This is a reply to the comment posted by a reader on my article entitled, “Are We Being Pretentious? Who Cares?!”, which was posted last June 30, 2007. The comment states:
I agree with you. For the most part.
For the record, I don’t think it’s being pretentious, no more pretentious than calling the Bible the Book or Word of God. I was just saying that the founders of the church thought it might be construed as pretentious, as if to say all the other Christian denominations are not of God.
For while having other denominations might not be what God intended, and the walls that divide these denominations are certainly not of God, we cannot say that other denominations are not “of God.”
From my studies, I have not found a denomination or church body that has “all the Truth.” I find that every church has a different element. Some churches have a more complete view of the Truth. But so far, no-one has it 100% right. Not even us Seventh-Day Adventists. 
And I find it interesting to note that neither Jesus nor His followers ever addressed the difference in sects or denominations, though in Jerusalem and in Judaism, there were certainly sects that viewed theology, the afterlife, and how we are to treat our fellow man very differently. All He said, it seems, is “This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) That’s it. Not “this church’s view of You” or “this denomination’s take on the afterlife.”
I think that’s what the founders of the SDA church had in mind when they named the church. They wanted anyone and everyone to know the Saviour and didn’t want to offend any of the other churches.
And, as far as your comment about “the Seventh Day Adventist is not the true church because it was founded with the leadership of a woman which is against God’s will in the Bible,” I think it takes a very marginalized view of what God can do with the people who make themselves available to Him. Because while 1 Timothy certainly does say “I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence,” it cannot be taken as the golden standard by which all women must be measured and kept.
If we take just particular passages of the Bible and quote them, we can make any case for any topic. But taking it as a whole, we can see a much broader picture in which women can be leaders. May I direct you to the Book of Esther, a story about a woman who does NOT remain silent? Or Joshua 2, in which the prostitute Rahab saves the lives of the Israelite spies by hiding them, a story in which she very much tells them what to do? The list goes on and on. There are not many women in the Bible, but those that are, are leaders in some form or fashion.
I’m not trying to start an argument, but I find it incredibly ironic that this “debate” started over the idea of Christian pretentiousness.
-=Scott
Dear Scott,
I am very much saddened to know the kind of reasoning the Seventh Day Adventist Church have taught you. I can not blame you anyway, nor, judge you, because you are not the leader of this church. I only blame religious leaders because it is the kind of battle I am engaged with.
(Ephesians 6:12) “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
This is the kind of war that is being waged by the ‘seeds’ of the woman against the serpent and his seeds.
(Genesis 3:15) “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”
I have never taught anybody, all my life, to lift a finger and to harm anybody physically — to my loved ones, especially to the members of The Church of God, International. Those that kill or harm anybody physically in the name of religion, like the Catholic Church (See reference below) are not of God.
It is idiotic to believe that you are of God, and at the same time, transgressing His law, Thou shall not kill”. Aggravating this is the next commandment, “Love your enemies”.
(Matthew 5:21, 44) “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment…”
“…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…”
We may safely conclude that killing one’s enemy (especially an enemy of faith, where God is within the parameter of the dispute) is foolish!
Christians do not harm their enemies physically, like the Catholic Church that has inflicted physical harm to her enemies.
(2 Corinthians 10:4-5) “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ…”
The result of this kind of battle is not physically fatal because it brings the captives to the obedience of Christ. If you are starting arguments do not worry; I love this kind of battle.
Your view that there is no church that is 100 percent right is contrary to what the Bible teaches. The Bible has the record of the teachings of the Church of God — the Church preached by Jesus Christ and the apostles, and they are 100 percent correct, right and true! But I can not blame you because you may have realized the truth that there are errors in the teachings of your church; but to conclude that there is no church which is 100 percent right is ignorance of the Bible. Let me prove this to you.
The teaching of the Church of God in the Bible is 100 percent right.
(1 Thessalonians 5:3-5) “For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness…”
If the teachings of the gospel entrusted by God to the apostles were delivered ‘as is’ who will say that it is not 100 percent right? It is illogical because God is 100 percent right! See?
