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To: annalex; blue-duncan; Mad Dawg; Forest Keeper; Quix; Dr. Eckleburg; HarleyD

You really ought to write a gospel of your own. Till you do, this is what the gospels I have say

In the mean time, let's look at some other sayings of Jesus:

“I am the gate; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” John 10:9
Hmmm, does Jesus have hinges? Do we pass through him as if he were a portal in some Star Trek episode?

“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.” John 10:11
Does Jesus have sheep? Is He a Clemson fan?

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1
Does Jesus currently work in a vineyard plucking grapes?

11,777 posted on 03/23/2007 11:28:04 AM PDT by Gamecock (Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda secundum verbum Dei)

To: Gamecock; blue-duncan; Mad Dawg; Forest Keeper; Quix; Dr. Eckleburg; HarleyD

Indeed, some sayings of Chirst are allegorical, while some are not. When in doubt which is which, ask the Catholic Church.

11,779 posted on 03/23/2007 11:31:05 AM PDT by annalex

I am the gate.

Pay attention to the language...

He didn't say "This gate is me".

I am the true vine

He didn't say "This vine is me".

He DID say "THIS {bread} is my body..."

Regards

11,792 posted on 03/23/2007 11:52:22 AM PDT by jo kus (Humility is present when one debases oneself without being obliged to do so- St.Chrysostom; Phil 2:8)

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