The Kingdom of Heaven Parables. (Matt. 13)

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Yet, they still had to do that, meaning it is an acceptable way of understanding the scriptures.
And that is the way it is written, it is spoken to Israel, but applied to Christ. Showing how your Great Teacher understood them.

So are you then saying, (agreeing) that the Matt. 13 parables are of Israel, of God`s rulership through them in the millennium and that Christ is the `Pearl of Great Price,` their wise ruler?
 
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So are you then saying, (agreeing) that the Matt. 13 parables are of Israel, of God`s rulership through them in the millennium and that Christ is the `Pearl of Great Price,` their wise ruler?
Are you saying the pearl of great price is not your wise ruler?
If a man has his head stuck in a thousand years from now, how will his feet know where they going?
Are you not aware of the times?
It is spoken to everyone Matthew 28:19-20.
 
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Are you saying the pearl of great price is not your wise ruler?
If a man has his head stuck in a thousand years from now, how will his feet know where they going?
Are you not aware of the times?
It is spoken to everyone Matthew 28:19-20.

Yes Jesus, the Pearl of Great Price, is the wise ruler who is also the Head of His Body. However in the context of `the kingdom/rule of heaven through Israel on earth,` this is NOT in relation to the Body of Christ.

As to the command of Matthew 28 the disciples were to preach that Jesus is the Lord and Christ, (Acts 2: 36) however they did not know of the Body of Christ revelation. That truth was revealed to the Apostle Paul when the Lord ascended into glory and sent the Holy Spirit to reveal those truths to us.

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As to the command of Matthew 28 the disciples were to preach that Jesus is the Lord and Christ, (Acts 2: 36) however they did not know of the Body of Christ revelation. That truth was revealed to the Apostle Paul when the Lord ascended into glory and sent the Holy Spirit to reveal those truths to us.

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Many things they did not understand, many things had to be revealed to them. It was also revealed to Peter, first.
The Gentiles were prophesied about in the Old Testament, so that teaching was always there.

You still have not shown that these parables only apply to Israel after this age, and not to this age, that I'm aware of, or it slipped my notice. Could you please show me how it is, and where it is, that these parables only apply to Israel after this age? I mean do you not apply Matthew 13:19-23 to yourself? But first show me where it teaches such things, as only applying to Israel in the next age?
 
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Many things they did not understand, many things had to be revealed to them. It was also revealed to Peter, first.
The Gentiles were prophesied about in the Old Testament, so that teaching was always there.

You still have not shown that these parables only apply to Israel after this age, and not to this age, that I'm aware of, or it slipped my notice. Could you please show me how it is, and where it is, that these parables only apply to Israel after this age? I mean do you not apply Matthew 13:19-23 to yourself? But first show me where it teaches such things, as only applying to Israel in the next age?

Yes the Gentiles, but not the New man, Jews and Gentiles into one Body. That was the new revelation given to the apostle Paul. Peter tried to get the Gentiles to act like Jews, (Gal. 2: 14)

`But when I, (Paul) saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, "If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of the Gentiles and not as the Jews. Why do you compel the Gentiles to live as Jews." (Gal. 2: 14)

Actually the op gives what I see regarding the `Kingdom of heaven.`

`In this passage, Matthew 13 we see the Lord talking to the people of Israel concerning the promise of God for rulership through them as a nation over the nations of the world. The `kingdom of heaven,` is the rulership from heaven through Israel. Daniel spoke of this time - `the God of heaven will set up a kingdom,` (Dan. 2: 44) This is shortened to `the kingdom (rule) of heaven.`


This will be in the millennium when God will rule through Israel over the nations. This is the rulership, (kingdom) that Israel was promised and was looking forward to. Jesus used parables to remind Israel of God`s promises. All the parables point to the type of rulership God will set up and who will be there.`


This is revealed in Daniel and by many other prophets.

`Then the kingdom and dominion and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High.` (Dan.7: 27)

`The mountain of the Lord`s house shall be established on the top of the mountains.....many nations shall come and say, "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord to the house of the God of Jacob....for out of Zion the law shall go forth and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.` (Micah 4: 1 & 2)

` And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles.` (Zech. 14: 16)

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I mean do you not apply Matthew 13:19-23 to yourself?

Matt. 13: 19 - 23 `When anyone hears the word of the KINGDOM, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in hi heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.

