In Matthew 16:24, Jesus instructs his disciples "take up his cross and follow me". I would not think that this expression would become popular among Christians until after Jesus' crucifixion, with Jesus being the example of bearing the cross. I understand that the expression, "cross to bear" became popular in the 1500's, and the King James Bile was produced in the early 1600's.
Is there any evidence that this expression was used during the time of Jesus' life on earth?
One possible explanation is that Jesus used this phrase to foretell his future crucifixion. I can understand that explanation, but I do not thing that it makes a strong argument.
From the Commentary on this website, anyone can use:
Thou art acting the very part of Satan, both by endeavouring to hinder the redemption of mankind, and by giving me the most deadly advice that can ever spring from the pit of hell. Thou SAVOUREST NOT, Dost not relish or desire. We may learn from hence, That whosoever says to us in such a case, Favour thyself, is acting the part of the devil: That the proper answer to such an adviser is, Get thee behind me: That otherwise he will be an offence to us, an occasion of our stumbling, if not falling: That this advice always proceeds from the not relishing the things of God, but the things of men. Yea, so far is this advice, favour thyself, from being fit for a Christian either to give or take, that if any man will come after Christ, his very first step is to deny, or renounce himself: in the room of his own will, to substitute the will of God, as his one principle of action.
1And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
2And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
3And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
4And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make w
The seventy disciples did not know their worth until they came back to report saying even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. ( Luke 10:17).
The keys of the kingdom are, i believe the gospel that is preached. Our acceptance, an faith in the word (looses)us from the bondage Satan as had us in, an if we reject the gospel preached to us
then we remain (bound), an in bondage. Jesus came to set the captives free, but the choice remains yours if you want to to be loosed . Peter preached in the day of Pentecost an 3000 were loosed from bondage that day. Every Sunday the gospel is preached and there are those who believe and are loosed an others will walk out still in the bondage they came in with because they refuse the gospel.
Vanessa -- 1 Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
What a blessing when the holy spirit uses our mouth, tongue and spirit to utter concurrence holy spirit.
It only then that brings glory to God in heaven and honor to his name earth.
However, gifts are earned but given by omniscient God and we receive them humbly and use them even with humility. Remember what Jesus said to not long after this affirmation.
Peter was not the rock that Jesus was referring to. (but that's what the Catholics believe.) Jesus was referring to himself. Upon this rock (Jesus) I will build my church.
Matthew 16:3
"And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
I will give my opinion of what I read and hope it helps the viewers. My thoughts on this chapter. The Pharisees and Sadducees ask a sign. Jesus cautions against the doctrine of the Pharisees. Peter's testimony that Jesus was the Christ. Christ foretells his sufferings and rebukes Peter. The necessity of self-denial. Remember viewers Satan kills, still, and destroy. families who we love to attack.
I accused you nothing, sorry if you felt that way, I saw the comment and addressed it as one body in Christ we help each other in understanding so they aren't lead astray, we dont condemn no man unless we choose to be self righteous God Bless you always
First of all, I NEVER said that CHRIST misspoke nor, would I ever. I believe "let GOD be true and every man a liar..." Someone ELSE commented and said that. Secondly, CHRIST meant what He said..NO MAN hath ascended into Heaven.." ONLY CHRIST did that in His Holy, Human body for He IS both GOD and man. If you are CHRIST's when you die you go to Heaven if not, then you go to Hell. No in betw
Jesus asked Peter who do you say I am, he said the son of God, Peter knew the scriptures of the Old testament and knew He would being going to the cross to die for His people to save them , how he knew it was satan God bless you
Is there any evidence that this expression was used during the time of Jesus' life on earth?
One possible explanation is that Jesus used this phrase to foretell his future crucifixion. I can understand that explanation, but I do not thing that it makes a strong argument.
Any and all comments are welcome...thanks!
Thou art acting the very part of Satan, both by endeavouring to hinder the redemption of mankind, and by giving me the most deadly advice that can ever spring from the pit of hell. Thou SAVOUREST NOT, Dost not relish or desire. We may learn from hence, That whosoever says to us in such a case, Favour thyself, is acting the part of the devil: That the proper answer to such an adviser is, Get thee behind me: That otherwise he will be an offence to us, an occasion of our stumbling, if not falling: That this advice always proceeds from the not relishing the things of God, but the things of men. Yea, so far is this advice, favour thyself, from being fit for a Christian either to give or take, that if any man will come after Christ, his very first step is to deny, or renounce himself: in the room of his own will, to substitute the will of God, as his one principle of action.
1And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
2And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
3And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
4And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make w
Peter(Petros)- a small pebble
Jesus - The chief cornerstone, the foundation of our faith(rock of our salvation)
"On this rock(himself) I will build my church" One of Jesus Christ's sayings
Peter not the first Pope, but alive in Christ his savior (Yahweh, our savior)
Without the blood of Jesus being shed for our sins and His resurrection Christianity in its true form cannot exist.
If Jesus was only a sinful man like us - remember the wages of sin is death, but God's gift to us is eternal life through His Son!
God bless you.
then we remain (bound), an in bondage. Jesus came to set the captives free, but the choice remains yours if you want to to be loosed . Peter preached in the day of Pentecost an 3000 were loosed from bondage that day. Every Sunday the gospel is preached and there are those who believe and are loosed an others will walk out still in the bondage they came in with because they refuse the gospel.
Jesus - The chief cornerstone, the foundation of our faith(rock of our salvation)
"On this rock(himself) I will build my church" One of Jesus Christ's sayings
Peter not the first Pope, but alive in Christ his savior (Yahweh, our savior)
Without the blood of Jesus being shed for our sins and His resurrection Christianity in its true form cannot exist.
If Jesus was only a sinful man like us - remember the wages of sin is death, but God's gift to us is eternal life through His Son!
It only then that brings glory to God in heaven and honor to his name earth.
However, gifts are earned but given by omniscient God and we receive them humbly and use them even with humility. Remember what Jesus said to not long after this affirmation.
"And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?