God does not allow error in teachings in His Church.
(Jeremiah 26:2) “Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word…”
This was the way of Jesus Christ, the highest teacher in the Church.
(John 12:49) “For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.”
Not a jot or title was omitted by Christ.
(Matthew 5:18) “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”
John the beloved, wrote the same warning.
(Revelations 22:18-19) “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”
Heeding to all these instructions, and faithfulness to God will result in a Church, with its teachings 100 percent right. See?
Your claim that Jesus, neither, the apostles, did not address the difference in sects or denominations is (again) a big mistake. In fact, the Lord Jesus told His disciples that they must exceed the righteousness of the sect of the Scribes and Pharisees, while condemning the practices of these sects.
(Matthew 5:20) “For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
(Matthew 23:15) “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.”
Do you see the light now, Brother Scott?
Again, when you said that what 1 Timothy 2:11-14 state “can not be taken as a golden standard by which all women must be measured and kept,” is (again) wrong.
The standard of all truth is God’s word and will!
Jesus Christ, the highest authority in Christianity, did not elect women apostles. Women in the first century Christian Church occupied important positions in the ministry and in the preaching in the gospel, but not one of them was made a leader. They are ‘helps’ as it was ordained by God.
(Genesis 2:18) “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.”
This is reflected in the role women performed in the Church of God.
(Philippians 4:3) “And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life.”
They helped the apostle Paul, their leader, but did not usurp authority over the latter.
(Romans 16:1-2) “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succorer of many, and of myself also.”
Succorer is a helper and not a leader like Ellen G. White!
Rahab, the example you gave, is not a leader; neither is there any mention of any woman leader in the book of Esther.
I hope and pray that you may see the grace of God.
God Bless.
EFS
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i hope that everyone will be enlighten with these words coming from the bible thru bro. eli. Glory to God!!
The Truth can not be denied.
To God be the glory, thanks for using Bro Eli.
Scott said:
“From my studies, I have not found a denomination or church body that has “all the Truth.” I find that every church has a different element. Some churches have a more complete view of the Truth. But so far, no-one has it 100% right. Not even us Seventh-Day Adventists. ;)”
I agree with what you’ve said…that so far, you haven’t come across a group that has it 100% right…and that’s because you haven’t looked into this Church yet.
Look into this Church, watch our programs via our website
(http://www.truthcaster.com)
Keep reading our Presiding Minister’s Blog.
Ask questions…TEST OUR MINISTER whether he speaks the truth from the Bible our not…it’s a commandment:
“1 John 4:1 – Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ”
And I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. Because for the first time you will hear the ONLY 100% TRUE CHURCH being preached by the ONLY SENISIBLE PREACHER in the world today.
May God open your heart the way He has opened mine.
Thanks be to God for a leader like Brother Eli!
To God be the Glory!
I’m confused. If Esther, as Queen, was not a leader, what do you consider her? She was, by rank and title, a nation’s leader, was she not? Was she not the one that Mordecai went to, to bend the ear of the king, to save the Jews from slaughter? Did she not lead others in prayer?
Moreover, it does not seem God would discriminate indiscriminately. I seem to recall a time when He even enlisted in the help of a mule to talk one of His prophets into doing his will. Now, I don’t think it’s God’s M.O. to appoint animals into leadership positions, but He always seems to use those that are willing and able. So if God can and will talk through a donkey, why would He not send a vision to a woman? For that is all we claim Ellen White to be or have been, a prophet — one who received a direct, divine message.
I agree with you, however, that what the Bible presents is 100% truth. What I meant to say (or what I meant in saying what I did) was that I have not found a denomination that I feel lives up to the teachings and commands of Christ 100%. For example, while the Church of God holds fast to Jesus’ preachings and teachings, it largely ignores the fourth commandment, in which we are asked to keep the seventh day holy, not the first. And since you’re ignoring one of God’s own Commandments, I cannot believe or say that your denomination is holding to the Bible 100%, for nowhere in the Bible does God move the sanctity from the seventh to the first day (as you yourself pointed out in Matthew 5:18).
