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Musterseed:
I have often heard Ray speak of Jesus as our elder brother and I know Jesus is
everything, elder brother, Saviour, teacher,Father and much much more.

Because I didn’t go to church and don’t know much about it, I was wondering if
Christians refered to Jesus as an elder brother? Just curious.
Thanks,
In Christ ,Pamela

indianabob:
Hi Pamela,

I found the following to aid our understanding of what Ray taught.

Heb 2:11  For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 
Heb 2:12  Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 

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Joh 1:12  But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 
Joh 1:13  Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 

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Gal 4:4  But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 
Gal 4:5  To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 
Gal 4:6  And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 
Gal 4:7  Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. 

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Joh 15:12  This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 
Joh 15:13  Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 
Joh 15:14  Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 
Joh 15:15  Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 

I hope that these scriptures may lead your thoughts about how precious we are to our Lord and master, our (friend) Jesus

yello62:
i can't speak for everyone's church experience, but i would say that most don't recognize that Christ is risen, meaning, alive.  they give lip service to the belief, but they don't try to wrap their minds around the implications, which include the fact that He is our elder brother, literally.  so, i would say, in my experience, church folks don't truly recognize Christ as their elder brother.

just my opinion.

Wanda:
Pamela, in all my years in the Babylonian Church system, I never once heard anyone refer to Jesus as our elder brother, not leaders or church members.

Dave in Tenn:
I know there was no great emphasis on this, but I also don't really recall it ever being "declared".

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