Come Out Of Her My People
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A KNOCK-OUT PUNCH:THE "LAST AND FINAL SACRIFICE" TAKES THE TEN-COUNT
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Demons! Everywhere (oh my)
Demons! Everywhere (oh my)
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/babylon/episodes/2023-05-07T11_31_35-07_00
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Those pesky demons! They are all around, messing up your life. Yeah, we used to blame them for everything too. When Jim and Ronnie left the false teachings of Christianity and began to embrace Judaism (Noahide), we were no longer plagued by old slippery Satan and his hordes of evil, wicked, demons. It's not easy to de-program your mind from false teachings, but once you do, there's freedom.
Show Notes May 7th, 2023
The chronology of the Hebrew scriptures is an elaborate system of lifespans, "generations," and other means by which the passage of events is measured, beginning with Creation and extending through other significant events. The time span of the Hebrew scriptures is almost 4000 years of history. beginning with Creation and ending around 164 BCE with the last Prophet.
In that 4000 years, no one has ever seen a devil, ever seen a demon, seen a demon cast out(exorcism), never seen a demon possession (body snatching).
Jews don't worry about such things, or fallen angels having sex with women, this does not happen. Noah never had a problem with them. Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc never encountered demons and devils!
Then the Greek NT comes along centuries after the last Hebrew verse. The time span of the NT is less than 100 years. In the NT, demons are seen about 100 times. All of a sudden in that 100 years, there are demon-possession(body snatching), demons cast out(exorcisms). None of which ever happened in the history of the Jews.
Jesus has a conversation with demons!! That should be a hint about jesus. Jesus and the disciples seem to run into them around every corner!!
There are many many reason why the greek new testament is fiction, jesus/yahusha talking to demons is just one of them! (From a FB friend)
Q: How many times did Jesus cast out
a demon in the Bible?
A: In the Gospels, I find 12 instances where Jesus is said to have “cast out a demon.” In the following chart, I will list who had the
demon (was demon-possessed), and the verses where it mentions each instance.
Who Had The Demon Verses
Many (Mk 1:32-34)(Mt 8:16-17)(Lk 4:40-41)
People In Galilee (Mk 1:39)
A Man At The Capernaum Synagogue (Mk 1:21-28)(Lk 4:31-37)
A Man In Capernaum (Mt 9:32-33)
A Second Man In Capernaum? (Mt 12:22)(Lk 11:14)
People In Capernaum? (Lk 6:17-19)
The Gentile Woman’s Daughter (Mt 15:21-28)(Mk 7:24-30) |
Mary Magdalene (And Other Women) (Lk 8:2)(Mk 16:9)
People At The Sea Of Galilee (Mk 3:10-12)
Two Men At Gergesenes (Gadarenes) (Mt 8:28-32)(Mk 5:1-13)(Lk 8:26-33)
A Man’s Son At Caesarea Philippi? (Mt 16:13) (Mt 17:14-21)(Mk 9:17-29)(Lk 9:38-47)
|
In (Mt 10:1,8)(Mk 6:7,13)(Lk 9:1)(Mk 3:15), Jesus gave His 12 disciples (and the 70 – Lk 10:1,17-20) “power over unclean spirits.”
In 5 of these instances, Jesus “spoke” to the demon in the process of casting it out.
***Note: It is interesting to note that Jesus is never shown to cast out a demon, or speak to a demon in the Gospel of John.
Q: How many times did Jesus speak to demons in the Bible?
Jesus spoke to demons “in the Gospels” In regards to this, The 7 times that Jesus spoke to demons.
Where Did Jesus Speak To A Demon Verses
In The Wilderness (To Satan) (Mt 4:1-11)(Mk 1:12-13)(Lk 4:1-13)
At The Capernaum Synagogue (Mk 1:21-28)(Lk 4:31-37)
At Peter & Andrew’s House (Mk 1:32-34)(Mt 8:16-17)(Lk 4:40-41)
At The Sea Of Galilee (Mk 3:10-12)
At Gergesenes (Gadarenes) (Mt 8:28-32)(Mk 5:1-13)(Lk 8:26-33)
A Man’s Son At Caesarea Philippi? (Mt 16:13) (Mt 17:14-21)(Mk 9:17-29)(Lk 9:38-47) |
Jerusalem (Lk 22:31-32 – implied) |
In that 4000 years, there is no mention of a lake of fire, hell, or going to heaven when you die.
