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Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:34am On Nov 15, 2023
Steep:
We are talking of scriptures, which is specifically for the purpose of revealing christ and guiding the doctrines including making corrections.
You have to understand that context is important in anything, "The mystery of Christ" is actually referred to the plan of salvation for men in christ Jesus and that is the ultimate purpose of the scripture, that mystery has already being revealed and this also include the book of revelations ehich shows us the future the event leading to the coming of Jesus kingdom.l
John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

You ignored where I told you God still reveals things but they are subject of scriptures.
Every prophecy has a purpose but only the scriptures can form the basis of doctrines and teachings for the church. The scripture is literally the authority by which all other prophecy would be judged.
In the days of Moses there were prophets who prophesy yet none of them had their prophecy as scripture, in time of Paul and the other apostles there were prophets and teachers but none of them were recognized as scripture.

God's knowledge is infinite but he only reveals what is necessary and sufficient for us.
Even when Paul was taken to the third heaven he was not allowed to reveal anything why its not necessary for the church to know.

"We know in part, prophecy in part" This is our individual knowledge of God and of his kingdom.
What God has given us is all we need to know to enable is to be fruitful and bring others to christ and that is the scriptures.
Let's discuss what you wrote here. You quoted the words of Christ to the Jews.

John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
At the time Christ made this sentence, the only scripture available was the old testament. There was no new testament. He was telling the Jews that the old testament testifies of him. He was not telling them that it was the end to revelations.

Then you said, God still reveals things but they are subject of scriptures.
That again counters everything you have said. If as you say, everything has already be revealed then there is absolutely no need for him to still reveal. Secondly, it is not written anywhere that his revelations are subject of scripture. That is your opinion.
If his revelations are subject of scripture, we don't need revelations, we only need to read the scripture.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:25am On Nov 15, 2023
[quote author=Steep post=126974148]Only the words that are necessary and sufficient enough those are what God gave us as scripture.
Imagine if every prophecy are included as scripture the whole words will not contain
.
You and I do not have the power to decide what is necessary or when the revelations of God should end.

After the death of the apostles the scripture was closed, why the apostles were the ones that received authority directly from Jesus yo lead and teach the church.
I partly agree with you. After the death of the Apostles, the bible was complied but the idea that the revelations of God came to an end is your opinion and not supported by the word of God.
Every other pastor after them are just leaders of a local assembly which are subject to the teachings of the apostle.
Every true pastor is entitled to the direction of the spirit. Every true pastor is entitled to revelations. Every true pastor is entitled to receiving the word of God. The duty of a pastor is not just to read the bible to his sheep, anyone can do that. A pastor is entitled to receiving heavenly instructions just like the apostles did.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 12:24am On Nov 15, 2023
Steep:
start from the beginning of chapter 13, Paul is speaking of spiritual gift. The scripture is completed. Paul already said the mysteries of christ has being revealed, but that does not mean God no longer reveals things but however they are subject to scriptures.
Sir I hope you read my last post in reply to these points you rose here. But now I want to point you to other verses in the bible to give you more understanding.
Let's begin with Revelations 19:10
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
The highlighted phase gives us some answers.
The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
As long as the testimony of Christ has been present, there has always been the spirit of prophecy.
Prophecy would end only when the testimony of Jesus Christ ends.
Now to another verse.

Numbers 11:29
And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord'S people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!

God actually wants us all to be his prophets. We all can receive his revelations. Even though the bible is finished, revelations are not ended.
God still speaks to man
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 10:14pm On Nov 14, 2023
paxonel:
believing in Jesus has nothing to do with understanding your world.
If you were to be employed as a caterer and you don't know how to cook rice when it is needed, there is nothing Jesus can do for you in that aspect except you learn the science of cooking rice which is important for the job.
you being saved in the kingdom only require Jesus.
That has nothing to with whether you understand science or not.

