Who is "the god of this world"? God or satan?

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amigo de christo

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AGREE = "God did not make God"

Who was Jesus before He came into the world???
THE WORD .
and now a word about THE WORD .
In the beginning was THE WORD
and the Word was with GOD
and the Word ...........................WAS GOD .
I think its pre tty clear to the sheep WHO JESUS was before HE came into the world and Just WHO the Word was .............
I AM ALPHA and OMEGA and besides me THERE IS NO other god .
I AM the FIRST and the last .
TELL THEM I AM HAS SENT THEE .
Before abraham was I AM ....................and quickly they picked up s tones to cast at him .
And i JOHN turned to see the voice that spoke to me
and being turned I saw one whose appearance was as the SON of man .
And john quickly fell in fear before this one
and This one said , I AM THE FIRST and the LAST ............................
Some years earlier thomas too had fallen before the same one , AFTER HIS RESSURECTION
and had said My Lord and My GOD . And that one did NOT correct thomas for doing such a thing
FATHER , GLORIFY THY NAME .
I HAVE both GLORIFIED IT and shall GLORIFY IT AGAIN . If people would be read the very words of CHRIST
on earth T HEY HAD SEEN some thing . THAT INDEED in the beginning WAS THE WORD
and that by HIM was all created that was , and that the WORD was GOD .
 

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AGREE = "God did not make God"

Who was Jesus before He came into the world???
notice it says and THE WORD became flesh
and dwelt amon g us .
He came unto his own but his own recieved him not
but unto all that did recieve him HE gave POWER to become the sons of GOD .
THE SAME WORD that was IN the Beginning
was WITH GOD and was GOD , became flesh . Its real simple if we would but just read
and beleive . So simple even a child could grasp it . but as usual men twist and complicate
and preach confusion unto this people .
 

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John 1:14KJV
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Tell me if it was not the translation error?
 

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We see in the Book of Hebrews that Jesus has not assumed full control over this world yet:

Hebrews 2:8
Thou hast put all things in subjection under His feet. for in that
He put all in subjection under Him, He left nothing that is not put
under Him. But now we see not yet all things put under Him

And, we also see that the devil is called the god of this world which
will not change until Jesus returns to start His 1000 year reign and
throws the devil and his demons in to hell.

2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which
believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who
is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Jesus speaking of the devil, says he is the prince of this world.

John 14:30
the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

And we see that the last enemy put under foot is death which has not happened as of yet.

1 Corinthians 15:26
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
 
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This passage is from Luke also: 18:20

Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”

Would you include this as part of Luke 10:25-28 ???
What are you getting at David? Are you assuming that Jesus was somehow not teaching Jews who were under law, as he was?
Your question is leading somewhere but I am weary of the games.....what is your point? Spit it out....

In Luke 18, Jesus is addressed by one of the rulers, and asks his question. This is a Jew addressing a fellow Jew regarding the law that he clearly knew.....but his response to the address given him as “good teacher” indicates that Jesus did not consider himself to be as “good” as his God and Father....another indicator that Jesus was not his Father’s equal....not God incarnate. Everything he taught was from his Father....not himself. (John 7:14-16)

The man was told to observe the law, which he said he had kept from his youth, but what did Jesus tell him was lacking?
Luke 18:22-25....
“Jesus said to him, “There is still one thing lacking about you: Sell all the things you have and distribute the proceeds to the poor, and you will have treasure in the heavens; and come be my follower.” 23  When he heard this, he became deeply grieved, for he was very rich.

24  Jesus looked at him and said: “How difficult it will be for those having money to make their way into the Kingdom of God! 25  It is easier, in fact, for a camel to get through the eye of a sewing needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.”


So much for the “Prosperity Gospel” eh? Slaving for riches is the opposite of slaving for God. “You cannot serve two masters”.
 
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Are you assuming that Jesus was somehow not teaching Jews who were under law, as he was?

Jesus did not teach the Law of Moses.

He taught the Gospel of the Kingdom of God which is the New Covenant

Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Are you going to claim Jesus lied in Luke 16:16 in showing us where the law of Moses stopped being taught and where the New Covenant started being taught?



So much for the “Prosperity Gospel” eh? Slaving for riches is the opposite of slaving for God. “You cannot serve two masters”.

How is it you have not given all your stuff away and aren't living homeless under a bridge somewhere?

Don't you want to be close to God? Then why are you working to make money and pay bills?

“You cannot serve two masters”.
 

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John 1:14KJV
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Tell me if it was not the translation error?
What do you assume/contemplate is the error?
 
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David in NJ

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"Let US make mankind in "our" image, in our likeness..." ,
seems to me it was a joint effort by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
So, He was there already from the beginning. The Trinity.
Seems to me you are correct.
Which seems like we have been included in the 'Know'
Seemingly, others are not sure and they say 'no'
So it seems there are open seams in their minds!!!
or
We should sew seams so that, that which seems apart, can be seamed together!!!
Seems simple enough!
 

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Jesus did not teach the Law of Moses.
Jesus was Jewish.....he was born under law like every other Jew. How could he teach anything else to his exclusive Jewish audience? The law did not end until Christ died. He instituted the new covenant on the same “day” that he gave up his life. (The Jewish day began at sundown and ended at sundown.)
He taught the Gospel of the Kingdom of God which is the New Covenant

Luke 16:16
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.

