Thief on the Cross
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Peter's instructions were to believe, repent, and get water baptized in Jesus' name, and those that did would receive the promise of the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Paul stated that the Ephesians received and were obedient to the word of truth given by Peter and in doing so they were sealed with the Holy Ghost just as the Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans, Paul himself, and the disciples of Ephesus were as recorded in the Book of Acts.
Paul stated that the Ephesians received and were obedient to the word of truth given by Peter and in doing so they were sealed with the Holy Ghost just as the Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans, Paul himself, and the disciples of Ephesus were as recorded in the Book of Acts.
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No it was not, You have been shown this false interpretation so many times, it is really getting old. Peter did not contradict Jesus, or Paul or other people.
Paul stated a fact. AFTER you heard the word, and then AFTER you had faith, you were given the HS of promise
No baptism, No church membership No speaking in tongues, He said the same thing Jesus said in John 3. WHoever BELIEVES in him WILL NEVER DIE, but HAS eternal life. WHoever believes is NOT condemned, whoever does NOT BELIEVE is CONDEMNED already, because he HAS NOT BELIEVED
Paul and Jesus are in agreement, So is Peter. Because peter did not say what you THINK he said. The origional text does not allow it.
Paul stated a fact. AFTER you heard the word, and then AFTER you had faith, you were given the HS of promise
No baptism, No church membership No speaking in tongues, He said the same thing Jesus said in John 3. WHoever BELIEVES in him WILL NEVER DIE, but HAS eternal life. WHoever believes is NOT condemned, whoever does NOT BELIEVE is CONDEMNED already, because he HAS NOT BELIEVED
Paul and Jesus are in agreement, So is Peter. Because peter did not say what you THINK he said. The origional text does not allow it.
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We were discussing how one receives the Holy Ghost as witnessed in the Word and I asked for scripture that showed how the Holy Ghost was received in a different way.
You stated in your post #99 that Ephesians 1 was evidence that the Holy Ghost was received in a different way. You now contend that Paul's comments in Ephesians don't contradict Peter's instructions in Acts.
You should make up your mind.
Truth can only be established through the witness of at least 2-3 scriptures stating the same thing. In each of the following records the people submitted to water baptism and received the Holy Ghost as instructed by Peter (Acts 2:1-4, 8:12-18, 10:44-48, 19:1-6)
We were discussing how one receives the Holy Ghost as witnessed in the Word and I asked for scripture that showed how the Holy Ghost was received in a different way.
You stated in your post #99 that Ephesians 1 was evidence that the Holy Ghost was received in a different way. You now contend that Paul's comments in Ephesians don't contradict Peter's instructions in Acts.
You should make up your mind.
Truth can only be established through the witness of at least 2-3 scriptures stating the same thing. In each of the following records the people submitted to water baptism and received the Holy Ghost as instructed by Peter (Acts 2:1-4, 8:12-18, 10:44-48, 19:1-6)
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He was saved because his faith has made him whole.
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The passages you quote. Showes they recieved the GIFTING which is given when one recieves the spirit. Not the actual time they received him or how.
Your interpretation of peter in acts is WRONG!!
Peter only told those who had repented and RECIEVED the gift of the spirit to be baptized.
But trying to see what the true word actually says I guess is not one of your top priorities.
Either way. You want to work to earn your salvation, Feel free. That makes you no better than pharisee though so good luck with that.
It don’t Nor does it Jesus
The passages you quote. Showes they recieved the GIFTING which is given when one recieves the spirit. Not the actual time they received him or how.
Your interpretation of peter in acts is WRONG!!
Peter only told those who had repented and RECIEVED the gift of the spirit to be baptized.
But trying to see what the true word actually says I guess is not one of your top priorities.
Either way. You want to work to earn your salvation, Feel free. That makes you no better than pharisee though so good luck with that.
I realize OT circumcision was of course only required of men. And, scripture does indicate it was commanded as man's responsibility for entering into covenant with God:
"And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant." Gen 17:14
Also, I find your comments interesting. First, Moses' lack of faith. Is it possible that this event is recorded as further evidence that indwelling faith will indeed be recognized by one's actions or lack thereof? If so, the two, faith and action are tied together.
"Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" James 2:18-20
Secondly, God's intention to actually kill Moses points to the critical importance of his son's need for circumcision. According to scripture, without circumcision, Moses' son would definitely have been excluded from being in covenant with God.
"And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant." Gen 17:14
Also, I find your comments interesting. First, Moses' lack of faith. Is it possible that this event is recorded as further evidence that indwelling faith will indeed be recognized by one's actions or lack thereof? If so, the two, faith and action are tied together.
"Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" James 2:18-20
Secondly, God's intention to actually kill Moses points to the critical importance of his son's need for circumcision. According to scripture, without circumcision, Moses' son would definitely have been excluded from being in covenant with God.
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How great is the mercy of God, Jesus didn't reply, "Sorry thief but it is too late for you."
My Nana is bed bound with dimensia. She was a catholic all her life. She the least gave me grief when I became a Christian in all the family. I don't know her faith in God but the other week I felt to tell her, "Jesus loves you. Nothing else matters now Nana, you can forgive everyone. It doesn't matter if you can't speak but you can tell Jesus in your heart that you believe in Him and that He died to save your sins. Thats all you have to do now. He knows"
And you shouldve seen her eyes light up, it was quite a moment. I don't know what came of it and I probably won't know until I die.
My Nana is bed bound with dimensia. She was a catholic all her life. She the least gave me grief when I became a Christian in all the family. I don't know her faith in God but the other week I felt to tell her, "Jesus loves you. Nothing else matters now Nana, you can forgive everyone. It doesn't matter if you can't speak but you can tell Jesus in your heart that you believe in Him and that He died to save your sins. Thats all you have to do now. He knows"
And you shouldve seen her eyes light up, it was quite a moment. I don't know what came of it and I probably won't know until I die.
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But who circumcises the men children? At 8 days, they are too young to circumcise themselves, so it has to be their parents.
Genesis 17:10-12 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
So even though it was the males who were circumcised, it was the community's ("me and you and thy seed after thee") responsibility to ensure the (baby) males were circumcised. (See how the community gathered for the circumcision of John the Baptist).
Luke 1:58-59 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
Remember also that Abraham was credited with righteousness before he was circumcised. So although I agree that uncircumcised males were breaking the covenant, what is most important to God is faith. If an uncircumcised male had faith in God, it would only be a matter of time before he got circumcised (i.e. when he came to an age of understanding, he would act in obedience), despite his parents' lack of faith in not circumcising him. But time and again, it was the (physically) circumcised men who broke God's covenant (but not by uncircumcision), irrespective of the token of their covenant, due to lack of faith.
I think this event gives a number of lessons. First, that even "great" men can have lack of faith (which results in disobedience). Second, that the weaker and obscure (e.g. Zipporah) can have the faith that "great" men lack (evidenced by obedience). Third, that God is merciful in His judgements - so even though the son was in breach of the covenant, this was through no fault of his own, and God held Moses accountable, not the helpless child. Fourth, that God means what he says (Zipporah knew she had to circumcise, even if she didn't like the blood, or Moses would die).
I also think it shows the circumcision covenant wasn't just for males - it was for the community, and a female household head (e.g. a widow) might have just as much responsibility to ensure her males were circumcised as anyone else.
For this particular occassion, one of the extra biblical books indicates Moses made some strange agreement with Jethro (his father-in-law) about not circumcising his first-born (so he could marry Zipporah). While this book is not scripture, it would explain why Zipporah only needed to circumcise one son, why circumcision seemed to wait until after the eighth day (only when they left Jethro) and why Zipporah didn't hesitate to circumcise, but was upset with Moses (because he didn't do it).
I think the passage is a good example of this. Zipporah showed faith that Moses lacked.