So you see, both are important for you equally.
Jesus is important where it is needed, which is your salvation. And science is important where it is needed, which is this world.
You can't do away with any of them.

It is important to understand that science encompasses everything you do to be alive
Are both important? Yes
Are both equally important? No
Many human beings have lived without understanding science but no one would have eternal life without Jesus Christ.
Not every knowledge is of equal importance.
There is no knowledge more important than the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus.
The Knowledge Peter the fisherman had is of greater worth than the knowledge of Albert Einstein.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:56pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
start from the beginning of chapter 13, Paul is speaking of spiritual gift. The scripture is completed. Paul already said the mysteries of christ has being revealed, but that does not mean God no longer reveals things but however they are subject to scriptures.
Sir it's obvious that Paul speaks of spiritual gifts and he also clearly stated that he knows in part and prophesies in part. Or did you not read it.
Again what is the meaning of a mystery?
It means something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
Does this mean that everything about Christ has been revealed.
Do you really think that everything God knows can be contained in the 66 books in the bible.
Oga there are more things about God that are not in the bible then what we have in the bible.
All the books cannot contain all the works of God.
Again why would God raise up 2 witnesses at the last days if the bible contained everything.
You have so many questions unanswered.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:23pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
You are muddling up scriptures.
In 1 cor 13 Paul was talking of spiritual gifts and its exercise not scipriture.
Oga you obviously did not read it. Here is the very first line,
For we know in part and we prophesy in part...
Even the apostles of Christ only knew part and prophesied in part. So there again, you are wrong.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:21pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
Till proven otherwise, if the whole land sees a thing which you claim not to see, then you stand and remain the blind one. And you are the only one not seeing what everyone here has seen therefore, you are the blind and abnormal one.
You are obviously among those who aimlessly follows the crowd. Learn to be a man and stand on your 2 feet. Here are the words of Jesus Christ,
Matthew 7:13-14
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Oga you are on the road to destruction.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:58pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
My point is, clearly you are the only one who does not see what everyone sees and has seen, making everyone to wonder if you are normal since you are not able to see what others clearly see.
What if it's you and your friends that are blind? Someone not seeing things your way does not make him abnormal but people like you don't know these things.
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 5:37pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
Verse 14/15 shows you that that was a disobedience to The Commandment.

And nevertheless they are to abide with The Law of
2) Leviticus 25:17 "Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God:"

3) Exodus 23:9 "Thou shalt not oppress a stranger:

4) Exodus 20:21 "Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppress him:

5) Exodus 20:22 "ye shall not afflict ...a fatherless child".

6) if a slave escapes do not return him. Deuteronomy 23:15.
Oga it was God that commanded them to kill everyone and divide the virgins among themselves. That would be called child slavery or sex slavery in our world today.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:35pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
John's revelation was concerning th things that was going to happen in the future.
While the mystery that Paul is talking about is about the salvation through Jesus christ.
You cannot add to either one.
Now you are all over the place and still you are yet to point to any verse that says God has revealed everything to mankind. Or that God would never speak again to mankind or that the apostles had all knowledge. Both John and Paul taught about salvation.
Please listen to the words of Paul below

Corinthians 13:9-12
For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
Paul never claimed to know it all. You are clearly wrong.
If God has finished all his revelations than why would he send 2 witnesses in the last days
Revelations 11.3
3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Do you not see that your argument is faulty?
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:29pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
It is sufficient that from the beginning people have been telling you like I have been saying that "Revelations is the end" and you are the only one not normal enough to see it.
Oga you claim to be an adult right. So you point is that because you and some other people believe that God's words stop at revelations everyone should agree with you right?
And those that don't agree with you are not normal? What's the difference between you and a jihadist who wants to force their opinion on everyone.
I have given you an opportunity to quote from the bible, you can't but somehow you think you are normal.
Well, they say that most mad men think they are normal and everyone else is mad.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:25pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
not only Paul but to all the apostles including John.
He also said that mystery was as at the time revealed to the apostles and prophets.


