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In theory, it also stands to reason that we should never sin as believers. I do see your point. Yes, there is a significant ignorance of God's Word. Just yesterday at work I was explaining to a coworker (who is a professing Christian) about what the Bible teaches about judging.

Thanks for the comment. In all honesty, when I read this it was almost as if I was reading something composed by my mom. Very similar to what she would say. I will contend that I don't think the new covenant passage, as spoken by Jeremiah and quoted by the author of Hebrews, can be used to...

I was raised Pentecostal. The "still, small voice" of the Holy Spirit was spoken of often. However, the only place I know of in Scripture where that phrase is used is indeed in 1 Kings 19 with Elijah. I'm not trying to be contentious, but are there other Scriptures you could provide to...

Jesus is the Son of God. He is God come in the flesh. The Lamb, slain, Who is worthy. The One Who has the keys to death and Hades, and the One Who has the words of life. As the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father except by Him. Jesus is the long awaited Jewish Messiah...

Agreed.

What I meant is that, assuming the Zechariah passage is referencing a future event, it would clearly be occuring after the establishment of the new covenant.

I certainly affirm what you've stated here.

What I meant is that Zechariah's prediction indicates a time yet to come. It indicates a prophecy that comes to fruition toward the culmination of all things, including the establishment of the new covenant. Just because the new covenant isn't mentioned in a particular book of the Bible...

Well, the prediction of Zechariah is taking place with the new covenant in mind. And the passage states that the nations (Goyim, "Gentiles") will be honoring Sukkot.

I would strongly encourage you to celebrate Sukkot, as well as the other festivals that the Lord commanded His people, as a Gentile. My family has since 2009. As previously mentioned, Zechariah states that eventually the nations will be required to celebrate it. Why wait? What a wonderful...

I love how Revelation 1:8 takes a truth about God from Isaiah 44:6 and applies it to Jesus. Either the author of Revelation is a blasphemer, or Jesus is indeed God in the flesh. I opt for the latter. Another passage that was pointed out to me in recent years is Hebrews 1:5-12. Especially...

Hi. Thanks for the nice comments. I genuinely appreciate it. And I don't mind if people get red flags. We should all be developing and implementing discernment. Thanks again!

I never, ever claimed someone would come after Jesus. Do you have me confused with someone else? What prompted you to ask me these questions? This thread was supposed to be for new Christian Chat members to introduce themselves and to be welcomed. Instead, you're picking me apart for...

I never said Jesus didn't speak to the multitudes in parables, nor did I intend to imply that with my introductory post. Honestly, I have no idea why you're accusing me of this.

I love this passage (as well as the variation in Mark) and keep a copy on the dresser. First, Jesus recites the beginning of the Shema. Then, He states that the motivation for obeying any commandment in the Law should be love for God and love for neighbor.

It's not a lie, because all Scripture is inspired and true!

Right, we don't know if the author was Paul. Certainly, the book of Hebrews is inspired. The Greek he is quoting, though, is a translation intended to convey the meaning of Jeremiah from Hebrew. The Hebrew uses a singular form, which would mean that the translators of the Septuagint/LXX...

You're ri The author of Hebrews uses a plural form in the Greek because his quote is taken from the Septuagint. In the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 31, it is the singular word "Torah." The Greek translation also reverses the terminology slightly and reads that they're written on the mind, whereas...