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To: Dr. Eckleburg; kosta50; Blogger; HarleyD; wmfights; xzins; Marysecretary; blue-duncan; Quix
you see a difference in meaning between "demanded" and "commanded?"

No, -- I don't see either in John 10:18 where Christ speaks of His power to offer the Sacrifice of the Cross, and specifically says that He does so "of Himself".

I will have mercy and not sacrifice (Mt 9:13, 12:7)

6,266 posted on 01/16/2007 11:47:53 AM PST by annalex
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To: annalex
"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings." -- Hosea 6:6

Even in the Old Testament, God instructs us that the offerings of men are ultimately useless, and that the knowledge of God comes by His mercy alone.

What do the words "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world" mean to you, if not that Christ became a sacrifice for our sins, as God ordained according to His decree at creation?

6,288 posted on 01/16/2007 12:41:41 PM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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