have a Christian Holy Bible of one flavor or another, what version do you read? As several examples, here are several variations: the New King James Version, New Living Translation, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version and so forth. Post your comment on this thread.
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#223. To: GarySpFC (#204)
And your singular retort is: No, I am finding you&others moving the standards of discussion for this thread from a Biblical/historical/interpretative analysis and context towards interesting and modern ideas that I haven't seen in a Bible. Let's pull the discussion back towards nothing other than circa ~200BCE to ~200 CE. Of course, modern ideas based on discovery of interpretive authoritative analysis is fully welcomed by me. I enjoyed your use of Brandon, as an example. Such a shame he died before he could see the Dead Sea Scrolls.
And we are ALL God, therefore. Jesus did not jeopardize the Roman Pagan GODS (such as Jupiter) at the time; he did NOT want a violent revolt. He was very passive, except when angered by conventions that go nowhere TO THE REALIZATION OF BEING ONE WITH GOD.
gary- Why are you here? Why are you gossiping about me? Because you are no more than a cyber stalker. You and everyone you email and gossip along with, and invited here to stalk others. It is really quite disgusting. I would warn buck that indeed, you do not know Jesus. Everything you say is bout your own sick ego. No one should listen to you about God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit. You can not point to fruit or blessings or anointment in your life. WHY in the world should anyone with a mind, hear YOU? Your behavior is sick and wrong- that says volumns about your faith. You do Satan's work all of the time, day after day- year after year. You stalk people who speak the goodnews. Jesus rebuke you.
Buck- you might be interested in some of the Gnostic gospels. I have read many of them, and Mary's gospels makes sense to me. They do not all make sense to me personally , but they are very earthy and 200BC. ;)http://www.gnosis.org/library/marygosp.htm But seriously, you ask some very good questions. I am praying that you keep seeking, and keep looking. Again- I offer you that the most complex understanding will come to you in the form of answered prayer.
Mike- we are all works in progress. We all fall short, we all make mistakes. Anger IS a sin, indeed and something I have had to work VERY hard at handing over to Jesus. I have gotten very good at handing it over and being peaceful- BUT it was a long journey. The thing about Jesus, that is different than your goddess, and I think you will appreciate is that Jesus trains us up in the way we should go. He accepts us and loves us- but does correct us. A follower of Jesus will be a new person... and better... along with time. There is always hope, for a new day, for an honest follower. In this case I would pray that all posters on this site would treat each other with more kindness today- and that there would be no stalking, no harassment and no ill intent toward each other. God loves us all- but He can only offer hope to those of us who are willing to follow Him. On a side note- I understand your goddess. I am offering you that if you would take a very deep look at your goddess- you will find that she is a mirror image of the true Jesus. I offer that to you- not to upset you OR to hurt you, but to show you love. If you looked at the real Jesus, I beleive you would fall in love. :) Have a peaceful day. Be the change you want to see in the world. (We all have to do that) :) Best wishes.
I'm glad your religion give you as much as mine gives me. Thanks for sharing. ;-)
:)ok- ok... I am not going to give up on you. JUST FOR TODAY, I am going to have to stop posting- at just reminding you I don't have a religion. The difference between your religion and my faith in Jesus, is this for example: Yesterday, while in prayer and meditation- I have been shown an area of sin in my life- that is preventing me from getting to where I want to be. So I have to go and work that out and pray and surrender, and allow God to have sovereignty in my life. I consider myself a bond-servant/slave of Jesus. So- that relationship is the process of my personal peace. I beleive I am greatly rewarded for such faith. And it always leads to the most amazing blessings and peace. I know how to cast spells- and I could cast a spell and change things and people- OR I could take my correction, admitting that I need to come into correction, and allow myself to me more like the image of my Lord. That is the pursuit of a follower of Christ. I give those decisions and power to the Lord. I ask for what I want, if it is His will, He will give it to me. The Lord gives me everything I desire- that is good and right for me. AND He has the power to bless me, beyond my imaginings! THAT is a difference as well. In WICCA you are limited by your imagination. God's ways are so much more profound than what we can understand. He blesses us in ways we didn't think possible. The source of peace is different in your religion and in my faith, and someday I hope that you will see that there is a greater source, than your goddess. I hear you speaking from your spirit. :) I understand. Until I have the opportunity to post more at length- I hope you have a very good day. :)
I like you Betsy, but I have posted since 1995, and have no difficulty turning a pitch immediately into scroll by. You shouldn't waste your time giving one if I already said no thanks. I doubt Jesus even existed, frankly, which doesn't increase my interest in reading further about this possible person at this time. But thanks for sharing.
