QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The Catholic Bible Online, 2009, states that Gnostism appears to have existed pre-Christian era in the form of Hellenistic influence, myth based on different theology, although true to the Gnostic, and possibly as the doctrine of Indian, Syrian, and Phoenician nations. (The Catholic Bible, paraphrased) The doctrine of [salvation by knowledge]. Based on the etymology of the word (gnosis "knowledge", gnostikos, "good at knowing") (The Catholic Bible). (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06592a.htm) (emphases in the article)"
What common elements do II Peter and Jude have in their view of eschatology (the end of the world, the second coming of Jesus, and judgment on sinners, etc.)? Do we see this kind of thinking in the church today? Where?
II Peter and Jude speak in common on the issues above.
Since the second coming of Jesus has been delayed the false teachers would try to talk the bvelievers out of their hope.
Peter discusses "the day of the Lord" and other similar phrases indicating the end times, as Jude does, as well. Peter is a letter of exhortation and warning. Of the false prophets it is said:
"And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not and their damnation slumbereth not." (II Peter 2:3, King James Version) The leaders pulling the neophytes away from the faith are actually acting out in greed by using people and desiring them as merchandise.
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n Jude, "The tone is of stern reproof in regards to certain evils brought in by men who had professed to receive the grace of God, and [Jude] warns of the certainty of Divine Judgment, illustrating from Old Testament History", i.e. the flood in Noah's day. (p. 1880.The judgment to be given to those men is the "fire out from which we are to pull them." (Jude 23, Companion Bible, 1989)
There is that kind of thinking in the church today in regards to Jesus not coming back for the believers. False teachers still try to draw away new believers from the faith for their own selfish greed of having numbers in their church, which appeals to their pride. Being a "leader" at all appeals to their pride, too.
References (in APA):
Companion bible. (1989). New Knoxville, OH: American Christian Press.
King James version bible.
WEBPAGE OF THE DAY: http://home.att.net/~chuckayoub/the_beatles_lyrics.html
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
The 9-12 Project
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned -- this is the sum of good government." - THOMAS JEFFERSON
Today people are marching on Washington, D.C. in something called the 9-12 Project. 9 Principles-12 Values. It is a determined crowd desiring to bring back Judeo-Christian values in America. Like we lost them.
Oh, we DID lose them.!!! Make no mistake!!!!!
I do not believe that any of us would disagree times are tougher than they used to be and that raising a decent family is difficult, at best. Without the help of spiritual principles, we remain forever in the dark, an unpleasant place for anyone with this particular fear. Critical to realize is that there are principles, one being faith, which holds the hope of better things to come, both now and in the future.
THE FACTS ARE THAT, INDEED, SOME PEOPLE HAVE LOST GOOD PRINCIPLES BY WHICH TO LIVE. THIS IS THEIR MISFORTUNE. OUR CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO MORE DANGER THAN EVER BEFORE IN HISTORY, THE MEDIA MAKES SURE WE KNOW ALL ABOUT THAT, AND IF ONE IS NOT CAREFUL IT IS EASY TO GIVE UP BY FALLING INTO DESPAIR. THOSE OF US WHO CARE FOR OTHERS DO OUR BEST TO RESTORE THESE PEOPLE AND THEIR LOST FAITH AND HOPE IN THEMSELVES, SYSTEMS, AND SOCIETY, BY OUR EXEMPLIFYING A BETTER EXAMPLE, IF WE CAN, AND LENDING A HAND, BEING COMPASSIONATE, AS WELL AS OFFERING OUR RESOURCES.
Join in to provide a better tomorrow, clicheish as that sounds, and set your mind on helping someone out, EVEN in the smallest way. Think about someone now and figure out if there is something that can be done to make his life easier.
(Even an emotional cleansing by shedding tears for all the injustices in the world can be a good thing. Bring all these things to our Father in prayer . He does see all and feels for us.)
No one has everything and every one has nothing without each other in Christ.
Peace to You,
Kiva
WEBPAGE OF THE DAY:
http://www.the912project.com
Today people are marching on Washington, D.C. in something called the 9-12 Project. 9 Principles-12 Values. It is a determined crowd desiring to bring back Judeo-Christian values in America. Like we lost them.
Oh, we DID lose them.!!! Make no mistake!!!!!
I do not believe that any of us would disagree times are tougher than they used to be and that raising a decent family is difficult, at best. Without the help of spiritual principles, we remain forever in the dark, an unpleasant place for anyone with this particular fear. Critical to realize is that there are principles, one being faith, which holds the hope of better things to come, both now and in the future.
THE FACTS ARE THAT, INDEED, SOME PEOPLE HAVE LOST GOOD PRINCIPLES BY WHICH TO LIVE. THIS IS THEIR MISFORTUNE. OUR CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO MORE DANGER THAN EVER BEFORE IN HISTORY, THE MEDIA MAKES SURE WE KNOW ALL ABOUT THAT, AND IF ONE IS NOT CAREFUL IT IS EASY TO GIVE UP BY FALLING INTO DESPAIR. THOSE OF US WHO CARE FOR OTHERS DO OUR BEST TO RESTORE THESE PEOPLE AND THEIR LOST FAITH AND HOPE IN THEMSELVES, SYSTEMS, AND SOCIETY, BY OUR EXEMPLIFYING A BETTER EXAMPLE, IF WE CAN, AND LENDING A HAND, BEING COMPASSIONATE, AS WELL AS OFFERING OUR RESOURCES.
Join in to provide a better tomorrow, clicheish as that sounds, and set your mind on helping someone out, EVEN in the smallest way. Think about someone now and figure out if there is something that can be done to make his life easier.
(Even an emotional cleansing by shedding tears for all the injustices in the world can be a good thing. Bring all these things to our Father in prayer . He does see all and feels for us.)
No one has everything and every one has nothing without each other in Christ.
Peace to You,
Kiva
WEBPAGE OF THE DAY:
http://www.the912project.com
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