It is with my Bible in hand that I can say that as far as I can find, it is the Seventh-Day Adventist church that comes the closest to living up to that 100%, though there are still areas I find disconcerting.
And as far as Jesus rebuking the different sects in Judaism, the passages you quoted have nothing to do with what I was talking about. What I was reffering to, rather indirectly, I’ll admit, was that Sadducees rejected the existence of an afterlife while the Pharisees held to the belief of the Resurrection of the Dead. Jesus spoke, obviously, of the Day of Resurrection, but He is never recorded to have said, “the Sadducees have this doctrine right, but the Pharisees have this one right.” The only time He spoke directly to these groups or of these groups, it was of their hypocritical lifestyles.
Please do not be saddened for me. I am searching for the Truth. I am not so blind or close-minded to think that I have all the answers. I’m looking to my Bible and to Jesus for the answers, and I feel as though I’m coming closer to Him and to a full and better understanding because of my independent study of Scripture. I pray for better understanding constantly, not just for me, but for everyone who calls him or herself a Christian.
-=Scott
To Scott,
We are glad that you are taking time in carefully reading Bro. Eli’s articles and answers to your questions. But we also hope that you will not just read them but also understand and believe them.
You may even try proving or testing what Bro. Eli says and you will definitely be convinced that there is a True Church, 100% correct in all it’s teaching.
May God bless and guide you in knowing the Truth.
TO: Scott
You wrote: From my studies, I have not found a denomination or church body that has “all the Truth.” I find that every church has a different element. Some churches have a more complete view of the Truth. But so far, no-one has it 100% right. Not even us Seventh-Day Adventists
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Lets start as what Jesus Christ Said:
“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” (Matthew 21:42)
Who are these builders and the stone? and Jesus said
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:” (Matthew 7:24)
“For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” (Matthew 7:29)
Therefore, The stone is the words of GOD.
Who are the builders? a wise man or Peter
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Matthew 16:18)
What Peter build? a house
What kind of house? Peter, and Jesus said
“Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke17:21)
What Jesus build? a community or a church
How? Because for every house their is a house rule and for every community their is a community rule.
So the old community are in the old testament(Horeb covenenant)
and the new community are in the new testament(Truth)
and beyond old testament and those who are not hear the words of GOD are in the house rule in which the kingdom is within them of being a natural good, natural mercy and natural justice which they are the same houses build in a houses upon a rock.
Because that rock is a words of GOD and the words of GOD is a righteousness which faith, mercy and justice dwell.
So to find the right church is to seek first the kingdom of GOD and the Kingdom of GOD is within you which is the righteousness and faith, mercy and justice dwell.
and to find the righteousness, Bro. Eli Pointed it already as what Jesus christ said;
“For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20)
So select the community you want to live by looking it if that community is build upon the rock which is the word of GOD follow and practice faith, mercy, and justice which within you and this practices can be learn through the years.
EYES
Very clear indeed! bro. Eli. ssD
to: Scott
The Seventh Day Adventist is indeed not the true church. Why? because God has never rested.
Our lord Jesus christ did not keep the Sabbath according to the traditions of his time and place, thou he did not forbid sabbath keeping but he cast it in a completely new mold. (For the Christendom this day is very important that needs to be filled with worship and prayer)
IN the gospel of John we read let me quote:
” the man went and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. And this was why the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did this on the sabbath. But Jesus answered them, MY FATHER IS WORKING STILL, AND I AM WORKING.” This was why the Jews sought all the more to kill
him, because he not only broke the sabbath but also called God his Father making himself equal with God” (John 5:15-18)
The father has never rested until now and therefore the Old testament basis ( Gen. 2:2-3, Exodus 20:11) for the sabbath rest is invalid.