But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word he stumbles.

Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces; some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.`

The word of the KINGDOM is God`s rule through Israel in the millennium as the prophets foretold. They had to keep the commandments and believe for the promise of that rulership (kingdom) in the millennium for their nation.

I did NOT receive the word of the KINGDOM for my salvation. I received CHRIST as my saviour and Lord. This is the good news we preach and disciple people accordingly. Many people are hardhearted but with prayer and perseverance we have `on some compassion....but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.` (Jude 22 & 23)

Jesus said -
`Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy...` (Jude 24)

Note if we apply Matt. 13: 19 - 23 to others we will end up judging others. Jesus is speaking to people who are under the law and if we think that is for us then we will judge others as hard, have no root, stumbling, etc. When we really should be praying and working with the Holy Spirit to have compassion on them and by God`s grace save them from the fire.

People have an opportunity to turn to Christ right up to the moment of death. We are NEVER to judge them as a lost cause before that! And that is what you, (people) will do if they think that scripture is for them, when it certainly IS NOT.

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Matt. 13: 19 - 23 `When anyone hears the word of the KINGDOM, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in hi heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.

But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word he stumbles.

Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces; some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.`

The word of the KINGDOM is God`s rule through Israel in the millennium as the prophets foretold. They had to keep the commandments and believe for the promise of that rulership (kingdom) in the millennium for their nation.

I did NOT receive the word of the KINGDOM for my salvation. I received CHRIST as my saviour and Lord. This is the good news we preach and disciple people accordingly. Many people are hardhearted but with prayer and perseverance we have `on some compassion....but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.` (Jude 22 & 23)

Jesus said -
`Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy...` (Jude 24)

Note if we apply Matt. 13: 19 - 23 to others we will end up judging others. Jesus is speaking to people who are under the law and if we think that is for us then we will judge others as hard, have no root, stumbling, etc. When we really should be praying and working with the Holy Spirit to have compassion on them and by God`s grace save them from the fire.

People have an opportunity to turn to Christ right up to the moment of death. We are NEVER to judge them as a lost cause before that! And that is what you, (people) will do if they think that scripture is for them, when it certainly IS NOT.

Marilyn.
As to the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God referring to the same Matthew 13:24 with Mark 4:26.

This is what I am asking; if you could kindly point me to the very place where it all comes to a head, showing, this could not be referring to anyone else, other then what seems to be your own opinion (I do not mean any offence, but this is all I see, as...): things like this "Note if we apply Matt. 13: 19 - 23 to others we will end up judging others. Jesus is speaking to people who are under the law and if we think that is for us then we will judge others as hard, have no root, stumbling, etc.".

I do not need explanation, just the passages, or verses, and if need be key points of focus, and I will read and judge for myself, and give you my reply.
 
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Note if we apply Matt. 13: 19 - 23 to others we will end up judging others. Jesus is speaking to people who are under the law and if we think that is for us then we will judge others as hard, have no root, stumbling, etc. When we really should be praying and working with the Holy Spirit to have compassion on them and by God`s grace save them from the fire.

People have an opportunity to turn to Christ right up to the moment of death. We are NEVER to judge them as a lost cause before that! And that is what you, (people) will do if they think that scripture is for them, when it certainly IS NOT.
And as to Your comment of it applied to others, and therefore we become judgmental of others...

But what if it was also applied to others? Yet, on the other hand, it seems you would only have it condemn the Jews.

The wheat and tears, or ten virgins, all would have fallen asleep including myself in that scenario then, and would have judged myself, but for correction. Like Paul correcting Peter, and Peter having the spirit of Christ would have been very thankful. "Open rebuke is better then secret love." If we were all in the same boat, which was sinking, would you not be happy if someone where to point this out, and we all got off safely to see another day? What about the prophets that spoke saying turn from your evil ways, for God is going to destroy Samara/Jerusalem, and send the occupants of Samara/Jerusalem (His chosen city) into Assyria/Babylon for judgement and correction. Were they being judgmental, or to judgmental? Do not call conspiracy what these people call conspiracy - Isaiah 8:9 (other then that, also notice: "all you from far countries" and...), 11-12, 14 ("a stone of stumbling (Christ,)" "To both houses;" who and where are the ten tribes in the four corners of the world? Could be anyone in our day, could they not?).

