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In many so-called "christian" chain letters that have been spreading recently, I've been bothered by this one phrase: The Lord said, "If you deny me in front of your friends I will deny you in front of my father". Now, I don't believe that spreading such chain letters is an act of faith or meaningful in too many ways, but is that phrase credible? Is there a similar phrase in the Bible, or is it just something somebody made up?
Hi Sauri,
Yes, this passage is in the Bible:
Matthew 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
If you are receiving chain letters implying that refusing to send the dreaded things on is any way denying God however, not a chance!
People abuse the Bible (and other Scriptures) in so many ways...
I haven't gotten these particular chain letters but if I do I'll delete them like I do all others.
Hope this helps,
~John of AllFaith
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Messianic Rabbi Yochanan Levine
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I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, Judaism, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer.
I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more.
I head our shul's (synagogue's) free online Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva if you would like to learn more about Messianic Judaism.
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Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking/practice and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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