It is a common knowledge that “the sabbath was made for God”
But what did Jesus says: “the sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath”
It is true, we need rest. so Jesus our lord has his own provision according to his promise.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ( Matthew 11: 28-30)
IN conclusion: It is Jesus who will give us rest in his time and way.
……”MY FATHER IS WORKING STILL, AND I AM WORKING.” ….
TO SCOTT:
WE THANK GOD FOR HAVING YOU IN THIS FORUM
YOU’RE ALMOST THERE BE PATIENT,READ,HEAR THE WORDS AND KEEP THE THINGS THAT ARE WRITTEN.
REV.1:3″BLESSED IS HE THAT READETH, AND THEY THAT HEAR THE WORDS OF THE PROPHECY, AND KEEP THE THINGS THAT ARE WRITTEN THEREIN: FOR THE TIME AT HAND.
AND KEEP LISTENING OF WHAT BRO.ELI IS PREACHING
ACT 16:14″ AND A CERTAIN WOMAN NAMED LYDIA, A SELLER OF PURPLE, OF THE CITY OF THYATIRA, WHICH WORSHIPPED GOD, HEARD US: WHOSE HEART THE LORD OPENED, THAT SHE ATTENDED UNTO THE THINGS WHICH WERE SPOKEN OF PAUL.”
MAY OUR GOD OPENED YOUR HEART
To Scott:
1 John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Don’t worry Scott. don’t lose hope. though, many are false.
but surely there is one 100% Genuine.
You are on the right track. Ask Brother Eli and the Bible answers to all your questions.
Bro Eli will help you in your study.
Thanks be to God!
Open-Minded,
You’re saying that Jesus never kept the Sabbath? Was He not a Jew? Was He not his Father’s son? His Father, who inscribed in stone that all were to rest on the seventh day? Did God Himself not rest on the seventh day after six days of creation?
And I’m not sure that Jesus healing somebody constitutes Him “not keeping the Sabbath.” For in that same moment, as recorded in Mark 3:4, He asked those that said He broke the Sabbath, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to kill?” In other words, it’s okay to do good on the Sabbath, whether that be volunteer work or in Jesus’ situation, to physically heal somebody.
When Jesus came to this earth, He had to live a sinless life — or else the devil would win. He had to live a life that was completely in tune with the will of God, to show that it could be done and that the Father is not being unreasonable. If He failed to do this, Heaven would not be an option for any of us. And so He *HAD* to keep the Sabbath, otherwise the devil would be able to jump up and say, “do you see? not even your Son could keep the Sabbath! You and Your rules are unjust!”
And while Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection did fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament and made many of their rituals pointless and unneeded, He did not render the ten commandments moot. If He had or did, why would He have not said something more along the lines of, “hey, forget the Ten Commandments, just do what I say.” But He didn’t. He summed up the Ten Commandments with in Matthew 7:12 with “do unto others as you have them do unto you” but that does not void the Commandments.
And if “the stone that builder refused” is the Word of God and if the builder is Peter, does that mean Peter rejected the word of God? I always read this verse to mean that Jesus was “the stone” and the Jewish priests were “the builders,” as they rejected Him and His teachings, despite them themselves being the pillars of the community.
I feel like no-one is understanding my questions or I’m asking the wrong ones. Is there anyway to talk to someone directly? Maybe through IM or something?
-=Scott
Hi Scott,
First of all, we do not say that observing Sabbath is not important. That is why God even gave that law to be observed. But the question is, to whom is it important to be observed? Is that Sabbath during the time of Moses commanded for everybody? Let us read what the Bible says in Deut. 5:15:
Deut. 5:15 “And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God, commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.”
It is very clear that the sabbath was given to Israel to observe and not for Christians. God said: “therefore” the Lord thy God, commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.” Israel have been slaves in Egypt until God delivered them out of bondage. That is the reason why God commanded them to keep the sabbath.
Now, is that Sabbath which was given to Israel, for Christians to observe also? Let us see the answer as to what Christ did. Let us read John 5:18
John 5:18 “Therefore the Jews sought more to kill him, because he did not only broke the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.”