And, more importantly why do you think they back to Galilee and went to Nazareth? So, you have opened two questions for me, now. The first question is answered that they went to Bethlehem to register for the census: Luke chapter 2: 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.(NKJV) Then after Mary's purification was complete IAW Mosaic Law, the family went to Jerusalem: 22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." 25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (NKJV) Then we know of the visit of the wise men from the East. They inquired to Herod of the whereabouts of the King of the Jews. The account is in Matthew chapter 2: 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.' " 7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." 9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. (NKJV) Then, 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him." 14 When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, 15 and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called My Son." 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: 18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more." 19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child's life are dead." 21 Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene." (NKJV) In both the Luke and Matthew account Jesus goes back to Nazareth. I hope this answers your questions: 1. was the claim of tax evasion. Joseph took Mary with Child to Bethlehem to register for the census. The text does not tell us if he paid the tax up front or later, but gives no indication they avoided the tax. 2. Why did they go back to Galilee and went to Nazareth? Luke tells us Joseph and Mary lived in Nazareth, so it makes sense why they went back there. We also have to take into account that Matthew's audience was Jewish and Luke's Gentile. Anything further would be an opinion or speculation.
red- you have such an immature understanding. You really should be careful who you shame into the area of " opinion and speculation". buck's answers are in the book of Leviticus. There are very specific rules for atonement and sacrifice. There is a very, very good reason for the OT. Anyone who really understands the nature of God would send someone there as a starting point, to understand the movement of baby Jesus.
buck's answers are in the book of Leviticus. There are very specific rules for atonement and sacrifice. There is a very, very good reason for the OT. Anyone who really understands the nature of God would send someone there as a starting point, to understand the movement of baby Jesus. ("Every fetus that DOESN'T go on welfare in 18 years because he/she was aborted yesterday... brings a smile to my face today" ~ GrandIsland - LibertyPost)
buck's answers are in the book of Leviticus. There are very specific rules for atonement and sacrifice. There is a very, very good reason for the OT. Anyone who really understands the nature of God would send someone there as a starting point, to understand the movement of baby Jesus. Hi diva, you obviously did not read buck's questions. He asked based on the NT Gospel accounts. So if you want to respond with a better answer, do so. I would love to see it. And on the issue of opinion and speculation, I made that statement given the Gospels do not offer a complete hour by hour history of Jesus Christ with regards to his birth and early years. So please either offer a rebuttal or response. Again I would love to hear it.
You should know-buck told me the same thing once... a long time ago. :) Ok then. Peace.
red- everything that happens in the Old Testament points to the New Testament- and vice versa. The gospel of Jesus is about the fulfillment of the OT. How can you separate the two? Want to understand the NT- Gospels? Look in the OT. It is all laid out there very simply and easy to find. It is obvious that you have not studied Leviticus, or you would be embarrassed that you can not speak to my point, other than trying to get me to show you. It would be so much rewarding, in your faith, if you were to think and study for yourself. Go and read Leviticus- and ask yourself- WHY would Mary and Joesph move baby Jesus in the NT? I can tell you, of course- but that is *yawn* boring- and to me it is so obvious that it hurts my brain to point it out. The point is that before you go mocking and shaming others, you may want to check your facts. Fact is- you don't know the character of God and can not speak to buck's questions.