"We are NEVER to judge them as a lost cause before that!"
Because the Jews were rejecting the Gospel, they turned to the Gentiles, but what if the Gentiles also rejected the truth of the Gospel, would it not then also apply to them, the Gentiles? 1 Peter 2:8 ("they were appointed [Past Tense, Passive Voice: recipient of the action]") John 6:70-71; John 13:10-11; John 13:21 with John 13:26-27.
 
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As to the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God referring to the same Matthew 13:24 with Mark 4:26.

This is what I am asking; if you could kindly point me to the very place where it all comes to a head, showing, this could not be referring to anyone else, other then what seems to be your own opinion (I do not mean any offence, but this is all I see, as...): things like this "Note if we apply Matt. 13: 19 - 23 to others we will end up judging others. Jesus is speaking to people who are under the law and if we think that is for us then we will judge others as hard, have no root, stumbling, etc.".

I do not need explanation, just the passages, or verses, and if need be key points of focus, and I will read and judge for myself, and give you my reply.

Yes, I see. Jesus said -

`Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.` (Matt.10: 5)

`I speak to them (Israel) in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled,....` (Matt. 13: 13 & 14)

`He began to upbraid the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.` (Matt.11: 20) (unfruitful)

`Brood of vipers! How can you being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.` (Matt. 12: 14) (the Pharisees - the wicked one snatches away what was sown..)



 
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And as to Your comment of it applied to others, and therefore we become judgmental of others...

But what if it was also applied to others? Yet, on the other hand, it seems you would only have it condemn the Jews.

It is God`s word that says -

"And in them, (Israel at that time) the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says,
`Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; for the heart of this people has grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their heart and turn, so that I should heal them.` (Matt. 13: 14 & 15)

Jesus is the sower, (Matt. 13: 37) and He is speaking to the people of Israel concerning His rulership, (of heaven) upon them. The nation of Israel only had 7 more years to fulfil the chastisement of Dan. 9: 24. They could have received their king and thus the rule (kingdom) of heaven would have come upon them.

However they mostly were dull of hearing, hard hearted and of their father the devil. Thus the Lord is speaking SPECIFICALLY to that generation in Israel who should have received their king and His rule, the rule, (kingdom) of heaven in their midst.

Hope that is more specific and helpful.
 
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Yes, I see. Jesus said -

`Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.` (Matt.10: 5)

`I speak to them (Israel) in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled,....` (Matt. 13: 13 & 14)

`He began to upbraid the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent.` (Matt.11: 20) (unfruitful)

`Brood of vipers! How can you being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.` (Matt. 12: 14) (the Pharisees - the wicked one snatches away what was sown..)
I understand, but there is nothing saying it cannot be for us in this age, and I am being straightforward.

These are prophecies of today, everyone is an expert at doctrine, in every denomination, and everyone has shut their ears so that they don't hear, even to one another, but that you would have to see for yourself, through the holy spirit.

I also pointed out that, "kingdom of heaven" and "kingdom of God" are interchangeable.

These parables were fulfilled, but are also for this age 1 Peter 1:10-13, "us." And recall in Rev. 20 Satan was bound up just before the 1,000 years (this is what I am trying to warn you about. I know you do not understand. And your not willing to hear), In fact he was bound for the thousand years; but before this, he was cast down to earth.
 
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It is God`s word that says -

"And in them, (Israel at that time) the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says,
`Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, and seeing you will see and not perceive; for the heart of this people has grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their heart and turn, so that I should heal them.` (Matt. 13: 14 & 15)

Jesus is the sower, (Matt. 13: 37) and He is speaking to the people of Israel concerning His rulership, (of heaven) upon them. The nation of Israel only had 7 more years to fulfil the chastisement of Dan. 9: 24. They could have received their king and thus the rule (kingdom) of heaven would have come upon them.

However they mostly were dull of hearing, hard hearted and of their father the devil. Thus the Lord is speaking SPECIFICALLY to that generation in Israel who should have received their king and His rule, the rule, (kingdom) of heaven in their midst.

Hope that is more specific and helpful.
And what I am trying to tell you is that it is also applied to us.

We have Paul, Peter, John, Jude, Revelation, Genesis, and the prophets, and the spirit of God in me confirming, these all telling me/us it's for this age, but for some reason your telling me/everyone it's not for this age, but a 1,000 years from now.
You will need to have some mighty great evidence/word to show otherwise. Cause there is nothing in there that says it cannot be applied to this age, though you think so (this doctrine you received from man (I know of this doctrine), but my doctrine is not of this world, but came down from heaven, and is true. You have been fed a little bit here, and a little bit there (to and fro), but I have been fed to the full).

