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Dawn Bertot
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Message 71 of 304 (660771)
04-29-2012 9:21 AM
Reply to: Message 70 by Panda
04-29-2012 7:39 AM


"For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders."
Since this has not come to pass, it is not a prophecy.
You seem to think that if you believe that something will eventually come true, then that is a fulfilled prophecy.
It is not.
Uh, lets see. A Roman procurator named Pontius Pilate, judges, folds, then pronounces the death sentence on you, uh, yes I believe one could consider that fulfilled.
The temple leaders were very much considered government leaders, in those days, especially for the Jewish people.
He would not have been hounded continuously during his ministry by the Jewish leaders, then tossed back and forth between Herod and Pilate, were they not considered government leaders.
Uh, yes the government was on his shoulder continuously and yes this was fulfilled
Dawn Bertot
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Message 86 of 304 (660879)
04-30-2012 8:43 AM
Reply to: Message 74 by Archangel
04-29-2012 10:43 AM


Re: Horse meat, nothing but horse meat.
This is why debating the scriptures with unbelievers is such a massive waste of time. Because you have absolutely no spiritual insight at all. If you did, you would understand how Jesus fulfilled or will fulfill every single aspect of this prophecy
In some ways you are right, it is a waste of time and you will never get through to them. But look at it from this perspective. There are other people that view the website and you may be making an impact on them, because of things they have never saw, heard or understood
Also, dont stop plugging away, ignore these fellows insults and jibes, its apart of thier M.O. Actually I eat it like candy. Not that I mean to, but upseting them is like shooting fish in a barrel, its kinda funny to watch
Compared to the earliest Christians, and even to the serious persecution of Christians today, in parts of the world, if all we have to do is put up with these clownish fellows, we are blessed indeed
Just remember there are other people that may not have heard the truth in these matters and that should fuel your intrest.
Keep up the good work. See ya in a day or so with responses to the latest posts
Dawn Bertot
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Message 92 of 304 (661185)
05-03-2012 1:40 AM
Reply to: Message 72 by jar
04-29-2012 9:29 AM


Re: Horse meat, nothing but horse meat.
Jar writes
Now let's look at it in detail. Where does that refer to Jesus? Start by showing when Jesus ruled on David's throne and over David's kingdom?
I am surprised at the fact that you call yourself a Christian but know so little of the scriptures. As I have continually argued with little or no resistence, the NT clearly teaches that both Jesus and the NT, clearly teach that Jesus was God incarnate. early on God told Samuel that Israel did not need a king they already had a king, God himself.
If at some point God did allow an early Israel have a earthly king, God would certainly still be God and king and any throne of course would be under his control and perview
Jesus therefore as God always sat on Davids throne. As a coming Messiah and prophcied by the OT prophets, it would take inspiration by both OT prophets and NT prophets, to let us know how that was accomplished
Jesus as God has always reigned over Davids kingdom and always sat on his throne as the article below helps to demonstrate.
The throne of David and his kingdom was not simply a literal throne, as the article below points out. It was a representation of God as Israel was to be a light to the nations for God
The theme of the Old and New testaments is uncontestable in any real sense. It is Gods redemptive plan for mankind
As I pointed out to Modulous you would need to demonstrate the NT writers as unreliable, then demonstrate them as unreliable in communicating Gods truth through inspiration.
Its very simple Jar, my choices are simple. I can believe persons that were eyewitness to these events, or claimed to have been eyewitness. Or at bare minimum were very closely related to these events, or I can believe you.
If I choose to believe you, I have to ask myself is there any good reason to believe you other than your disapproval that you believe Jesus was not the Messiah and that these old testament prophecies are not about him
IOWs There is a host of information both outside the Bible as evidence for its reliablity and of course its internal continuity and unity of thought, theme and purpose. the there is Jar with nothing but his disapproval and no evidence to the contrary.
Now, which one do you think I am going to take. That is unless you can provide me evidence that I should not believe the NT writers. Can you provide me evidence to the contrary?
