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ah fwiw Azazel = "scapegoat" to me; i didn't mean to necessarily associate him with any other spirit. Imo ppl do that already.
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Not sure to whom or to what you are responding to, a little clarification might help.
I fine way to resist the devil is to tell him that even he can be forgivin if he but bows to the man Jesus
He never will so he always runs…
The writer of the statement above does not believe Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus is merely a man.
I fine way to resist the devil is to tell him that even he can be forgivin if he but bows to the man Jesus
He never will so he always runs…
The writer of the statement above does not believe Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus is merely a man.
By nature man is evil. By nature man’s heart is desperately wicked, likewise, by nature, Satan is a liar and a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44). Because of pride, Satan will never, never repent. Repentance is a gift and cannot be received by Satan because salvation is for mankind alone.
God created everything after it’s kind. Angels were created as spirit beings. Man was created in the image of God, and God created everything else after its kind.
The word “angel” is the word “messenger” in both the Old and New Testaments, and has three levels of meaning:
1) Christ is the messenger of the Gospel/covenant (Malachi 3:1).
2) Angels are messengers/ministering spirits on behalf of the saints (Hebrews 1:14).
3) Man are messengers as they witness the Word to the world (Matthew 28:19-20).
Depending on the context we won’t know which messenger is in view.
The Bible, however, is silent about when Satan and his angels were cast out to the earth, but searching the Scripture we can know when this event occurred.
We read in Matthew 12:29:
“...how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? And then he will spoil his house.” (also see, Mark 11:21).
We know this binding of Satan and of his angels occurred at the cross. Did this event happen in AD 33? Most certainly not! I believe the plan of God to save a people for Himself have all been accomplished BEFORE He created the world when the Ultimate Sacrifice (Jesus) was slain before the foundation of the world.
I believe the reason God could not destroy the world at that time frame is that those whom He planned to save are born at different times in history. The history of the world is just a formality and until the last person to be saved is born this world will continue.
Food for thought.
To God Be The Glory
Don't blame Philip.
I just quoted what he wrote (on a different thread.)
I also took it as a 'light hearted comment' not as if it was a serious "doctrine" of his!!
Sorry @Philip James
I should have asked you first if it would be okay for me to quote you.
I am smacking my head now....
I thought it would be an interesting discussion where people could share their opinions on it ( and many did ) ...and not get all heavy
about it!
I repent in dust and ashes for quoting you without asking.
.....H
Don't blame Philip.
I just quoted what he wrote (on a different thread.)
I also took it as a 'light hearted comment' not as if it was a serious "doctrine" of his!!
Sorry @Philip James
I should have asked you first if it would be okay for me to quote you.
I am smacking my head now....
I thought it would be an interesting discussion where people could share their opinions on it ( and many did ) ...and not get all heavy
about it!
I repent in dust and ashes for quoting you without asking.
.....H
I fine way to resist the devil is to tell him that even he can be forgivin if he but bows to the man Jesus
He never will so he always runs…
The writer of the statement above does not believe Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus is merely a man.
By nature man is evil. By nature man’s heart is desperately wicked, likewise, by nature, Satan is a liar and a murderer from the beginning (John 8:44). Because of pride, Satan will never, never repent. Repentance is a gift and cannot be received by Satan because salvation is for mankind alone.
God created everything after it’s kind. Angels were created as spirit beings. Man was created in the image of God, and God created everything else after its kind.
The word “angel” is the word “messenger” in both the Old and New Testaments, and has three levels of meaning:
1) Christ is the messenger of the Gospel/covenant (Malachi 3:1).
2) Angels are messengers/ministering spirits on behalf of the saints (Hebrews 1:14).
3) Man are messengers as they witness the Word to the world (Matthew 28:19-20).
Depending on the context we won’t know which messenger is in view.
The Bible, however, is silent about when Satan and his angels were cast out to the earth, but searching the Scripture we can know when this event occurred.
We read in Matthew 12:29:
“...how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? And then he will spoil his house.” (also see, Mark 11:21).
We know this binding of Satan and of his angels occurred at the cross. Did this event happen in AD 33? Most certainly not! I believe the plan of God to save a people for Himself have all been accomplished BEFORE He created the world when the Ultimate Sacrifice (Jesus) was slain before the foundation of the world.
I believe the reason God could not destroy the world at that time frame is that those whom He planned to save are born at different times in history. The history of the world is just a formality and until the last person to be saved is born this world will continue.
Food for thought.
Amen!
To God Be The Glory
The writer of the statement above does not believe Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus is merely a man.
Read my post #45
Jun2u Is totally wrong about Philip's quote and about Philip himself.
Of course Philip believes Jesus is the Son of God and that Jesus was not 'just a man'
I was the one who started this thread.
I would guess that Jun2u did not read all the posts in this thread, OR picked up the atmosphere of spirit of the light-discussion that we were having.
This is not some heavy subject. No one is trying to get the devil saved!!!
I understand Helen, I thought Jun2u had a excellent post so that is why I said "amen". As I mentioned in my post, if you want to resist the devil - use scripture - not a fantasy method of throwing forgiveness at the devil.
I hear you..but you are a but too serious...none here including Philip and myself were trying to get the Devil saved...
The emphasis on the part of the OP that was being discussed was not resisting the devil...but < tell the devil that even he can be forgiven if he but bows to the man Jesus.
He never will , so he always runs.... >
And even then it was light hearted when I asked..< " He has done what he was commissioned to do = be the Adversary...so why would he be punished for doing his job well? Can he repent even now ? ">
It was a fun discussion...with some really excellent answers.
If you did read page one , then you missed a lot.
We know this binding of Satan and of his angels occurred at the cross.
As I mentioned in my post, if you want to resist the devil - use scripture - not a fantasy method of throwing the idea of forgiveness at the devil
I know you two were not trying to get the devil saved, that was made clear in the OP "...he never will..." Of course satan would never repent. What I was making my own reference to is that if you want to resist the devil simply go the Bible.
Well my friend , in all my own Christian experience and I have lots in 54 years.
"Going to the bible" will not cut it for me . I have never ever taught anyone to do that either!! Jesus is our 'go to' place.
It says " Resit the Devil and then he will flee"
Me 'running to my bible' is not resisting the devil. Neither is prayer resisting.
The Devil goes by kicking not by praying or reading my bible.
Turn, face him , and and command him to be gone in the Name above all Names...JESUS.
Unless you are talking about the "Devil ice cream" which you have to resist.
Then maybe yes, reading the bible may be a good distraction for you.
Bless you...H
Good luck with using scripture. I'lll stick to using the power of Christ's Blood.
Pax!
So you think you know me and you know what I believe ?
Satan always runs from the mercy of Christ, he cannot abide it, it brings forth his rebellion and hammers him with the fact that a man rules the universe,
Christ has won the victory. And freed us to act with mercy and love, and these overthrow the enemy every time!
Yea because going to the Bible is such an awful thing to do, my apologies.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by what? The Word of God.
You would not have known to resist unless you read your Bible.
The Word of God (AKA the Bible) is the Sword of the Spirit and is living and powerful.
Jesus is the WORD that became flesh.
I've had great success with the Bible, thanks.