You know, this is a very simple question. Two verses that conflict with another quote.
Why is it so difficult to give a simple answer to a simple question?
"Go look it up yourself." is not an answer.
Why is it so difficult to give a simple answer to a simple question?
Your premise is faulty. The question is invalid.
Look it up. You do want the truth right? Your next sincere actions will answer that question.
Acts 8:27-39 NIV27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian[a] eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means queen of the Ethiopians). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told Philip, Go to that chariot and stay near it.
30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. Do you understand what you are reading? Philip asked. 31 How can I, he said, unless someone explains it to me? So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.
32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
34 The eunuch asked Philip, Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else? 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized? [37] [c] 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. |
Acts 8:27-39 (PD Version, ©2010)27 So he logged on to FR, and on his way he met a Potential Investigator, a Noobie in need of Salvation (which means Living forever in the Presence of GOD). This person had gone to FreeRepublic to learn, 28 and while he was reading threads; he was also sitting in his computer chair reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The spirit told PD, Reply to that person and stay in the conversation. 30 Then PD replied to the Noobie and asked. Do you understand what you are reading? 31 How can I, he said, unless someone explains it to me? So PD invited himself to continue to chat with him. 32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, 34 The Noobie asked PD, Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else? 35 Then PD fumbled with that very passage of Scripture and was unable to tell him the Good News about Jesus; but explained that it COULD be found in the Book of MORMON and OTHER non-official sources. 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the Noobie said, Look, I've asked all kinds of questions; but you seem to be unable to answer even just ONE of them. 37 Why are the ANTI-mormons (as you lovingly call them) so much better at supplying answers?" 38 "They are hateful bigots; only capable of spewing regurgitated LDS teachings. Pay them no mind. Seek for yourself the TRUTH in the OTHER books I've refered to." 39 Discouraged by the VAST amount of information that had to be sifted thru; the PI went away in a hopeless mood. |