Again Jar, Isolating one single prophecy as you have done is not how the Messiah of Jesus is established. Its is taking a look at all the specific prophecies collectively and then viewing that evidence as a whole. The evidence seems overwheling doesnt it. Acollective understanding of all the prophets had to say and then a collective understanding of what the NT writers had to say, place jesus as the Messiah, with NO REASONABLE OBJECTIONS
If you want to try and demonstrate he was not the Messiah from all the collective evidence you are welcome to try. It would be courious to see what you approach my be from an overall understanding of all the evidence
Premillennialism and the Throne of David
(by Bob Pulliam)
After understanding how the premillennialist uses the promise to Abraham for doctrinal purpose, we must then see how he uses promises concerning king David of the Old Testament. These are used for the same end: to make fulfilled prophecies seem as if they still need to be fulfilled. If Jesus never really received what was promised, then it must still be given. The claim is that Jesus never received the throne of David as was promised (II Sam 7:12 - 16).
This lesson will concentrate of that promise of Jesus sitting on David’s throne...
Jesus Is a Descendant of David...
I can’t see a Bible believer denying it. Matthew recorded (Mt 1) a genealogy that reaches back to David (Luke 3 also). The angel that appeared to Mary told her that her child would be given the throne of "His father David". (Lk 1:32f) Isaiah prophesied that this coming Savior would be of "the root of Jesse", which was David’s father. So let’s begin by getting some side issues out of the way. These are points that are not in question:
...that Jesus is a descendant of David
...that Jesus was promised the throne of David.
...that God fulfills His promises.
These are not at issue. The question before us is: "Will Jesus return to earth, in the future, and sin on the literal throne of David in Jerusalem?" In considering this question, we must note several clear affirmations of scripture that make the premillennial claim invalid.
Cannot Do So from Judah on Earth (must be from heaven)...
Let’s begin with an Old Testament prophecy about the coming Messiah, Jesus:
"Then speak to him, saying, ’Thus says the Lord of hosts, saying: "Behold, the Man whose name is the BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And He shall build the temple of the Lord; Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.’" (Zechariah 6:12 & 13)
Here we learn that Jesus would be a priest AND rule on his throne. The counsel of peace would be between both offices. So if He is a priest now, he also must be a king now! We know that He is a priest now, for the book of Hebrews clearly declares this (Heb 8:1). But His priesthood demands a heavenly office (Heb 8:1-4), for priests must be from the tribe of Levi (according to the Law of Moses), but Jesus was of the Tribe of Judah (Heb 7:13f). We learn that His present priesthood places Him in heaven, in the presence of God for us. (Heb 9:23f) If you will compare Hebrews 10:12f with I Corinthians 15:25, you will see that not only is Jesus presently our High Priest, He also is our reigning king.
Now another Old Testament prophecy is very important here. Read it carefully:
"Is this man Coniah a despised, broken idol; A vessel in which is no pleasure? Why are they cast out, he and his descendants, And cast into a land which they do not know? O earth, earth, earth, Hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord: ‘Write this man down as childless, A man who shall not prosper in his days; For none of his descendants shall prosper, Sitting on the throne of David, And ruling anymore in Judah.’" (Jer 22:28-30)
Now we know that Coniah did have children (I Chron 3:17). Matthew 1:12 names one of these as an ancestor of Christ (Shealtiel). Coniah was written "childless" so far as the throne and rule was concerned "in Judah". Jesus, being a descendant of Coniah, cannot reign from Judah. Jerusalem is in Judah. Jesus can never reign in Jerusalem and prosper... Now that is a powerful prophecy.
Is Jesus Now on the Throne of David
or the Throne of God...
We know that Jesus must reign until all enemies are conquered. (I Cor 15:25 & 26) There can be no doubt that Jesus is now sitting and ruling on a throne! But this leaves us with the question, "On whose throne is Jesus really sitting?" Some would have us believe that Jesus is now on the Throne of God, but at His coming will sit on the throne of David (Making a distinction between the two thrones).
But note that:
-(I Kgs 1:46f) Solomon had his own throne (Solomon's throne).
-(I Kgs 1:48) Yet Solomon was sitting on David's throne.
