True and the Bible states that some people won't understand it and depart from it.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV
[9] The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, [10] and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. [11] Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, [12] in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
1 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV
[1] Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, [2] through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
We got the book of Enoch and that explains how these people think they are so smart since the fallen angels shared things they shouldn't have with mankind.
Yep, the Bible has been used for political power games for a long time.
325: Council of Nicaea has newly converted Byzantine Emperor Constantine essentially take over control of the Christian church and its doctrine within his territory of the Roman Empire's remnants.
987: Vladimir the Great of Kiev sends emmisaries to the lands of Christians, Jews and Moslem proselytizers who'd come to Kiev to determine if he wants to convert to any of those religions. Decides to pick Christianity when the Byzantine Emperor (facing cotininued attack by the Turks) allows him as a "barbarian" to marry one of his daughters.
1054: The Great East-West Schism ending the communion between the Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox which started over whether only Latin rites could be used in southern Italian churches instead of Greek. They've still not fully reconciled with each other. Shooting linguistic, mental, and metal daggers at each other for 970 years and counting. Yet, the Roman Catholic Latin rite still uses the Greek words Κύριε ἐλέησον. Χριστὲ ἐλέησονfr for the first part of its "Latin" mass: " Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison."
1545-63: Council of Trent. Roman Catholic church facing the rising challenge of the Protestant reformation throws out of its
canonical scripture three books it calls the Protestant Apocrypha. And, lots of new rules on censorship, taxes, how bishops are selected, etc. Consolidation of raw power. Suppress any freedom of religion.
Not to be missed!
The Gospel of Mary [Magdalene]: Perhaps as old as 90 A.D. Found written in Coptic in 1896/7 on a 5th Century papyrus and began being published not until 1938 and more by 1983. Not published in translation from Coptic til the 1950's. Someone way back when did NOT like the idea of any woman being considered disciples!
Censorship "wars" have been ongoing for what is or is not in the original Bible. Big questions such as was Mary Magdalene a full disciple or not? How to separate political propaganda wars from what is real, true or good?
That's all why I greatly appreciate Putin giving Tucker's audience a long history lesson in what for him is "Mother Russia." What is fr him its national and cultural "soul." Impacts on that soul from invading armies from east, west, and south over centuries. How the Eastern Orthodox christian church fits in all of that with the breakup of the USSR are inextricably intertwined into a religious, cultural, political, and emotional tangle.
Communion of literally breaking bread is needed. Sit down and talk face to face. Shake hands in the flesh wishing each other peace.
Seriously, not enough bread breaking, and too many political power games with the Bible, the Constitution, the letter and spirit of the law, whatever the Beast can torture to create chaos. “God is not the author of confusion” (1 Cor. 14:33). Curious to think that if Putin is genuinely an EO Christian, we have more in common with him than any of us have with Sloppy Joe and the Puppet Masters.
I'll settle for anyone following the Golden Rule and ideally also honoring the letter and spirit of the US Constitution's Bill of Rights initially intended to enshrine inalienable "God-given" (v. any mercurial human-made) human rights. "Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness" per the US Declaration of Independence.
I feel certain if Putin had wanted to "defeat Ukraine" he could have in 2014 or 2022 blasted it into total submission in less than 2 weeks. He clearly thinks he and Russia were forced into the attacks they've done there while he's always ready to talk peace but over his dead body not willing to have Ukraine part of or supported by NATO as long as it is hostile to Russia. Often seen worshipping at EO churches. Altogether, strikes me as positive signals of what his deepest morality beliefs might be. "Trust but verify," as Reagan said. For both sides of any war.
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I believe that so much of the Bible has been hidden from us, as well.
We live in a society where everything supporting a Biblical worldview is mocked or suppressed.
The Bible itself isn't hidden, but can only be understood when read with humility.
True and the Bible states that some people won't understand it and depart from it.
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV
[9] The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, [10] and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. [11] Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, [12] in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
1 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV
[1] Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, [2] through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
What I mean Tom, is that only a fraction of the Bible has been revealed. So much has not been included.
We got the book of Enoch and that explains how these people think they are so smart since the fallen angels shared things they shouldn't have with mankind.
Me too about the Bible, but we have what we need.
Yep, the Bible has been used for political power games for a long time.
325: Council of Nicaea has newly converted Byzantine Emperor Constantine essentially take over control of the Christian church and its doctrine within his territory of the Roman Empire's remnants.
987: Vladimir the Great of Kiev sends emmisaries to the lands of Christians, Jews and Moslem proselytizers who'd come to Kiev to determine if he wants to convert to any of those religions. Decides to pick Christianity when the Byzantine Emperor (facing cotininued attack by the Turks) allows him as a "barbarian" to marry one of his daughters.
1054: The Great East-West Schism ending the communion between the Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox which started over whether only Latin rites could be used in southern Italian churches instead of Greek. They've still not fully reconciled with each other. Shooting linguistic, mental, and metal daggers at each other for 970 years and counting. Yet, the Roman Catholic Latin rite still uses the Greek words Κύριε ἐλέησον. Χριστὲ ἐλέησονfr for the first part of its "Latin" mass: " Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison."
1545-63: Council of Trent. Roman Catholic church facing the rising challenge of the Protestant reformation throws out of its
canonical scripture three books it calls the Protestant Apocrypha. And, lots of new rules on censorship, taxes, how bishops are selected, etc. Consolidation of raw power. Suppress any freedom of religion.
Not to be missed!
The Gospel of Mary [Magdalene]: Perhaps as old as 90 A.D. Found written in Coptic in 1896/7 on a 5th Century papyrus and began being published not until 1938 and more by 1983. Not published in translation from Coptic til the 1950's. Someone way back when did NOT like the idea of any woman being considered disciples!
Censorship "wars" have been ongoing for what is or is not in the original Bible. Big questions such as was Mary Magdalene a full disciple or not? How to separate political propaganda wars from what is real, true or good?
That's all why I greatly appreciate Putin giving Tucker's audience a long history lesson in what for him is "Mother Russia." What is fr him its national and cultural "soul." Impacts on that soul from invading armies from east, west, and south over centuries. How the Eastern Orthodox christian church fits in all of that with the breakup of the USSR are inextricably intertwined into a religious, cultural, political, and emotional tangle.
Communion of literally breaking bread is needed. Sit down and talk face to face. Shake hands in the flesh wishing each other peace.
Seriously, not enough bread breaking, and too many political power games with the Bible, the Constitution, the letter and spirit of the law, whatever the Beast can torture to create chaos. “God is not the author of confusion” (1 Cor. 14:33). Curious to think that if Putin is genuinely an EO Christian, we have more in common with him than any of us have with Sloppy Joe and the Puppet Masters.
"Sloppy Joe" - ha!
I'll settle for anyone following the Golden Rule and ideally also honoring the letter and spirit of the US Constitution's Bill of Rights initially intended to enshrine inalienable "God-given" (v. any mercurial human-made) human rights. "Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness" per the US Declaration of Independence.
I feel certain if Putin had wanted to "defeat Ukraine" he could have in 2014 or 2022 blasted it into total submission in less than 2 weeks. He clearly thinks he and Russia were forced into the attacks they've done there while he's always ready to talk peace but over his dead body not willing to have Ukraine part of or supported by NATO as long as it is hostile to Russia. Often seen worshipping at EO churches. Altogether, strikes me as positive signals of what his deepest morality beliefs might be. "Trust but verify," as Reagan said. For both sides of any war.
100% Ya know, Sloppy Joe and the Puppet Masters would be a great name for a band--one that plays music instead of political subterfuge : )