In that 4000 years, God says people are responsible for their own sins and if one takes the
proper steps then his/her sins are forgiven and never remember again, your sin counter
is reset to zero. In that 4000 years, blood is NOT the only way to atone for sins, there are
many NON-BLOOD ways to atone for sins.
"God does NOT condemn everyone to the fires of eternal damnation. You can search the Jewish Scriptures from cover to cover; you will not find one verse that supports such a teaching."
Notes from COOHMP May 7th, 2023
Question - were there really 4 men who never sinned?
Singer
says, to quote
"he
(jotham )never sinned in his life, not one"
time
line 1:14:38
does
this mean king jotham was sinless ?
Did king Jotham ever sin? - Virtual Yeshiva Discussion Forums (tapatalk.com)
Monday, January 30, 2023
Errors, Contradictions and Falsehoods in the New Testament …
Errors, Contradictions and Falsehoods in the New Testament …
Now: Contradictions in the New Testament (does G-d not know what he said or wanted to say?)
The announcement of the special birth came after conception. Mt.1:18-21.
Jesu’ parents knew nothing of their son’s potential. Lk.2:48-50.
The angel told Joseph. Mt.1:20.
The angel told Mary. Lk.1:28.
There were 43 generations from David to Jesu. Lk.3:23-31.
If this were both parents then they would have lived about 100-200 years apart from
each other as well!
Heli was Joseph’s father. Lk.3:23.
Christians state because Heli was his Father-in-law, this has nothing to do with
bloodline and would not be listed in a bloodline tie to Kind David!
He was called Jesu. Mt.1:25.
2 years old. Mt.2:13-16. (Note: Jesu’ cousin, John, was also under 2 and
survived without having to flee.)
Joseph, Mary, and Jesu did not flee to Egypt, but remained for temple rituals.
No slaughter of infants is mentioned! Lk.2:21-39.
Jesu was tempted after the 40 days in the wilderness. Mt.4:2,3.
The devil first took Jesu to the mountain top, then to the pinnacle. Lk.4:5-9.
Satan had no interest in Jesu. Jn.14:30.
Fire was also added to the baptism. Mt.3:11; Lu.3:16.
John knew nothing of Jesu at all. Mt.11:1-3.
Jesu begins his ministry before John’s arrest. Jn.3:22-24.
It is recorded that John saw the spirit descending. Jn.1:32.
The heavenly voice addressed Jesu. Mk.1:11; Lk.3:22.
Three days after the baptism, Jesu was at the wedding in Cana. Jn.2:1.
Jesu went to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mt. of Olives. Mk.11:1; Lk.19:29.
Jesu and his disciples taught in Capernaum. Mk.1:20,21.
Only Jesu taught in Capernaum. Lk.4:30,31.
Peter was chosen, with James and John, by the lake of Gennesaret. Lk.5:2-11.
Andrew chose Jesu and then got Peter to join. Jn.1:35-42.
Peter was to preach to the Gentiles. Acts 15:7.
Jesu cured Simon Peter’s mother-in-law before he cleansed the leper. Mk.1:30-42; Lk.4:38 to 5:13.
Peter’s mother-in-law was healed after Peter was called to be a disciple. Mt.4:18,19; 8:14,15; Mk.1:16,17,30,31.
James and John were not with Jesu when he healed Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. Lu.4:38,39; 5:10,11.
Judas, the brother of James, was an apostle, but no Thaddaeus. Lk.6:16; Acts 1:13.
The centurion’s servant was healed after the cleansing of the leper and the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law. Lu.4:38,39; 5:12,13; 7:1-10.
The people were very impressed with the feeding of the multitude. Jn.6:14.
After the feeding of the multitude, Jesu went to Capernaum. Jn.6:14-17.
Everyone who confesses that Jesu came in the flesh is of G-d. 1 Jn.4:2.
It wasn’t time for the fig tree to bear fruit. Mk.11:13.
(wouldn’t a man/G-d know that his tree wasn’t ready to bear fruit, or being G-d
make it produce fruit as another miracle?)
The disciples first notice the withered tree the next day. Mk.11:20,21.
Jesu sits on “his” right hand. Mk. 16:19.
Jesu and the “Father” are one in the same. Jn.10:30.
There is one “G-d”. 1 Tim.2:5; Jms.2:19.
There are three. 1 Jn.5:7.
Jesu said that he came to set people against their parents. Mt.10:35-37; Lk.12:51-53; Lk.14:26.
Jesu said to call no man father. Mt.23:9.