-(I Kgs 2:12) Solomon sat on David's throne.
-(I Chr 29:23) Solomon sat on Jehovah's throne.
-Solomon's throne = David's throne = Jehovah's throne.
The Significance of the word "throne" - "In the Old Testament the basic meaning of kisse' is 'seat' or 'chair.'... The more frequent sense of kisse' is 'throne' or 'seat of honor,' ...The word kisse' was also used to represent 'kingship' and the succession to the throne" (Nelson, pp428f). The problem people have here is that they automatically think of a piece of furniture when they see or hear the word "throne". Does God sit on a piece of furniture?... (Ps 47:8) Are God and Jesus sitting on the same piece of furniture?... (Rev 3:21) And better yet, in this same passage we learn that when we overcome, we all will be sitting with Jesus and the Father on His throne. A piece of furniture?...
"Throne" refers to the "right to rule", and Jehovah is the only one who can give it. It is always the same throne, no matter who is sitting on it.
Jesus Is Now on David's Throne...
What we have seen to this point should be convincing enough to force us to the conclusion that Jesus is now on the throne of David! If, however, you still have doubts, let us give consideration to the apostle Peter's words in Acts 2:29 - 36...
Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: "The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.’" Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:29-39)
What is this "promise of the Holy Spirit" referred to here? The only logical answer must be found in the context. What promise was made in the preceding verses? "God had sworn with an oath" that "He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne". Jesus received the fulfillment of this promise. Jesus was sitting on David’s throne as promised, and was now "both Lord and Christ". Jesus sitting on the throne of David is not for future fulfillment. Jesus is on the throne of David now!
Conclusion...
Will Jesus return to earth, in the future, and sit on the literal throne of David in Jerusalem? Jesus cannot return to earth and reign on earth. Prophecy forbids it. But Jesus is now on David's throne in heaven, for David's throne was in actuality Jehovah's throne! Jesus is now on the throne of David, ruling in heaven. This is why Paul wrote that God "seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and..." (Eph 1:20ff).
http://www.fryroad.org/...roneofDavid/tabid/212/Default.aspx
The throne of David was always the throne of God, hence Jesus' throne
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 93 of 304 (661186)
05-03-2012 2:02 AM
Reply to: Message 81 by jar
04-29-2012 12:50 PM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
Jar writes to Arch
Nor does it address the factual points I have raised where you simply misrepresented what the Bible actually says by taking quote mined phrases out of context.
factual Points?
Since you do not know "what the Bible actually says" or what the author in the OT was refering to specifically, in any passage, you would not know if someone was quote mining
To know what the writer was saying in contecxt, you would need to include the writers admissions of inspiration and God given direction in his writings
Since you deny outright his inspiration, it follows logically that you could not know what he meant contextually or what he really meant overall
That is unless you are willing to admit, he was actually inspired by God.
Were the writers in the OT, really inspired by God Jar, as they claim?
If the writers of the Old test are not inspired by God, please explain to whom it refers and what it means, that "unto us a child is born", etc
Your claim that someone is quote mining, without knowing the specfics yourself, is nothing less than idiotic
If I choose not to believe the inspiration of the NT writers, which is built on good evidence, it is a cinch that I have no valid reason to believe someones objections, like yours, that are based on nothing but simple disapproval, with no real evidence to the contrary
It takes more than disapproval to dismiss the specific details in the Jesus life that lineup with what the OT had to say in those specifics
"I dont agree", wont work
Factual points?
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 95 of 304 (661194)
05-03-2012 8:11 AM
Reply to: Message 94 by Panda
05-03-2012 5:47 AM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
I gather by your lack of response to my post (Message 73) that you are unable to support your claim?
Hardly, I will get to them (yours and Mods) as soon as time allows, sorry for the lateness of response
Dawn Bertot

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Message 99 of 304 (661394)
05-05-2012 1:54 AM
Reply to: Message 97 by jar
05-03-2012 9:02 AM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
I am capable of actually reading what was written in the stories and actually capable of quoting them in context.
And unless you can show where I "deny outright his inspiration" you are simply yet again misrepresenting what I have said.
