21 Feb 10
Originally posted by fergalishFilled the earth with graves is all we've done so far.
So, God said, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth". Well, we've done that. What did He say we should do next?
Before you think I'm a cynic, think again. I'm an extreme optimist because I'm a realist. I see the reality of the human condition and I know that there is great hope for us all. That hope is in Christ. Christ is our hope.
21 Feb 10
Originally posted by josephwWhat is your hope?
Filled the earth with graves is all we've done so far.
Before you think I'm a cynic, think again. I'm an extreme optimist because I'm a realist. I see the reality of the human condition and I know that there is great hope for us all. That hope is in Christ. Christ is our hope.
21 Feb 10
Originally posted by galveston75Colosians 1:26-28
What is your hope?
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
21 Feb 10
Originally posted by josephwIn your own words. What are you hoping will happen for humans?
Colosians 1:26-28
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; [b]which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:[/b]
21 Feb 10
Originally posted by fergalishSimultaneously (not linear 'next'😉, become reconciled and learn and mature to full
So, God said, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth". Well, we've done that. What did He say we should do next?
stature... in the vernacular, 'grow up' which requires one hell of a lot of unlearning
and letting go of cultural biases, truth mixed with error, false notions and opinions.
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21 Feb 10
Originally posted by galveston75That's easy. There are those who believed God and those who didn't.
And what does it say in the Bible will happen to humans? Any thoughts at all?
You know. The sheep and the goats. The righteous and the unrighteous. The good and the evil. Right and wrong. Left and right. etc.
It's all black and white in spite of what some may say.
The only gray areas are things like what is your favorite color. Otherwise it all boils down to what is the truth and what is a lie.
21 Feb 10
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Originally posted by scherzoWell, look at the countless millions that have no individual opinion and only know how to say "look at the bible", even when *repeatedly explicitly asked* for an opinion. (something tells me, though, that josephw could just be trying to provoke).
Please, show some initiative.
So, the bible doesn't have anything to say about what we should do now. God said "full the world and subdue it", and we can even seed rain now (http://www.orwelltoday.com/chinaweatherrain.shtml). We have carried out His wishes.
You want me to show some initiative, so here I am, starting a forum topic - personally I know exactly what to do with myself, it's the rest of humanity that worries me. How about you? Do you have any relevant observations?
21 Feb 10
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Originally posted by fergalishok tell us what you are planning to do with yourself? exactly what to do with yourself that is. Then perhaps you would be pleased to explain what is written in the context of the verse, for that what was meant to happen, 'next'.
Well, look at the countless millions that have no individual opinion and only know how to say "look at the bible", even when *repeatedly explicitly asked* for an opinion. (something tells me, though, that josephw could just be trying to provoke).
So, the bible doesn't have anything to say about what we should do now. God said "full the world and subdu rest of humanity that worries me. How about you? Do you have any relevant observations?
here it is for your convenience,
(Genesis 1:28-30) . . .“Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving upon the earth.” And God went on to say: “Here I have given to you all vegetation bearing seed which is on the surface of the whole earth and every tree on which there is the fruit of a tree bearing seed. To you let it serve as food. And to every wild beast of the earth and to every flying creature of the heavens and to everything moving upon the earth in which there is life as a soul I have given all green vegetation for food.” And it came to be so.
21 Feb 10
Originally posted by fergalishEnjoy the fruit of your labor.
So, God said, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth". Well, we've done that. What did He say we should do next?
Yes, I do enjoy being provocative. I'm alway testing to see what one thinks one knows. I know so very little you see.
22 Feb 10
Originally posted by fergalishWhat you quote is from a certain and specific point in time. The message which was given at that moment and time was intended only for that moment and time. This doesn't mean, of course, that further application is not warranted; however, we must always read and interpret the Scripture according to the proper dictates to gain any understanding.
So, God said, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth". Well, we've done that. What did He say we should do next?
Start there, my advice.
22 Feb 10
Originally posted by FreakyKBHWow. I have newfound respect for you.
What you quote is from a certain and specific point in time. The message which was given at that moment and time was intended only for that moment and time. This doesn't mean, of course, that further application is not warranted; however, we must always read and interpret the Scripture according to the proper dictates to gain any understanding.
Start there, my advice.