The Old Testament scriptures were accessed by the Jews. They were Jewish scripture, Linda, not Gentile scriptures. You would not find a Gentile Christian walking around the countryside with the "Bible" under arm in those early years. I made it clear that I was speaking of the Gentile Church and I will add - the Gentile Church of the first century and early second century -- after the fall of Jerusalem and it's associated impact on the Early Church. And, the "Bible" is a specific book containing N.T. scriptures ............... what did these folks do until the books of the "Bible" were decided upon by the Church? Relationship !!! Their relationship with Jesus. I am not fostering some false teaching here. If you don't believe in a "relationship" with Jesus that is something other than Bible study, then we do have a disagreement. My reading of your posts show a "relatioship" that is valued (by you) and as distinct a circumstance as prayer or fellowship or the breaking of bread.
Jd
JD, no wonder you are SO confused about everything. You donât even realize that the O.T. was NOT just Jewish scriptureâit IS scripture TODAY for every Believer, just as it always has beenâjust as much so as the N.T. There is NO difference between a Jewish and non-Jewish Believerâwe are just Believers, and God does not favor one over the other. I donât even know where to begin with you. You, being a babe in Christ after all these yearsâhow do I know where to start feeding you milk, let alone meat?
Apparently, it is monolgue time. What is wrong with you? Did you not read my post above or just couldn't remember it long enough to finish your "response?" When you decide to respond to what I wrote, let me know.
And we are not saved by ârelationshipâ with Christ, but by His Blood, and His indwelling Presence. This comes to those who have received Him as Lord and Savior. Without that there IS NO relationship with Christ. Relationship is the result; not the cause. You claim that we worship scripture? I say that you worship the god of âRelationshipâ. This is the result of pure Humanism, which is the religion that you have converted to. Repent! Izzy
I give up. I will read along, and will rsspond to those comments that acutally address what I have said and what I believe.
Back to the showers, Linda.
JD