Why did the Jews who observe Sabbath tried to kill Jesus? There are two reasons. First, he broke the law of Sabbath and said that God was his Father. It is very clear according to the verse that Christ broke the Sabbath law. When Christ started his ministry, he already showed by example that the Sabbath which was commanded for Israel to observe will soon be changed. And he has the right to change that because he is not under that law but even the Lord of Sabbath! If Christ is Lord of Sabbath, who then should obey? The Sabbath or the Lord of Sabbath? Christ clearly answered:
Mat. 12:8 “For the Son of Man is Lord even of the sabbath day.” (King James Version)
If Christ is Lord even of Sabbath, then Sabbath should follow Christ and not the other way around. By breaking the law of Sabbath, Christ is emphasizing that he is changing that law. That law given to Moses for Israel is not intended for Christians! Why would Christ broke that Sabbath if it is needed to be observed by Christians?
That law of Sabbath is for the Jews who are under the law of Moses. If you are a Christian, you must obey the law of Christ and not the law of Moses.
Acts 13:39 “And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
We are now under the law of Christ and not under the law of Moses. It is Israel who are under the law of Moses. The fact that Christ broke that Sabbath, it only means that Sabbath is not intended to be followed by Chrisitans. Be informed that Christ changed the old testament with a new testament and that includes the observance of Sabbath intended for Israel.
There is another day of rest for Christians. It is not the same as what was given to Israel. The day of rest given to Israel to observe is a physical day of rest. The rest ordered for Christians is a different day of rest. It is the rest of the soul from sin and you will only find it in Christ. That is the real Sabbath for Christians and not the physical day of rest for Israel.
We suggest that you ask Bro. Eli concerning your questions to receive a better explanation. May God guide you in understanding the Gospel preached by our Lord Jesus Christ through the teachings of Bro. Eli Soriano.
God bless.
Hi Scott,
YOU SAID: And while Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection did fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament and made many of their rituals pointless and unneeded, He did not render the ten commandments moot. If He had or did, why would He have not said something more along the lines of, “hey, forget the Ten Commandments, just do what I say.” But He didn’t. He summed up the Ten Commandments with in Matthew 7:12 with “do unto others as you have them do unto you” but that does not void the Commandments.
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Contrary to your statement, Christ have given instructions for Christians to observe which clearly diffferentiates his commandments to that of Moses. Let us read some of what Christ said:
Matthew 5:43 “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.”
Matthew 5:44 “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;”
“But I say unto you” – Using the word “but”, Christ denotes something contrary to the latter and he is addressing his statement to another group of people (his disciples, Christians). Before, an Israelite is ordered to love thy neighbor as thy self but along with that is to hate his enemy according to the law. Christ clearly changed that.
This simply shows that Christ is really changing the law. To further prove that, even the very first commandment, to “have no other gods and not to worship other gods” have also been changed. Before, you will only acknowledge the Father as God and worship only Him. But when the Father brought fourth his Son into the world, even angels were commanded by God to worship His son whom the Father acknowledges as God. Let us read in the book of Hebrews.
Heb 1:8 “But unto the Son He saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.”
Heb. 1:6 “And again, when He bringeth in the first begotten into the world, He saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”
It is very clear that the law of Moses has been changed. You shall now acknowledge and worship not only the Father but also His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. But before, it is not like that.
We suggest that you try learning more about the gospel of Christ rather than listening to Moses’ teachings. Christians are no longer under the law of Moses, but under the Lordship of Christ. Let us read Galatians 3:24-25:
Gal. 3:24-25 “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.”
It is very clear that Christians are no longer under the law of Moses. Christians are under Christ Jesus. Christ showed that he is above the law. He even broke the law of Sabbath. We then have to follow Christ for we are no longer under the law of Moses.
Please pardon us for our answers may not be enough and satisfying. With God’s help we are just trying to assist our preacher in a little way. You may find faults in our answers and we strongly suggest that you consider Bro. Eli’s answers as authority over what we say.
