After
200 CE new “Christian Scriptures” were being created in multiple places and Christians
were hearing a lot of conflicting ideas. This is clearly seen in writings of
the Early Church Fathers. Keep in mind that at that time there was no
central body of Christian authority, no single standard to judge books by, and
no “Doctrine of the Inerrancy of Scriptures.” Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/1fab479c83e8/the-creation-of-the-new-testament-part-3
What
do you know about Marcion or Irenaeus? Marcion created the first new Christian
Scriptures that only had one Gospel. Irenaeus created another version of Christian
Scriptures that had four Gospels. There were over 100 Gospels circulating among
other Christian groups at that time. Irenaeus is why New Testaments today have
four Gospels – instead of 1 or 100 Gospels. Continue reading at –
If
there was no New Testament, what would we know about Jesus, the apostles, or Paul?
How many Christian religions would exist now? The answer to the first question
is “nothing.” The answer to the second question is “none.” Considering
the importance of these answers, it is amazing that very few Christians know
anything about the history of the New Testament. Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/b5d10ecfce62/the-story-of-the-creation-of-the-new-testament-part-1
BHC’s
Exploring Our Biblical Heritages is different from most discussions about Jesus
and religions. Facts about the biological processes of the brain and the roles that
governments, money, and power played in his life and in the religious
institutions that created our beliefs about him are essential. Continue reading
at -
https://mailchi.mp/b4ade39e2a4e/exploring-beliefs-about-jesus-requires-much-more-than-a-bible
I encourage those with Christian
biblical heritages and who value the teachings of the Jewish Jesus,
to make The Our Father Prayer and the Meditations part of your
daily rituals. I also encourage those who are not interested in praying the
prayer to make the Meditations part of your daily rituals. In
order for a democratic society to survive and thrive, members must have something
they share in common and be committed to it. Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/1195e7f46a99/discover-the-power-of-praying-or-meditating-on-the-our-father-prayer
In
Matthew we find “evil,” while Luke has “evil
one.” Who or what wants to test us and do we need to be protected from?
The answer to that question will come as a shock for many Bible readers!
Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/1f4fcf67b7b2/do-not-bring-us-into-the-hands-of-a-test-and-protect-us-from-evil
The
structure of the “Our Father Prayer” links the basic survival needs of eating
to another basic survival need – forgiveness of sins. Food and forgiveness of
sins are essential for individuals and societies to survive and thrive.
Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/71949b989b1d/give-us-our-daily-bread-as-we-forgive-sins
Through
our actions we can give glory to our Father and sanctify his name
in the eyes of the world. Praying “May Your name be sanctified” is a
call to action that must be followed by performing deeds that
glorify his name the eyes of mankind. Those actions are revealed in the functions
He created and empowered them to do. Continue reading at – https://mailchi.mp/329cbdcd6102/may-your-name-be-sanctified
English
translations usually have either “in heaven” or “in Heaven.” I always
thought that meant “the place saved people go when they die.” I now know
that “a God in the heavens” links this prayer to the first story in
Genesis and “the God that created the heavens and the earth.” John Walton helps us recognize and understand important clues in the
first story in Genesis – clues we need to also understand The Our Father Prayer
of Jesus. Continue reading at --
This
prayer is called the “AVINU Prayer.” Its name came from the first
Hebrew word in it – AVINU (Our Father). In the New
Testament it is called “The Lord’s Prayer.” We all pray to “Our Father.” Our relationships,
those of everyone praying this prayer, are defined by their relationship with
“Our Father.” This prayer helps people see more clearly what their true
needs really are. Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/f263f809ee0b/jesus-explains-his-movement-in-a-prayer
The
Jewish Jesus taught Ezekiel’s version of TESHUVAH. Every person
has the power to return to the Laws and Instructions of God whenever he or she
chooses to do so. No temple, priest, or sacrifice are required. Continue
reading at -
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The
wealthy, the priests, the Temple, and all of the people of Israel have God-given
roles in making sure there will be acts of TZEDAQAH in the Land of Israel. That
was the message the Jewish Jesus taught. He and his followers pursued
opportunities to do active, positive, energetic acts
that created or increased SHALOM! Continue reading at -
https://mailchi.mp/05fcaf54636e/gods-plan-for-making-acts-of-tzedaqah-a-reality-in-israel
Recovery
Update: Let me begin by giving you an update on my recovery. On May 12, I had
total knee replacement surgery . . . Now let’s turn to the article. The Jewish
Jesus was a skilled teacher and interpreter of the Torah, therefore it is no
surprise that TZEDAQAH and MISPHAT are also the foundation
of his movement and teachings. Sadly, most Christians know nothing about the two
most important words Jesus taught! Continue reading at -
