IMAGE and LIKENESS of GOD (genesis 1:26-27)

[bcasabee]

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This is true that not all in the bible can be followed or too impractical to be followed. But, who decides which commandments/laws that shouldn't be followed or be retained?

Can an individual just say, "oh, this is not applicable to me, so I won't follow it, anyway since I'm reading the Bible, the Holy Spirit is guiding me, therefore I am right in my judgement". What is your opinion about this bro rcruman, if you don't mind? Thanks...

That's one thing that you should know oakboy, not all in the bible will be followed because there are laws/commandments pertaining only to specific time/people.
Peace!

[rcruman]

This is true that not all in the bible can be followed or too impractical to be followed. But, who decides which commandments/laws that shouldn't be followed or be retained.

no more no less than the bible itself.
Read the entire bible and you will know what is applicable and what is not.

like this:

43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Lev 19:18 Matt 22:39 Mark 12:31 Rom 13:9 Gal 5:14 Jam 2:8

44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5:43-44

so sa kana lang nga example dili paba klaro kung unsay applicable?

another:

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it
Malachi 3:10

but during Christ:
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7

Just read the GOspel or Epistle of the APostles and you will know that its the applicable in our time.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Romans 1:16-18

16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
Romans 2:16

Can an individual just say, "oh, this is not applicable to me, so I won't follow it, anyway since I'm reading the Bible, the Holy Spirit is guiding me, therefore I am right in my judgement". What is your opinion about this bro rcruman, if you don't mind?

no individual can say its not applicable to me.
if we wish to follow Him , He will be the one to show you.
The people of God is not a selective type of follower that will follow what is beneficiary to them.

as what God said:
23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 9:23

35 To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,
36 To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approveth not.
Lamentations 3:35-36

so God will be the Master and we will set aside our right which the LORD approveth not.

and if we follow Him or turn back to Him:

23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Proberbs 1:23

and we don't have our own judgment we will use God's word to judge mao bitaw :
24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
John 7:24

and that righteous judgment is through God's word.

Peace!

[yokam]

Image and likeness of God

The way I understand this is that, we people should strive to become "like" God. We must all live a moral and righteous life as what God wants us to do, the kind something like God.

[bcasabee]

@rcruman
I see.....Thanks for the answer.......
But for those who can't read, what will be the alternative for them for understanding everything if they can't even read. There is another ADD member that the alternative is to listen to a preacher. Is this enough to listen, or do we have to consult other thousands of other preachers from thousands of other churches, for who knows, those prophets could be the false prophets and false prophets as you know can also perform miracles? What is your opinion on this bro rcruman, if you don't mind....Thanks again........

[rcruman]

@rcruman
I see.....Thanks for the answer.......
But for those who can't read, what will be the alternative for them for understanding everything if they can't even read.

they still have ears for listening, and there's a brail bible for blind.

There is another ADD member that the alternative is to listen to a preacher. Is this enough to listen, or do we have to consult other thousands of other preachers from thousands of other churches, for who knows, those prophets could be the false prophets and false prophets as you know can also perform miracles? What is your opinion on this bro rcruman, if you don't mind....Thanks again........

yes its enough if they turn back to the reproof of God through listening and God will make them understand His words, its God who will supply through the Holy SPirit for us to remember.
Its doesn't need eye alone to remember things.

Peace!

[bcasabee]

Eye to remember things? I think you mean brain.

But, there is still one question that wasn't answered. What if the illiterate fellow was listening to a false prophet? How would he know he is listening to a false prophet when he cannot even read the Bible for verification?

[rcruman]

Eye to remember things? I think you mean brain.
But, there is still one question that wasn't answered. What if the illiterate fellow was listening to a false prophet? How would he know he is listening to a false prophet when he cannot even read the Bible for verification?

then with this question bro you're referring to some apostles who are illiterate (walang pinagaralan).
Then its his fault because if the prophet or preacher holds on the bible (totally) he can't be called a false.
So if you're illerate the teaching of prophet must be within the bible.
Mao bitaw imo pangutan-on asa sa bible og unsay verse.

Kay kung ang imo prophet/preacher/pastor dili muhatag og verse sa bible nya ingnon pa nga anak sa demonyo kung mangitag verse aw kana maoy false prophet (one I've known is in davao, preaching that if a member is asking what verse or where can you find is a truly son of a devil).

The bible is the center of teaching bro kung wala sa bible aw sayop na.

Peace!

[bcasabee]

Thanks for the answer, I appreciate it very much. Though I still find something that does not sum up. Like, why would an illiterate fellow asks for the verse when he can't even read in the first place? Anyway, just ignore that question, thanks.......

[rcruman]

Thanks for the answer, I appreciate it very much. Though I still find something that does not sum up. Like, why would an illiterate fellow asks for the verse when he can't even read in the first place? Anyway, just ignore that question, thanks.......

bro understanding the words of GOd doesn't need to be literate.
Just like the apostles (some) and members of the Church or early Christians.

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:13

26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
1 Corinthians 1:26-29

the understanding of Gods word is not to be learned through earthly knowledge but its given by God.

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Matthew 11:25

11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
Mark 4:11-12

I hope you will have time to read those verses.

Peace!

[Oakboy]

motuo ka ani rcruman Image and likeness of GOD?