There is no need to know whether or not someone is inspired by God to tell whether or not what the person wrote is quote mining. All that is needed is to honestly read what was written.
And of course I know what the Bible says; I read what the Bible says.
Your above comments, are little more than a different way of objecting without actually addressing any of the points that were presented to you.
Again the Messiahship is built on more than just one passage. it is built on numerous specific details that are then corroborated in the life of Jesus as set out by the writers of the NT
It is not necessary for each OT prophecy to mention the name Jesus, for it to be a fulfillment concerning Jesus. The name, Jesus, does not need to appear to know that the expression, "he shall be called wonderful, counselor, mighty God, prince of peace", for it to refer to Jesus
The life of Jesus, the claims he amde and the attestations by the eyewitnesses confirm this information
Your objection, in different words does not remove the evidence as it is set out in the Old and NT. Not to mention the hundreds of detailed pieces of information mentioned in the prophecies
If all that is needed is to "honestly read what is written", as you say, then why would you not afford the NT writers the same courtesy. They claim inspiration just as those in the Old
IOWs, how would you know the OT writers were any more accurate concerning the things they are speaking about verses the NT writers. Why would you ascribe to the OT writers believabilty, then claim the NT writers were biased?
Besides your objections, what actual evidence can you provide to let us know that the NT writers were inaccurate in thier estimations through inspiration, that Jesus was not actually the Messiah and he was not the fulfillment of said prophecies?
Can you point to anyone elses life, or anyone elses life that that has been written about, that would seem to fit together perfectly with these OT prophecies?
IOWS, can you provide any valid reason, other than your dissatisfaction or your baseless objection why I should not accept the NT writers conclusions?
Can you provide a valid reason why I should reject Jesus as the fulfillment? Claiming the NT writers were biased, is not a valid reason, its only a complaint
There is no need to know whether or not someone is inspired by God to tell whether or not what the person wrote is quote mining.
I do not agree with the above statement, but for the sake of argument, lets assume you are correct.
Ok, How did you decide and what evidence can you put forward to know they are quote mining. How did you come to the evidential idea that they are not accurate in placing the prophecies in line with Jesus
IOWs, I have already demonstrated from a Biblical and inspiration standpoint how jesus' is setting on Davids throne. How will you demonstrate it otherwise?
Dawn Bertot
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Message 100 of 304 (661395)
05-05-2012 2:20 AM
Reply to: Message 73 by Panda
04-29-2012 10:16 AM


"On your shoulders" does not mean "persecuted".
In fact, I can't find any religious text that supports your new definition of "on his shoulders".
I didnt respond to this earlier because i thought your objection was patently silly.
"patently (p t nt-l, p t-) adv. In a patent manner; openly, plainly, or clearly: a patently false statement. "
If the Jewish leaders and Heord in particular were considered goverment officals, in certain areas, and places by the Roman government, then that is all that is needed to demonstrate that the expression is valid and fulfilled
If Pilate saw fit to send him to another ruler, that is sufficient to demonstrate the point
I see no possible way for you to avoid that conclusion, other than objection to it, whether you quote another writer or not. It would simply mean that writer was not being objective, scholar or not
Your objection however, does not count as evidence. BTW, when did you start agreeing with Bible scholars?
Your only course would be, to not agree with the NT writers. At which point you are more than welcome to demonstrate otherwise, since, even Josephus seems to corroborate that he was put to death under the order of Pilate
Uh yes I think we could conclude the government was on his shoulder
Dawn Bertot
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Message 103 of 304 (661413)
05-05-2012 8:55 AM
Reply to: Message 101 by Panda
05-05-2012 7:45 AM


I am not surprised, but you managed to post ~200 words and not a single one addressed the point I raised.
To repeat:
"and the government will be on his shoulders" does not mean "the government will be persecuting him".
Therefore the prophecy is unfulfilled.
Yes Panda I understood what you and the writer were saying. However, it does not matter the approach or interpretation one gives the interpretation
If you choose to believe the interpretation provided by the quote, then he passes that test as well
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
John 18:37
11 "And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh."