I never have been a Christian. From my earliest age I felt frustrated and trapped when I had my parent or others try to use the minor leverage against me. I was estatic to be freed from the oppression of attempts to try to talk me into that faith. I would mention to that Stone showing demonstrably that someone who professes to be Christian can act like a prick and insufferable bastard also shows me it is just a faith meant to control people and manage societies; not a road to enlightenment. As for Buck, people often return if they were a faith, I never believed. At 57 when I am extremely satisfied with my faith; so don't hold your breath. ;-)
Rebellion is human nature. I completely understand, but Mike at the end of the day- it doesn't matter what anyone believes. It only matters what is the truth. You know the truth is that the world, and people, can not be easily explained in a neat sentence. We are all seeking some truth. I happen to have a unique POV, as I was in WICCA for a short time, and I wanted to shed some light for you. You won't find many Christians who will admit they were in WICCA, so I thought I would say, Hey. You say you don't want that- so ok. But now I have to respond to this: (which I don't mind- but don't get mad at me for doing so--ok?) Don't judge Jesus on the actions of me- or Stone- or anyone else, because we are not Jesus. I 100% agree with you that religion is meant as a way of controlling people ad societies. That is why I do not have a religion. You have a religion. I do not. I wish for you peace and freedom and joy. I am not trying to corner you in. I am trying to show you gate to breath taking freedom for your soul. Oh and I never- ever- ever-ever - ever give up hope on anyone! :)
What is the difference between belief and faith?
That is a very good question. For some people, there is no difference. In my experience, belief is something that I understand to be true, based upon what I have seen. I have belief in what has been proven to me. Faith is me trusting in something I do not see ,and can not prove. I can not prove God to you. I can share my faith in God, and explain to you why I believe in God's word.
Faith is me trusting in something I do not see ,and can not prove. So, you see an obvious difference between objective FACT and faith. Don't you have any objective facts to support your faith?
The gospel of Jesus is about the fulfillment of the OT. How can you separate the two? Want to understand the NT- Gospels? Look in the OT. It is all laid out there very simply and easy to find. It is obvious that you have not studied Leviticus, or you would be embarrassed that you can not speak to my point, other than trying to get me to show you. It would be so much rewarding, in your faith, if you were to think and study for yourself. Go and read Leviticus- and ask yourself- WHY would Mary and Joesph move baby Jesus in the NT? I can tell you, of course- but that is *yawn* boring- and to me it is so obvious that it hurts my brain to point it out. The point is that before you go mocking and shaming others, you may want to check your facts. Fact is- you don't know the character of God and can not speak to buck's questions. Hey diva. All those lines and not an answer. Leviticus has nothing to do with Buck's questions. Joseph went to Bethlehem with Mary for the reasons Dr. Luke gives us: 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. (NKJV) It was a Roman decree and had nothing to do with Leviticus. So again, if you have something to share, please do so, but I know you won't. Perhaps you could offer us some insights into the gnostic texts you tout often. And who is 'shaming' and 'mocking' others. Buck asked a question, I respectfully answered the question and told him I would not speculate on anything that is not revealed in Scriptures.
It is a fact that my faith in Jesus is rewarded over a long, long period of time. It is that fact to you? No. Therefore is it objective? No, of course not. What is objective? What can you point to in the world is objective fact? What can be proved 100%? Nothing. You are led astray if you believe science is 100% accurate and trustworthy. You are taking your chances in anything you put your faith in. Man is not ever 100% correct. God is not about human fact, because facts are all manipulations anyway- God is supernatural. Fact is that there are many questions about the universe that can not be explained. Can I give you facts about that? No. I can share my faith and why I see it as fact in my world.
I am not sure what you suggest is true. Have you read the Dead Sea Scrolls, as one example?
sigh- red, your faith is so shallow. I could accept that from someone who doesn't profess to be the expert you claim to be. You think that Jesus had to flee because of the Romans? You think the Romans were in charge? There is so much rich and complex symbolism in the Bible- that will lead to great faith and conviction, if you would take some time and figure these things out. God has sovereignty, red. He always has- he always will. God came before the Romans. You do not even go and look? You do not even humble yourself enough to take a look? That is so sad. Leviticus 20:2-5 read that- and you may wonder- WHO is Molek. Look it up. Everything about Jesus was part of the plan. God is very clear about the plan. Go and read it in your favorite translation. The main idea is the same in each and every translation. God is large and in charge. Always. From the beginning to the end.
