I don't really see how that would ameliorate the point of my OP though.
I assure you Brick, I hold no love for the man. That doesn't mean that I can't or shouldn't address a point that he makes on its own validity.
If Christians are reasonably humble about things it should ameliorate most problems. Do we realize it, though?
I was able to find an online commentary by that author, mid 19th century. He was not happy about the Church of England and in particular didn't like infant baptism. This was a man...
Isa 45:6That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.
7I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
Some might call it blasphemy, but God's mercy...
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...
So? The scriptures don't instruct Christians to go out and spew forth profanities at Satanists or even satan. As a matter of fact such behavior is portrayed in a very negative light...
Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. 9 Yet Michael...
Reading this article in full, or just the excerpted portion, have you encountered this in your walk? If so, how did you respond? Share that to help other Christians here if you would Thanks for reading. :)
5 Indicators of an Evil and Wicked Heart
Excerpt:
Below are five indicators that you...
The dreaming that the Bible condemns is false dreaming. Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Jeremiah 23:25-32 Jeremiah 27:9-10 Zechariah 10:2 Jude1:8 It basically has to do with false prophecy. People saying that a dream was given by God when it wasn't. How do you tell the difference? God's purpose is...
Presently, Satan seeks to harm mankind -so it is best to go about one's business just as it is wise to avoid people who seek trouble or harm.
That is not to say we ought to have anything against Satan -but rather let God deal with him (and the other sinning angels).
Jude1:8Likewise also these...
Everyone and everything is essentially divine and holy -though not everyone acts correctly and certain things are inappropriate at various times for various reasons.
A lack of respect for ourselves, others and all things makes all things less than they could be, and respect allows people and...
As the posts above prove, you were the one that brought judgment into the question. And now like a chameleon you seek to accuse me of your mistake.
But then you will be however the spirit which drives you moves you to be.
Because judgment belongs to the Father. To those he exalts it belongs only to speak what he has judged. God exalts the faithful not so they can play God, but so that they can serve the needs of others. It is this world's idea that a king does as he wills, including judges as seems good...
If Michael and Jesus are the same being, if satan is subordinate to Michael, how come it would have been a blasphemous judgment for Michael to rebuke satan?
Jude1:8-9 (ESVST) 9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume...
3Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4For there are certain men crept in unawares (Perhaps a false apostle?)...
It is clear that Paul did believe that Jesus was a different God than the God of the Hebrew scriptures. He even taught that the law of Moses was given via angels and not really YHVH Himself:
19Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to...
Here’s the big difference. The belief in doctrine of free will and the believing the scriptures.
First believing the scriptures. Theres one thing in being skeptical thinking a verse is translated right or wrong or if it was added or not and then theres the other just flat out rejecting...
AK4 your post 797 is so out of focus to what God is doing. I do not know were to begin.
let say that there is the will of God, and there is the will of self, and those two came together. now by the grace of God you have self control. In this case your will is subjected to the will of God. The...