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They don't believe their own scriptures, they didn't in Jesus day, and their apostasy is only deepening. That does not mean they cannot come to Christ, but I don't think it will be through their reading of scripture. It'll be as the NT stipulates... Through preaching.

Luther would have been a breath of fresh air compared to the Jews recent experiences at the hands of Catholicism. While I agree that we must respond favorably to God's covenant promises in order to receive them, the covenants nevertheless are one way promises, to be received by faith. God does...

Unless of course Babylon's declaration that she is "no widow" is a lie from an apostate system.

But no respect for Christ, rather hatred.

From the little I have read or heard, modern day rabbis would be more familiar with the Talmud, not Torah.

To be quite frank with you, I am wondering if you are addressing a different Marks than the one I know. Really, that one you are describing, I haven't met.

We are perfect in our own sphere of revelation. As the holy Spirit awakens us to our sins, deformities and shortcomings, we surrender ourselves anew to God's working His righteousness in us, and we are accounted holy and perfect in His sight. This may sound like a paradox, but righteousness by...

There is a vast difference between "sinners of the gentiles" and those in Christ who through closeness to Him recognize their own deficiencies. I hope I don't come across as if I'm using a confession of weakness and awareness of the necessity to cling to Christ (for without Him I am nothing)...

Would we not all be destroyed by Satan if not for his explicit and personal protection? Does the scripture not say that if not for His mercy we would all likewise perish? Against whom does the whole armor of God work it's wonders? Who is trying to destroy us? Against whom is the wrath of the...

Maybe your mistaking false modesty with candid realism. As one draws closer to Jesus, the deeper the work of sanctification becomes. One becomes more aware of the depth of the roots of wickedness one has in his character, and surrenders more earnestly and hungers and thirsts for the promised...

Or everyone sees that revelation of self except us.

Can't agree with you here Epi, "without Me ye can do nothing". KJV Romans 10:1-4 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. (Paul is not referencing Noah, Job, Elijah etc etc) 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according...

It's interesting what you and QT are chatting about. Does God kill? There is a division of opinion on that, with both sides having strong arguments. Here's what I see at present, but I'm not trying to be adamant over it... When Adam sinned, the Bible says God came looking for him, but I think...

Wow, the two opposing protagonists in this thread both agreeing with me. If only we could recognize the middle ground in other debates which can at times rankle the emotions. Especially in the eschatological threads. I know there are some wise heads who deliberately stay away from those topics...

I agree Epi, we are all sinners, but where sin abounds, grace does much more abound. And the good that we do is due to that very same grace, and we remain nothing more than unworthy servants. I don't know about you or others here, but as far as I'm concerned the closer I get to Jesus, the more...

@Lizbeth, @stunnedbygrace, @Episkopos and others, I must confess that I haven't read every post in these pages, so likely this has been dealt with, but the present conundrum and apparent contradiction or paradox in scripture regarding our righteousness as God described as filthy rags. I believe...

Totally, as I said in reference to Romans 6 on another thread... Another? Can't remember. But yes, God placing us in Christ on the cross. And we need to carry that cross the rest of our lives, with that death to self being demonstrated through self sacrificial love for others. Does not mean that...

For years Romans 6 has been at or near the top of my hit parade of verses that strengthen and encourage my faith. Marks had been hitting the nail squarely on the head when using Romans 6 to describe the Christian walk. We are crucified in Christ. I think Epi confuses things a little by referring...

We walk by faith and not by sight.

I might introduce here something that isn't often acknowledged. First, this little missive is not directed at you personally, or anyone else on this forum. Just a general observation. Although Abraham "believed" God and was thus accounted righteous, even to the point of being included in the...