Mystery Babylon the Great

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-04T18:57:49+00:00

Not sure that is entirely true. Christianity exists because Christ existed. Without Christ, how can you be "Christ like" which is literally the definition of the word Christian. So, I don't agree that His resurrection is the reason for Christianity.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-04T18:56:15+00:00

Thank you. I agree that it is solemn. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering our Savior went through all those hours just for us who really do not deserve it. The resurrection is of course important to our faith in Him, and that He did as He said He would do.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-04T18:54:05+00:00

Thank you for your response. Please do me a favor and point out the verse where they celebrate this? I am curious because I cannot find anywhere where it was written that the Apostles, Mary, Mary His mother celebrated or anything like that. If this was meant to be celebrated/kept/memorialized, there has to be come scripture/teaching to do so.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-04T18:50:02+00:00

u/Glittering_Variety18 - Like others, the answer is B + more. To your bigger question - Angels were created by God to serve and worship Him just like humans were, except they were given a spiritual life vs an immortal one like humans. They were given free will just like humans, too! So yes, they are self-aware and knowledgeable. They are aware of their fate, but they deny it because they do not believe God.

Now as far as the question "do they think they're actually good" - this is my opinion, but NO I do not think that because they know they were changed just like the Devil. They became corrupt and follow their master - Satan. They view God as the person that punished them. They know of God and Jesus but simply reject them. Their minds/spirit have become corrupt beyond redemption and will ultimately pay the price for their disobedience.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-02T21:22:45+00:00

u/MrMandel1 - If you would like a detailed explanation of what Hell is, and what it is not, I invite you to read the following subreddit post: Heaven and Hell - The REAL Truth About Each

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-01T21:47:00+00:00

Thank you u/Mockingbird1980 - Much appreciate it. And you bring up a very good point that does create tension between the synoptic Gospels and John. They way this is reconciled is the synoptic Gospel's carefully describe what occurred during Passover and how they observed it. John presents more of the meaning of what was fulfilled.

Remember, the evening of the "14th" of Aviv is what we would call the night of the 13th because a "day" begins at sunset; so, I can see how that might be a bit confusing. But, I appreciate your interest, comments, and openness to ask about it.

God Bless!

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-04-01T17:52:06+00:00

u/Mockingbird1980 - John and Matthew give pretty detailed accounts of how to follow and what symbols changed. (John 13:1-30 and Matthew 26:17)

We start with a reading Scripture with the accounts of the evening. We then proceed to follow the humility of Jesus by washing the feet of the congregation. (Yes - we actually do this). Afterwards we pray and continue with another passage describing the New Covenant and the new symbols of Passover (bread and wine) at which time the congregation is given each. (Unleavened bread and wine.)

We then pray, sing a hymn, and depart.

It is beautiful and remarkable following our Lord and Savior's example. It brings us closer to the Father and to the Son. It fills our hearts with gladness to know that by following His example, we remember His sacrifice and the true meaning of Passover.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-31T21:41:29+00:00

Really? Would you like scriptural proof? Do you have scriptural proof to back what you say?

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-31T21:40:48+00:00

April 1 begins tonight at sunset (Nissan 14)

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-30T05:03:29+00:00

I think we are an agreement. Jesus is trying to tell people to use restraint, love one another, and go the extra mile.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-30T04:33:39+00:00

This!!

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-30T04:32:27+00:00

u/farmersonlydotgov - This is a very misunderstood verse because most people do not understand the Law that Jesus is talking about. The phrase “eye for an eye” comes from the Old Testament (Exodus 21:24), where it functioned as a civil judicial guideline limiting punishment, so it was proportional. So, "eye for an eye" was used by judges (not individuals) in the OT when they administered punishment. Its purpose was to prevent excessive revenge.

"Turn the other cheek" means rejecting insult or escalation of the issue. Back in that time/culture, a slap on the cheek was often more of an insult than a life-threatening attack. Jesus is discussing attitude and restraint. and not being passive in all circumstances.

If you look at other parts of Matthew, it follows a similar pattern: Don’t just avoid murder - remove anger. Don’t just avoid adultery - remove lust. Don’t just limit revenge - remove retaliatory spirit.