Are you going to claim Jesus lied in Luke 16:16 in showing us where the law of Moses stopped being taught and where the New Covenant started being taught?
What is the gospel of the Kingdom? The Jews were taught that Messiah was coming and that his kingdom would make everything as it should be.....they just had assumptions about it that Jesus needed to clarify.
He did so to his apostles who were all Jewish. Everything Jesus taught was from the Hebrew Scriptures.
He was sent only to “the lost sheep of the house ofIsrael”...

What was John’s mission? He was sent to “prepare the way” for the coming Messiah.
He baptized repentant Jews in preparation for them to receive the teachings that Jesus would give to them.
What he taught was opposed to what the Pharisees taught.....he condemned them outright. (Matt 23)
How is it you have not given all your stuff away and aren't living homeless under a bridge somewhere?
I don’t think becoming poverty stricken is what Jesus was suggesting.....his recommendation to the rich young ruler was to give away his excess to the poor and to become his disciple.

Jesus did not advocate either poverty nor riches...(Prov 30:8-9)

Don't you want to be close to God? Then why are you working to make money and pay bills?
Balance is what Jesus recommended, as was taught in Scripture.....”neither poverty nor riches”.
“You cannot serve two masters”.
Exactly....we serve neither. We have enough to be satisfied with what we have....the necessities. (1 Tim 6:7-8)
 

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Did i say/write "the Word was God" or did the Holy Spirit thru Moses and the Apostle John say/write that down for us???
Verily verily i do say unto thee
That the words sheep feast on are TRUTH . And every Word of GOD is Truth .
But many who appear in wool and many who sit under such
have no idea that what they love sure seems to contradict truth in favor of .................a lie and lies .
And as usual always either the transalation be blamed
or you have to know a greek word , or a hermes here and an exgegis there
here a lie , there a lie , everywhere a lie
But sheep , as i afore mentioned , DONT buy a lie .
For greater is HE that in is the sheep than he that is in the world . Just a friendly reminder for us all .
 

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What do you assume/contemplate is the error?
The e rror you say
What does he assume the error to be you say
Now tell me , david , HOW come when i read it , I SAW NO ERROR and simply JUST BELEIVE what is written .
Exactly . cause sheep dont TWIST doctrines to fit a lie , THEY simply , as do a child
BELIEVE WHAT IS WRITTEN . real simple is ya ask me .
But as i wrote afore and above
JESUS has THE SHEEP
And greater is HE that is within the sheep than he who is of the world .
 
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Did i say/write "the Word was God" or did the Holy Spirit thru Moses and the Apostle John say/write that down for us???
Tis inspired OF the HOLY SPIRIT and not of men .
And thus sheep beleive what is written and have no need or desire to heed what contrary men who twist things have to say .
Did i make mention , JESUS HAS THE SHEEP . And HIS SHEEP hear His v oice and a stranger they AINT A gonna follow .
And while i fully agree with this , YOU KNOW I DIDNT SAY IT FIRST
JESUS DID .
Sheep agree WITH HIS WORDS .
Sheep agree with all holy and pure GOD inspired scriptures .
CAUSE ITS TRUTH INSPIRED BY GOD ALL MIGHTY .
For this cause came i into the world and for this reason was i born
TO testify of the TRUTH . All who are of the TRUTH COME TO ME .
The SPIRIT IS TRUTH and can only TESTIFY OF TRUTH , OF the SON
I shall send the COMFORTER . I WILL NOT LEAVE you ALONE .
What starts with a T and ends with a H
and the sheep sup upon it . TRUTH . and NO LIE IS OF THE TRUTH , so sheep dont feast on that .
 
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"Let US make mankind in "our" image, in our likeness..." ,
seems to me it was a joint effort by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
So, He was there already from the beginning. The Trinity.
what is the one common thing you will find amongst the decieved .
Whether it was liberal or conservaitve
whether a buddist or a muslim
or a mormon or a RCC solider or a nar realm supporter .
No , its not the doctrine . cause even they preach things contrary to the other .
Ready , steady ..................
THEY HOPE AND TRUST IN MEN .
CURSED IS THE MAN whose hope be in men
but b lessed b e the m an whose hope b e IN GOD .
That is why nimrods follow MISS HOLLA PAULA and that nar realm , IF TRUMP SAID IT GOD SAID IT
THAT IS Why these liberals are duped by thier bidens , and harris
THAT IS WHY the ecumeincal lovers are duped and have been duped .
THEY ARE FOLLOWING and A TRUSTING IN MAN , NOT GOD .
SO allow me some parting words .
BIBLE TIME in the house , CAUSE GOD DONT LIE . man can , buT NOT GOD .
 
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Seems to me you are correct.
Which seems like we have been included in the 'Know'
Seemingly, others are not sure and they say 'no'
So it seems there are open seams in their minds!!!
or
We should sew seams so that, that which seems apart, can be seamed together!!!
Seems simple enough!
what is the one common thing you will find amongst the decieved .
Whether it was liberal or conservaitve
whether a buddist or a muslim
or a mormon or a RCC solider or a nar realm supporter .
No , its not the doctrine . cause even they preach things contrary to the other .
Ready , steady ..................
THEY HOPE AND TRUST IN MEN .
CURSED IS THE MAN whose hope be in men
but b lessed b e the m an whose hope b e IN GOD .
That is why nimrods follow MISS HOLLA PAULA and that nar realm , IF TRUMP SAID IT GOD SAID IT
THAT IS Why these liberals are duped by thier bidens , and harris
THAT IS WHY the ecumeincal lovers are duped and have been duped .
THEY ARE FOLLOWING and A TRUSTING IN MAN , NOT GOD .
SO allow me some parting words .
BIBLE TIME in the house , CAUSE GOD DONT LIE . man can , buT NOT GOD .
 
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