Instead of nitpicking each prophecy, it would be more benificial to try and show why he is not the messiah overall. Your current approach is tedious and will fail miseribly
You may disagree that Israels freedom from bondage and Abrahams nearly sacrificing of his son, are not foreshadowings of a greater release from the bondage of sin.
But you will be hard pressed to demonstrate it otherwise using the Old and NT
You will be hard pressed to demonstrate it otherwise, to people who accept and believe the inspiration as set out in scripture.
To demonstrate it otherwise, seems like an exercise in futility.
Dawn Bertot
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Message 105 of 304 (661417)
05-05-2012 9:32 AM
Reply to: Message 104 by jar
05-05-2012 9:19 AM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
I actually read the Bible, not just what some carny huckster SAYS the Bible says.
Great, now provide the evidence that the NT writers are less accurate in thier estimations concerning the prophecies than the writers of the OT, concerning the things of which they spake
My choice is simple Jar. I can believe people that understood prophecy and were guided by inspiration, or I can believe you, which can only provide objection
If you actually read the Bible as you say, what makes the NT writers any less reliable
My prediction is that you wont touch this argument and that you will skip over it in your same usual fashion. Your whole argument is based upon, "I just dont like it". Youll have to do better than that
lets see
What you did was post a quote from one of the snake oil salesmen making that claim, but you did not provide any supporting evidence.
Your right I did nothing, the NT provided the evidence for me. Can you show why these fellows are any less reliable.
Ill be happy to address an actual argument, should you present it
Dawn Bertot
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Message 108 of 304 (661461)
05-06-2012 12:22 AM
Reply to: Message 106 by jar
05-05-2012 9:36 AM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
I have already done that Dawn, in the thread I have pointed you towards several times. We looked at what the New Testament writers claimed and then looked at the full context of their quote mines and in every case we found that they misrepresented what had actually been written.
Ill make this simple so even you can understand this Jar. Ha Ha, just a little jibe there Jar.
Anywho, you do understand this thread is not that thread, correct, but you seem to be participating in this thread.
So why not do one of two things, or both. Present new material here or drag what you think is releveant here.
That way you could actually make a formal argument. You do remember how to set out an argument, correct?
IOWs, show me how IN THIS THREAD, that is, this thread, that is not the other one, how they, the NT writers, misrepresented what was actually written
Also you keep claiming that I use "I just don't like it" as a reason or argument.
By this I mean you have neither presented or responded in argument form to anything I have presented
The closest you came was to ask a question, on how and when Jesus sat on Davids throne.
Now, while that is a very good question, you understand thats not an argument, correct?
Everything else you have presented IN THIS THREAD, is tantamount to "I just dont like it"
Wouldnt you agree?
If I am wrong in my estimation, point to the argument you made, that is not name calling of the NT writers or claiming without support they were quote miners
If I have missed some actual argument you made, show it to me. referencing another thread is not actual evidence
Dawn
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Message 109 of 304 (661462)
05-06-2012 12:41 AM
Reply to: Message 107 by Panda
05-05-2012 1:00 PM


Well, that is obviously what you believe.
You don't actually care what the bible says: you have already decided what it means, regardless of what is actually written.
But other people prefer to be accurate in their interpretation.
Really. And by accuracy you mean, accepting what the OT writers were saying as actual fact and rejecting what the NT writers were saying outright and without any supporting evidence
You mean that kind of accuracy?
Would you and Bart Erdman be ACCURATE, if you accepted the OT writers claim to inspiration directly from God?
The problem with the OTHER PEOPLE as you describe them, is that they want to incorperate what suits thier purposes in the context and reject what does not suit thier ideology., ie miracles and claims to inspiration by the writers
They do this without any justification, then with the same breath insist the NT writers must be wrong because they discuss miracles and the such like
You can only have a consistant interpretation if you are willing to involve all the writers comments
When God and actually God and inspiration are involved, it is clear Christ was the fulfillment
But he was not a king with any government.
He is saying that he is the king of the Jews - but that has no connection to having the the government on his shoulders - it is just him claiming that he is king of the jews.
