Jose Magadia Miscategorizes the context (Ephesians 5:11). One of the members of "Iglesia ni Cristo," a Philippine religion, says a lot of words he thinks were a good practice of this religion, but the context says the opposite. We'll try to see what he means by this, and let's examine if this really aligns with the teaching of Christ in this modern Christian world.
Let's try to see first how it all began. Actually, I had responded to his long post that has nothing to do with their doctrine, or perhaps it's their way of provoking someone, whoever they think they could easily provoke. So, I made a response, which I said, "Not again," since I got tired of seeing his long, boring post full of mischievous behavior and attacks.
Now, here we are in his response, he said this -
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| Here he wanted me to go on and accept the challenge on his long post. But I didn't take the bait. |
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| A simple comment would make his day. |
Then look what he did next, which is kinda so awkward for a grown man, post memes that's not even relevant to the Issue. But actually, I found a lot of childish behaviour and thought in their group or their Kapatiran, as they call it. So, it's not new actually -
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| What does this have to do with your OP? |
And since he opened it up, let's just have a quick response about it. I'll be posting more on this topic next time, though.
So, here's the thing as a quick outline for your learning. We believe as members of the Church of Jesus Christ that God wants all His children to return in his presence, and we don't believe God is just and will simply select a few of His children. As Christ made his statement to Nicodemus that no man could enter God's Kingdom unless he was born again or in other words, be baptized. More on this, if you need it, will be on a different post. (See John 3:1-8)
Now let's go back to the topic. I made an attempt to respond to his post, but it seems like he doesn't like the idea of it, so he insisted his using a chapter in the Bible that he thinks would be helpful.
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| My short comment, perhaps it would help him understand that his long, boring post is not necessary. |
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| Now look at that. He uses this passage to justify his Post of his unloving Criticism, but what's actually the Context it was all about? |
And in an attempt to educate this guy about his comments. Below is the well-constructed context of this scripture, and see for yourself if this meant everything about his understanding, which I suppose he miscategorized it or more closely, he misunderstood the epistle.
The Main Issue: Ephesians 5:11, ay ang sulat paalala ni Apostle Paul sa mga members of the church sa Ephesus. He's telling them na kung paano dapat mamuhay ang mga tagasunod ni Jesus Christ. Basically, it's about living a Christian life and doing what's right dito sa mundo.
The Broader Context was Christlike Love - Gusto ni Paul na magmahalan tayo like Christ loved us. Think of it as walking in the light (Ephesians 5:8-9). which means na dapat we're doing goodness, righteousness, etc.
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. - Ephesians 5:11"
Avoid unfruitful works of Darkness: bago mag - Ephesians 5:11, binangit ni Paul 'yung mga bagay na hindi dapat sa mga Christianiano - gaya ng immorality, covetousness, and mga iba pang bagay (Ephesians 5:3-6). Those are the "works of darkness." verse 11 says, we shouldn't join sa mga gawain ng kadiliman. Instead, dapat natin iwasan or itakwil. Hindi ibig sabihin or necessary na isisigaw or ipagkalat natin lahat ng kasalanan sa public, but by being or showing righteousness, we show simply shows it the way God wants kung gaano kamali 'yung mga gawa na 'yon (Ephesians 5:8-9). like ilaw sa kadiliman. It's not just about avoiding sins. It's also about actively choosing to live in a way na nagpapakita ng kabutihan ng Diyos.
"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16"
After nitong verse 11, Paul keeps had encouraged the saints kung anong klasing pamumuhan na dapat nilang sundin. Ang payo or call niya na sulitin natin ang bawat pagkakataon (Ephesians 5:16) hindi tayo dapat maging hangal, kundi intindihin natin kung ano ang gusto ng Dios(Ephesians 5:17). In Short, Ephesians 5:11 encourages Christians to live but unique, differnt and holy lives na nagpapakita ng pagmamahal sa Diyos. Sa ganong paraan kaya tayong maka-influence sa mga tao sa paligid in a positive and Godly way. It's a call para iwasan ang pagkakamali or kasalanan at ipakita ang kabutihan sa pamamagitan ng pagsunod sa kagustuhan ng Diyos. Gets mo na ba?
So, now that you know Jose Magadia, you can share this info with your friends and Kapatiran to let them know how to use scriptural context. Perhaps it may help you understand even the prophecy of Isaiah. You may thank me later.
So, now that you know Jose Magadia, you can share this info with your friends and Kapatiran to let them know how to use scriptural context. Perhaps it may help you understand even the prophecy of Isaiah. You may thank me later.
Now here's the rest of the conversation. Enjoy the show -
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| The End as of this moment. |
