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Daniel:

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I wouldn't know if the Spirit doesn't teach me Rob. Paul had the light of the gospel. Notice he didn't say as theologians say, "Born of a virgin" although in scripture it says this. He says in regard to Mary, who I see as an allegory, "made of a woman under the law" and shows the spiritual truth after the law in regards to her along with the "many" concerning the child.

Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child[/u] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;[/u]


Luke 2:35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy OWN SOUL also,) THAT the thoughts of MANY hearts may be revealed.

Its just how I see it. What comes to light that is hidden in darkness (our hearts) is by "the sign" (Him) who is spoken against. No man can tame the tongue, and what proceeds out of the mouth defiles a man. Paul speaks about speaking evil of no man, to put that off as its part of the old man, casting off the deeds of darkness etc. I can see the being "spoken against" here as well.

1Peter 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.[/u]

He has interesting ways in how He is glorified, seems a not so contrary part and a contrary part, working it out for his own purpose. Thats only how I see it as I have been taught this far.

Daniel

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