But seriously Richard…. Christ did not preach that he had come to die for the sins of Mankind.
*That was a Hidden secret*
He preached that The Kingdom of Heaven was at hand… ie that he was the Jewish Messiah promised to the Jews and that he would save them from oppression under the gentiles (Romans) and set up his Earthly Kingdom in Jerusalem.
*This was ‘the Redemption’ Israel was looking for… not salvation from sins.
When you get this…and it is quite clearly stated in the gospels… the dispensational scheme of the Bible opens up. Why Did Peter Deny Christ? Because according to everything he believed and had had been taught by Jesus was that they were going to set up the promised Kingdom of David! This is why he slashed off the ear of the Soldier whom came to arrest Jesus. *He believed it was Revolution time!* He had no Idea about Christ’s work of salvation on the cross. And when Christ restored the ear and submitted to arrest *This completely shattered everything Peter believed about Jesus!
Note this! he did say to himself “Oh Praise the Lord Jesus is going to pay for my sins”.
Note this about the resurrection: When the woman returned saying Christ is risen he did not say.. “Of course he has!” No he had to go and see for himself. And Thomas would not believe it until he put his fingers in Christ wounds! Don’t you think that if Christ had been preaching The cross instead of the Kingdom that all these things would not have played out like this? I pray to God he opens your eyes to this fantastic truth!
*Its all there in the gospels!*
All you must do is forget all the false doctrine you have been taught and read what it says*
But seriously Richard…. Christ did not preach that he had come to die for the sins of Mankind.
*That was a Hidden secret*
He preached that The Kingdom of Heaven was at hand…
Tim, that’s a good point. But although Jesus didn’t preach that he had come to *die* for the sins of mankind, he did preach the so-called Gospel in a nutshell.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Actually, I think this meme is a pretty good summary of the Bible. Could you do a better job in 30 words or less?
I did hesitate about posting it. It’s tone is somewhat mocking and disrespectful, perhaps? But it’s clever, and it doesn’t maliciously distort God’s word. It presents the Bible story in a new way, and it’s funny. I like clever and funny.
*Its all there in the gospels!*
All you must do is forget all the false doctrine you have been taught and read what it says*
Ha, Tim! My advice to you is the same. I think Dispensationalism is a false doctrine! Admit it, Tim. The whole doctrine of Dispensationalism is built on John Nelson Darby’s misinterpretation of a mistranslation of a single verse in the New Testament, viz. 2 Timothy 2:15. A foundation of sand!
But you could be right, I suppose. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to explain Dispensationalism and to make a case for it. The Bible contains apparent contradictions. Dispensationalism is both an admission that the Bible’s apparent contradictions cannot simply be dismissed and an elegant resolution of some of those apparent contradictions. Both points in favour of the doctrine, admittedly, but I’ve yet to be convinced.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. … Take heed that no man deceive you.
But seriously Richard…. Christ did not preach that he had come to die for the sins of Mankind.
*That was a Hidden secret*
He preached that The Kingdom of Heaven was at hand… ie that he was the Jewish Messiah promised to the Jews and that he would save them from oppression under the gentiles (Romans) and set up his Earthly Kingdom in Jerusalem.
*This was ‘the Redemption’ Israel was looking for… not salvation from sins.
When you get this…and it is quite clearly stated in the gospels… the dispensational scheme of the Bible opens up. Why Did Peter Deny Christ? Because according to everything he believed and had had been taught by Jesus was that they were going to set up the promised Kingdom of David! This is why he slashed off the ear of the Soldier whom came to arrest Jesus. *He believed it was Revolution time!* He had no Idea about Christ’s work of salvation on the cross. And when Christ restored the ear and submitted to arrest *This completely shattered everything Peter believed about Jesus!
Note this! he did say to himself “Oh Praise the Lord Jesus is going to pay for my sins”.
Note this about the resurrection: When the woman returned saying Christ is risen he did not say.. “Of course he has!” No he had to go and see for himself. And Thomas would not believe it until he put his fingers in Christ wounds! Don’t you think that if Christ had been preaching The cross instead of the Kingdom that all these things would not have played out like this? I pray to God he opens your eyes to this fantastic truth!
*Its all there in the gospels!*
All you must do is forget all the false doctrine you have been taught and read what it says*
Tim, that’s a good point. But although Jesus didn’t preach that he had come to *die* for the sins of mankind, he did preach the so-called Gospel in a nutshell.
Actually, I think this meme is a pretty good summary of the Bible. Could you do a better job in 30 words or less?
I did hesitate about posting it. It’s tone is somewhat mocking and disrespectful, perhaps? But it’s clever, and it doesn’t maliciously distort God’s word. It presents the Bible story in a new way, and it’s funny. I like clever and funny.
Ha, Tim! My advice to you is the same. I think Dispensationalism is a false doctrine! Admit it, Tim. The whole doctrine of Dispensationalism is built on John Nelson Darby’s misinterpretation of a mistranslation of a single verse in the New Testament, viz. 2 Timothy 2:15. A foundation of sand!
But you could be right, I suppose. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to explain Dispensationalism and to make a case for it. The Bible contains apparent contradictions. Dispensationalism is both an admission that the Bible’s apparent contradictions cannot simply be dismissed and an elegant resolution of some of those apparent contradictions. Both points in favour of the doctrine, admittedly, but I’ve yet to be convinced.
that is funny