People look for proof all the time: “I will believe it when I see it!” they say. They want validation, confirmation, something tangible to accept even obvious truths. In lieu of this sign they, far to many people who call themselves Christian, accept their own theology, one that supports a particular lifestyle.
MATTHEW 12:39
But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah.
“They” in the words of Jesus are “evil and adulterous.” What is evil? Who is adulterous? I had to look and see how other Bible translations presented the Word.
- The VOICE- “You wicked and promiscuous generation”
- The MESSAGE- “All you want is something to titillate your curiosity, satisfy your lust for miracles.”
- The NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION- ““A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign!”
- THE LIVING BIBLE- ““Only an evil, faithless nation would ask for further proof;”
- THE EXPANDED BIBLE translates Jesus words as-” “Evil and sinful people [L- An evil and adulterous/unfaithful generation] “
If you think about Hebrews 11:1, a verse many people quote, it is clear that we believe not because of tangible evidence but because we “hope” we will see the proof when we enter into eternity. A Christ centered person believes not because of what some man buried in the ground said many years ago, or the perceived influence the statue of an overweight man has. Faith in God is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen which lead us to being born again and our spirit man confirms it.
ROMANS 1:20Which brings me back to Matthew 12:39. If a person says he or she does not believe the truths a follower of God is presenting it is because this person is not born again. Jesus said we would know the truth and you will be released from what is holding you back. (John 8:32).
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
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| IT'S JUST MY 2 CENT OPINION! |
I did not watch Aretha Franklin or John McCain’s funeral services but I saw exerts. My opinion- people were glorifying themselves taking the opportunity, because it was televised, to preach their “gospel”. From the pulpit man’s theology was presented and man/ woman was lifted up as if he/she was a savior. God was an addendum to the program.
Jesus called them “evil and sinful people.” What they do not understand is there will not be a sign, the warnings are all around us, nothing will be written on the wall or the sky saying: Jesus is coming tomorrow. And God said: “they are without excuse”!
How sad to see such a gathering of ignorance. Funerals are indeed for the living, the dead are dead. If they are in heaven they are in the presence of the Glory and if they are in hell there is nothing a person can say or do to change that.
It is finished for Aretha Franklin.
It is finished for John McCain.
It is NOT FINISHED for you.
JOHN 3:3What are you waiting for? - written by Marsha L F Randolph
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
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