Ephesians 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;
Note God's revelation for the church was through the prophets and apostles.

And again scripture said we should be mindful of the words of the apostles and prophets.

By the way paul there is only one gospel, which was preached by the apostles.

2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

You see that Paul, the only Jesus which should be recieved by the church is the one the apostles preach, meaning you cannot add to their teaching.
Oga this verse never said God has revealed all his words or mysteries.
Let me tell you sir neither Paul or John knows all the mysteries of God.
Ecclesiastes 8:16-17
16 I tried to understand all that happens on earth. I saw how busy people are, working day and night and hardly ever sleeping. 17 I also saw all that God has done. Nobody can understand what God does here on earth. No matter how hard people try to understand it, they cannot. Even if wise people say they understand, they cannot; no one can really understand it.
There is so much about God that the apostles did not know. And so much man is yet to know.
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 5:19pm On Nov 14, 2023
[quote author=MaxInDHouse post=126958687]Note that Jesus never handled money throughout his earthly ministry.
Do you why?
It's because those three you mentioned above comes from the use of money

You said I misquoted you and you denied saying that Jesus never handled money, well here are your very words. You were not misquoted sir. You were quoted word for word.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:09pm On Nov 14, 2023
paxonel:
ofcourse!
Constructive criticism is usually a welcomed development.
It brings a better way of doing things only if those in charge are humble enough to take the correction that comes with the criticism whether it was Paul era or now.

Now , if you look at the parable of Jesus i pointed out, the field in the parable represent the world. You will notice that the field which is the world wasn't destroyed. Hence, this world is the Lord's and it fulness thereof.

The point is, every revelation,be it science based or of religion, are geared towards making this world a better place therefore they are equally important.

But it seems our pastors thinks that religious revelations are more superior, which is not so.
Oga science and the gospel of Jesus Christ are not of equal importance.
Now what would happen to me if I have no understanding of science but I believe in Jesus Christ? Answer; I would be saved in the kingdom of God.
What would happen if I knew all the science but reject the gospel of Christ. Answer; my soul would be lost. Clearly they do not come close in importance.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 5:05pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
No. It is because I will not force you to see what you say you can't see even though every normal person has seen the same thing that I have said is there to see.

And I cannot help you with that. That is all I am saying.
Lool, oga please show the verse in revelations. If indeed you are normal please show the verse that says the book of revelations is the end of God's words.
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 5:01pm On Nov 14, 2023
[quote author=MaxInDHouse post=126964921]If it's prescribed by a certified physician there nothing wrong as long as it's meant for the well being of the patient! 1Timothy 5:23

What if it's not prescribed. Do you take only prescribed alcohol?

God's word says those contemplating marriage must have [b]passed the bloom of youth meaning they must be adults and in this case Paul said the woman should be the sole determinant of her own partner not the other way around! 1 Corinthians 7:36-39
So underage marriage is unchristian![/b]

The verse you quoted says nothing about being pass the bloom of youth before marriage. Please read before you quote.
This is what it said: 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

You love misquoting people.
Go back to what i posted [b]"during his earthly ministry" that doesn't mean he never handled money nah after all he was a carpenter of course he will be paid for his service as one nah! smiley
What i'm saying is that Jesus made his disciples realize that money comes with unrighteousness all the atrocities committed on this planet is linked directly or indirectly to the love of money {1Timothy 6:7-11} in God's kingdom we will not need money anymore as everything will be shared equally no matter what you think about yourself! Matthew 20:1-15 smiley

So what does this have to do with gambling?
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 4:55pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
The bible answered slavery
God never approved slavery which is why He was the first to free slaves eg if a slave escapes do not return him. Deuteronomy 23:15. And abolish it by making Laws which strangle slavery
e.g.
2) Leviticus 25:17 "Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God:"

3) Exodus 23:9 "Thou shalt not oppress a stranger:

4) Exodus 20:21 "Thou shalt neither vex a stranger nor oppress him:

5) Exodus 20:22 "ye shall not afflict ...a fatherless child".

