David in NJ
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Oh , it's not me Brother = as you know Who resides in us by His Promise = John 14:15-18Trench time david .
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Oh , it's not me Brother = as you know Who resides in us by His Promise = John 14:15-18Trench time david .
There could be several reasons:I just noticed in your verses the difference and wanted to point it out. Why would the translators change the gospel of the kingdom to just the gospel of God which is non-specific.
@Doug, i want you to know that God loves you an dso do i.Thats not the only verse that deals with his name. You have to consider all the other verses that say that they had salvation by faith in his name, such as this one..........[Jhn 20:31 KJV] 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
The translators did not change the kingdom of heaven to the kingdom of God. Only Matthew uses the term "kingdom of heaven" The other gospels use "The Kingdom of God"I just noticed in your verses the difference and wanted to point it out. Why would the translators change the gospel of the kingdom to just the gospel of God which is non-specific.
and GOD is in Heaven = HE has a Kingdom that is FAR Reaching all The WAY down to "whoever believes is not condemned"The translators did not change the kingdom of heaven to the kingdom of God. Only Matthew uses the term "kingdom of heaven" The other gospels use "The Kingdom of God"
I used to think this was a gospel verse for us, so I get where you are coming from. yes, it contains truth for us, we are to place faith in Christ. There is nothing about the salvation we have from the cross or his blood. It is a gospel, but not for us. This is all Israel had to believe for eternal life. Dont isolate this verse, look at verse 18................[Jhn 3:18 KJV] 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God............Only requirement was to believe on his name.This is utter nonsense. Please study the scriptures:
Jn 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever(as in Jew or Gentile) believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
The other sheep were those believing Jews beyond Jerusalem who were scattered by the persecution of Paul before his conversion
Thanks David I appreciate this. Its just about our Biblical views. I know you didnt direct any animosity toward me. I am always willing to have any discussion with you.@Doug, i want you to know that God loves you an dso do i.
What God does not love is "dispensationalism"
When i said "wrong again" it was not at you Doug but directed at man-made doctrine of dispensationalism.
SHALOM to you Doug in the NAME Above ALL names = LORD JESUS CHRIST
I am going with "whosoever" as pertaining to whosoever. That point is key and can be isolated as to it's application.I used to think this was a gospel verse for us, so I get where you are coming from. yes, it contains truth for us, we are to place faith in Christ. There is nothing about the salvation we have from the cross or his blood. It is a gospel, but not for us. This is all Israel had to believe for eternal life. Dont isolate this verse, look at verse 18................[Jhn 3:18 KJV] 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God............Only requirement was to believe on his name.
Other sheep Doug.The other sheep were those believing Jews beyond Jerusalem who were scattered by the persecution of Paul before his conversion
Paul is merely an 'instrument' chosen by Christ periodPaul's Gospel is "the Gospel of the Grace of God".
'Babes in Christ', Paul is referring to the 'Old Covenant' which in the past was apparently for Israel, and Gentiles then were 'aliens' to it.[Eph 2:12 KJV] 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:
Blind guide of the blind, suite yourself, no thank youThis says nothing of covenants. This is speaking of the promise of faith in Christ and the gospel................[Gal 3:14 KJV] 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith...........Gentiles of faith would be blessed along with Abraham ....................[Gal 3:9 KJV] 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
Agreed!The distinction you are making is nonsensical. This is what Jesus said. The Jews got eternal life by believing just as the gentiles did:
Jn 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever(as in jew or gentile) believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
and yet at the same time i have often seen hermenutics that twist what the scrip means .There could be several reasons:
1. We know more today than at the time the KJV was written.
More hermeneutics are available to make ANY word used be more understood, as it was at the time the NT was written.
2. The Kingdom of God and the gospel of God is the same.
The Kingdom is in the gospel and the gospel is in the Kingdom teachings.
It really has no bearing on what we're discussing.
What do you think the scripture I posted means?
Jesus has a BRIDE.
Are only the Jews His bride?
In the OT Israel was the bride and son of God.
In the NT Jesus is the head of the church ... His bride.
There is only one bride....one church.
And whosoever will can belong to it.
Hebrews 10:26 - For if we go on willfully and deliberately sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins [that is, no further offering to anticipate] (AMP)[Numbers 15:30 KJV] 30 But the soul that doeth [ought] presumptuously, [whether he be] born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
There was no sacrifice offered for one of the congregation, or a stranger among them, to atone for willful sin.
Hebrews likewise does not offer a sacrifice for willful sinning...............[Heb 10:26 KJV] 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,.............under the new covenant there is no Levitical offering to atone for willful sin.
Keep that in mind . For i now see many who can lip and claim to BELEIVE the GOSPEL .Hebrews 10:26 - For if we go on willfully and deliberately sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins [that is, no further offering to anticipate] (AMP)
@amigo de christoand yet at the same time i have often seen hermenutics that twist what the scrip means .
Yes the Kingdom o fGODE and Gospel of GOD is the same .
Jesus does indeed have a bride , its HIS BODY , again the same . And it ONLY
and i do mean ONLY consists of those who BELEIVE IN JESUS the CHRIST .
Yes in the OT Israel was the bride and son of God . though even then many were in rebellion .
Same God , same Christ has always been the HEAD , though many within said camps
DID not HONOR but rather have rebelled against HIM .
Yes there is only ONE BRIDE , ONE CHURCH , ONE BODY , ONE TREE , ONE KINGDOM OF GOD and HEAVEN
by which a man or woman is grafted into it BY BELEIVING the same ONE GOSPEL of faith IN JESUS the CHRIST .
And who so ever will recieve the T RUTH of the GOSPEL of CHRIST will be of it and within it .
TIS TRENCH TIME in the b uilding . For many often try and make the ONE as two .
rather than the TWO as one IN CHRIST . If ya know what i mean by that . THere is not two bodies
there is not two gospels , there is not a body and then another a bride .
IT IS ONE and ITS IN GOD , IN CHRIST and all who believe ON HIM are the children of GOD . Faith .

Sadly, many believe a "different" gospel that culminates in works righteousness, which equates to unbelief. The gospel is the "good news" of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVES.. (Romans 1:16) To "believe" the gospel is to trust in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ as the ALL-sufficient means of our salvation.Keep that in mind . For i now see many who can lip and claim to BELEIVE the GOSPEL .
and yet preach UNBELEIF , thus p roving they dont REALLY beleive the gospel .
SO what is this lovely gospel .
That either we TRULY BELIEVE or dont BELEIVE .
ITS THIS
That if one believes f rom the heart that GOD rose HIM from the dead
and confess him by mouth , THEY WILL BE SAVED .
NOW either we believe THIS or we dont . BUT IT CANNOT , IT WILL NOT be both .
SO mailman dan
WHY AM I SEEING so many who say THEY BLEIEVE THIS
Now preaching and now beleiving that all religoins serve the same GOD
and are just coming to GOD differently . BECAUSE THEY DO NOT BELIEVE THIS GOSPEL my friend .
SO either we beleive THE GOSPEL or we DONT but it cannot b e both .
NOW WE MAKE OUR S TAND TODAY and RIGHT NOW
and you get eveyone you know OUT OF THEM CHURCHES that preach and have anything
to do with ecumeencism interfaith , f inding common ground .