Explain your position from the Beginning of Time as recorded in Genesis to this day. It might be helpful to document your position within any of your Bible studies.
lol- pft.. that would be a huge undertaking, because I love this stuff, I could go on for days. I will write out a summary sometime soon. :) These are excellent questions and practice for me! I am getting offline for a bit. I love these interactions the last couple of days- and they have been great for my Lent observation- but I am done again. I will take a stab at it when I return. ciao!
oh and red- I figure this stuff out on my own, in prayer and meditation- and then I go and look around in Scriptures- and before I say anything here online, I have spent some time figuring things out... so I know what I am talking about, least anyone read me, looking for some answers. I never, ever answer off the cuff. You don't like it because I am a girl, and you are sexist- and I know far more than you do. You have spent time harassing me, and spitting at my understanding- and that is just shameful. Your understanding is not even elementary. That being said- I just went online to reconfirm something for my own understanding and I found this: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayikra/Yeshua/yes hua.html Even tho you have been hateful to me, I pray you will find deep comfort and healing in these ideas. I am not the only one who sees the obvious connections. You should really be careful of presenting yourself as an excerpt, when you ego is leading you by the mouth. I pray for your new understanding.
Without any context from which an informed view can be made.
So why is Judas a bad guy? Wasn't he part of the plan?
What relevance are the DSS to the subject of your questions? The DSS have confirmed the OT Scriptures. There were no new "revelations" or any contradictions.
I could accept that from someone who doesn't profess to be the expert you claim to be. You think that Jesus had to flee because of the Romans? You think the Romans were in charge? There is so much rich and complex symbolism in the Bible- that will lead to great faith and conviction, if you would take some time and figure these things out. God has sovereignty, red. He always has- he always will. God came before the Romans. You do not even go and look? You do not even humble yourself enough to take a look? That is so sad. Leviticus 20:2-5 read that- and you may wonder- WHO is Molek. Look it up. Diva I am truly concerned about you. I never claimed to be an expert. I offered a response to a poster and you either did not understand his questions or are totally confused. Because you are so out in left field, you should read the original post and then retract the nonsense you posted above. First I NEVER claimed Jesus was fleeing the Romans (Mary was carrying Jesus so that would make no sense). I stated what is in the Gospel of Luke, that Mary and Joseph went to register, a Roman ordered registration, and that is why they departed from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Not my words, but the words recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Second, the Romans were the earthly political power, the empire of the times. That too is in the Gospels and the remainder of the NT especially Acts. That is clear and plain. No one is claiming Rome had rule over God. That is your machination not mine. So either address the questions head on or don't respond. "Leviticus 20:2-5 read that- and you may wonder- WHO is Molek. Look it up." 2 "Again, you shall say to the children of Israel: 'Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who gives any of his descendants to Molech, he shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone him with stones. 3 I will set My face against that man, and will cut him off from his people, because he has given some of his descendants to Molech, to defile My sanctuary and profane My holy name. 4 And if the people of the land should in any way hide their eyes from the man, when he gives some of his descendants to Molech, and they do not kill him, 5 then I will set My face against that man and against his family; and I will cut him off from his people, and all who prostitute themselves with him to commit harlotry with Molech.(NKJV) Diva Leviticus 20:2-5 has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of Joseph and Mary going to Bethlehem. Molech has nothing to do with the Roman census, nor does it have anything to do with the flight to Egypt. Molech is a Amorite pagan god. Again absolutely no relevance.
Here is a good link that explains our need for a Savior: http://www.campuscrusade.com/fourlawsflash.htm This version gets the point across in cartoon fashion:
I never, ever answer off the cuff. You don't like it because I am a girl, and you are sexist- and I know far more than you do. You have spent time harassing me, and spitting at my understanding- and that is just shameful. Your understanding is not even elementary. That being said- I just went online to reconfirm something for my own understanding and I found this: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Parashah/Summaries/Vayikra/Yeshua/yes hua.html Even tho you have been hateful to me, I pray you will find deep comfort and healing in these ideas. I am not the only one who sees the obvious connections. You should really be careful of presenting yourself as an excerpt, when you ego is leading you by the mouth. I pray for your new understanding. Diva you are the only one posting here claiming to be an expert. And those sexist comments are unfounded and false. If you are going to play ball (debate on a forum) then you need to suit up and take the hits. What you present here and on LP is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ and many posters seeking Him need to know that. You advocate "meditating" on gnostic texts that both Jesus and His Apostles warned us about in the NT. You have also claimed fellowship with the Cathar gnostic views. You will not admit that God's Words recorded in the Bible are authoritative. You peddle Smorgasbord-Christianity and Syncretism. If you truly want to convince folks about Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, perhaps you should offer them His recorded Words in the Bible.