Look what Paul say here in Romans, he is saying the very same thing can happen to us in this age (cause this is how God works, Who is no respecter of persons, and is the same to day as yesterday, and it is He Who sends into Babylon, and delivers)...

Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off [Jews], and thou, being a wild olive tree [Gentiles], wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18 Boast not against the branches [Jews (you need to take warning, for this is the very thing you are doing)]. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

...And Your saying it it does not apply to the church in this age...

20 Well; because of unbelief [not believing the truth, God's testimony; how many denominations? 2 Thess. 2] they were broken off, and thou standest by faith [being in love with the truth]. Be not highminded, but fear:
21 For if God spared not the natural branches [Jews], take heed [you need to be aware, take heed, in this age, "stay awake!" "be vigilant!" But you are refusing to taking heed, your head is a 1,000 years away from now, this is what I am trying to warn you of, but you are refusing] lest he also spare not thee [Gentiles].
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them [Jews (Vipers!) those that were cut off] which fell, severity; but toward thee [Gentiles those that were grafted in], goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou [Gentiles] also shalt be cut off [are you hearing? are you able? Did you quench the spirit (I say only that you would check with yourself. If you still know of your sins, and know you are still practicing them, then you have not overcome the world, Christ has not been formed in you, still being a child tossed to and fro in doctrine, not understanding)?].
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Paul is telling you himself it could happen to the cuurch, then states it will happen, because Paul knew something Acts 13:40-41. And if you wish, you could also add, that the falling away comes first.
 
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I understand, but there is nothing saying it cannot be for us in this age, and I am being straightforward.

These are prophecies of today, everyone is an expert at doctrine, in every denomination, and everyone has shut their ears so that they don't hear, even to one another, but that you would have to see for yourself, through the holy spirit.

I also pointed out that, "kingdom of heaven" and "kingdom of God" are interchangeable.

These parables were fulfilled, but are also for this age 1 Peter 1:10-13, "us." And recall in Rev. 20 Satan was bound up just before the 1,000 years (this is what I am trying to warn you about. I know you do not understand. And your not willing to hear), In fact he was bound for the thousand years; but before this, he was cast down to earth.

Glad you see that the parables are fulfilled. We learn of Christ and His purposes for Israel. Then Peter is talking about `the grace that would come to you......and of the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.` (1 Peter 1:10 & 11) He is not saying that we can apply what is for Israel to ourselves.

You think those terms are the same, however they are not. Matthew is talking to Israel regarding their king and His rule, (kingdom) through them - the kingdom, rule of heaven come to earth.

The kingdom of God term is in regards to God`s overall rulership in heaven and on earth.
`Now when all things are made subject to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all.` (1 Cor. 15: 28)

Mark speaks of that for he is speaking to the Romans, Gentiles and thus does not use the Kingdom, rule of heaven, for God has not promised to rule through them but through Israel.

I thought I said I agree regarding Satan being bound just before the 1,000 years. And yes, he was cast to the earth just before this. Agree.
 
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And what I am trying to tell you is that it is also applied to us.

We have Paul, Peter, John, Jude, Revelation, Genesis, and the prophets, and the spirit of God in me confirming, these all telling me/us it's for this age, but for some reason your telling me/everyone it's not for this age, but a 1,000 years from now.
You will need to have some mighty great evidence/word to show otherwise. Cause there is nothing in there that says it cannot be applied to this age, though you think so (this doctrine you received from man (I know of this doctrine), but my doctrine is not of this world, but came down from heaven, and is true. You have been fed a little bit here, and a little bit there (to and fro), but I have been fed to the full).

Look what Paul say here in Romans, he is saying the very same thing can happen to us in this age (cause this is how God works, Who is no respecter of persons, and is the same to day as yesterday, and it is He Who sends into Babylon, and delivers)...

Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off [Jews], and thou, being a wild olive tree [Gentiles], wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18 Boast not against the branches [Jews (you need to take warning, for this is the very thing you are doing)]. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

...And Your saying it it does not apply to the church in this age...

