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He didn’t. I have the Bible and it is a more sure word of prophecy. Doing things outside of the Bible is how cults are formed.
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He didn’t. I have the Bible and it is a more sure word of prophecy. Doing things outside of the Bible is how cults are formed.what if it is God Himself who gave you the picture ...
He didn’t. I have the Bible and it is a more sure word of prophecy. Doing things outside of the Bible is how cults are formed.
Imagine if for a moment God believes you are making idols out of having pictures of Jesus.
Why does anyone care what Jesus looked like, anyway?
Interesting. My logical mind sees no positive outcome in creating fantasy to have an 'authentic' relationship with someone never met nor whose physical attributes can ever be confirmed. Our whole premise is based on faith, which is not having to see to believe, so it is interesting it falls short here, for some.If we have a relationship with someone, usually we are interested in them as a complete person. It's hard to authentically relate to somebody that exists in our minds as merely an idea.
Interesting. My logical mind sees no positive outcome in creating fantasy to have an 'authentic' relationship with someone never met nor whose physical attributes can ever be confirmed. Our whole premise is based on faith, which is not having to see to believe, so it is interesting it falls short here, for some.
My individualistic mindset does often seem to inadvertently lead to trendsetting for the masses, once shared.The Positivist view of knowledge you seem to be presuming is something that is relatively new, in comparison.
Curiosity and human connection in a historical context?Why does anyone care what Jesus looked like, anyway?
Looks like they scraped it to look like him, lol. Post 27 is the image i saw years ago.i didn't like it having gotten used to the common pic s of Jesus. Jesus always looks so kind an gentle.Who needs someone’s visions of what Jesus looked like when we have toast!
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This is just silly. There is no other way to describe it.View attachment 247771 View attachment 247770 These images were drawn by Akiane Kramarik who said god gave her these images to draw. Do you believe this is exactly what Jesus looked like?
It is if it is God or if it is an image to be worshiped as some other god (See Exodus 20).Having a picture of somebody isn't idolatry.
Do you believe the Bible is God’s sole revelation to man? If not, then how are you able to tell a tradition of men vs. God’s added truth that is not found in the Bible? Also, try reading the Bible for a change on the topic of idolatry and pray about it with God, seeking the truth. Imagine if you are wrong? The horror you will face will be unimaginable, my friend. Don’t risk your soul over a dumb idol.idols are images and images are truths held to ... He most certainly gave me the picture i have of Jesus ...
no ... no one knows the Son, except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and to whom the Son might choose to reveal Him.Do you believe the Bible is God’s sole revelation to man? If not, then how are you able to tell a tradition of men vs. God’s added truth that is not found in the Bible? Also, try reading the Bible for a change on the topic of idolatry and pray about it with God, seeking the truth. Imagine if you are wrong? The horror you will face will be unimaginable, my friend. Don’t risk your soul over a dumb idol.
I agree. I will add that when you compare that very common painting that hangs in so many churches with the popular one in Mormon churches, well, Mormon Jesus would beat up Christian Jesus.It is if it is God or if it is an image to be worshiped as some other god (See Exodus 20).
My parents have a print of this hanging in the dining room.
Where does it mention his looks? I don't remember that. Thanks
I remember reading somewhere about how Billy Graham saying that when he prayed, he had the image of Jesus portrayed in his mind from actor who played Jesus in the Passion of the Christ. I cannot seem to find the quote now.I agree. I will add that when you compare that very common painting that hangs in so many churches with the popular one in Mormon churches, well, Mormon Jesus would beat up Christian Jesus.They both repel me, though. They give me the willies.
It’s sad, but their love for their idol image of Jesus is more than what this passage says. Only God can reveal it to them and they would have to be willing to change. All we can do is pray for folks who cannot see it right now.Isaiah
53. [1] Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? [2] For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
So how do you know the JW church and Mormonism is false if the Bible is not our sole guide for all matters of faith and practice?no ... no one knows the Son, except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and to whom the Son might choose to reveal Him.
We must always remember that the revelation of today (if held onto) becomes the serpent of tomorrow.
It is in the confines of how our soul deceives us, or where we build idols out of the revealed truth, in this our journey in ends, until we are purged of these things that become obstacles, or serpents in our path.
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