Originally posted by patrone
Now, .....next time read my post correct. I didnt say jesus cut the ear off, but he aproved to the guys bringing the 2 swords along.
sorry i missed this thread.
patrone, spend less time in "i'm a top secret Swiss operative" land, and do some thinking about what you are saying in "this" world.
You are TOTALLY taking things out of context. Anybody who is limited in scope, can take a singe (or a couple) verses of the Bible, and if they dont' really understand what they are reading, can make then say/mean whatever they want. I had an ex-wife who was AWESOME at that. She could throw bible verses at me from memory to fit any situation. Unfortunatly, when you would examine, and strive to understand said verses, their meaning was far different than hers.
Let's take your Luke 22:36 for example. Gonna borrow something from a web page, 'cause I am far too tired to sift through lesson plans, and my various study bibles.
"Context is the key to Jesus' words. In Matthew 10:34, Jesus is speaking about the divisions that will come, even among family members, over their belief or lack of belief about Him. In that respect, He has come to bring division. This context is also related in Luke 12:51.
Luke 22:36 Jesus is preparing the disciples for His departure. He is telling them that they will need to provide for themselves and even protect themselves. Up to that time, everything they had needed had been provided. But, after the crucifixion and ascension, they would again be "on their own." They would need to work, provide for their families, and, if need be, protect their own; hence, the mention of the sword. Of course, the Bible teaches that Christians are to be peaceful, loving, and forgiving. But it also teaches that we are not required to sit idly by when persecuted unrighteously.
The rest of the "peace" verses, teach just that: peace.
Jesus did not contradict Himself. When we look at His words in context, we can see what He was saying and that there is no contradiction at all.."
Reading is one thing. Understanding is another. Start brushing up on the latter. I would hesitate to throw scriptures around until you have a basic grasp and understanding of them.