The inner context is in Luke 12:37-48. Jesus talks about his coming, and for us to be alert and be watchful. It would seem that servant's describe Christians. When Jesus is talking about the servants in his parable, The John MacArthur commentary, stated the servants describe both true and fake Christians. It is rather unsatisfactory, it is either one or the other, that is what I also want to find out. But most importantly what is the Lord's will? I do not want to end up having the portion of unbelievers and getting many lashes, or even a few lashes out of ignorance (vs.48). Help me out here guys. The Lord could return at any moment, please tell me what his will is. Matthew 25:1-13 may help you.
2006-12-30 21:34:46 · 14 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi Joe,
The answer to your question is simple. Christ was once asked what is the greatest Commandment of all, and he replied:
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind. And there is a second Commandment, like unto the first: Love your neighbor as yourself. On these two Commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets."
Did you notice that he didn't say "some of the prophets" or "most?" You want to know the "Will of God?" You just read it. Everything else is simply commentary. IT'S ALL there. It's not about rituals. It's not about anything else. It's about living a life based on "love in action." That's it.
Hope this helps. Cheers, mate.
2006-12-30 21:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello =)
Oh, stop whining, you mamby-pamby, and take your lashes like a man.
Of course the John MacArthur commentary was "rather unsatisfactory"....the man's an idiot.
Don't take parables quite so literally, and don't put one gospel above the other, in terms of significance.
Namaste, and Happy New Year,
--Tom
2006-12-31 05:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by glassnegman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus and God and all true Christians have the same will--that all people will come to an accurate knowledge of the truth and endure in it until this system comes to an end. Jesus said to beg the master of the harvest (God) to send out workers in the field. People will not hear if we do not preach and it is the duty of every Christian to do just that. While it is true that we cannot work our way to salvation, James tells us that faith without works is dead.
2006-12-31 08:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Romans 12:1-21 if you want to know what God's will is for your life.
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) says "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Romans 12:1-21 tells you in general what God's will is. The specifics of how God wants to implement that in your life only God knows.
If you really want to know and do the will of God then recommit your life to Jesus, make Him the Lord of your life, and walk in obedience to Him. If you do then you will be ready for the rapture.
2007-01-01 06:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by starone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recomend Matthew 22:34-40 And Matthew7:12
I hope that helps. I'll see you when He comes.
2006-12-31 05:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 SAYS WHAT HIS WILL IS stay awake be sober and watchful because you don't know when the hour is upon you1-13 Matt1-13 is trying to teach us to keep our lamps oiled to be ready when the bridegroom comes our LORD JESUS we don't know when but we can read the signs his will is simple all GOD wants is for us to be with him in his kingdom you mention trues and fakes this scripture is a good one fakes=ones who didn't have spare oil trues=ones with spare oil they were ready for him his will is to put your picture up on his mantle to say to you and all the world this is my child for whom i am well pleased that is it GOD is not some vengeful god who wants to strike you dead because you did wrong no not my GOD he is someone that is loving and merciful but !!! he is also someone who will not break his word IE the ten commandments just because you break one doesn't mean he doesn't love you he corrects us like a father corrects his child for doing wrong his will is simple he wants you to be with him and to call him father as he calls you child the BIBLE is just a way for GOD to let us know how we are to act on earth B.I.B.L.E. just remember basic instructions before leaving earth MAY GOD BLESS YOU and i TY for a real question in this group hope this helps
2006-12-31 05:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by THE WAR WRENCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your here to learn one thing, and only one thing. To love each other as god loves you, even your enemies; the people that have wronged you or hurt you.
we have wronged god,used his name in anger, and in spite. And yet he still loves us.
when you can do the same, then you might have a chance, when Jesus comes back.
2006-12-31 05:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not an exhaustive list:
Keep the commandments.
Eat His Body and drink His Blood.
Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick and imprisoned.
2006-12-31 05:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be afraid. Do good always and under all circumstances. This will keep you safe on the path.
2006-12-31 07:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In mathew it also talks about how jesus will return before the death of that generation.... hmmm....
2006-12-31 05:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by duffmanhb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