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Hello Everyone

Some thoughts on the redemption of sins and the resurrection of Christ.

St. Thomas Aquinas is said to have written, "that the Redemption was an even greater miracle than the Creation."

Perhaps Aquinas meant that no human could ever imagine, God becoming human and then redeeming the human race by going to the cross and shedding his blood and giving his life for the forgiveness of sins for all of the creation.

Was Aquinas thinking that there are many creation stories and myths in many cultures that have existed on this earth?  

It is easier to believe that God created the entire universe, and never think of the way Jesus came to save it.  

Man just does not think that way.  I am reminded of the saying, "God's ways are not Man's ways."

The New Testament speaks of the resurrection as fact.  It was well known to the writers, so there was no need to keep talking about it.  

We as Christians believe the birth, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ to be the corner stone of our faith.

Christ had told the disciples of what was to happen, but they only recognized it after the fact.  

We can look back and see it more clearly.  One reason is we have the written word.  The written word (Bible) is mass-produced now, and was not available to the disciples. They only had the scrolls that were difficult to read.  

As a matter of fact Jesus did not tell them to write it down.  He told them to go preach and baptize.  

Christ knew the world would pass away, but the word of God would last forever.  He said this some 1500 years before the printing press was invented.  Now does that blow your mind or as Sonja sometimes says, "that rocks."

Have a nice day

Hi everyone.  Just a quick check-in from Florida to say that we arrived safely after an interesting start.  We had a winter storm in Atlanta and during the night had sleet and snow.  All the schools in the area were closed for the day and I see they are now having freezing rain.  We left at 5:45 am and while it was slick getting out of the area we live, the main roads were not slick and we got south of the city without problems.  It was cold until we got well into Florida and then we noticed it was getting warmer.  We were glad to get out of the car after the 10 hour drive.  Pat's aunt has gone to her church with her daughter as they are starting their small groups studying "The Purpose Driven Life".  So Pat and I have a little time to just relax and eat a sandwich for supper.

I haven't read any of the postings yet and will try to do so a little later.  However, the connection seems very slow and not sure I will have the patience or the time to do so this evening..  

Wow, Larry. That is a long drive.  Glad you made it safely.  How long do you plan to stay?

Janet..........

People dying during the movie never crossed my mind.  Yet, it's easy to understand.  Perhaps the promoters should warn that those with heart conditions might not wish to attend.  In all truth, I understand how someone with a weak heart might die watching the brutality that continues for so very long in the film.  To give you an idea as to how bad it was, the Roman soldiers who did the beating (Two of them) got so tired they dropped their shoulders, bent forward panting and gasping for breath with their hands resting on their knees.  It was ugly, but glorious at the same time.  It's very hard to express how I actually felt watching it.  Might I add soemthing else.  I really wonder if the unsaved will be able to relate to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world is the one being beaten.  Here's why I say this, thousands of Jews were beaten and crucified in those days and we are unable to relate to them individually because we don't know who they were.  Our intellegence and individual compassion is all we have.  There wasn't sufficient information in the film for an unsaved person to RELATE to Jesus, or to KNOW Him as the Messiah, God Almighty.  Some flashbacks helped, but not enough.  Film history, time, or audience reactions might one day reveal their ultimate reactions.

I read in a brochure today, that it was Mel Gibson's hands that drove the nails into the Lord's hands.  He wanted his hands photographed doing the pounding of nails, he said it brought the truth home to him as to what Christ did for him on the cross.

He said that in an interview that I saw, too.

I just now noticed that I have 3019 posts.

I haven't seen the movie, but what Lee is alluding to about non-Christians is pretty much what I am seeing.

On other forums (not Christian), most believe it is just a retelling of a story (fiction) of a man that lived, similar to how The Patriot is a story of the American Revolutionary War.  I have no doubt that God can use this movie for His glory, but I think there are a lot of people out there with hearts so hard that if we invented a time machine and let them see the real thing, they would still deny it.  It's a good thing God is God, and I am not, 'cause He can deal with that, and I would not.  

Some of the schools in the Wichita area were out today and many of the kids went to see The Passion.  The ones interviewed were really touched by the movie; some could barely speak.  Several had brought unsaved friends they had been witnessing to, and they accepted the Lord just after seeing the movie.  They also have tents set up where people can go after the movie to ask questions, get literature or just talk.  These are sponsored and manned by people from area churches.

I really pray this movie WILL be mightily used of God to bring many to Himself.  But, as Karma said, some hearts are hard as concrete!  May God have mercy on them.  And may at least a chink of light penetrate their darkness.

We will be seeing The Passion on Sunday afternoon, if all goes according to plan.

Hope to hear others of you commenting on the film after you see it!

I have checked the local theater and The price here for a matinee and senior price is $5.50 I may go with my client next week if not then I will go on my own.

TTYL

Hello everyone just stopping by to say Hi while I have the time.

I am sure glad the C.T is over though. I have done the paper routes and am quit tired. But it is onley 7:15 right now. Nice to Know everyone is  thinking of me.

Love to all

zachery

Zachery, I am so glad your IV treatment is over and that you are feeling better.

I'm delighted to see your photo back, too!  I missed that sweet smile of yours!  Good to see you again, little buddy.

I've posted a couple more photos i =n the monthly challenge.

TTYL

It is 11:00, and one of those nights that I find difficult having John gone.  I have read, watched some TV and had a snack, so now to bed.

Night all
Love Judy

Hi Everyone...I have been away at meetings and have just read all the posts.   Lots going on with the movie.  I hope to go next week with the pianist at the church.   There has been some negative reporting in the newspaper.   I intend to reply back to the reporter and tell him that if he wants to criticize a movie that is based on the greatest story every told and is the basis of our Christian country and is very real, then I am going to cancel my subscription to that paper.    They complain because it is violent and gorey!    As if they don't like violent movies!

I was talking to my sister and she said "Well tell me, how can there be a crucifiction with scourgings and beatings without it being violent."

If this movie draws Christians closer to their Lord to be more devoted to Him, have a fresh commitment to Him and serve Him more fervently, then it will be worth it all!

Love Ruthie

Amen to that Ruthie.


Karma.........

Well said.

We aren't very talkative today are we?

My muscles are so sore from working out yesturday.  Ouch!

I am in need of a good message.

I am heading to bed now.

Have a good sleep.

I'm heading to bed too.

Here's a link for tomorrow's topic.

http://christianphotographers.com/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=2419