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Post by Chizuk Emunah on Apr 19, 2005 19:37:29 GMT -8
Shalom rej1s, Sometimes the words we type do not convey our feelings and emotions. If I, in any way came off as confrontational or arrogant, please forgive me. I did not intend to do so. Trust me, we are all on a steep learning curve. With each step of the way comes growth and learning. The vast majority of us came out of Mainstream Christianity, so in reality, we all share a common background. What I intended to say in my earlier post was that I can understand where you are coming from. I was once there. For the rest of my response, please see the appropriate thread here: The Temple & the Priesthood |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Apr 19, 2005 21:24:04 GMT -8
I feel like you have strived to be respectful and gentle. It is alright to share what you believe. How else are we to sharpen each other? Discussion can become intense, but most of the time it is in brotherly love.
We very much appreciate your presence here.
Shalom b'Yeshua,
Reuel
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Post by Mark on Apr 20, 2005 3:16:57 GMT -8
The "dispensationalist" statement was based upon the premise that many dispensationalists hold, that offering sacrifices reconciled man (or woman) with God because of their sin. This cannot be the case. If it were so then everyone who died in the captivity (including Daniel and Jeremiah) would have died without atonement- they would be condemned to Hell.
It has always been faith in the coming Messiah that has reconciled man (or woman) with God. The sin offering is an act of worship that is to testify of that faith. This being the case, it would still be appropriate, if the Temple stood, to offer sin offerings in remembrance and worship that the blood purchase has been made.
There is some debate as to exactly when the book of Hebrews was written. Some believe it was before the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem because the destruction is not specifically not mentioned. Others feel that such a statement would be a crass reminder of what everybody knew. There is no question that the writer of Hebrews (a writer to Jewish believers) had insight into the fact that Temple worship would cease if it had not already. This being clear, the letter stands as a straightforward encouragement that though God has destroyed His dwelling place ( a necessary act seeing as how it was defiled ), He had not forsaken His people.
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Post by Rick on May 7, 2005 20:03:24 GMT -8
I am curious about how other married men in the forum observe their wives "time of separation". How do you 'guys' apply the mitvah in your own homes? My wife tends to get a little cranky with me in my own application. She thinks I'm "too literal". Living in a home with 3 females, sometimes I think it might be better just to "pitch a tent" or live in the camper!  If I did that though I'd spend very little time in the home,(not that it would be altogether bad!).  I thought if she could read how other observant familys treat this 'touchy' subject she might be a little less "Cranky"! My daughters seem to see things as I do,("that's what the bible says"). My girls don't really know any different, But my wife and I were together long before we became  observant,(married 18yrs). Any insight, observations, personal experience, etc. would be appreciated. Well I'm headed for the couch, thanx guys  |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on May 7, 2005 20:57:14 GMT -8
Shalom brother,
I think this is a very good discussion to have. I will search to see if there is a thread. If not, I will start one and we can discuss this mitzvah in more detail.
B'shem Yeshua,
Reuel
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on May 7, 2005 21:00:50 GMT -8
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If I did that though I'd spend very little time in the home,(not that it would be altogether bad!). 
observant,(married 18yrs).
