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“...I
Corinthians 8:5 says there are many gods!...”
Connie/
Pueblo, Colorado U.S.A.
Bible Answer:
Bible Texts:
I
Corinthians 8:4-6 KJV
4 As
concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in
sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world,
and that there is none other God but one.
5
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in
earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6
But to us there is but one God, The Father, of whom are
all things, and we in Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all
things, and we by Him.
The Apostle Paul, here was referring to Greek and Roman mythology,
false gods, idols, etc.
I
Corinthians 8:4-6 CEV
4
Even though food is offered to idols, we know that none of the
idols in this world are alive. After all, there is only
one God.
5
Many things in heaven and on earth are called gods and lords, but
none of them really are gods or lords.
6 We
have only one God, and He is The Father. He created
everything, and we live for Him. Jesus Christ is our only Lord.
Everything was made by Him, and by Him life was given to us.
The
Second Commandment:
Exodus
20:4-6 KJV
4
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of
any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath,
or that is in the water under the earth.
5
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the
Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers
upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that
hate Me;
6
And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep My
commandments.
Psalm
118:1-8 KJV
1
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for
thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
2
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
3
But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath
pleased.
4
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
5
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see
not:
6
They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell
not:
7
They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk
not: neither speak they through their throat.
8
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth
in them.
Some churches are filled with idols, that patrons bow down, and pray
to.
Not everyone has the same list of 10 Commandments! What, is that
really so? Yes!
The Christian church, follows the Septuagint listing of the 10
commandments, whereas the Catholic church, follows the Augustine
listing. The Augustine listing “omits the prohibition of images”
.
The Augustine commandment listings omit verses 4-6 (Exodus 20).
The Augustine commandment listing starts the second commandment at
verse 7 “Thou shalt not take the name of The Lord thy God in
vain.”
Now, why would they do that? They would do that, because their church
is filled with images, statues, idols of every kind.
There are thousands of idol entities, pagan false gods, but The
Apostle Paul states....
I
Corinthians 8:4 KJV
“...
there is none other God but one.”
Idolatry:
Leviticus
26:1 KJV
Ye
shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a
standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your
land, to bow down unto it: for I am The Lord your God.
Deuteronomy
7:25 KJV
The
graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not
desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee,
lest thou be snared therin: for it is an abomination to The Lord thy
God.
Deuteronomy
11:16 KJV
Take
heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn
aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;
Isaiah
42:8 KJV
I am
The Lord: that is My name: and My glory will I not give to another,
neither My praise to graven images.
I
John 5:21 KJV
Little
children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Galatians
1:3-5 KJV
3
Grace be to you and peace from God The Father, and from our Lord
Jesus Christ,
4
Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this
present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
5 To
whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
To
God Be The Glory
To God be the glory, great things He hath done,
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate
that all may go in.
Chorus:
Praise The Lord, praise The Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise The Lord, praise The Lord, let the people rejoice!
Oh, come to The Father, through Jesus The Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus The Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Author: Frances J. Crosby
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Prayer:
I John 5:1,11-13
KJV
1 Everyone who believes that Jesus
is The Christ has become a child of God..."
11 And this is the record, that God
hath given to us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.
12 He that hath The Son hath Life;
and he that hath not The Son Of God hath not Life.
13 These things have I written unto
you that believe on the name of The Son Of God; that ye may know that
ye have Eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the name of The Son
Of God.
