Should Christians Celebrate Easter?
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we did not even get to Christian doctrines.Originally posted by breytonhartge:of course they would be christians explaining christian doctrine.
we are treating Acts like any other text. So between your explanation and their explanation, which one makes more sense?
1. From the historical standpoint, those converts did not grow and embrace the Law of Hashem gradually.
2. From the literature standpoint, your assertions are unfounded. The text did not say they need only obey the 4 requirements now, or that they will be taught in the synagogues every Sabbath.
2.1 From the historical standpoint, gentile converts did not meet in the synagogue. They meet in homes. -
Acts 13:42-44: Sabbath after His resurrectionOriginally posted by Icemoon:2.1 From the historical standpoint, gentile converts did not meet in the synagogue. They meet in homes.
"And when the Yehudim were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Yehudim and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God."
Acts 18:4
"And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks." -
You got to be clear. Are those gentile converts in the manner of Acts 15? Or are they simply god fearers?Originally posted by breytonhartge:Acts 13:42-44: Sabbath after His resurrection
"And when the Yehudim were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Yehudim and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God."
Acts 18:4
"And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks."
There is no need to argue with me. Pick up any good book about early Christian history. The gentile converts really met in homes.
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I copied this from the web to get you some idea:
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart. Acts 2:46
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:42
. . . he came to the house of Mary . . . where many were gathered together praying. Acts 12:12
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Romans 16:5
Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Romans 16:23
Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 1 Corinthians 16:19
Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house. Colossians 4:15
To Philemon our beloved friend . . . and to the church in your house. Philemon 1-2 -
Acts 17:17Originally posted by Icemoon:You got to be clear. Are those gentile converts in the manner of Acts 15? Or are they simply god fearers?
There is no need to argue with me. Pick up any good book about early Christian history. The gentile converts really met in homes.
17 Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. -
Those are God fearers .. not gentile converts to Christianity in the manner of Acts 15.Originally posted by breytonhartge:Acts 17:17
17 Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.
Btw, you use which bible version? I quote you the 3 most authoritative versions of the bible:KJV: 17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
NIV: 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
NRSV: 17So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and also in the market-place* every day with those who happened to be there. -
Once again Brey, you have displayed your ignorance of the New Testament. Acts 17:17 is taken out of context to support your argument.
Acts 17 (NIV)
Read verse 16 my friend!
16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
The gentile worshippers are NOT gentile converts to Yeshua. If they are, why did Shaul reason with them?
Acts 17 is talking about Shaul preaching the good news of Yeshua to the Jews, God-fearers and pagans. -
Brey, your position is untenable. Just admit it.
No one is gonna laugh at you. -
ah brey, the verse in your signature. who said it? I am thinking about incoporating it into my presentation. could u let me know who the author isOriginally posted by breytonhartge:Acts 17:17
17 Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.
thks!
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a jewish rabbi... but I cannot remember who... sorry...Originally posted by ben1xy:ah brey, the verse in your signature. who said it? I am thinking about incoporating it into my presentation. could u let me know who the author is
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nvm. Thanks!Originally posted by breytonhartge:a jewish rabbi... but I cannot remember who... sorry...