2) no explicit connection between Jesus and Michael... which is odd if its so important
The title Arch (Chief) Angel (Messenger) and Jesus being God's spokesman would seem to show some connection.
Who do you think "The Angel of the Lord" was in the burning bush account...
Hmmm let's look at JudeJude
Chapter 1
1Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
2Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
3Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write...
My earlier post clearly explained this, but I don't mind going over it again.
We need look no further than Revelation 20.
The verse you originally quoted to me (v.10) says,
"And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet...
I only have time enough to address part of your comment so I'll be brief.
Matthew 25: 31-33, 41, 46
31 “The Son of Man will come again with divine greatness, and all his angels will come with him. He will sit as king on his great and glorious throne. 32 All the people of the world will be...
We've been through this before. What were the original words and what do they mean? What did the English word hell mean when older translations were written and why do many newer translations transliterate the original words?
Matthew 5:22 (Jesus speaking)
22 But I tell you, don’t be angry with anyone. If you are angry with others, you will be judged. And if you insult someone, you will be judged by the high court. And if you call someone a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Matthew 5:29-30 (Jesus...
Maybe you do not know what the forums are about. That is OK by me.
There are people they are recruiting to believe in their lies and maybe, just maybe there is one little insignificant person who might read me and then refuse them. OK? Jude1:23
I realize that they will not be corrected. If just one person realizes that and so keeps on the lookout for the Righteous One, then I have done a good job, imo.
1 Timothy 4:16
Jude1:23
OK. It is sinking in. Flesh though at the scripture in question does not mean the physical bones, muscle, and blood. It means the person. It is also used with a marriage where the man and the woman become one flesh. Matthew 19:5
But, if you mean the physical body, then you are probably...
Well, why not let the Bible speak for itself:"A woman must not put on the clothing of a man, nor should a man wear the clothing of a woman. For anyone doing so is detestable to Jehovah your God." I think Jehovah made himself clear about this, just as he did when condemning homosexual conduct...
Short Answer:
Deuteronomy 22:5 Does not mean (as is commonly preached) that a man cannot wear the same style as women. It means that men and women mustn't trade clothes. In other words Ben the Hebrew isn't allowed to borrow Mary's garb or vice - versa. The fact that Hebrews today have a...
Isaiah 24:16
From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, [even] glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
Romans 10:18
But I say, Have...
I went and visited the website that you posted. I don't consider that website to be a credible place for divine understanding.
I used to be a Baptist. I was taught that salvation came by believing that Jesus died for me and that nothing else was necessary for salvation. Over time as I...
1 John 5:10:
Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his Son.
Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ revealed in the Holy Bible? What...
The sermon that began the Great Awakening! Men gripped their pews as if Hell were pulling them in, and cried allowed for mercy. Wails and cries for mercy could be heard throughout the town all that night and 500 people were saved, igniting a revival that ushered thousands into the Kingdom. Of...
It is wise to not gloss over the horror and permanency of Hell, but we should be concerned with our final, eternal abode.The Bible says:
Jude1:23
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
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Just 'trying our best'...
Lets take the title Angel of the Lord.
When Trinitarians see the title, Angel of the Lord, right away they equal it with the preexised Jesus. In doing so they become blinded to the vast amount of biblical support of Michael being the Angel of the Lord and Chief messenger of God. For example...