Paul calls people fools. 1 Cor.15:36.
Call someone a fool and you go to hell. Mt.5:22.
But not necessarily. Eph.4:26.
Ask and you shall be refused. Seek and you won’t find. Knock and you will be refused entrance. Lk.13:24-27.
Unless it is necessary, of course. 1 Jn.4:1-3.
Jesu said that all things should be made known. Mk.4:22.
Jesu said that no sign would be given except for that of Jonas. Mt.12:39; Lk.11:29.
Jesu showed many signs. Jn.20:30; Acts 2:22.
Jesu stated that the law was only until the time of John. Lk.16:16.
The “Sermon on the Mount” took place on a plain. Lu.6:17.
The “Lord’s Prayer” was taught only to the disciples at another time. Lu.11:1.
Jesu did not have his own house. Lu.9:58.
Good works should not be seen. Mt.6:1-4.
Paul said that salvation was also for the Gentiles. Acts 13:47,48.
Repentance is not necessary. Rom.11:29.
Only believers obtain mercy. Jn.3:36; Rom.14:23.
Only baptized believers obtain mercy. Mk.16:16.
Mercy cannot be predetermined. Rom.9:18.
Only those predestined will be saved. Acts 13:48; Eph.1:4,5; 2 Thes.2:13; Acts 2:47.
Jesu said that many that come to him will be cast aside. Mt.7:21-23.
Salvation comes by faith and works. Jms.2:14,17,20.
The righteous are barely saved. 1 Pet.4:18.
There are no righteous. Rom.3:10.
Believe and be baptized to be saved. Mk.16:16.
Be baptized by water and the spirit to be saved. Jn.3:5.
Endure to the end to be saved. Mt.24:13.
Call on the name of the “Lord” to be saved. Acts 2:21; Rom.10:13.
Believe in Jesu to be saved. Acts 16:31.
Believe, then all your household will be saved. Acts 16:31.
Hope and you will be saved. Rom.8:24.
Believe in the resurrection to be saved. Rom.10:9.
By grace you are saved. Eph.2:5
By grace and faith you are saved. Eph.2:8.
Have the love of truth to be saved. 2 Thes.2:10.
Mercy saves. Titus 3:5.
Backsliders are saved regardless. Jn.10:27-29.
Forgiveness is not possible for renewed sin. Heb.6:4-6.
Divorce for any reason is wrong. Mk.10:11,12.
Jesu said to love your enemies. Mt.5:44.
Angels reside in heaven. Mk.13:32.
Jesu is with G-d in heaven. Acts 7:55,56
Believers go to heaven. 1 Pet.1:3,4.
Heaven will pass away. Mt.24:35; Mk.13:31; Lk.21:33.
So…Do Christians believe in dying with G-d? (passing away)
Temptation is a joy. Jms.1:2.
G-d tempts no one. Jms.1:13.
A man who does not provide for his family is worse than an infidel. 1 Tim.5:8.
Not everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Mt.7:21.
Only those whom the Lord chooses will be saved. Acts 2:39.
Hey wait on here?, that is really unclear!
We are justified by faith and not by works. Jn.3:16; Rom.3:27; Eph.2:8,9.; Gal.2:16.
Take only sandals (shoes) and staves. Mk.6:8,9.
Jesu said that he did not come to bring peace. Mt.10:34; Lk.12:51.
John said that he was not a prophet nor was he Elijah. Jn.1:21.
Jesu makes whips and drives the moneychangers out from the temple. Mt. 21:12; Mk.11:15,16; Jn.2:15.
Jesu said, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees”. Mt.16:6,11.
Jesu said, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod”. Mk.8:15.
Jesu calls Peter “Satan” and a hindrance. Mt.16:23.
Oh come on Jesu, make up your mind.
They ask for themselves. Mk.10:35-37.
Jesu said that all authority is given to him. Mt.28:18; Jn.3:35.
Jesu heals one named blind man. Mk.10:46-52.
Jesu healed many that were sick – but not all. Mk.1:34.
The high priest asks Jesu if he is the Christ, the Son of G-d. Mt.26:63.
The high priest asks Jesu if he is the Christ the Son of the Blessed. Mk.14:61.
The high priest asks Jesu about his disciples and his doctrine. Jn.18:19.
Jesu answers to the effect of “You said it, not me”. Mt.26:64; Lk.22:70.
Jesu answers definitely, “I am”. Mk.14:62.
At the Passover meal, Jesu told Peter he would deny him three times. Lu.22:13,14,34.
