Jesus will undoubtedly one day set the record straight for everyone on how important He considers God's Word to be. That will be a day of woe for some. Izzy
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 4:08 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] NIV Bible Quiz As I said David, it is you. Your citations demonstrate a misreading of both. (Jesus & Scripture) ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org> Sent: June 03, 2005 20:09 Subject: Re: [Bulk] Re: [TruthTalk] NIV Bible Quiz > Lance wrote: > > I was simply alluding to those on TT who believe > > that God 'incarnated' in book form as opposed > > to a human being. (You, David, Judy and Izzie) > > I wouldn't use the word 'incarnated' but because you threw my name into the > mix, I suppose you are addressing my great respect for Scripture. Don't you > think Jesus also respected Scripture the way that we do? > > Consider the straining at the letter of Scripture that Jesus does in the > following passage: > > John 10:34-36 > (34) Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are > gods? > (35) If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the > scripture cannot be broken; > (36) Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the > world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? > > Besides Jesus demonstrating here that he is a legalist, he illustrates > respect for every jot and tittle of Scripture. And why not, he also taught > that no jot or tittle would fail until heaven and earth pass away. > > Matthew 5:17-18 > (17) Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not > come to destroy, but to fulfil. > (18) For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one > tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. > > Remember too that Jesus encouraged his disciples to listen and obey those > expounders of Scripture whom many on TruthTalk would label as legalists. > > Matthew 23:2-3 > (2) Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: > (3) All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but > do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. > > So who here is walking in the tradition of Jesus Christ? Is it those who > greatly respect the Scriptures and follow it closely, or is it those who > think it would be evil legalism to do so? > > Peace be with you. > David Miller. > > > ---------- > "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org > > If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.