Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
In Revelation 2:9, Jesus is addressing the church in Smyrna. The reference to "them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan" likely refers to a group within the city of Smyrna who claimed to be Jews but were not true followers of God.
This language suggests that there were individuals or a faction in Smyrna who may have identified as Jews outwardly but did not truly follow the faith or principles of Judaism. Instead, they were acting in opposition to the message of Jesus and His teachings, which is why Jesus referred to them as the "synagogue of Satan." This is not a condemnation of all Jews but a specific reference to those who opposed the early Christian community in Smyrna.
It's important to interpret this verse within the context of the letter to the church in Smyrna and the language often used in the book of Revelation to convey spiritual truths and challenges faced by early Christians.
Lol you fail to realize the entirety of the Jewish religious authority wanted him dead. It wasn’t some group of fake Jews, it was the entire power structure that was anti Christ.
Seems like you have a problem with accepting you can be wrong.
Clearly chosen to do evil. Now is that Yahweh that is evil?
Why did the first Christian’s believe Jesus was sent to save us from the evil god Yahweh ? Kinda destroys the whole chosen people argument. But to find this perspective takes a curious and analytical mind. It seems you have that gift too.
Can you cite any sources for any of your fairytale claims above?
Revelation 2:9
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
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In Revelation 2:9, Jesus is addressing the church in Smyrna. The reference to "them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan" likely refers to a group within the city of Smyrna who claimed to be Jews but were not true followers of God.
This language suggests that there were individuals or a faction in Smyrna who may have identified as Jews outwardly but did not truly follow the faith or principles of Judaism. Instead, they were acting in opposition to the message of Jesus and His teachings, which is why Jesus referred to them as the "synagogue of Satan." This is not a condemnation of all Jews but a specific reference to those who opposed the early Christian community in Smyrna.
It's important to interpret this verse within the context of the letter to the church in Smyrna and the language often used in the book of Revelation to convey spiritual truths and challenges faced by early Christians.
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Lol you fail to realize the entirety of the Jewish religious authority wanted him dead. It wasn’t some group of fake Jews, it was the entire power structure that was anti Christ.
Seems like you have a problem with accepting you can be wrong.