6) Exodus 23:2 "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil:"

7) Exodus 23:6 "Thou shalt not wrest the judgement of thy poor in his cause"

Which is why you do not see any jew keeping a slave by the time David became king.

It also answered war crimes Deuteronomy 20 and 21.

And for gambling Proverbs 13:11/ 16/8

The bible does answer all.
Let's talk about slavery,
Please read Numbers 31:17
17 Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

18 But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 4:52pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
No you can't add to the scriptures, the mystery of christ has already being revealed.
Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
3:5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

Note the mysteries of christ was revealed to his apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

Note, Paul said The mystery of his will has being made known.
God's revelation for his church has already being revealed so scripture is closed.
Oga if the mysteries has all been revealed to Paul then there wouldn't have been a need for John to write the book of Revelations. Clearly you misunderstood the scriptures there.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 2:39pm On Nov 14, 2023
[quote author=Steep post=126962519]The books
David, and Ruth where acknowledged as scriptures by the prophets and apostles, Luke was an eye witnesses of Jesus and he also accompanied Paul hence his book was acknowledged as scripture.
Read again, I didn't say another revelation is a lie, rather

You see you have softened up on your point. You said only Apostles and Prophets had the right to God's words but now you are making new rules for the sake of your argument.
Again your rule makes no sense for Luke. You claim that just because he was close to Paul, that makes his writing scripture. His writing did not become scripture because of his closeness to Paul. It is scripture because it is the word of God.
Now what excuse would you make for Jude?
Also, can you point to the verse of scripture where the book of Esther was acknowledged as scriptures by the prophets and apostles?
And how about the Songs of Solomon?
1. It must agree with the bible (scripture)
2. It is limited (either to a local church or an individual)

This is you creating your own rules right? It's not like God gave the 2 rules you listed above.

No other revelation can ever become part of scripture, the Bible is complete.
I agree that the bible is complete but by definition, if you write down a revelation God gives you, that's simply holy scriptures. Sir do you really understand the meaning of scripture?

The scripture was either written dirctly by the prophets or apostles or confirmed and acknowledged by them.
After the death of the apostles no other person. Hence Paul said they (the apostles were the last).

The two groups of people that christians were commanded to be mindful of are the prophets and the apostles.

Paul never said the apostles were the last to write scripture. He actually described the apostles and prophets as the foundation. The foundation is the first part of any building not the last.

2 Peter 3:2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

So the words of the apostles and the prophets are the authority.

Readup on the canonization of scriptures and the history of the church.

Peter was correct but unlike you, Peter never said that God's words would end with the book of revelations
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 2:29pm On Nov 14, 2023
[quote author=MaxInDHouse post=126962987]Food we consume contains iron does that mean you can swallow an iron rod? smiley
This is why you think taking a little cocaine is ok?

If everyone is living fine as in OK do you think someone will give out his underage daughter in marriage? There must be mutual agreement between the two before marriage so both must have become adults! 1Corinthians 7:36-39
Please explain how this helps your point. Still I disagree with you. We have examples of wealthy princesses marrying at the age of 14. So it's not about poverty.