Peter was to deny Jesu before the cock crowed. Mt.26:34; Lk.22:34; Jn.13:38.
Peter was to deny Jesu before the cock crowed twice. Mk.14:30.
The cock crowed twice. Mk.14:72.
It was only to the maid. Mk.14:66-68; Lk.22:56,57; Jn.18:17.
Peter’s second denial was to another maid. Mt.26:71,72.
It was to the same maid. Mk.14:69,70.
It was to a man and not a maid. Lk.22:58.
It was to more than one person. Jn.18:25.
It was to one person. Lk.22:59,60.
It was to a servant. Jn.18:26,27.
Wow, what a mess. To whom and and how many times?
Judas bought the field. Acts 1:16-19.
Judas threw down the money and left. Mt.27:5.
Judas used the coins to buy the field. Acts 1:18.
Judas hanged himself. Mt.27:5.
Judas fell headlong and burst his head open. Acts 1:18.
Very strange, which one?
Jesu answered some of the charges. Mk.14:61,62.
Jesu answered all of the charges. Jn.18:33-37.
Jesu said that eternal life would be given to all that were given to him. Jn.11:27-29; Jn.17:12.
Jesu released Judas in order to keep this promise. Jn.18:5-9.
Only the chief priests persuade the people. Mk.15:11.
The chief priests and the people persuade themselves. Lk.23:13-23.
Jesu is given a purple robe. Mk.15:17; Jn.19:2.
Jesu is given a gorgeous robe. Lk.23:11.
The sign says, “The King of the Jews”. Mk.15:26.
In three languages, the sign says, “This is the King of the Jews”. Lk.23:38.
In the same three languages, the sign says, “Jesu of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. Jn.19:19,20.
Jesu said that he and The Father were one in the same. Jn.10:30; Jn.17:11,21,22.
The centurion says, “Truly this man was the son of G-d”. Mk.15:39.
The centurion says, “Certainly, this was a righteous man”. Lk.23:47.
There was no centurion. Jn.19:31-37.
Jesu was still before Pilate at the sixth hour. Jn.19:13,14.
The women were very close. Jn.19:25.
Version 1: “Eli, Eli …My G-d, My G-d why have you forsaken me” Mt.27:46.
Version 2: “Eloi, Eloi…My G-d, My G-d why have you forsaken me” Mk.15:34.
Version 3: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”. Lk.23:46.
Version 4: “It is finished”. Jn.19:30.
No guard is mentioned. Mk.15:44-47; Lk.23:52-56; Jn.19:38-42.
Jesu’ disciples will be killed. Mt.24:3-9.
All men die once. Heb.9:27.
Upon their arrival, the stone had been removed. Mk.16:4; Lk.24:2; Jn.20:1.
There was no earthquake. Mk.16:5; Lk.24:2-4; Jn.20:12.
The visitors told the eleven and all the rest. Lk.24:9.
The visitors said nothing to anyone. Mk.16:8.
Jesu first resurrection appearance was fairly near the tomb. Mt.28:8,9.
Jesu first resurrection appearance was on the road to Emmaus. Lk.24:13-16.
Some doubted. Mt.28:17.
All doubted. Mk.16:11; Lk.24:11,14.
Jesu said his blood was shed for his disciples. Lu.22:20.
Jesu bore his own cross. Jn.19:16,17.
Jesu was offered vinegar to drink. Jn.19:29,30.
Jesu was offered wine and myrrh to drink. Mk.15:23.
Jesu refused the drink offered him. Mk.15:23.
Jesu tasted the drink offered and then refused. Mt.27:34.
Jesu accepted the drink offered him. Jn.19:30.
One “thief” sided with Jesu on the cross. Lu.23:39-41.
Joseph of Arimathaea secretly asked for the body of Jesu. Jn.19:38.
Jesu was laid in a nearby tomb. Mk.15:46; Lu.23:53; Jn.19:41.
Jesu was laid in Joseph’s new tomb. Mt.27:59,60.
There was nothing in front of the tomb. Lu.23:55; Jn.19:41.
Failing to notice this, the women bought spices to prepare the body later. Mk. 16:1; Lu.23:55,56.
The body was not anointed. Mk.15:46 to 16:1; Lk.23:55 to 24:1.
The women bought materials after the sabbath. Mk.16:1.
Jesu was first seen by the two Marys. Mt.28:1,8,9.
Jesu was first seen by Mary Magdalene. Mk.16:9; Jn.20:1,14,15.
