Bible Verse of the Day

[Pacman000]

(Haven't read the last page in this thread.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+5%3A15-20&version=ESV

Not something from the bible, but it seems appropriate. Why be thought of as an idiot when you can open your mouth and remove all doubt.

I think something similar is in there, somewhere in proverbs.

[ER]

(Haven't read the last page in this thread.)

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+5%3A15-20&version=ESV

Not something from the bible, but it seems appropriate. Why be thought of as an idiot when you can open your mouth and remove all doubt.

I think something similar is in there, somewhere in proverbs.

Biblical erotica, I love it. Think I'll get that done in a needlepoint sampler and hang it above our bed. Make my husband recite it before nookie.

[ER]

John 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

I must admit, to me this verse has always hinted at some existing belief in reincarnation, since despite Jesus' reply in the next verse, why would the possibility of this man having been born blind because of his own sin be raised? How could someone be punished for his own sins at birth unless he had lived before? Puzzling.

[RCMerchant]

John 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

I must admit, to me this verse has always hinted at some existing belief in reincarnation, since despite Jesus' reply in the next verse, why would the possibility of this man having been born blind because of his own sin be raised? How could someone be punished for his own sins at birth unless he had lived before? Puzzling.

Back when I was a teenager, I believed in reincarnation. Of course I was into anything supernatural, mystic,or occult.
Perhaps Purgatory and Reincarnation are the same thing. Isn't purgatory the limbo between Heaven and Hell? Wouldn't that be Earth?  
Like- "He's not a Evil man. But he ain' no Saint! Let's throw him in a new body and give him another shot at it!"
If you keep f**king up, they turn you into a cow. 

[frank]

Proverbs 23

31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
    when it sparkles in the cup,
    when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
    and poisons like a viper.
33 Your eyes will see strange sights,
    and your mind will imagine confusing things.
34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
    lying on top of the rigging.
35 "They hit me," you will say, "but I'm not hurt!
    They beat me, but I don't feel it!
    When will I wake up
    so I can find another drink?"


Always had a soft spot for this one...

[Alex]

Not sure about the other versions of christianity, but Catholicism certainly once believed in reincarnation from what I've read.

[Rev. Powell]

John 9:2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

I must admit, to me this verse has always hinted at some existing belief in reincarnation, since despite Jesus' reply in the next verse, why would the possibility of this man having been born blind because of his own sin be raised? How could someone be punished for his own sins at birth unless he had lived before? Puzzling.

I think this verse is merely meant to illustrate the apostles' ignorance about the basic nature of suffering in the world. If they believed in the possibility of reincarnation, Jesus shuts them down:

9:3 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him..."

[Pacman000]

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A13-16&version=HCSB

[Pacman000]

https://www.catholic.com/tract/reincarnation

If this is right, Catholics did not, in large numbers, believe in reincarnation. It was never brought up before a church council, & the main ancient author cited as supporting it spent most of his time arguing against it.

I imagine some individuals believed in it, otherwise no one would've written against it, but I can't say it was ever a significant part of early Christian teachings.

[Alex]

From what I read it was the whole second coming and the reincarnation of Jesus. Not a generalised reincarnation available to everyone in the Buddest sense. It was some years ago I was looking into it, but if you are interested I'll see if I can dig up the sources.

Random aside. According to a poll in 'The Tablet' 40% of modern Catholics believe in reincarnation for all.

[ER]

From what I read it was the whole second coming and the reincarnation of Jesus. Not a generalised reincarnation available to everyone in the Buddest sense. It was some years ago I was looking into it, but if you are interested I'll see if I can dig up the sources.

Random aside. According to a poll in 'The Tablet' 40% of modern Catholics believe in reincarnation for all.

Reincarnation as in being resurrected into a renewed body, or in the transmigratory sense?

[Alex]

From the article, being born into a new body. 1% also said they didn't believe in heaven, 3% didn't believe in the virgin birth and 9% refute the existence of hell.

Now, my head has ran off on a completely different tangent where I am wondering if the church is so against the pill, why is their newspaper called The Tablet?

[indianasmith]

One of the notes in my study Bible said that rabbinical teachings in Jesus' time allowed for the possibility of sin in utero.
Weird thought!  "You kicked mommy's bladder one time too many!!"

[RCMerchant]

One of the notes in my study Bible said that rabbinical teachings in Jesus' time allowed for the possibility of sin in utero.
Weird thought!  "You kicked mommy's bladder one time too many!!"

No offense Indy,but thats just bats**t crazy.

[indianasmith]

Jesus apparently thought so too. 

(Note: I didn't say I believed that! LOL)