Let's interpret some of the controversial New Testament verses.
Matthew chapter 24
36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."
This means "I Jesus Christ am God and I know all things. And I came earth as a man so that you could know God in a much more personal and intimate way."
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Matthew chapter 19
16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18 "Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.' " 20 "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
There are a number of details to interpret in this chapter.
-- "There is only one who is good. That is me because I am God."
-- "Your salvation does not depend upon keeping the Ten Commandments. Your salvation is not based on deeds. You will be saved by faith. And that faith means that you will believe that I am God, and have a personal relationship with me -- and then you will go to heaven no matter what!"
-- "God loves rich people and any money that you give to the poor will be returned to you a hundred fold. God will bless you with wealth. If a man is poor than he is not one of God's blessed".
Matthew chapter 24
36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."
This means "I Jesus Christ am God and I know all things. And I came earth as a man so that you could know God in a much more personal and intimate way."
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Matthew chapter 19
16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18 "Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.' " 20 "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
There are a number of details to interpret in this chapter.
-- "There is only one who is good. That is me because I am God."
-- "Your salvation does not depend upon keeping the Ten Commandments. Your salvation is not based on deeds. You will be saved by faith. And that faith means that you will believe that I am God, and have a personal relationship with me -- and then you will go to heaven no matter what!"
-- "God loves rich people and any money that you give to the poor will be returned to you a hundred fold. God will bless you with wealth. If a man is poor than he is not one of God's blessed".
