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| Washing Of The Disciples Feet by Tonyet1(m): 12:54pm On Dec 13, 2008 |
Jesus washed his disciples feet and i am still yet to understand the significance. . . -some say its a sign of HUMILITY, INITIATION, others say GODLY CLEANLINESS my quest is what is the significance of "washing the feet" and why don't christians of this 21st century do it?
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| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by texazzpete(m): 5:58pm On Dec 13, 2008 |
tonye-t: Christians are not expected to emulate EVERYTHING Jesus did. If we were, we'd all be wearing robes and riding donkeys.  |
| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by bettes(f): 6:16pm On Dec 13, 2008 |
The significance of Chist washing the disciples feet was to teach humility,that is by learning to serve people irrespective of our status. |
| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by Recognise: 11:47pm On Dec 13, 2008 |
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| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by MissyB1(m): 12:19am On Dec 14, 2008 |
Well said . . Recognise and Bettes. |
| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by Obalende: 2:35pm On Dec 14, 2008 |
Here is my understanding: The believer is saved once and forever through the Blood of Jesus Christ. However, unfortunately, the Christian may still fall, sin, etc. This activity of washing feet is symbolic of the priestly function of the Lord in continuing to wash the believer in His own Blood (spiritually speaking) as he remains in this world. Jesus told him, "Whoever has bathed is entirely clean. He doesn't need to wash himself further, except for his feet. And you men are clean, though not all of you." John 13:10 Whoever has bathed is entirely clean - this means he who has had the washing of regeneration by the Holy spirit at the time of salvation is eternally clean before God. He doesn't need to wash himself further, except for his feet. - this means that you are only saved once - however your feet (symbolic of coming in contact with a sinful world) will continually need washing. this feet washing does not mean carrying a bowl of water & washing people feet - it is to be appropriated by faith by the believer. cheers. |
| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by Ndipe(m): 2:42am On Dec 16, 2008 |
It symbolizes humility. |
| Re: Washing Of The Disciples Feet by Tonyet1(m): 10:10am On Dec 16, 2008 |
@obalende, i must say thanks a milion for this contirbution it is really revealing and yet simple to understand and @recognise that was great thank you and also to everyone thanks a million , i have just learnt something worthwhile |
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