[Odessa]

(Original post by NJA)
Odessa,

you will always have questions about God's will for you unless / until you receive His Spirit of truth, not rely on your own natural understanding.

A Christian is someone who has received the Holy Spirit because “Christ” or “Messiah” means “anointed one” and the anointing is the Holy Spirit:-
“ . . . you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8v9)

This began at Pentecost, and continues the same today:
“ . . . they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. . . having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he has shed forth this, which you now SEE and HEAR. . . For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to ALL that are afar off, even AS MANY AS the Lord our God shall call.” (Acts 2v4, 33, 39)

That is the "born again" experience (John 3:3, 8)

If you don't do this, you will be:
"Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth" (2 Tim. 3:7)

I thank you kindly.

[Odessa]

According to historian Philip Schaff, there is no evidence, either in church history or in secular history that Jesus lied about anything. Schaff argued, “How, in the name of logic, common sense, and experience, could a deceitful, selfish, depraved man have invented, and consistently maintained from the beginning to end, the purest and noblest character known in history with the most perfect air of truth and reality?


What does "air" mean right here?

[Odessa]

He also chose to reach out to the outcasts (prostitutes and lepers), those without power, creating a network of people whose influence was less than zero.

What do we learn from Jesus Christ in this context?

[camaieu]

(Original post by Odessa)
"Love your neighbor"

I think the word "neighbor" is repeated in the Holy Bible in different positions. Does it mean those who live near to you or what?

Nope, it doesn't mean neighbour in the literal sense, ie the person who lives next to you. Everyone is your neighbour, so the moral of the story is that you have to love everyone. It originates from the parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped an injured Jew, despite the fact that Samaritans and Jews didn't get on.

[Odessa]

(Original post by Catherine.)
Nope, it doesn't mean neighbour in the literal sense, ie the person who lives next to you. Everyone is your neighbour, so the moral of the story is that you have to love everyone.

Excellent! Many thanks.

[camaieu]

(Original post by Odessa)
He also chose to reach out to the outcasts (prostitutes and lepers), those without power, creating a network of people whose influence was less than zero.

What do we learn from Jesus Christ in this context?

I know I'll have double posted, but whatever.

Basically, my interpretation is that Christ is a kind and loving Saviour. He reached out to those who society shunned and hated, and gave hope to those who felt they had none. In a wider sense, I feel that it shows that salvation extends to every single one of us. We all sin and fall short of God's glory, and like the prostitutes and lepers of the day, we ought to be shunned from God's promise of a glorious eternity, yet Jesus' kindness and sacrifice allows everyone to be accepted if they acknowledge His power.

God bless

[Odessa]

(Original post by Catherine.)

He reached out to those who society shunned and hated, and gave hope to those who felt they had none.

Will you set me short stories about Jesus Christ when it comes to his behaviors with those who were needy? Thanks in advance!

[Odessa]

In fact, much of what we know today as “equal rights” actually is the result of Jesus’ teaching.

How?

[Odessa]

(Original post by Odessa)
In fact, much of what we know today as “equal rights” actually is the result of Jesus’ teaching.

How?

Set me examples! Help me people!

[throughthemonsoon]

(Original post by Odessa)
1.
Job 12:12
Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old. (NLT)
What is the difference between "the aged" & "the old"?



2.
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (NIV)
A paraphrase is needed


Thanks in advance!

1. I think of aged as people who have lived through a lot and seen a lot of things in their life, thus they are wise. Whereas the old is just old people

2. Quite simply, be careful what yousay because you can either hurt people with your words (sword) or you can be positive to them (healing)

[Odessa]

Jesus saying, “Let the dead bury the dead” – a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception.
Can anyone of you shed light on what does "a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception" imply?

[Odessa]

(Original post by Odessa)
Jesus saying, “Let the dead bury the dead” – a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception.
Can anyone of you shed light on what does "a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception" imply?

Can anyone of you shed light on what does "a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception" imply? Please extend me a helping hand!

[Odessa]

Prov. 14:31 Anyone who oppresses the poor is insulting God who made them. To help the poor is to honor God.

Do "the poor" here mean those who are needy? And why the poor only?

[throughthemonsoon]

(Original post by Odessa)
Prov. 14:31 Anyone who oppresses the poor is insulting God who made them. To help the poor is to honor God.

Do "the poor" here mean those who are needy? And why the poor only?

Could just mean anyone with less than you. So don't look down on people because you have more than them because God created them as well as you. My interpretation


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[Odessa]

(Original post by throughthemonsoon)
Could just mean anyone with less than you. So don't look down on people because you have more than them because God created them as well as you.

Great Job! Nice of you Dear Sir!

[Odessa]

(Original post by Odessa)
According to historian Philip Schaff, there is no evidence, either in church history or in secular history that Jesus lied about anything. Schaff argued, “How, in the name of logic, common sense, and experience, could a deceitful, selfish, depraved man have invented, and consistently maintained from the beginning to end, the purest and noblest character known in history with the most perfect air of truth and reality?

What does "air" mean right here?

[Odessa]

But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.



Does "slap" right here mean just "hit" or it includes insulting, mocking, harassment etc.

[.eXe]

(Original post by Odessa)
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.



Does "slap" right here mean just "hit" or it includes insulting, mocking, harassment etc.

The meaning of the verse is basically: do not take revenge against anyone who sins against you.

[Odessa]

(Original post by .eXe)
The meaning of the verse is basically: do not take revenge against anyone who sins against you.

Grateful for you! Thanks!

[Odessa]

(Original post by Odessa)
Jesus saying, “Let the dead bury the dead” – a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception.

Can anyone of you shed light on what does "a sarcastic challenge to one’s perception" imply? Please extend me a helping hand!