According to what happened in the ministry Jesus kept the money bag with Judas Iscariot {John 12:6} and when he was caught unaware to pay the temple tax he told his disciples to go and get a fish then use the money found in the mouth of the fish to pay. Of course Jesus doesn't handle money otherwise he will have something in his pocket to pay that's why he referred to money as unrighteous Mammon. Luke 16:9[/
His disciples did not have money in their pocket at that time either, does that mean that they too did not handle money. Just because one doesn't have money at a particular time is no argument that he has never handled money.
If Jesus Christ did not touch money because it was unrighteous, why would he ask his disciples to handle it for him? How does that make sense. If you stay away from unrighteousness, would you ask your children to handle the unrighteousness on your behalf?
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 2:20pm On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
Everyone here is technically telling you that God ended His Message in Revelations and yet you cannot see it. Clearly plenty is wrong with you.
Ok because I don't agree with you, something is wrong with me right?
Just because you guess that God stopped talking to man after the book of revelations was written doesn't mean you are right. And just because some other people agree with doesn't make you right. Learn to stand out for yourself.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 12:18pm On Nov 14, 2023
Steep:
First and foremost, books are not just added to the scripture, there it must be by the holy Spirit and there must be witness.
The scripture is about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus christ as well as prophecies about his future coming, this consummated at Revelation.
No one can add to what has already being g revealed.
Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Revelation 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

And lastly, the scriptures came from the prophets and 12 apostles ( Paul was latter added, his apostleship Confirmed by peter)

Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

In other words the scupture were the the prophets and apostles because they were the foundation their words is binding on the whole church. Every other minister do not have such, their authority and words are limited to the local church and can be set aside by the scripture.
So no one is asking for books to be added to the bible. But then are you saying that other revelations of God outside the bible are wrong or are you saying that God has only given revelations to the writers of the bible?
Again, was David a prophet, was Ruth a prophet, was Luke an apostle?
Where was it written that only the writings of prophets are the word of God?
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 11:01am On Nov 14, 2023
Dtruthspeaker:
That is why I said you need common sense.
Now you are showing your ignorance. Any idiot can use the common sense argument when he has nothing to offer.
How do we asset who is lacking in common sense? Is it the one who claims the word of God ended with the book of revelations without any proof or the one who is prepare to study and learn and understand?
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 10:21am On Nov 14, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
Cocaine was discovered for a purpose but it's those abusing it that's wrong not the product on its own.

All these are the result of rebellion against God so he never set rules regarding it until Jesus came and began living his life free from slavery, gambling and underage marriage.
Note that Jesus never handled money throughout his earthly ministry.
Do you why?
It's because those three you mentioned above comes from the use of money Jesus never had a slave because he didn't have any money to buy one so he does everything all by himself.
He never gambled because he doesn't want to have anything to do with greed.
He never married because marriage belongs only to those who knows the purpose of marriage not just anyone. His life will soon end and he must return to his abode so there's no one to whom he will shift the responsibility.

Just continue studying Jesus you will understand so many things about God's will for mankind. Hebrews 12:2
So you will take cocaine as long as you don't over do it ok.
As for underaged marriage, you claim it's as a result of rebellion against God, do you have that written in your scripture or is it a personal opinion?
And how do you know that Jesus never handled money, that again is your opinion.
One can also say that Timothy never handled money or Thomas never handled money. Unless it's revealed, you are only expressing an opinion not a truth.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 8:41am On Nov 14, 2023
OgaNightmare:
Everything you need to know bro

I can even recommend more
Maybe you should just quote directly from it. If it answers the question then I would be interested in reading it.
Please quote a few paragraphs to address the question above.
Christianity Etc › Re: Dies The Bible Answer All Moral Questions? by tctrills(op): 8:37am On Nov 14, 2023
MaxInDHouse:
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.John 3:16

This answers it all but unless true disciples of Christ TEACH you there's no way you can grasp what is happening.

