Question – Jesus, 65

 ~ Regarding Knowledge, 2of3 ~

Introduction  ~  This series is about questions involving Jesus.  Some were asked by individuals involved with Jesus Christ while He walked on earth.  Others are questions that Jesus Christ asked others.  We will look at questions on about 130 topics (some may split into two or more posts).  Even so, it is far from an exhaustive list. 

Scripture  ~  “The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow Me.’  Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.  Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote — Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’  

“And Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’  Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.’  

“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!’  Nathanael said to Him, ‘How do You know me?’

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.’  Nathanael answered and said to Him, ‘Rabbi, You are the Son of God!  You are the King of Israel!’

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Because I said to you, “I saw you under the fig tree,” do you believe?  You will see greater things than these.’  And He said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man’” (John 1:43-51). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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God Is My… (Psalms), 36

 ~ God Is My Hiding Place ~

Introduction  ~  Previously from July 16, 2017 through January 6, 2019 ALN posted a series of 60 posts of “Jesus is…,” and now we look exclusively at who “God is…” from the Book of Psalms.  While not a complete list these posts occur are in the same order they are in the Psalms. 

Passage  ~  “For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely in a flood of great waters they shall not come near him.  You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance” (Psalm 32:6-7).

Significance  ~  David, the Psalmist didn’t say that God was a hiding place but rather, “You are my hiding place.”  God is not everyone’s hiding place but rather a hiding place for those who have a personal relationship with Him. 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Myth, 70

 ~ The Bible Teaches Women Cannot Lead ~

Introduction  ~  This area of doctrine has various interpretations by individuals and by denominations.  This author believes that all Scripture is inspired and to be obeyed.  However, that does not mean those with differing interpretations shouldn’t enjoy great Christian fellowship with one another. 

Key Passage  ~  The Apostle Paul gave clear instructions: “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man” (1 Timothy 2:12a).

Key Things To Note  ~  This is a very clear statement.  Look at what the statement does not say: “I do not permit a woman to be an elder” or any other such narrow limitation.  No it says “to teach or to have authority” which is very broad in scope. 

Paul’s Explanation  ~  In this passage the Spirit of God spoke through Paul with the reasoning behind this command.  “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.  For Adam was formed first, then Eve.  And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression” (1 Timothy 2:12-14). 

Ministry Implications  ~  For those who believe the Word of God to be truth this passage has serious implications regarding how we “do church.” 

Reference  ~  For those who struggle with this teaching it may be helpful to read an earlier post in this series entitled, “Myth, 67: The Bible Teaches Man’s Superiority Over Women.”

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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