May God bless and guide you in your search for the Truth.
Thanks be to God.
It’s one good thing that you have the drive to see and know about the teachings of other sects which is actually what the Bible teach; “……………test every spirit whether they are of GOD……” 1 John 4:1
Now, you attached that Christ also is a Jew and that also observed Sabbath Day, your into another issue.
May you find God’s Will in Christ and “not” lean in you own understanding.
More Power to you Brother Eli
GOD Bless in CHRIST
scott,
Jesus said: ” Truly truly I say to you, MOSES did not give to you bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven, for the bread of God is the one coming from the heaven and giving life to the world” (6:32-33)
…….Moses DID NOT give to you bread from heaven.
…….my Father GIVES YOU the true bread from heaven….
And He advises us:
“You search the scriptures because YOU THINK IN THEM you have eternal life and it is they that bear witness of me. and YET YOU REFUSE TO COME TO ME THAT YOU MAY HAVE
LIFE” ( John 5: 39-40)
Come to Jesus scott and learn from HIM!
TO: Scott
The word is came from the FATHER and Jesus Christ given that word unto us. (Thats why he came here in earth) — John 17:14
And the builders who refused the stone which written in the scripture are the scribes, pharisees and you as what in “And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:” (Matthew 7:26)
Yes it is true that the word is always associated with Jesus christ because he is the only one who delivered that word.
It just like the same that you have a ball and whenever that ball go anywhere in the world that ball is will be given back to you because you are the only one who own that ball.
What Jesus christ said that you Peter is the house and a builder of that house and other house upon this mountain of righteousness which faith, mercy, and justice or in short love dwell I will build my community….
That why Jesus Christ said “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (Mathew 22:39)
Remember a builders can’t build a house without a consent of the owner. So that owner of that house can be called a co-builders and he can be a builders too.
Because you can’t be a good builders if you can’t build of your own house — (This speak authority) Matthew 7:29
EYES
to tony santos:
Gal. 3:24-25 “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.”
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He said the law is only a schoolmaster to lead us to Christ and thereafter has no relevance, now even if the law was bring us to Jesus how could that mean we should then disobey it?
Hi Scott,
You may want to think about this:
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we
have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or ANOTHER GOSPEL, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” II Corinthians 11:4
Are you a bible believer, or do you believe Ellen G. White more than the Apostles?
Hi all!
Great book. I just want to say what a fantastic thing you are doing! Good luck!
G’night
to Steve,
“He said the law is only a schoolmaster to lead us to Christ and thereafter has no relevance, now even if the law was bring us to Jesus how could that mean we should then disobey it?” -steve.
My answer to you is this, we don’t disobey them but rather it is better to say that it ceased to be our schoolmaster! why? the answer is this, Christ has come already. He assumed the position. He is our Master. Isn’t true that he teaches us God’s way? O, common…he is the Rabbi, the Teacher, the Master. The schoolmaster had already ceased and has no reason to continue to be our schoolmaster. Well, you can ask Bro Eli about this, ok? ssD
All religions are equally sublime to the ignorant, useful to the politicians, and ridiculous to the philosopher-Lucretius 99-55 B.C.
When you understand why you do not believe in other gods, then you will understand why I don’t believe in yours.
To Steve,
YOU SAID: He said the law is only a schoolmaster to lead us to Christ and thereafter has no relevance, now even if the law was bring us to Jesus how could that mean we should then disobey it?
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First of all, be corrected that we did not say that we have to disobey God’s commandments. It doesn’t mean that if you do not observe them, you already have to disobey them.
To show you an example:
God have commanded Noah to build an ark. Do we have to observe that because it is a commandment by God? By not observing it, does it mean I am disobeying it? It is God’s commandment but it is not for us to observe. That commandment is for Noah and not for us. Then let that be. Noah is the one who will account for that if he will not do that.
Now, when God gave the 10 commandments to Israel. It is for them to observe but not for Christians. It doesn’t imply that if Christians are not to observe them, they will have to disobey them as well.
