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Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:20 am
by dwight92070
This man apparently thought that he was sinless, that he had kept all of the commandments - that he was good. Apparently he wanted to compliment Jesus, who he also thought was good (but apparently he didn't believe that Jesus was God), by calling Him "Good teacher." No doubt, he was expecting Jesus to return the compliment by acknowledging that this man, too, was without sin. But Jesus, who knew the man's heart, surprised him with: "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone."
In other words, "Because you are not God, you are not good." However, Jesus knew that He Himself was without sin and so did all of the Bible authors. Obviously, Jesus is saying as plain as day, that He is God.
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:19 pm
by dwight92070
It's not surprising that there is no opposing response to these amazing verses. I don't think it's possible to miss what Jesus is saying here. Only God is good and Jesus knew that He was good, so He is claiming to be God.
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:17 pm
by darinhouston
We've addressed this so many times it just doesn't seem worth responding to again, but if I find the time I'll remind you that there are other ways to view this entire exchange.
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:38 am
by dwight92070
Yes, I'm sure that if you pull out your philosophy books and maybe even your crystal ball, you'll be able to twist this into something you can use.
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:22 pm
by darinhouston
Why are you here? I'm serious - what is your objective?
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:43 pm
by dwight92070
darinhouston wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:22 pm
Why are you here? I'm serious - what is your objective?
To seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
How about you?
Re: Mark 10:17-22
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:38 pm
by darinhouston
dwight92070 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:43 pm
darinhouston wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:22 pm
Why are you here? I'm serious - what is your objective?
To seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
How about you?
In life, generally, the same - here in this forum to seek truth and to explore ideas and try to understand where others are coming from and learn from them and test my own ideas and so forth in pursuit of better understanding God's word and be true to my calling and honor the revelation and intellect that we have by exercising it in pursuit of understanding and applying that revelation as far as I am able.