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To: rwrcpa1

The Matthew's Gospel scares me, not his name. Matthew wrote a very stern Gospel, it’s full of fiery furnaces and the like. Luke’s has the most miracles there’s a lot more of Jesus forgiving people and lot less of Jesus talking about lakes of fire.

I also like Peter (the saint) because he’s one of the most human saints, having fallen of the wagon so to speak. Paul and Matthew are converts and they’re a bit much with the zealotry.


208 posted on 06/27/2006 1:12:08 PM PDT by ElTiante
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To: ElTiante

"Paul and Matthew are converts and they’re a bit much with the zealotry."

So was Peter, if you think about it. Indeed, probably all the apostles.


210 posted on 06/27/2006 1:14:08 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Many at FR would respond to Christ "Darn right, I'll cast the first stone!")
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To: ElTiante

I consider it passion, not zealotry.

I think we might all be a little passionate if Jesus asked us personally to follow him, too.

Matthews message was primarily to the jews. He used language they would be familiar with.

I'm surprised you didn't say you liked John's gospel the best, because his is the one that talks the most about love.

Oh, well. Enough of that. Back to the babies!


254 posted on 06/27/2006 1:55:42 PM PDT by rwrcpa1 (April 15. Let's make it just another day.)
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