(And I am fairly sure that Jews would not consider him their king.)
What you have done there is seen the word 'king' in a sentence and jumped to the conclusion that "king=government".
But that is childishly simplistic and wrong.
Really. So how did you come to the conclusion that goverment must mean a earthy kingdom?
Let me guess, because in your view God, heaven and heavenly places dont actually exist, correct?
Jesus said, "all authority has been given me in heaven and earth"
Id say that was a pretty good governing area, wouldnt you?
If he is Lord of Lords and king of kings, who does that leave to govern? What does that leave to govern?
Jesus was not persecuted by the government and nor was he part of the government.
Your prophecy is unfulfilled.
It doesn't support Jesus being the messiah.
Im not sure if you are serious in your statements or not. However, I will proceed as if you are
Since I have now established he was the government of all governments, all thats left is, was he persecuted by the government? The jewish leaders were under the authority of the Roman government., ie Herod, the jewish leaders
The jewish leaders and the Roman government sentenced him to death
If that is the interpretation, then Id say that was having someone on thier back (shoulder)
And that is you disingenuously shifting the burden of proof.
The above prophecy is refuted.
The burden of proof is yours.
We can move on to your other evidence, if you have any.
How does the statement Lord of Lords and king of kings suit you for evidence?
The above prophecy is refuted.
It is because of these kinds of statements, that I cannot know whether you are actually serious, or just being silly on purpose. If you are not, then I apologize
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 111 of 304 (661467)
05-06-2012 8:57 AM
Reply to: Message 110 by Panda
05-06-2012 7:34 AM


You have not established that.
Instead you claimed that interpretation is put forward by the people that "want to incorperate what suits thier purposes in the context and reject what does not suit thier ideology". So, I will skip it, as neither of us accept that interpretation.
No my implication was that those that want to accept the OT writers meaning and interpretations, do so, then at the same time want to reject the writers implication and claim to inspiration
IOWs why accept without question the OT writers meanings and claims, which is implied by setting it as a standard against the NT, then reject the NT writers for no good reason. That makes no sense
Yet this is the approach you have adopted. You have not even established the OT writers are valid to know the NT writers are not. That approach makes very little sense
I dont see anyother interpretation other than Lord of Lords and king of kings. What else is left to govern, if you are lord of heaven and earth
I went with your interpretation and demonstrated from that perspective that he fulfilled that prophecy as well
You see the part where you try to change the wording used in the bible?
You see where you try to change 'back' to 'shoulder'?
That is the part where you twist the original meaning by changing the words.
"and the government will be on his shoulders" does not mean "the government will be persecuting him".
You have posted nothing to show it does.
To repeat - again:
"and the government will be on his shoulders" does not mean "the government will be persecuting him".
Therefore the prophecy is unfulfilled.
I dont think you understand how debate works. You made the above accusation several times now. I offered you examples of how your were mistaken.
Your now obligated to examine those examples I provided in a counterfactual way and show why they are not valid.
Repeating they he was not persecuted by the government is not the same as showing why Herod was not a procurator and why he was not prosecuted by both Heord and Pilate, not to mention the Jewish leaders
That would be your obligation, if you want to go with that interpretation
To repeat - again:
"and the government will be on his shoulders" does not mean "the government will be persecuting him".
Therefore the prophecy is unfulfilled.
Again this is how debate works. If this is your interpretation. "he was made both Lord and Christ". He was Lord of Lords, king of kings
Col 2:9-14
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Dawn Bertot
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Message 116 of 304 (661615)
05-08-2012 7:08 PM
Reply to: Message 112 by jar
05-06-2012 10:04 AM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
The point though is that modern Christians are misrepresenting the Bible when they claim that the passage from John refers to the passage from Isaiah or that Isaiah was referring to Jesus.
And again, you fail to show that I ever used "I just don't like it" as an argument.
