Posted by rayww on March 6, 2004, at 13:28:02
In reply to Re: please rephrase that » Dena, posted by Dr. Bob on March 6, 2004, at 0:54:53
> > Jesus ... has no equal.
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> Sorry to interrupt, but keeping in mind that the idea here is not to put down other beliefs, could you please rephrase that? Thanks,
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> BobThe true passion of the Christ is the esteem he holds for each of us. As we are placed upon his pedestal we are elevated to meet him. We, like Jesus, are all spirit sons and daughters of God. That makes us equal to him as his brothers and sisters. He was the firstborn of the Father and shone above the rest. He has birthright and honor of being the eldest of Father's children. Others have been trying to de-throne him since that time in the Heaven of spirits. Lucifer, another son of God was one who, with his army of 1/3 of all the hosts of heaven, fought to de-throne Jesus Christ even before the earth was created. But 2/3 of the spirits of heaven, which means every single one of us, chose the plan set out by Christ of agency and accountability. Christ offered to set himself up as our advocate and volunteered to come to earth to atone (suffer and compensate) for our sins. Lucifer and his followers were cast out of heaven and denied the privilege of ever obtaining a physical body.
He came to earth to show us the way by his example. He was showing us how we should live. Are we equal to living a life of compassion and love? Then we are equal to Jesus. Can we help our neighbor? Then we are equal to Jesus. Can we show concern and feel sad when others are hurting? Can we help heal one anothers broken hearts? Then we are equal to Jesus.
So, to rephrase Dena's statement that may offend others, I would say, "Jesus has equal"
I will take dena's stripes. Block me.
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