Jesu was first seen by Cleopas and others. Lu.24:17,18.
Jesu was first seen by the disciples. Acts 10:40,41.
The two Marys and Salome went to the tomb. Mk.16:1.
Only Mary Magdalene went to the tomb. Jn.20:1.
It was dark when Mary went to the tomb. Jn.20:1.
A man was sitting inside the tomb. Mk.16:5.
Two angels were sitting inside the tomb. Jn.20:12.
Peter did go into the tomb, and another disciple stooped and looked inside. Jn.20:3-6.
After the resurrection, Jesu told Thomas to touch his side. John 20:27.
After the resurrection, Jesu said that he was not to be touched. Jn.20:17.
Mary first saw Jesu on her way home. Mt.28:8-10.
The women stayed outside the tomb. Jn.20:11.
The disciples were glad when they first saw Jesu. Jn.20:20.
Twelve disciples saw Jesu. 1 Cor.15:5.
Eleven disciples saw Jesu. Thomas was not there. Mt.28:16,17; Jn.20:19-25.
The disciples doubted that Jesu had risen from the dead. Mt.28:17.
The Pharisees and chief priests believed it possible. Mt.27:62-66.
After the resurrection, Jesu told Thomas to touch his side. John 20:27.
After the resurrection, Jesu said that he was not to be touched. Jn.20:17.
At the time of the ascension, there were about 500 brethren. 1 Cor.15:6.
The moneychangers incident occurred at the beginning of Jesu’ career. Jn.2:11-15.
Jesu said that Zacharias was the son of Barachias. Mt.23:35. (Note: The name Barachias or Barachiah does not appear in the OT.)
It will not be accompanied by signs and miracles since it occurs from within. Lk.17:20,21.
Jesu said that he was going to go and prepare the kingdom. Jn.14:2,3.
All sins are forgivable. Acts 13:39; Col.2:13; 1 Jn.1:9.
The ascension took place outdoors at Bethany. Lk.24:50,51.
The ascension took place outdoors at Mt. Olivet. Acts 1:9-12.
The holy spirit was with Elizabeth before John’s birth. Lk.1:41.
The holy spirit was with Zechariah. Lk.1:67.
The holy spirit was with Simeon. Lk.2:25.
The holy spirit is obtained by asking. Lk.11:13.
The holy spirit did not come into the world until after Jesu had departed. Jn.7:39; Jn.16:7; Acts 1:3-8.
Sometimes Jesu is responsible for unbelief. Mk.4:11,12.
The devil causes unbelief. Lk.8:12.
WOW! they believe in a man/g-d/devil that causes unbelief?
If anyone claims to love G-d but hates his brother, he is a liar. 1 Jn.4:20.
No one can be a disciple of Jesu unless he hates his brother. Lk.14:26.
All people come into judgment. Mt.12:36; 2 Cor.5:10; Heb.9:27; 1 Pet.1:17; Jude 14,15; Rev.20:12,13.
Jesu says that, if he bears witness to himself, his testimony is not true. Jn.5:31.
Only G-d chooses who will believe. Jn.6:44.
Some of Jesu’ followers would be lost. 1 Tim.4:1.
The prince of this world will be cast out. Jn.12:31.
Only 144,000 virgin men will be saved. Rev. 14:1-4.
(fuuny most Christians are married and not virgins)
G-d wants all men to be saved. 1 Tim.2:3,4; 2 Pet.3:9.
G-d does not want all men to be saved. Jn.12:40.
Thomas asks Jesu where he is going. Jn.14:5.
Jesu said that no one asked where he was going. Jn.16:5.
Jesu lost no disciples. Jn.18:9.
The truth has always been evident. Rom.1:18-20.
The holy spirit was given to the disciples after his ascension. Acts 1:3-8.
All was written. Acts.1:1.
Obey the laws of men for it is the will of G-d. 1 Pet.2:13-15.
The disciples disobey the council. Acts 5:40-42.
Obey men. It is G-d’s will. Rom.13:1-4; 1 Pet.2:13-15.
G-d shows no partiality and treats all alike. Acts 10:34; Rom.2:11.
Where there is no law there is no sin or transgression. Rom.4:15.
Doers of the law will not be justified. Rom.3:20; Gal.3:11.
The law does not have dominion. Rom.6:14.
Sin is the result of breaking the law. 1 Jn.3:4.
Those of “G-d” can sin. 1 Jn.1:7 8.
