"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."
A friend of mine mentioned it today......and it struck me in an odd way.
2007-02-24 03:10:01 · 10 answers · asked by Myaloo 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
did this refer to peter?
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2007-02-28 03:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 10:33 "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."
C. H. Spurgeon said once about this verse, "Let us not go forth until we have asked for grace, never to be ashamed of the name, people, doctrine, ordinances, or commands of Jesus."
2007-02-24 11:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Preacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be curious to know why it struck you in an odd way...
I do think it's important to place Matthew 10:33 in context. Jesus was talking directly to His disciples in regard to preaching the good news and performing miracles. This particular verse was preceded by, "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven."
Since verses 32 and 33 are on the heels of a long speech about professing their faith, enduring persecution, and not being afraid, I think it's safe to say that Jesus was emboldening His disciples; incenting them to speak out while letting them know there's no reward for their silence.
I know this verse is often used in sermons to encourage us to be outward with our faith (or to warn against hiding it). Still I think it's vital to keep scripture in context. Does this verse apply to all men? Certainly (per usage of "whosever"), but it should remain forefront in our minds that even Peter failed to live by this (having denied Christ 3 times). It is undoubtedly sinful to deny the Savior before men, but the only sin listed as "unforgiveable" in God's eyes is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Matt 12:30-32).
2007-02-24 11:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Brando 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can say "God, God, God," all day long but if you mention Jesus Christ is Lord and God every other religion comes against you. The name Jesus will always strike the unbelieving in an odd way and the name Jesus causes demons and evil spirits to tremble. Only by this name are demons cast out. Only by this name are men saved. Only by this name are men healed.
John 5:22 "For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment unto the Son."
John 6:46-48 "Not that any man has seen the Father, save He which is of God, He hath seen the Father. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on Me hath everlasting life. I am the bread of life."
John 10:30 "I and my Father are One." Jesus and God are the same.
2007-02-24 11:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Hear O Israel, the Lord our G-d, the Lord is ONE" (Deut. 6:4)
it doesn't mention anything about G-d and Son......
meaning I think that the verse you brought up just pinpoints a key reason why Jesus couldn't be who people claim he was
it's just pure crap that a person who believes in the G-d that Jesus supposedly believed in would then be punished for all eternity for not believing in someone that came later....
G-d was there before, G-d is here now, and G-d will be here forever more and I am not going to believe in a person that can be killed(like Jesus was) and lose to the Devil(like Jesus must have done if you were to believe in him and the Devil, since they are STILL worried about the Devil even today) when I can believe in an all powerful thing.....
"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is ONE" (Deut. 6:4)
2007-02-24 11:19:58 · answer #5 · answered by Rhymes with Camera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are ashamed to say that Jesus is your Lord.
That you believe in Him as your personal Savior. That you are born again in Him.
That He truly is your Lord and Savior, out loud. In their presence. Especially when asked.
To say no, is to deny Him.
I have heard of people actually being asked in public if Jesus was their Lord and Savior. I believe that this was one of the ultimate tests. It can come when you least expect it.
2007-02-24 11:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is the one who acts as our "spokesman" to God. It is because of his spilled blood that we can once again commune with our Creator. This particular verse simply means that if you refuse to acknowledge him as your savior because you might be embarassed or afraid, that he will not intercede with God. It also shows that Jesus and God, although of one mind (think alike), God made Jesus to be his own person as well.
2007-02-24 11:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of resentful for a loving person huh?
2007-02-24 11:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by firey_cowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's hardly going to be a verse saying, 'Don't believe, it's cool with me' is there?
2007-02-24 11:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It strikes me as, I'm glad I don't deny who I am in Christ.
2007-02-24 11:23:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jan P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