Well, I'm sure you realize that for Jews, the only part of the Sacred Scriptures that was dictated by God himself is the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy). The prophets were spoken to indirectly through visions and dreams. The Writings are written by written by men but are inspiring to us. The Talmud -- well it depends on which denomination you ask.
I don't believe the gospels are accurate. There are contradictions (was Jesus crucified on Passover, or the Day of Preparation?), and esoteric interpretations of verses in the Tanakh (making them prophecies when in fact they are not).
Matt 16:15-19 I think Jesus really came to believe he was the messiah, and so as not lying
John 17: 17-20 Why do you believe Jesus didn't actually send his disciples out as missionaries? It was quite common for the Pharisees to missionize to Jews abroad, as well as to Righteous Gentiles.
Matt 28:18-20 Remember that these are just memories of what Jesus said, embellished. I don't think he claimed any more authority than any other Rabbi would have.
Well, I'm sure you realize that for Jews, the only part of the Sacred Scriptures that was dictated by God himself is the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy). The prophets were spoken to indirectly through visions and dreams. The Writings are written by mean but are inspiring to us. The Talmud -- well it depends on which denomination you ask
But the NT Gospels was written as directed by Jesus {Matt 28: 18-20}.
Jn. 14:26: "But the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will
teach you all things, and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you"
Your mention of possible differences between denominations; that cannot take place in the CC on matters of Faith and or moral Defined Doctrines.
Your Torah, which we to hold in high regard, is about 4,000 years old. The NT is about 2,000 years young.
While the Bible in its entirety is TRUE, it is not necessarily ALL factual. 2 Tim. 3: 16-17… Either the entire Bible is TRUE or NONE of it is reliable to learn or teach Christ One True Faith.
I don't believe the gospels are accurate. There are contradictions (was Jesus crucified on Passover, or the Day of Preparation?), and esoteric interpretations of verses in the Tanakh (making them prophecies when in fact they are not)
Matt 16:15-19 I think Jesus really came to believe he was the messiah, and so as not lying
May I suggest you read all of Luke chapter 1
[26] “And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth
, [27] To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David;
and the virgin's name was Mary. [28] And the angel being come in, said unto her
: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. …
[35] And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And
therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God”
John 17: 17-20 Why do you believe Jesus didn't actually send his disciples out as missionaries? It was quite common for the Pharisees to missionize to Jews abroad, as well as to Righteous Gentiles
He did!
Mt 10: 1-8 “
1] And having called his twelve disciples together
, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities. [2] And the names of the twelve
apostles are these
: The first, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother,
[3] James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,
[4] Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
[5] These twelve Jesus sent: commanding them, saying
: Go ye not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the city of the Samaritans enter ye not. [6] But go ye rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
[7] And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
[8] Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give”
He did; his message and messengers were refused.
Matt 28:18-20 Remember that these are just memories of what Jesus said, embellished. I don't think he claimed any more authority than any other Rabbi would have.
Really: John.10: 30 “I and the Father are one."
Shalom my friend, sincere thanks for POSTING
Patrick