From Genesis to Revelations no human qualifies for everlasting life except Jesus of Nazareth so even though many will be resurrected during Christ's thousand years reign they must become perfect like Jesus before they can be granted everlasting life in Paradise {Revelations 20:5-6} only BORN AGAIN Christians are free from accusations as they will no longer live in the flesh as humans but they will be transformed into angels! Luke 20:34-36
Slavery
War Crimes
Gambling
Marrying underage
Jesus never got involved in any of these, as for intoxicants it's never a sin unless taking excessively.
Is it ok to take cocaine if not taking excessively?
Also, did the bible ever condemn Slavery, Gambling or underage marriage?
Business › Re: Naira Scarcity Worsens As Banks Limit Withdrawals, ATMs Run Dry by tctrills: 8:30am On Nov 14, 2023
StreetFight:
Who will the local Igbo fetish drug trafficker blame?
The local fetish drug trafficker was not the idiot that voted in APC.
Nigerians are not starving because of the fetish drug trafficker, they are suffering because of one Bola Tinubu and the APC
Business › Re: Naira Scarcity Worsens As Banks Limit Withdrawals, ATMs Run Dry by tctrills: 8:26am On Nov 14, 2023
mannobi:
The problems Buhari and Emefiele created are still here with us
You mean the same Buhari that your president supported and campaigned for and told Nigerians that he did a great job?
The same Buhari that many of you voted for?
The problems the Nigerian voters created is here with us.
Travel › Re: Saudi Cancels Visa Of Air Peace's 264 Passengers After Arriving In Jeddah by tctrills: 6:47am On Nov 14, 2023
Many of us think that racism begins and ends with the whites but if the truth be told, the Arabs are far more racist than the whites.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 6:42am On Nov 14, 2023
paxonel:
Exactly!
that who are the canally minded and who are the spiritually minded?
You see, our pastors have failed to distinguish between them and that's the problem.
I'm not saying they are not trying, I'm only say that let their education be more accurate and precise. This will help curb the many confusions in Christianity.
You have agreed that we are saved to inherit the promises of Christ, not just only eternal life.
So, you see that the promises of Christ are equally important as eternal life. Because, of what essence is life when you don't enjoy the things thereof or do we live to agony?
God forbid!
We live to replenish this world.
As we go about the task professionally, we also enjoy the fruit of our labour.
due to variation, sure!

But that not withstanding, the message of the gospel is one, so variation isn't an excuse not to be accurate with it.
And it summerizes in this parable of Jesus Christ

Matthew 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
Matthew 13:26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Matthew 13:27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
Matthew 13:28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? Matthew13:29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
Mathhew 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.


So, what do you take of this parable?
Because, i know that after carefully applying what Jesus meant, i now know that what our pastors are doing especially in Africa, are simply child's play, shared ignorance and exploitive at the expense of the poor.
So, even when the government is doing the same, the church cannot summon the moral courage fight against the impunity as the light of the world.
In Europe, this problem has been solved largely.
I took time to study how religion is practiced in Europe and some other parts of the world and soon discover that Africans just like suffering for nothing out of ignorance.
It's ok to criticize pastors and maybe you are right but still it doesn't mean that the word of God revealed in our day is any inferior to the word revealed through Paul or Peter.
David committed sins that most of us would never dream of commiting yet does that in anyway dilute the revelations in the book of Psalms?
Trust me, if you were living in the time of Peter and Paul, you probably would have found reason to criticize them.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op):
Steep:
The holy Spirit works according to the plan and order of the father.
According to the plan and order of the father the apostles has being set to be the last to recieve any new revelation about the church.
Any quotes please.
I understand that you have expressed your opinion but if you don't have any passage of scripture express the same views, then it would be clear that you are only spreading a personal opinion.
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Did The Bible Not Continue After The Book Of Revelations? by tctrills(op): 9:55pm On Nov 13, 2023
Steep:
Any new revelation for the church eneded with the twelve apostles.
Why? Because The are the foundations of the church.

Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Note Paul said they (the apostles of Jesus) were set to be last.
The last to be given any new revelation about the mysteries of the kingdom.
Any pastor or whoever it maybe that claim to have a new revelation concerning christ and his kingdom is lying.

1 Corinthians 4:9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
You showed a few verses but none of them indicated in anyway that revelations ended with the apostles so where did you get that idea.
Now let me point you to another verse.
Acts 2
16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

I hope this has changed your mind.

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