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(OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 44720951 United States 09/02/2013 03:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: What did Jesus say about the ability of the faithful to recognize God? What Abraham saw in Genesis 18: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR:::::: "' . . . Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.' Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.' " (John 8:56-58). This indicates a high probability that JESUS was the Yehovah whom Abraham saw that day on the plains of Mamre in the heat of the day. In Genesis 18:3, the word "Lord" is the same word as in verse 1, but is plural, which would seem to indicate that Abraham could not determine that they were heavenly beings --- for they appeared as men. It wasn't until after the three had eaten, verses 9-15, that Abraham realized the true identity of his visitors and their purpose. The account recorded in Genesis 18 testifies to the very high esteem that Abraham held in the eyes of God. That is why he is called "Abraham My friend" in Isaiah 41:8; why he is called God's "friend forever" in 2Chronicles 20:7; why in James 2:23 it states, " . . . he was called the friend of God". And, as an added twist, Abraham had been circumcised just THREE DAYS before meeting the three visitors!! Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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(OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 44720951 United States 09/02/2013 03:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: What did Jesus say about the ability of the faithful to recognize God? What Abraham saw in Genesis 18: Genesis 19:2-3: 19:2'My lords,' he said, 'please come down to your servant's house to stay the night and wash your feet. Then you can make an early start on your journey.' 3'No,' they said, 'we shall spend the night in the square.' But he pressed them so much that they went home with him and entered his house. He prepared a meal for them, baking unleavened bread, and they had supper. I IMAGINE IF WE KNEW THE LORD OF ALL CREATION AND HIS MESSENGERS WERE COMING TO OUR HOUSE WOULD WE BE PREPARED? WHAT KIND OF MEAL WOULD WE PREPARE? WHAT WE OFFER TO THEM SO THEY WOULD STAY AT OUR HOME? Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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User ID: 35233389 United States 09/02/2013 10:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: What did Jesus say about the ability of the faithful to recognize God? What Abraham saw in Genesis 18: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR:::::: Quoting: christian "' . . . Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.' Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.' " (John 8:56-58). This indicates a high probability that JESUS was the Yehovah whom Abraham saw that day on the plains of Mamre in the heat of the day. HE IS |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 10235455 United States 09/02/2013 11:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: What did Jesus say about the ability of the faithful to recognize God? What Abraham saw in Genesis 18: I LOVE U ALL.As in the person behind this keyboard and if there is a god he/she love's you too. I can't explain why the world is fucked up though, except we are all god and this is what we want, i suppose. |
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(OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 44720951 United States 09/02/2013 11:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: What did Jesus say about the ability of the faithful to recognize God? What Abraham saw in Genesis 18: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR:::::: Quoting: christian "' . . . Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.' Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.' " (John 8:56-58). This indicates a high probability that JESUS was the Yehovah whom Abraham saw that day on the plains of Mamre in the heat of the day. HE IS Amen and Amen! Maranatha Jesus!!! Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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