<><... David, Yes,also note Father, and father as Jesus uses the words..
John 8:31-59 is exactly my thoughts, but it goes deeper still. They are still the leaders of today. they control much our world market systems, this includes Politics, religion (oh I hate that word), economics, and education. They were the Pharisees then and they are the Pharisees now! They are leaders in every facet of society, globally, but the words of Jesus goes still deeper than that.
1 John 3:12... The word "of" in this scripture means in Greek more than it reflects in English....Much is lost in the translation. Also In 2 Cor. 11:2 Paul is concerned that "the church" will not be as pure as he knows we should be.He likens us to "a chaste virgin" and expresses concern...."beguiled" as used by Paul in 2 Cor. 11:3 means "wholly seduced" not just plain old "deceived"..
All of the above is knitted tightly together with Jesus's words to the church of Philadelphia Rev.3:9 "Behold, I will make them the synagogue of satan, which say they are Jews and are not, but do lie...
"They" are the descendants of Cain, he was the first murderer.
So yes David there is much truth to what you have said, and much more truth to what you have not said... the truth goes much deeper! Consider further the parable of the tares.... Right now my good brother I am going to consider taking a break... Have a good evening.
Shalom..><> |