The story of Adam and Eve was a metaphor, not based on reality. It's too bad they didn't have snopes.com back then to help people figure out the difference between fact and fable. Go ask a Rabbi what he thinks Genesis is all about.
How much was Christ's ransom sacrifice? Equal to Adam?
by jonathan dough 189 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
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jonathan dough
Say what you want about the Jews but remember: the covenant between our God and my people is forever.
No it's not, it was conditional. You are my people IF....
They didn't do the IF part. Hey, don't get me wrong, I like Jews. No, I love them as a whole, out of pity no doubt ... and because they were God's people. They might still be, but it's not exclusive. Now THAT'S presumptious.
And if Paul is correct they will eventually be brought in to the New Covenant.
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Robdar
They might still be, but it's not exclusive. Now THAT'S presumptious
I never said it was exclusive. I said the covenant stands. And it does. Sheesh.
Sh'ma Yis'ra'eil Adonai Eloheinu Adonai echad
Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.
Barukh sheim k'vod malkhuto l'olam va'ed.
Blessed be His glorious kingdom for ever and ever.
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jonathan dough
They might still be, but it's not exclusive. Now THAT'S presumptious
I never said is was exclusive. I said the covenant stands. And it does. Sheesh.
Sh'ma Yis'ra'eil Adonai Eloheinu Adonai echad
Barukh sheim k'vod malkhuto l'olam va'ed.
I thought you people didn't speak in tongues. So how about Jer 31:31-34
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Robdar
I thought you people didn't speak in tongues.
Dude, what is wrong with you? Are you being purposefully dense? Since when is speaking Hebrew speaking in tongues?
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jonathan dough
I thought you people didn't speak in tongues.
Dude, what is wrong with you? Are you being purposefully dense? Since when is speaking Hebrew speaking in tongues?
Relax. It was tongue in cheek for crying out loud. Dude.
So how about Jer 31:31-34
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Robdar
Relax. It was tongue in cheek for crying out loud. Dude.
Um, it's dudette to you, mister.
So how about Jer 31:31-34
So, what about it? You are aware your interpretation will not be mine?
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jonathan dough
Relax. It was tongue in cheek for crying out loud. Dude.
Um, it's dudette to you, mister.
So how about Jer 31:31-34
So, what about it? You are aware your interpretation will not be mine?
Sorry.
Just, what does it mean to them, er, you. It says it will not be like the old covenant. I'll wait while you go look it up.
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jonathan dough
The story of Adam and Eve was a metaphor, not based on reality.
Maybe, maybe not. How do you know?
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