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Mat 17:3 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist.
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What is your point,... that the Truth is dependent upon some democratic response to sanction it?
Or, do you suggest that I discontinue posting my book report on the Bible because those with their own doctrines have not recanted and joined me?
What readers MUST do is ask themselves what was this Transfiguration on the mountain really about...
I'm just going to stay with Jesus words
The above was written by Saul/Paul, who was not one of the original disciples and never spoke to Jesus son of Joseph before he was crucified. Jesus, after his crucifixion, did confront Saul on the road to Damascus and 'freaked him out'. Jesus changed Saul's name to Paul and the experience changed Saul from a persecutor of the first Messianic Jews, to Paul being the primary apostle to the Gentiles.
-----Jesus never wrote anything down, or, should I say, not that we know of. (A couple scholars believe he wrote the Gospel of John.) 'Reincarnation' is a term that originated in the 19th century. Transmigration of the soul and metempsychosis are English terms that are much older. Many peoples in Jesus' time believed in a rebirth as human on Earth. The mystical Jews - later known as Kaballists - believed in reincarnation and believed the soul of Moses was reincarnated in each new generation. The Greek Pythagoreans taught it to those in their circle. Socrates may not have committed suicide over a point of politics and a strong devotion to the truth had he not been convinced of reincarnation. (And it appears he returned as Aristotle.)
The Mithras cult - practiced by many soldiers in the Roman Army - believed in reincarnation. The Egyptians certainly believed in it, as did those that practiced the ancient mysteries, i.e. Babylonians, Persians, Sumerians, Druids, and others.
The Early Church was split on the question of reincarnation. Clement and Origin of Alexandria taught it and taught that Jesus taught it. Here are three good books I can recommend that detail this: Reincarnation - The Missing Link In Christianity by Elizabeth Claire Prophet, The Phoenix Fire Mystery , and Reincarnation in Christianity by Geddes MacGregor.
It wasn't until (St.) Augustine came along in the 4th century, repented from his sinful ways, and then on his own, declared, "There are no previous lives to blame for one's ailments and low position in society, it's all Eve's fault" (paraphrased). Yes, it was Augustine who coined the term "original sin"; you won't find it in the Bible and rabbis don't teach it! You will find Bible references to "you reap what you sow".
Money was/is the guide for many doctrinal decisions throughout the centuries in all religions. The ancient Egyptian priests asked, "How can we get people to give us large amounts of money to mummify their corpse if they solely believe in the soul being eternal and receiving rebirth in a new body? No, we must fight that teaching! We'll promote the eternal soul and the afterlife in the same body. That way, we can charge exurberent prices for preserving the dead body and its elaborate burial" (anecdotal). This misguided tradition was then passed on to the Israelites who passed it on to the Christians.
The Christ returning and the synchronized "resurrection of the dead" is correct. But Paul's explanation of it is flawed!
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That is as it will be as the Jews begin to proselytize...
Everyone,
A good conversation! I'll respond to some of those replies later. How about replying directly to what I wrote (which I need to complete) and to Seal #7: Reincarnation Theory & its 21 Principles...
- Brad Watson, Miami
teacher
Yes you will stike with your argument as will the other organized churches.
You will try to get around the ONLY straight and direct statement, by John the Baptist, that he was NOT the Elijah.
John 1:21
And they asked him, (John the Baptist), "What then?
Art thou Elias?
And he saith, I am not.
Art thou that prophet?
And he answered, No.
That is as it will be as the Jews begin to proselytize the Bible readers with this claim that Christis their Elijah.
This is how the Jews beome priest over all monotheism and Jerusalem again becomes the center of Christianity.
I suggest you stop twisting scripture to suit your own agenda.
You claim to believe in a collective knowledge, but the collective knowledge is in stark contrast to what you claim.
There are reasons for this. Namely, that the Collective knows better than you. More eyes to see, more avenues pursued, ect...
Yes you will stike with your argument as will the other organized churches.
You will try to get around the ONLY straight and direct statement, by John the Baptist, that he was NOT the Elijah.
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Yes I believe Jesus, and no man accepts his testimony either, I believe even John said that
I already showed the law having A SHADOW and NOT THE VERY IMAGE of things, PROPHESIED UNTIL John (thats his name). Thus Johns name IS John (as the Angel stated) but would go forth in the spirit and power of Elijah being the Elijah FOR TO COME even as Jesus said. For the law and the prophets having a shadow of the good things TO COME, prophesied UNTIL JOHN.
And Jesus said, He was the Elias for TO COME
I just believe Jesus. You are just seeing John denying he is Elijah (as if he was reincarnated, or an old prophet coming who is raised again) or as if his name is Elijah, it isnt, its John, however you are also choosing to void the words of Jesus Christ to the contrary (He said John IS the Elias for to come).
No comprehension of what you just said (its ok I dont want to know)
My suggestion to you is to let Jewish people learn about (1) the Jewish Tradition of the Seven Miracles (which Jew for centuries before 32AD believed would identify The Elijah when he returned).
Then admit that the Jews still set out a SPECIAL fifth wine cup on the Paaover table awaiting the Elijah's return so that he could teach whether they ALL ought drink from it or discard it at the end of Passover.
Add these Jewish traditions to the comparison of the OT acts and behaviors of Elijah in 800BC with what Christ did and said in 32AD, and be honest.... not defensive nor offended.
My suggestion to you is to let Jewish people learn about (1) the Jewish Tradition of the Seven Miracles (which Jew for centuries before 32AD believed would identify The Elijah when he returned).
Then admit that the Jews still set out a SPECIAL fifth wine cup on the Paaover table awaiting the Elijah's return so that he could teach whether they ALL ought drink from it or discard it at the end of Passover.
Cupid Dave & Huram Abi,
Let's stay on topic. Are you open-minded to reincarnation? Have you thought about it much? Have you read any books on it? Can you relate scientific principles to it as well as religious and historic information?
- Brad
I said John is the only one who directly said "No, I am NOT the Elijah."
Do you say John was too stupid to know who he was, or that he lied?
You misread and misinterpret every other verse that you use to support your error.
John 1:21
And they asked him, (John the Baptist), "What then?
Art thou Elias?
And he saith, I am not.
Art thou that prophet?
And he answered, No.
Huram Abi,No, I am not open minded to reincarnation beyond energy transfer ie: energy neither created nor destroyed. I am very open minded to generational memory as we see in elephants, however.
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