The law written on the heart and conscience teaches right from wrong. Rom.2:15.
Abraham was justified by works. Jms.2:21.
Abraham was not justified by works. Rom.4:2.
Let no one pass judgment on you in matters of food or drink. Col.2:16.
It is better that young widows should remarry. 1 Tim.5:11-14.
There is only one G-d. 1 Cor.8:4.
All powers are ordained of G-d and, if you resist, you are damned. Rom.13:1,2.
Bear your own burdens. Gal.6:5.
Always be ready to answer any man concerning your faith. 1 Pet.3:15.
The army of locusts are instructed not to harm the grass. Rev.9:4.
“Jesu” and “The Father” are one. Jn.10:30; 17:11,21,22.
Jesu said that he would not judge. Jn.8:15; Jn.12:47.
Jesu said that The Father judges. Jn.12:48,49.
Jesu said that The Father does not judge. Jn.5:22.
Jesu said that his disciples would judge. Lk.22:30.
Thomas did not believe and was not damned. Jn.20:27-29.
“When her branch is yet tender”. Mk.13:28.
Jesu is the “image” of G-d. 2 Cor.4:4.
Jesu was a man approved by G-d. Acts 2:22.
Jesu and G-d are one in the same. Jn.1:1.
Jesu is beside himself. Mk.16:19; Acts 2:32,33; 7:55; Rom.8:34; etc.
Jesu is the Son of G-d. Jn.6:69; Jn.20:31.
Jesu is the Son of Man. Mt.18:11; Lk.21:27.
Oh come on now!
Paul states that he does lie. Rom.3:7.
Looks like Paul did lie, in his writings.
Paul admits to using trickery. 2 Cor.12:16.
Paul says that circumcision is profitable. Rom.2:25; Rom.3:1,2.
Paul says covet. 1 Cor.12:31; 1 Cor.14:39.
Paul admits to stealing. 2 Cor.11:8.
Paul was often physically abused. 2 Cor.11:23-27.
Paul states that the law is not necessary. Rom.6:14.
Paul said he was not sent to baptize. 1 Cor.1:17.
Paul said he was not sent to baptize but to preach. 1 Cor.1:17.
Paul baptized. 1 Cor.1:16.
Paul said otherwise. Eph.2:15.
Paul said that G-d did condemn the world. Rom.5:18.
They fell to the ground. Acts 26:14.
Those present at Paul’s conversion heard a voice but saw nothing. Acts 9:7.
Those present at Paul’s conversion saw a light but heard nothing. Acts 22:9.
Paul went to Damascus three years later and saw only Peter and James. Gal.1:18,19.
Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Damascus and then to Jerusalem. Acts 9:18-26.
Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Arabia, then to Damascus, and then, 3 years later, to Jerusalem. Gal.1:17,18.
In Damascus, the Jews attempt to seize Paul. Acts 9:22,23.
Paul preaches in Asia anyway. Acts 19:8-10.
Paul said that he tried to please men. 1 Cor.10:33.
He who commits sin is of the devil. Children of G-d cannot sin. 1 Jn.3:8-10.
Paul said that G-d is the judge. Heb.12:23.
Paul said that the saints would judge. 1 Cor.6:2.
Paul said that Jesu was just a man. Heb.7:24.
Do not be proud. Rom.11:20; 1 Pet. 5:5.
Paul proudly boasts. 2 Cor.11:16-18; Gal.2:9-11.
Paul was the apostle to Ephesus. Eph.1:1.
Jesu buried for one day and two nights – Mark 15:42,43, John 20:1
(These texts show the burial did not take place until Friday night and the tomb was empty before Sunday morning).
Jesu was therefore not in the tomb for “three days and three nights” – whether present-day or Jewish time-reckoning is used.
You do not need idols or false messiahs.
Jer 31:30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity; every man that eateth the sour grapes, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Jer 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah;
Jer 31:32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; forasmuch as they broke My covenant, although I was a lord over them, saith the LORD.
Jer 31:33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the LORD, I will put My law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people;
Jer 31:34 and they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying: 'Know the LORD'; for they shall all know Me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.
Deu 24:16 The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers; every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Eze 18:4 Behold, all souls are Mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is Mine; the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die; the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father with him, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son with him; the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Jer 31:30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity; every man that eateth the sour grapes, his teeth shall be set on edge.
Every Jew is commanded to develop the recognition of Divine truth attained by Abraham: a recognition so absolute that it can, by the force of reason alone, dispel a universally entrenched doctrine and convince thousands to transform their lives.