Actually I can still make that claim because you continue to ignore most if not all arguments that I have advanced in this connection
Firstly John is not the only person to make a reference to or claim the fulfillment of prophecy by using the words, "This is that which was spoken by the prophet....."
there are to many to mention. If indeed the title of this thread is scriptrual evidence that Jesus was the Messiah, you would lose on that principle alone, because only a select few would suggest that the NT is not scripture
But lets go further Did you notice verse three of the Isa quote. "This is what the Lord says". You know what jar, I dont even think you actually believe that.
Lets try it both way. First lets assume you dont, that would ofcourse make the writer unstable or unreliable at best. At worst he would be psychotic.
At any rate his words would have no value in establishing any truth, especially that which you are assuming he may be speaking. At bare minimum you would have no real clue if he was correct or just muzing.
Nextly, you would not know that he was not refering to somone else in his own mind, even if it was Jesus or not. You could not possibly know
And finally if God is not actually involved in the actual process, his prophecies would carry about as much importance as Nostrodomous
Lets assume now you do believe God is involved in its providence, that is the writer is actually inspired and the prophecy is actually real
You assume without question, in any real sense that he is inspired and reliable, because you use him as a source to deny another source claiming fulfillment
This being the case, you would need to establish from a rational, documentary and historical context, why the writers of the NT are not ,reliable, as inspired to show what the fulfillment may or may not be
Just claiming the NT writers are quote mining is tantamount to saying I just dont like it, because you have failed to involve, all the OT writer claimed and put forward as evidence of his prophecy., ie inspiration
These are the things you need to do. Can you do these things?
If you cannot, I will assume I am as justified in believing the NT writers, as you are the OT
IOWs Jar, it takes more, much much more, to say it is not talking about Jesus, than to claim his name is not mentioned
Only inspiration could make the OT prophecies, have a dual meaning. A type and a shadow
Is it possible the NT writers made this alll up. It would be possible, except for the information we have about Jesus Christ, his life and his death
IOWs, if there were no factual information about Jesus anywhere, that may be a very real possibility
Fortunately we have that information
So, I am sorry jar you have only advanced a tenth of your responsibilites, concerning what the OT prophet was claiming
Jar writes
As you can see, What Isaiah is talking about is Jerusalem, and his audience is Judah, and it is the subject of Judah's future that is the big question.
I have no doubt about that, but as you will notice, another prophet claimed through inspiration
"Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
2 Pet 1:20
Always keep in mind, prophecy is about God, whenever and whereever. If indeed Isa was speaking about Jerusalem, it is ultimately God is that Jerusalem's king, therefore ultimately about God or what he is doing
Dawn Bertot
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Dawn Bertot
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Message 118 of 304 (661618)
05-08-2012 7:28 PM
Reply to: Message 117 by jar
05-08-2012 7:19 PM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
To find out if the claim can be supported one must actually look at what was written in the Old Testament story, which I did and even quoted for you.
And ofcourse you refuse to acknowledge actual inspiration. Because when you do, it renders your claim as nothing more than complaining
I do not just claim that the authors of the various New Testament writings are quote mining, I demonstrate it by including the context that was written in the Old Testament writings.
That is tantamount to complaining, if they are actually inspired. Since you do not claim they were not inspired, your next step is to show them unreliable from a documentary and historical context
if God is involved you cannot know what his intentions or purposes were
Since you claim no inspiration yourself, you must demonstrate them as unreliable
Have at it.
Dawn Bertot

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Dawn Bertot
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Message 120 of 304 (661620)
05-08-2012 7:42 PM
Reply to: Message 119 by jar
05-08-2012 7:33 PM


Re: Then you're a fraud and a poser:
I test to see if their claim is accurate.
Wrong. By accurate you mean the "part" of the OT prophet you choose to use, to measure the NT prophet
Since you refuse to accept all the OT writes have to say or claim,, then it follows logically that you cannot rely on only a portion of his words
I believe that is called bias, correct
AbE: by the way, the unknown author of 2Peter is not one of the Prophets.
Comical, you know 2 Pet is spurious, but rely on the authorship and accuracy of Isa to refute another writer. Hmmmmm?
jar you havent even got out the logical starting gate to examine the actual prophecies themself
You need interpretation 101
Dawn Bertot
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