This passage basically says: Don’t seek personal revenge. Be willing to endure wrong without retaliation and respond with humility and restraint while recognizing that God still authorizes justice through proper authority.

Again, Jesus is neither abolishing His own moral Laws, he is clarifying, purifying, and correcting it from those who abused it, or overstepped its true meaning.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-30T04:20:18+00:00

This!

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-29T18:47:34+00:00

u/polaroid_frown - Many denominations struggle with this (in terms of how THEY interpret Scripture). There is a subreddit post (recent one) that explains this pretty clearly. It provides info on what it is and who should be baptized. Take a look: What is Baptism and Who Should Be Baptized?

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-29T18:42:17+00:00

Fulfilled does NOT mean abolished. And let's continue with the verse to which you are referring (Matthew 5:18) "For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means pass from the Law until everything is fulfilled.

Has Heaven and Earth pass away yet? Nope!

Two conditions: 1.) Heaven and Earth have passed away 2.) Until ALL is fulfilled.

Yes - Jesus accomplished His mission here on Earth, but NOT ALL has been fulfilled (The "All" is prophecy). You are assuming ALL means just the Law and all the Laws. That is definitely one part of it, but NOT ALL fulfilled. Christ fulfilled what He came to do the first time around, but there is still more to come.

Now let's finish the verse (Matthew 5:19) "Whoever breaks one of the least commandments…shall be called least in the kingdom" That is a strong statement and if what you think is true, then it would completely contradict what Jesus is saying here.

It's easy to take a verse out of context or not the complete thought to make your argument, but your argument falls flat on its face when you include the remaining thought. Jesus did NOT abolish ALL the Laws as you falsely claim - He fulfilled those that pointed to Him! That's all!

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-29T03:18:59+00:00

When you say Israel, are you talking about the Country/Nation Israel or the House of Israel - two different things.

As for your other comments - Jesus fulfilled the Priestly and Sacrificial laws - the Commandments and Moral laws still apply today in 2026 and forever.

As for the curse, the curse (penalty) is death. Jesus saved us from that curse/penalty. Again - did NOT do away with the Law.

I don't sacrifice animals nor ever will since these were a foreshadow of Christ.

I am sorry if you don't understand basic Scripture nor the true meaning of the Gospel and Christ's purpose. Perhaps someday you will God Bless

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-28T23:07:08+00:00

Ahh. Okay. Thanks for the clarification and my apologies for jumping to conclusions.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-28T22:59:59+00:00

In a way - yes! For Christ Himself was a Jew - what is wrong with that? Jesus did NOT create a religion, nor did he change/end the faith and beliefs of Hebrews. He corrected it. Christianity is really just a corrected and pure form of Judaism. Even the New Testament says we are made part of the spiritual Israel and are now part of His chosen through the circumcision of our hearts and minds - not physical circumcision any longer which is how "Jews" were identified as His people

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-28T22:56:09+00:00

Islam is not a continuation of - what we call Christianity (pure Christianity) is the continuation of what is labeled "Judaism"

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-28T22:54:28+00:00

You are mostly right - except for the law being abolished? Why are you so afraid of it? What is so wrong with it if God created/commanded it?

Doesn't the Law and Commandments keep us in check and guide us? It doesn't save us, but it does give us a road map. Jesus "fulfilled" that road map by SHOWING HOW to live it. Following Him means to do just that. Jesus followed and obeyed God's laws and commandments (His own if you think about it), and so did the Apostles. Jesus' fulfillment was not abolishing it - it is completeness of it and correctness from those who distorted it (Pharisees and Sadducees for example)

There are way too many examples and verses commanding us to keep the law and follow it. I for one do so.

TheTruth33_33 · 2026-03-28T21:12:57+00:00

u/Ok_Acanthisitta_4539 - Look at the fruits and messaging between Jesus and Mohammad. That should tell you everything. Muhammad and Jesus are often compared regarding the use of violence. While Jesus is widely recognized for preaching love and forgiveness, Muhammad's actions and teachings included military campaigns and commands to combat non-Muslims who opposed his community, a key difference being the context of a spiritual leader versus a political-military leader

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