Continuing a discussion from . . . Being filled vs being baptized with the Spirit
This is why I suggest when studying baptism in the Bible to take special note of what is said exactly, and by whom, to whom. This is why we are not all building arks, we know that God told Moses to build the ark, not us, which is good, because I don't have that much gold, no where near that much! Only my wedding ring, and a single Krugerand. But seriously, we see instructions which were meant for others and not for us. So then is it possible that this is one of those? This is why I suggest that particular study.
Do you see in Scripture this time after Jesus' resurrection that He may have returned had Israel received Him? And do you also see in Scripture that this time ended?
Acts 3:19-21 LITV
19) Therefore, repent, and convert, for the blotting out of your sins, so that times of refreshing may come from the face of the Lord,
20) and that He may send forth the One before proclaimed to you, Jesus Christ,
21) whom Heaven truly needs to receive until the times of restoration of all things, of which God spoke through the mouth of all His holy prophets from the age past.
Is it possible, in your understanding, that Jesus could have returned in those days?
Acts 28:23-29 KJV
23) And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.
24) And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
25) And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
26) Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
27) For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
28) Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
29) And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
Abraham and I trust the same God. Only, what He told Abraham was that he'd have innumerable children, but what He told me was that Jesus is my Risen Master.
Is that two different Gospels? I don't see it that we. God has shown that He justifies us as we believe what He tells us. Though what He has told us has been different at different times. None the less, it is always His grace, when we believe.
And we are all His people, whom He has saved in His grace.
Let me ask you this. I believe Jesus will return from heaven to earth, to establish a kingdom on this earth, which He will rule from His throne in Jerusalem. Do you see the same?
Much love!
For example, we don't offer sacrifices any longer. We don't tithe to the Levites. These were part of the previous time, correct? Not part of today's worship of God?My thoughts and I have no ready scriptures to support but thought everyone shared (can dig up scripture if needed) is that Gods plan from start to finish meaning the new testament church his kingdom to come was to bring all mankind unto himself (both Jew and gentile) and Jesus was sent to complete the plan.
This is why I suggest when studying baptism in the Bible to take special note of what is said exactly, and by whom, to whom. This is why we are not all building arks, we know that God told Moses to build the ark, not us, which is good, because I don't have that much gold, no where near that much! Only my wedding ring, and a single Krugerand. But seriously, we see instructions which were meant for others and not for us. So then is it possible that this is one of those? This is why I suggest that particular study.
We do, by faith in Christ, certainly!I feel that the bible is clear we all enter the kingdom the very same way as the 300 that God added to the church on the day of Pentecost. I really cannot see any other way taught to enter into God's kingdom so sorry but that's the way I see it . I am looking at all you have to say but still ..........?
Do you see in Scripture this time after Jesus' resurrection that He may have returned had Israel received Him? And do you also see in Scripture that this time ended?
Acts 3:19-21 LITV
19) Therefore, repent, and convert, for the blotting out of your sins, so that times of refreshing may come from the face of the Lord,
20) and that He may send forth the One before proclaimed to you, Jesus Christ,
21) whom Heaven truly needs to receive until the times of restoration of all things, of which God spoke through the mouth of all His holy prophets from the age past.
Is it possible, in your understanding, that Jesus could have returned in those days?
Acts 28:23-29 KJV
23) And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.
24) And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
25) And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
26) Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
27) For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
28) Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
29) And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
Abraham and I trust the same God. Only, what He told Abraham was that he'd have innumerable children, but what He told me was that Jesus is my Risen Master.
Is that two different Gospels? I don't see it that we. God has shown that He justifies us as we believe what He tells us. Though what He has told us has been different at different times. None the less, it is always His grace, when we believe.
And we are all His people, whom He has saved in His grace.
Let me ask you this. I believe Jesus will return from heaven to earth, to establish a kingdom on this earth, which He will rule from His throne in Jerusalem. Do you see the same?
Much love!