Edial said:Knowledge3, answer these questions.
Describe how did Jesus Christ appear to you.
Be specific.
I will do my best to answer your requests and questions to the best of my ability
I had a vision and the Lord appeared to me in a dream, and gave me the dream of Joseph
I am Joseph, my father is Jacob, Abraham and Isaac are my forefathers, Manasseh is my eldest brother, Ephraim is my cousin, and the lion of Judah is the firstborn
I saw visions of fire and have been appointed to ministry --
As I wrote in my previous response to your question, Jesus appeared as a Light and blinded me
You claim to be an Apostle.
I am, an apostle, or I am working and God is working on me and forming me to his exact specifications
Which are not yours or anyone elses', what God gives to me in my personal sphere and space is for me only, I couldn't possibly let you in on my personal views anymore than I already have -- I've told you the truth over and over again -- I give you my own life and I am enduring the test and perseverance of a chosen apostle in God's way --[/quote]
These are the NT tests for an Apostle.
2CO 12:12 The things that mark an apostle--signs, wonders and miracles--were done among you with great perseverance.
Answer this.
What signs, wonders and miracles have you done in public that are well recorded?
They have not been performed yet, because God has not called them into action yet
Because God is waiting you to repent, you will be humbled before the Almighty, and the Almighty shall teach you what true humility is
Be specific.
If you cannot present any concrete evidence, you fall into a company of false apostles.
Let me come and witness to you, your pastor, and your church, then then I will set out for Damascus
Do you know that I am willing to leave everything behind to follow Jesus? Those are the acts and test of a true apostle/disciple.
The initation or theformal acts have not been performed yet, so I couldn't possibly perform or do all these requirements and standards you are requesting of me because I have no help!
The requirements of a true apostle requires you to leave your home,family,job,friends and everything you have set up for yourself in your own life . . . Are you willing to do that and follow me?
2CO 11::5 But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles". 6 I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way......
Everything St. Paul has written is already written, and is my mouth and personal knowledge of his teaching -- What comes from my own mouth is from the Holy Spirit
2CO 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.
I haven't masqueraded before anyone? You fail to understand the purpose of and direction of St. Paul's letters in dealing with the believers in the Church
Knowledge3 - you are in a bad company.
Whoever appeared to you - was NOT Christ.
Who is company? Would you mind telling me who you believe to be in my company?
And it is a Christian duty of the believers to discern false apostles from the real ones.
You are persecuting me, do you know that? You are basically prosecuting me because of my Testimony
Be careful
LiLamb 219 was opening you with a can opener throughout the thread by insisting on your relationship with Christ.
You presented a "textbook" answer.
Not good enough.
If my letters and words are not good enough for you, then come and invite me to your church and to witness to you in person
Do you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? (And I do not refer to that "Christ" who you claim personally appeared to you).
Yes, Jesus the Christ, born of the seed of Mary, in Bethlehem, from the house and lineage of David -- Who was crucified,died, and buried and rose again on the third day from the dead and ascended to heaven and sitteth at the right of God, the Almighty Father -- Judge of heaven and earth.
Thanks,
Ed
You can wear me out with you constant pleas and constant delays, why don't you act on faith and move forward. Because I am doing the best I can to step forward and show myself true and appointed
I will continue to follow up and response to your questions as I can keep up with them