I believe in the resurrection of the body and that that body most likely, would be fleshly. My comment was made in regard to JESUS' own statement ...
It is His statement. Ask Him about it. I merely accept it within the context in which it is given.
I'm terribly sorry. I thought you were willing to examine your beliefs and to attempt to understand the apparent contradictions between what you say and what is said elsewhere. My mistake. OK. So wouldn't it behoove us to take Jesus' WORDS very seriously? To find out and investigate what He means? Why am I supposed to believe that because He says that His Words are "Spirit" that I am supposed to then simply ignore the meaning of what He says? Does saying something is "spirit" mean that it is "metaphorical?"
Once again, it is JESUS' own statement you are asking about. I suggest that you check with Him.
I'm terribly sorry. I thought you were serious about an exchange of ideas. But I see, rather, that you are one who insists that others accept his interpreations without being capable of examining or defending them. My mistake.
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I'm terribly sorry. I thought you were willing to examine your beliefs and to attempt to understand the apparent contradictions between what you say and what is said elsewhere. My mistake.I have been examining my beliefs for the last (20) years or so and I persist in continuing to do so. I believe that understanding what God has to say to me is my most important occupation.
Consequently, I believe that when one has questions about what JESUS meant when He said ... that it is best to ask Him about it.
That's what His disciples did in this passage. They, apparently, were satisfied with His explanation. I am also satisfied. If you are not satisfied with His explanation, the best thing to do is to ask Him about it.
I'm terribly sorry. I thought you were serious about an exchange of ideas. But I see, rather, that you are one who insists that others accept his interpreations without being capable of examining or defending them. My mistake.
I am less interested in an exchange of ideas or a defense of my ideas than I am about understanding what it is that God is saying to me. When I believe that it might be helpful, I will share my understanding with others.
However, I do not insist (or even suggest) that you or anyone accept my interpretation or understanding of anything. I would much rather that you accept JESUS' understanding. I, ultimately, am not the right person to ask.
Seriously, ... have a little talk with JESUS. It'll do you good.