For example:
Thou shall not kill – Israelites will be accountable to God if they will disobey that. That was the instruction for them and that is what they need to follow
How about Christians? Is that what they should observe? Let us read 1 John 3:15
1 John 3:15 “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.”
As a Christian follower, my problem is not to hate and that is what I must observe to follow. That is where I will be accountable to God. For if I will disobey that, I will not attain eternal life and for I am considered by God as a murderer. It is not for the reason that I killed somebody but because I hate my brother.
Now, if am observing that commandment intended for me, do you still have to instruct me “not to kill” when in fact I already received an instruction “not to hate”? That is illogical. By not hating, I cannot possibly kill. But if I hate, I will not attain eternal life. THat is what is commanded to my by my Christ.
Christians were given a new commandment which is intended for them to observe. They are not anymore under the law of Moses. Let us read in the book of Acts:
Acts 13:39 And by him, all that believe are jsutified from all things, from which ye could not be jsutified by the law of Moses.
Gal. 3:24-25 “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.”
Christians are not under the law of Moses. They are under the law of Christ. That is the law that they must follow.
Galatians 6:2 Bear ye another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
I hope you understood the point, but be reminded that I am not in authority of explaining these things to you. I might even make mistakes in my explanation. For that reason, I will post your question in Bro. Eli’s question box because he is the one who can be able to answer you correctly.
Thank you for your patience and we suggest that you continue reading Bro. Eli’s articles and with God’s help, you will truly find the all the answers to all your questions in mind.
God bless.
It is very encouraging that you are into this blog. Am sori to tell you frankly [we abhor hypocrites who would say any wrong just to flatter or praise someone] that your church, the 7th day adventist in the first place is not the true church. By its very name, it does not conform to the bible [always by your side I suppose]. In the old testament where most of the teachings of your church are centered, Note in JEREMIAH7:30-…in the house which is called by my name [meaning the Church of God]. In the new testament in 1CORINTHIANS1:2-Unto the church of GOD which is at Corinth…THESSALONIANS1:4-So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of GOD for your patience…and many other verses that the church is named after GOD. Our Church of God led by Bro Eli and Bro Daniel is 100% the True Church, as you will learn if you keep on following Bro Eli in this blog and at the services of the MCGI every week at our locales around the world where I will invite you in behalf of Bro Eli. Scott, those women you mentioned, Esther, Rahab, and others, in the old testament merely worked for a specific purpose and not really as leaders. Spend more time, and like us who were blind followers of the catholic doctrine before, you will be set free to learn the TRUTH, purposely or ignorantly hidden by many fake church leaders.for their personal gains. Thank you Bro Eli, Bro Daniel, may GOD bless you more and more. ALL PRAISE AND HONOR BE TO GOD.
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1Th 5:21 prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
1Th 5:22 abstain from every form of evil.
in these last days, numerous religious denominations, sects, chapters had existed.
the devil is really doing a wicked thing, he misleads people from entering the TRUE CHURCH by establishing false churches from thousand of years ago until this day.
I Believe that GOD makes ways for men to be baptized in HIS CHURCH, HIS KINGDOM.
1 Timothy 2:3-4
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
a wise and meticulous person investigates in detail the proofs of a “THING”/Entity/Theory/Object/etc.
The complete description of the TRUE CHURCH is in the Bible.
Behold!!! The CHURCH OF GOD. The TRUE CHURCH.
Brother Eli Soriano eloquently explains it.
IS DEFINITELY NOT YOUR CHURCH!!!!
Let’s wait for what Brother Eli Soriano has to say.
When your soul is at stake, will you not be clever in choosing the church you enter? Lets choose the church written in the Bible, the Church of God wherein the doctrines of God is teach, the church where the messenger of God is the preacher, and where the Bible is prime basis of teachings. If you find this, cleave with them and leave your pride behind.
Start asking. Start listening. Listen to Bro. Eli and you will be in the right track.