I agree, but I also believe God is merciful (remember Abraham, saved while still uncircumcised). And if an uncircumcised man with faith in God came to an understanding of God's requirements, he would quickly get circumcised (remember, Abraham was circumcised on the same day God commanded it). It was the faith that was important to God, the excess skin circumcised was just a reminder or token of this faith.
Genesis 17:10-12 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.
So even though it was the males who were circumcised, it was the community's ("me and you and thy seed after thee") responsibility to ensure the (baby) males were circumcised. (See how the community gathered for the circumcision of John the Baptist).
Luke 1:58-59 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
Remember also that Abraham was credited with righteousness before he was circumcised. So although I agree that uncircumcised males were breaking the covenant, what is most important to God is faith. If an uncircumcised male had faith in God, it would only be a matter of time before he got circumcised (i.e. when he came to an age of understanding, he would act in obedience), despite his parents' lack of faith in not circumcising him. But time and again, it was the (physically) circumcised men who broke God's covenant (but not by uncircumcision), irrespective of the token of their covenant, due to lack of faith.
I think this event gives a number of lessons. First, that even "great" men can have lack of faith (which results in disobedience). Second, that the weaker and obscure (e.g. Zipporah) can have the faith that "great" men lack (evidenced by obedience). Third, that God is merciful in His judgements - so even though the son was in breach of the covenant, this was through no fault of his own, and God held Moses accountable, not the helpless child. Fourth, that God means what he says (Zipporah knew she had to circumcise, even if she didn't like the blood, or Moses would die).
I also think it shows the circumcision covenant wasn't just for males - it was for the community, and a female household head (e.g. a widow) might have just as much responsibility to ensure her males were circumcised as anyone else.
For this particular occassion, one of the extra biblical books indicates Moses made some strange agreement with Jethro (his father-in-law) about not circumcising his first-born (so he could marry Zipporah). While this book is not scripture, it would explain why Zipporah only needed to circumcise one son, why circumcision seemed to wait until after the eighth day (only when they left Jethro) and why Zipporah didn't hesitate to circumcise, but was upset with Moses (because he didn't do it).
I think the passage is a good example of this. Zipporah showed faith that Moses lacked.
I agree, but I also believe God is merciful (remember Abraham, saved while still uncircumcised). And if an uncircumcised man with faith in God came to an understanding of God's requirements, he would quickly get circumcised (remember, Abraham was circumcised on the same day God commanded it). It was the faith that was important to God, the excess skin circumcised was just a reminder or token of this faith.
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The requiremmt for mankind is to believe God not seen when they hear his voice. It has nothing to do with comparing the new testament old testament .It has to do with the hearing of faith .The same hearing that is applied to any new creature beginning with it (hearing God) and ending with it as it I written .I beleive.
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith (Christ's' the faith of God ), according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
The thief believed God who looks upon the heart. Sign and wonder seekers seek after more than what the heart performs (belief)
.The faith of God comes from hearing him. which is the baptism of the unseen Holy Spirit. We walk by faith not by getting wet.
Water baptism has foundation in old testament in ceremonial laws that was used when a new Priest desired to enter the ministry. It is still used today in respect to a whole kingdom of priest, Jew and gentile, male and female alike as a Kingdom of prophets and priests
No such thing as "sign gift" . . . (doing something to be seen of men) called the witness of men to confirm something. Believing God is the confirming witnes.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
No such thing as a sign gift. Spiritual gift not seen, yes. Signs as wonders, no.
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith (Christ's' the faith of God ), according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
The thief believed God who looks upon the heart. Sign and wonder seekers seek after more than what the heart performs (belief)
.The faith of God comes from hearing him. which is the baptism of the unseen Holy Spirit. We walk by faith not by getting wet.
Water baptism has foundation in old testament in ceremonial laws that was used when a new Priest desired to enter the ministry. It is still used today in respect to a whole kingdom of priest, Jew and gentile, male and female alike as a Kingdom of prophets and priests
No such thing as "sign gift" . . . (doing something to be seen of men) called the witness of men to confirm something. Believing God is the confirming witnes.
Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
No such thing as a sign gift. Spiritual gift not seen, yes. Signs as wonders, no.
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