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God has overseen the record of his word and has sealed it. Further additions of the early church fathers is not part of the cannon. If it were the scripture would be open to any angle of interpretation. Those who came after the apostles and are deemed 'church fathers' in many cases were in...

The Scripture does not give us any information on this. If the scripture is silent on certain matters it is inappropriate that we cobble together a theory on the matter. If we do we are stand on forbidden ground.

Yes, there is more in this story as you have stated. This is the case in all of Jesus's parables and we are to glean these insights for our growth. These stories are bottomless. They deliver messages afresh to even the most informed. Having said they deliver messages afresh does not mean they...

I am of the understanding that in Jesus telling the story of Abraham and Lazarus he was using a well known myth to illustrate the finality of death in regards to choices. It was never intended as a description of the hereafter. There are to many flaws to consider it literal and some of the...

John 11:1-43 records the death and the resurrection of Lazarus the brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus. In their home Jesus found rest and repose from weary miles of foot travel and a safe haven away from the religious vigilantes who were constantly plotting and seeking his life...

I concur

THE ORDERS Hang on I’ll put the orders in and don’t forget the payment the goodies aren’t delivered till we’re wearing righteous raiment My self inflated ego friend insists on fair exchange as if it can, without a hitch deliver in the range Now don’t forget my old mate Billy his...

Outta Line The sin I'd tasted, tasted fine until I'd heard I's outta line come follow us, ‘twas said with glee be ‘sanctified’ and you'll be free Some time went by as I observed and what appeared was kind’a curved that wretched splinter, I'll be frank turned out to be a hardy plank Now as...

As a child I was given a sheet of paper with many dots. I was also given a pencil and asked to join the dots. Although it was not stated, the idea was to finish up with the author of the dots intended picture, lets say a rabbit. It would not be possible to come up with the intended picture if I...

The context is unambiguous. The temptation is to give up your CROWN before the grand finale of his return. Vs 11 'I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one will take your crown' It is the crown of which Paul refers to is our most precious faith. Treasure needs guarding. If not...

I imagine it represents everything dysfunctional, particularly the desire to and control of others.

Cont.... will take time. It tells us all the tribes of the earth will mourn because they will see him. Yes, he'll be visible globally Nothing secret here! In fact, a very public event. I imagine the wicked at that time will witness Gods people being resurrected and changed as well as caught up...

From the inception of the biblical story has God done anything in secret? Has he not revealed his moves regarding his plans in advance? Jesus at his trial reiterated this sentiment. I have always spoken publicly he said and in secret done nothing. When Jesus returns it will be the realisation...

Ahhh yes, who knows of God's Kingdom? I'm certain we know about mans kingdom or is that open to question? I ask myself as I observe mans kingdom of which the lynch pin is lack of integrity with self the centre of all endeavours even theological discourses. How is it that Jesus used the...

Ahhhh Babylon! that gratifying city of the senses leaving the soul bereft. Company men ply her marketplaces, anonymous, without responsibility the justified cover for vice and power. On the run relentlessly gouging for approval and money the hand played for millennia, covert, overt. It’s...

THE SLIPPERY BEAST The slippery beast with many faces is not so easily caught he’s in behind the hidden things illusion is his art He’s actually not so little he’s bigger than Ben Hur in confidence and great disguise respect; that’s how he works Identify and flush him out ‘cause if he’s...

This is my persuasion also and incidentally, Jesus making as if he would have passed them by as they toiled says to me that God does not impose. He comes near, he encourages and waits for an invitation. I'm sure I can learn something here.

Herein is the mystery of God unfolding.

oops, that was meant to read the other way around as in 'It is men who have substituted the commandments of God for the commandments of men. :)

Isn't it interesting how Jesus says he is Lord of the Sabbath? Do you think that statement might be connected to the fact that he was the creator? I wonder if in giving his commandments at Sinai He might have had a blonde moment and didn't really mean the fourth commandment? at least not for...