The essence of Judaism is the belief in the One G-d.
by Chabad.org
The essence of Judaism is the belief in the One G-d. Indeed, all monotheistic faiths trace their origin to Abraham, the discoverer (or re-discoverer) of this truth.
The Jewish belief in G-d is expressed in the first two of the Ten Commandments. The first affirms the truth of His being. The second is the negative complement to the first–the disavowal of idolatry. Idolatry is not necessarily a lack of belief in G-d; indeed, the Second Commandment begins, “You shall have no other godsbefore Me…” Rather, idolatry also includes any denial of G-d’s oneness — his absolute singularity, unity and exclusiveness of being. To ascribe any divisions or compartmentalizations to the divine being, or to believe that G-d has any partners or intermediaries to His creation and sustenance of the universe, is to transgress the prohibition of idolatry.
The particulars of the laws of idolatry are spelled out by Maimonides in hisMishneh Torah, in a twelve-chapter section entitled Laws Concerning Idolatry and its Customs. Here Maimonides defines idolatry and examines the various forms of idol-worship and its accompanying practices, the penalties they carry, the status of an idolator, etc.
In the first chapter of Laws Concerning Idolatry, Maimonides outlines the history of man’s recognition of the truth of the One G-d. Originally, man knew his Maker; but “in the generation of Enosh (Adam’s grandson), humanity erred grievously, and the wisdom of that generations wise men was confused; Enosh himself was among those who erred. Their error lay in that they believed that it would be pleasing to G-d if they were to venerate the forces of nature which serve Him, as a king desires that his ministers and servants be venerated. Soon they were erecting temples and altars to the sun and the stars, offering sacrifices and hymns of praise to them, believing all this to be the will of G-d.”
In later generations, Maimonides continues, “there arose false prophets… and other charlatans who claimed to have received communications from the various heavenly bodies as to how they are to be served and which images are to represent them. As the years went by, the venerable and awesome name of G-d was forgotten from the lips and minds of humanity; no longer were they aware of Him at all. The common folk knew only the wood or stone image in its stone temple which they had been trained from childhood to bow down to and serve and swear by; the wiser ones among them believed in the stars and constellations that these images represented; but none recognized or even knew of the Creator except for rare individuals such as Enoch, Methuselah, Noah, Shem and Eber. And so the world turned until the pillar of the universe, our father Abraham, was born.
“No sooner was [Abraham] weaned — and he was but a small child — that his mind began to seek and wonder: How do the heavenly bodies orbit without a moving force? Who moves them? They cannot move themselves! Immersed amongst the foolish idol-worshippers of Ur Casdim, he had no one to teach him anything; his father, mother and countrymen, and he amongst them, all worshipped idols. But his heart sought, and came to know that there is one G-d… who created all and that in all existence there is none other than Him. He came to know that the entire world erred…
“At the age of forty, Abraham recognized his Creator… He began to debate with the people of Ur Casdim… He smashed the idols, and began to teach the people that it is only fitting to serve the one G-d… He continued to call in a great voice to the world, teaching them that there is one G-d for the entire universe, and that He alone is it fitting to serve. He carried his call from city to city and from kingdom to kingdom… Many gathered to ask about his words, and he would explain to each according to his understanding until he had shown him the path of truth. Thousands and then tens of thousands joined him…and he implanted this great principle in their heart and wrote many books on it. After Abraham’s passing, Isaac, and then Jacob, continued his work, until Jacob’s descendents, and those who joined them, formed a nation that knew G-d.
“However, when the people of Israel dwelled in Egypt for many years, they regressed to learn from the behavior of the Egyptians and to worship idols with them… just a little longer, and the great principle implanted by Abraham would have been uprooted, and the descendents of Jacob would have reverted to the error of humanity and their contorted ways. But out of G-d’s love to us, and His keeping of the oath He made to Abraham… G-d chose Israel as His, crowned them with mitzvot, and instructed them the way in which to serve Him, and the laws concerning idolatry and those who err with it.”
History as Law
Thus Maimonides concludes the first chapter of Laws Concerning Idolatry. In the next eleven chapters he proceeds to spell out the legal particulars of “idolatry and those who err with it.”
The Mishneh Torah is a purely Halachic, or legal, work. On the rare occasions on which Maimonides digresses with an historical fact or a philosophical insight, it is always revealed, upon closer examination, to be a legally instructive point. The same is true of the opening chapter of Laws Concerning Idolatry: every detail of this lengthy history is a Halachah, a crucial component of the Torah’s prohibition of idolatry. In this essay, we will dwell on two of the important points that Maimonides is making in this chapter.