20 Well; because of unbelief [not believing the truth, God's testimony; how many denominations? 2 Thess. 2] they were broken off, and thou standest by faith [being in love with the truth]. Be not highminded, but fear:
21 For if God spared not the natural branches [Jews], take heed [you need to be aware, take heed, in this age, "stay awake!" "be vigilant!" But you are refusing to taking heed, your head is a 1,000 years away from now, this is what I am trying to warn you of, but you are refusing] lest he also spare not thee [Gentiles].
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them [Jews (Vipers!) those that were cut off] which fell, severity; but toward thee [Gentiles those that were grafted in], goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou [Gentiles] also shalt be cut off [are you hearing? are you able? Did you quench the spirit (I say only that you would check with yourself. If you still know of your sins, and know you are still practicing them, then you have not overcome the world, Christ has not been formed in you, still being a child tossed to and fro in doctrine, not understanding)?].
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Paul is telling you himself it could happen to the cuurch, then states it will happen, because Paul knew something Acts 13:40-41. And if you wish, you could also add, that the falling away comes first.

Jesus is the sower, (Matt. 13: 37) and He is speaking to the people of Israel concerning His rulership, (of heaven) upon them. The nation of Israel only had 7 more years to fulfil the chastisement of Dan. 9: 24. They could have received their king and thus the rule (kingdom) of heaven would have come upon them.

However they mostly were dull of hearing, hard hearted and of their father the devil. Thus the Lord is speaking SPECIFICALLY to that generation in Israel who should have received their king and His rule, the rule, (kingdom) of heaven in their midst.

God, we know is omniscient, all knowing, and thus knew that Israel would reject their king and thus the Lord`s rulership through Israel has been put in hold. We know, however that it will happen after the tribulation.

` Then the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High...` (Dan.7: 27)

`And it shall come to pass that everyone who is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.` (Zech. 14: 16)

Yes, the believers are warned, but not from the parables to Israel.
 
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And what I am trying to tell you is that it is also applied to us.

Look what Paul say here in Romans, he is saying the very same thing can happen to us in this age (cause this is how God works, Who is no respecter of persons, and is the same to day as yesterday, and it is He Who sends into Babylon, and delivers)...

Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off [Jews], and thou, being a wild olive tree [Gentiles], wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18 Boast not against the branches [Jews (you need to take warning, for this is the very thing you are doing)]. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

...And Your saying it it does not apply to the church in this age...

20 Well; because of unbelief [not believing the truth, God's testimony; how many denominations? 2 Thess. 2] they were broken off, and thou standest by faith [being in love with the truth]. Be not highminded, but fear:
21 For if God spared not the natural branches [Jews], take heed [you need to be aware, take heed, in this age, "stay awake!" "be vigilant!" But you are refusing to taking heed, your head is a 1,000 years away from now, this is what I am trying to warn you of, but you are refusing] lest he also spare not thee [Gentiles].
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them [Jews (Vipers!) those that were cut off] which fell, severity; but toward thee [Gentiles those that were grafted in], goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou [Gentiles] also shalt be cut off [are you hearing? are you able? Did you quench the spirit (I say only that you would check with yourself. If you still know of your sins, and know you are still practicing them, then you have not overcome the world, Christ has not been formed in you, still being a child tossed to and fro in doctrine, not understanding)?].
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Paul is telling you himself it could happen to the cuurch, then states it will happen, because Paul knew something Acts 13:40-41. And if you wish, you could also add, that the falling away comes first.

Yes Paul is saying to the Gentile believers, not to boast, or be haughty, but fear. I do not see how that relates to the parables of Matt. 13.
 
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Yes Paul is saying to the Gentile believers, not to boast, or be haughty, but fear. I do not see how that relates to the parables of Matt. 13.
He is saying if it can happen to the Jews, His chosen race, He cut them off, then how is it that you Gentiles think any better of yourselves. Clear as day, straightforward!
 
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Yes Paul is saying to the Gentile believers, not to boast, or be haughty, but fear. I do not see how that relates to the parables of Matt. 13.
Acts 13:40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you [Paul is saying it could come upon them in their day] which is spoken of in the prophets;
41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish;
for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
 
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Yes Paul is saying to the Gentile believers, not to boast, or be haughty, but fear. I do not see how that relates to the parables of Matt. 13.
The wheat and tares, 10 virgins (all fell asleep, all had to be woken up), 2 Thess. 2, the seven churches, do you know your covenant?
 
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