also claimed fellowship with the Cathar gnostic views I regard her as a wiccan with a bible, posting satanic rantings. She once told me that I'm not a Christian, she couldn't be more wrong.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
Faith and Believe are close but differ "The distinctive feature of faith, in contrast with mere belief, is the element in it of will to action. Belief is an act of the intellect, and faith has been described as “an act of the intellect commanded by the will.” But faith is more than an act of the intellect, and the will does more than command. Faith is not merely the assent that something is true, it is our readiness to act on what we believe true. Faith is will lured by value into action. Faith is decision (1955, p. 74). See Samuel Thompson’s, A Modern Philosophy of Religion, 1955, p. 44 for this kind of reasoning. The clearest example of both elements of faith in the same context is Hebrews 11. Verse 6 says, “he that cometh to God must believe that he is...” (emp. added). Beginning with verse 7, the writer observed that a number of notable Old Testament characters trusted in that about which they believed. They acted on their belief. Note the words indicating action—e.g., “prepared” (vs. 7) and “obeyed” (vs. 8).
OBAMA HAS SPENT MORE MONEY THAN ANY OTHER PERSON IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND.
So after all of this, here's my question: I'm thinking of becoming a Christian. Which one of these bibles are correct? My immortal soul hangs in the balance, so I gotta be sure!!
Tag line: I wuz HACKED, cuz I SAY so! (Boris Y) "I'd vote for obama" (Mad Dog, Paul voter) IF RonniePAULIE runs as a repukelican't, (OR even as a demonRAT), against the messiah "king" obammy; I'd vote FOR him.
ping-a roonie.
Tag line: I wuz HACKED, cuz I SAY so! (Boris Y) "I'd vote for obama" (Mad Dog, Paul voter) IF RonniePAULIE runs as a repukelican't, (OR even as a demonRAT), against the messiah "king" obammy; I'd vote FOR him.
"The distinctive feature of faith, in contrast with mere belief, is the element in it of will to action. Belief is an act of the intellect, and faith has been described as “an act of the intellect commanded by the will.” But faith is more than an act of the intellect, and the will does more than command. Faith is not merely the assent that something is true, it is our readiness to act on what we believe true. Faith is will lured by value into action. Faith is decision (1955, p. 74). See Samuel Thompson’s, A Modern Philosophy of Religion, 1955, p. 44 for this kind of reasoning. The clearest example of both elements of faith in the same context is Hebrews 11. Verse 6 says, “he that cometh to God must believe that he is...” (emp. added). Beginning with verse 7, the writer observed that a number of notable Old Testament characters trusted in that about which they believed. They acted on their belief. Note the words indicating action—e.g., “prepared” (vs. 7) and “obeyed” (vs. 8). Buck, you asked the wrong person that question. Proof is subjective, but evidence is objective. The Christian faith is built on Historical evidence which is objective. You have to decide if the evidence rises to the level of proof.
OBAMA HAS SPENT MORE MONEY THAN ANY OTHER PERSON IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND.
IMO Judas was part of the story but not part of the plan. Judas tried to stop the plan, but he couldn't. No one can.
A Man on His Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, God said, 'because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish. The biker pulled over and said, 'Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want. God replied, Your request is materialistic; think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help man kind. The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, 'God, I wish that I, and all men, could understand women; I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, why she snaps and complains when I try to help, and how I can make a woman truly happy. God replied: 'You want two lanes or four lanes on that bridge...?"
"The trouble with our liberal friends are not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so."
