Did Jesus come into the world to show us the way or to be the way/
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April 18th, 2012, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert Pate
Like I said, The sole purpose of the Bible is to reveal Christ and his Gospel.
Sorry, but a mere repitition of opinions isn't an argument. You forgot to answer my previous question:
"Why, then, are the New Testament documents primarily written to people who are already Christians?"
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"The very tradition, teaching, & faith of the Catholic Church from the beginning was preached by the Apostles & preserved by the Fathers. On this the Church was founded..." ~ St. Athanasius (4th cent.)
Well Jedidiah first let me say that there are an awful lot of nice people over there and I always enjoyed your perspectives. A bit crusty at times but always enjoyable.
The key is in healing. Read every passage about Jesus and pay close attention to healing. You will find that often when he walked among thousands all were healed. Not one or 2 but all. And it was a physical effect that he experienced. Take note of his questioning "who touched me?". Then accept the truth of what Jesus said "greater things than I have done you shall do also". Next look at Peter, John and the other Disciples. That record is very slim and not much is recorded but there is enough to glimpse the power.
Now meditate on the greater commandment that Jesus left his Disciples.
Here is the perspective I would offer you. The unlimited power of God can heal any human of any affliction but it is not available except through love. I suspect you will scoff a bit at how I present this and I readily admit that my powers of communication in texts is limited.
Healing does not flow from a desire to heal. It is the result of the essence of an individual. I really do not know how to state this in a manner that would not be taken incorrectly. So here it is in simple form. The blind can not heal and the deaf can not heal. When you see a person who truly can heal you do not even need to witness an event of healing. You will see the power of the almighty surrounding them.
Next question? Oh, I would raise you but this is not a poker game. The stakes are much higher.
Explain what you were feeling when you wrote this:
You don't understand English? Are you diverting off the topic? I have never claimed to be eloquent. I am a simple woman who fails often at expressing accurately what I would like to convey. Do you find that difficult to comprehend?
Now back to discernment. Or is that a subject you want to avoid?
You don't understand English? Are you diverting off the topic? I have never claimed to be eloquent. I am a simple woman who fails often at expressing accurately what I would like to convey. Do you find that difficult to comprehend?
Now back to discernment. Or is that a subject you want to avoid?
You don't understand English? Are you diverting off the topic? I have never claimed to be eloquent. I am a simple woman who fails often at expressing accurately what I would like to convey. Do you find that difficult to comprehend?
Now back to discernment. Or is that a subject you want to avoid?
Denigrating.
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Originally Posted by Eeset
Funny man. I suspect you have nothing better to do than attempt to denigrate others. News flash .... that is sin.
Judgment.
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Originally Posted by Eeset
And now that we agree can we resume a constructive dialogue?
You Jed have diverted the focus. First you played the poker "I call" silliness and then when I explained you went off on a a tangent.
Do you deny that Jesus was a healer? Do you deny that he stated "greater things than I do you shall do"? Do you think the statement keep my commands means nothing? Do you deny that commandment was love?
You Jed have diverted the focus. First you played the poker "I call" silliness and then when I explained you went off on a a tangent.
Do you deny that Jesus was a healer? Do you deny that he stated "greater things than I do you shall do"? Do you think the statement keep my commands means nothing? Do you deny that commandment was love?
What is your point Jed?
Have faith, and then you will be healed. Mt9:22 Mk5:34
You're distrustful and stubborn, bitter and touchy.
Most women here are not. Learn from them.
April 18th, 2012, 09:39 PM
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