Maimonides’ first point is that idolatry is not only a religious sin but also a rational error. Enosh’s generation “erred grievously and the wisdom of that generation’s wise men was confused”; humanity was deceived by false prophets and charlatans. Abraham arrived at the truth of G-d’s oneness not by Divine revelation or supernatural powers, but in a process by which “his mind began to seek and wander… until he comprehended the truth and understood the righteous path by his sound wisdom.” He gained adherents to his faith not by working wonders or prophesying in the name of G-d, but by explaining to each according to his understanding, until he had shown him the path of truth. Maimonides does not mention G-d’s many revelations to Abraham (see Genesis 12:1, 12:7 15:1-21, et al); he also makes no mention of the many prophecies and miracles that accompanied the development of the nation that knew G-d in its formative years. For even if none of this had come to pass, man could still have come to recognize the oneness of G-d, and would have been expected to do so. Idolatry is irrational; man, using nothing more than his capacity to reason, can discern its fallacy and discover the truth.
[This is also emphasized by Maimonides' statement that "At the age of forty, Abraham recognized his Creator." There exist several accounts as to the year of Abraham's discovery. The Talmud states that Abraham recognized his Creator at age three; other sources cite his age at the time as 4; other as 50. Maimonides' source seems to be a variant version of theMidrash that states that he was 48t. As many commentaries suggest, there is no contradiction between these accounts -- each represents another level of recognition achieved by Abraham; indeed, Maimonides himself informs us that his quest began "soon after he was weaned, and he was but a small child." Why, then, does Maimonides choose to speak particularly of the recognition Abraham attained at age forty? Indeed, of what Halachic significance is Abraham's age at all? But Maimonides wishes to again underscore that Abraham's refutation of idolatry was a rational one. Forty is described by our sages as "the age of understanding" -- the point at which a person's cognitive powers attain full maturity. Thus, the level of discovery Abraham achieved at age forty represents his ultimateunderstanding of the divine truth.]
On the other hand, near the end of the historical account, Maimonides makes the very opposite point: without Divine intervention, the faith founded by Abraham would not have survived.
Human reason is not enough. It can expose fallacies, discover truth, transform a life, convince thousands, found a nation. But it is only as strong as the human self of which it springs. It can be distorted and suppressed by the tribulations of life: break the person, and you have invalidated his or her ideas. The exile and hardship experienced by the Israelites in Egypt almost destroyed the nation that knew G-d. If G-d had not revealed Himself to us at Sinai, the great principle implanted by Abraham would have been uprooted.
Mind and More
In the first chapter of Laws Concerning Idolatry, Maimonides is instructing us how the mitzvah ”You shall have no other gods before Me” is to be observed.
It is not enough to say: “G-d revealed Himself to us at Sinai and told us that there are no other deities or forces that are partner to His being and His rulership of the universe. So I know that it is so. If He said so, that’s enough for me: the logic of this truth is irrelevant.” No, says Maimonides. The Second Commandment obligates the Jew that his mind, not only his convictions, should negate the possibility of other gods. He must not only accept that this is so, but also comprehend that, rationally, it cannot be otherwise. Every Jew is commanded to develop the recognition of Divine truth attained by Abraham: a recognition so absolute that it can, by the force of reason alone, dispel a universally entrenched doctrine and convince thousands to transform their lives.
On the other hand, a person might take this to the other extreme, and say: “The oneness of G-d is not a matter of faith, it’s a fact. The nature of reality attests to it–I can prove it to anyone. It is the revelation at Sinai that is irrelevant. Monotheism is a rational truth, supported by irrefutable arguments.”
That may be so, Maimonides is saying, but the Jew’s denial of alien gods is more than an irrefutable philosophy. It is a faith implanted in the core of our souls, which endures also when logic ceases to function and reason is rendered impotent. To truly believe one must comprehend, but comprehension alone is but the mortal shadow of immortal faith. The philosophy-faith of Abraham barely survived Egypt; the supra-rational faith we attained at Sinai, where G-d chose Israel as His, crowned them with mitzvot, and instructed them the way in which to serve Him, has survived a hundred Egypts and every madness of history.
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Smashing IdolsThe famous story from the Midrash about how Abraham destroyed the idols in his father's shop. An excerpt from the one-hour DVD "Young Abraham." |
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