That is an excellent question. To really understand Judas- you have to learn the character of Judas. I actually prayed about this exact topic a few weeks ago. I was lead to scripture about Judas. What I discovered was that Judas was a flawed man. Judas was greedy, and had idols. Judas also thought that Jesus was going to overthrow the Romans- and was not interested in love and peace. So Judas is the perfect topic for bucks questions about the overthrow of the Roman government. Judas was not a bad man. Judas left doors open to be tempted by evil, and so Satan walked through the door- and tempted him and ended up stealing his soul. That is the very reason we need a savior in the first place. So yes- Judas was part of the plan. Yes- he was part of the plan. The Lord gives us free will to betray him or follow him. We have that choice every single day- 100 times a day. He does not cast spells on us to take our free will. Satan does that. That is what witchcraft is all about. That is why witchcraft is sinful. Judas shows us why sin separates us from the love of the Father. Judas didn't disrupt the plan at all, you will notice. Jesus told his disciples that he was going to die at the hands of men. Isiah had already foretold, and the other prophets had already foretold of the slain lamb that would take the sins of the world away. The only thing Judas did was betray love. He is the only one who suffered. Judas saw the same signs and wonders, and love of Judas- as he walked around with Jesus- and he chose to look away and follow his earthy heart and lust for money. That is how powerful sin is in our lives- and how deceitful sin is. In my mind Judas isn't a bad guy. He is a broken guy, a lost guy and a lesson for us. A person who lacked faith and understanding. I pray for Judas and anyone else like him- and wish for better for them. Want an interesting POV about Judas? Think about Judas being a keyhole/peephole. Look up the meaning of the name- Judas. He was a view - to life without faith. (Death) God has a perfect plan. We are told to follow Jesus- and not think up the plan for ourselves. In a brilliant twist- it is Judas- who teaches us that. The Bible is full of fascinating brilliant twists like that. It is very entertaining. :) I hope that answers your questions.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latestbuckeroo: And, what did you think about the historical perspective from Flavius Josephus that was posted on #165? Isn't it remarckable that the founder of the Zealots was also from Galilee? That they formed for active and hostile assault against the Romans and often incited riotous rebellion amongst the Jews, the Pharisees and Sadducee?
GarySpFC: And John Brown was from Kansas, and i also deplore slavery, but our methods and beliefs are very different. You are barking up the wrong tree.
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"I AM" is God's name.
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Have a nice evening.
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#232. To: buckeroo, GarySpFc, AKA Stoner (#211)
This idea is diametrically opposed to what Joesph&Mary performed with baby Jesus, scurrying off/escaping the census of Rome for later tax collections. They immigrated to Egypt, home of Osiris, not any of the Jews such as back in Babylon. In fact, the family traveled to Nazareth (Galilee) not long afterwards as a result of Herod's death. Why do you suppose they escaped vital tax audits required by the government?
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#234. To: diva betsy ross (#233)
red- you have such an immature understanding. You really should be careful who you shame into the area of " opinion and speculation".
#235. To: diva betsy ross (#233)
red- you have such an immature understanding. You really should be careful who you shame into the area of " opinion and speculation".
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#240. To: diva betsy ross (#239)
it doesn't matter what anyone believes
#241. To: buckeroo (#240)
#242. To: diva betsy ross (#241)
In my experience, belief is something that I understand to be true, based upon what I have seen. I have belief in what has been proven to me.
#243. To: diva betsy ross (#237)
red- everything that happens in the Old Testament points to the New Testament- and vice versa.
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#245. To: redleghunter (#232)
Anything further [based on a Bible] would be an opinion or speculation.
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#247. To: diva betsy ross (#246)
Everything about Jesus was part of the plan. God is very clear about the plan
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#250. To: diva betsy ross (#249)
I figure this stuff out on my own, in prayer and meditation- and then I go and look around in Scriptures- and before I say anything here online, I have spent some time figuring things out
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#251. To: diva betsy ross (#246)
Everything about Jesus was part of the plan. God is very clear about the plan.
#252. To: buckeroo (#245)
I am not sure what you suggest is true. Have you read the Dead Sea Scrolls, as one example?
#253. To: diva betsy ross (#246)
sigh- red, your faith is so shallow.
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#255. To: diva betsy ross (#249)
oh and red- I figure this stuff out on my own, in prayer and meditation- and then I go and look around in Scriptures- and before I say anything here online, I have spent some time figuring things out... so I know what I am talking about, least anyone read me, looking for some answers.
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#239. To: Ferret Mike: I was in WICCA diva betsy ross posted
You advocate "meditating" on gnostic texts that both Jesus and His Apostles warned us about in the NT 
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#257. To: buckeroo! Redleghunter (#240)
What is the difference between belief and faith?
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#260. To: buckeroo (#242)
So, Faith and Believe are close but differ
#261. To: Skip Intro (#251)
So why is Judas a bad guy? Wasn't he part of the plan?
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