Face value?

[King Phenomenon]

Well we could start with a basic from your OP:

Matthew 7:6 “Don’t give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they 'trample them under their feet' (יסוס - j+sus), and turn and 'tear you to pieces' (יסס - j+ses).

Isaiah 51:8 For the moth will eat them up like a garment, and the grub (j+sēs - יסס) shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation (Yeshua) to all generations.

In my opinion.

Still don't see the hidden meaning you speak of.

 

[syo]

So 2 billion people actually believe Jesus will return and rule with a new earth? Hmm. Seams to me there might be a hidden meaning. What say you?

I don't know what hidden meaning you imply.

 

[King Phenomenon]

I don't know what hidden meaning you imply.

Someone already asked that and I answered. You can go back and see answer. I'm more interested in other opinions. That's what this post is about.

 

[syo]

Someone already asked that and I answered. You can go back and see answer. I'm more interested in other opinions. That's what this post is about.

I can give you my opinion gladly.

I think that "Jesus WILL return" creates future tense.

 

[King Phenomenon]

I can give you my opinion gladly.

I think that "Jesus WILL return" creates future tense.

?

 

[King Phenomenon]

I don't think there's any hidden meaning or other motive for them. Much of these two billion genuinely believe it to be true. Of course there are likely tens of millions just going along with the ride running through the motions. Some may take it all in as just metaphorical.

I'm not buying that 2 billion people "genuinely" buy it, sorry.

 

[Trinity Stooge]

?

Consider the following:

"The cow kicked the bucket."

Does that statement mean anything? Is the meaning apparent, or is it hidden? Who provides the meaning, the one who writes, or the one who reads. If the meaning is hidden then who hides it, and how is it accomplished?

 

[King Phenomenon]

Consider the following:

"The cow kicked the bucket."

Does that statement mean anything? Is the meaning apparent, or is it hidden? Who provides the meaning, the one who writes, or the one who reads. If the meaning is hidden then who hides it, and how is it accomplished?

It's cool if you don't want to offer your opinion on it's hidden meaning.

 

[Colt]

So 2 billion people actually believe Jesus will return and rule with a new earth? Hmm. Seems to me there's a hidden meaning. What say you?

I believe that the kingdom is spiritual and already established by Jesus when he was here the first time. God rules already in the kingdom of heaven, in those dedicated to doing his will. Jesus said he would return but that will be for a visit not permanently. This world is not the home of the Son, it’s one of the many inhabited worlds that he created. IMOP

 

[King Phenomenon]

I believe that the kingdom is spiritual and already established by Jesus when he was here the first time. God rules already in the kingdom of heaven, in those dedicated to doing his will. Jesus said he would return but that will be for a visit not permanently. This world is not the home of the Son, it’s one of the many inhabited worlds that he created. IMOP

So the Son be chillin' on another planet? Far out!

 

[Colt]

So the Son be chillin' on another planet? Far out!

Yes, if you think about it religion is about our relationship with beings that we can't see and that live somewhere else.

 

[Sand Dancer]

So 2 billion people actually believe Jesus will return and rule with a new earth? Hmm. Seems to me there's a hidden meaning. What say you?

"The Kingdom is in and around you." Sounds like the same one but better. Jesus wanted a better Judaism, not a new religion.

 

[InChrist]

So 2 billion people actually believe Jesus will return and rule with a new earth? Hmm. Seems to me there's a hidden meaning. What say you?

I don’t think Jesus intended that we assume His words have hidden meanings...

Jesus answered him, “I spoke openlyto the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. John 18:20

 

[Fool]

So 2 billion people actually believe Jesus will return and rule with a new earth? Hmm. Seems to me there's a hidden meaning. What say you?

If I am with you always, how can one return? Isn't it already here?

So if it's here, did the watcher waiting for the return miss something?

 

[King Phenomenon]

If I am with you always, how can one return? Isn't it already here?

So if it's here, did the watcher waiting for the return miss something?

You're getting weird bro. haha

 

[Fool]

I don’t think Jesus intended that we assume His words have hidden meanings...

Jesus answered him, “I spoke openlyto the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. John 18:20

Speaking openly doesn't mean everyone understands what was said.

Thus 40000 denominations

 

[Fool]

yourr getting weird bro. haha

This doesn't address the question. Or the answer

 

[King Phenomenon]

This doesn't address the question. Or the answer

I don't address weirdness. haha

 

[InChrist]

Speaking openly doesn't mean everyone understands what was said.

Thus 40000 denominations

Probably because everyone tries finding hidden meanings or imposing their own interpretations on Jesus’ words, rather than just accepting what He plainly said.

 

[King Phenomenon]

Probably because everyone tries finding hidden meanings or imposing their own interpretations on Jesus’ words, rather than just accepting what He plainly said.

i seek truth not hidden meaning