"We Three Kings": the BAD and the GREAT
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- Опубліковано 19 гру 2023
- We three kings of orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain
Moor and mountain
Following yonder star
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King for ever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising
All men raising
Worship Him, God most high
Myrrh is mine It's bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Al-le-lu-ia, al-le-lu-ia
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For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name Shall be called wonderful counsellor the mighty God the everlasting Father the prince of peace praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all
God bless you
My favourite is O little town of Bethlehem. "Yet in the dark streets shineth, an everlasting light, the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight."
I had to sing verse 2 (gold) in front of our whole church when I was 9 years old, and nailed it
Lyrics do matter, thanks for your review of this Christmas Carol.
Jesus Christ is the greatest love story ever told amen praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all
Amen! Amen! & Amen! Never known a love like this❤
Really?
God watches a people sin
Is disgusted by it
keeps watching though doing nothing
impregnates young girl
waits 30 odd years for the child to grow up
watches his child get tortured and murdered
so he can forgive the people
even though he could have done it without the blood sacrifice.
That somehow makes sense??
& how long was the 'sacrifice'?
Not even 2 days...
Who needs a father like father like that?
'love?'
Who's want that kind of love
Nah!
@@jonnyrondo507Ah, my friend, you’ve missed the whole point. It was the only way God could rescue us from ourselves. He did it out of love-for us, and His precious Son, Who is alive today. How would you solve the problem of evil?
@@melodysledgister2468
Ah my dim witted friend!
You think your Good is as dumb as you
He could have not made mankind like that in the first place.
He could have just forgiven
But he had his son killed before he would do even that.
And even then
We can all still be sent to hell...
Grow a 🧠
Learned all the verses off by heart as a child - the explanation of the symbolism of the gifts is so good that one can tolerated the three kings in the first verse.
[raises hand] I was the frankincense king at the Sunday school Christmas pageant ~25 years ago. I didn't understand what it all meant, but as the words still ring in my head, I appreciate this song more now.
Jesus Christ died for our Sins according to the scriptures and that he was Buried and that he rose again the third day praise God praying for everyone everyday God bless you all
I know all the words. Great caroling/Christmas pagent song. I like that it highlights the purpose and symbolism behind each of the gifts, which i think a lot of people dont think about in the Christmas story.
Definitely one of my favorite Christmas carols.
Tbh, I usually tend to skip this one when I play Christmas songs on my guitar, but now I see it in a whole new light. Thanks, Mike! I know what I'm practicing tonight. 😊
And the gifts they brought were Joseph's left for them to bring to the Christ child. It's just amazing!
I’m glad others are seeing how wonderful this song is.
Thanks for this Mike! ‘We Three Kings’ happens to be my favorite hymn….along with ‘What Child Is This’. Just beautiful.
And to add to all the truth, it has the best guitar chords ever❤️🎶so singable
Does "Gsus" happen to be one of the chords?
That's beautiful!
Thank you for sharing this with us Pastor Mike.
I would probably never have known what a rich gem this song is.
I learnt last Christmas that 'Joy To The World ' is about the Millennial Kingdom, and that was a thrill, because it's one of my favourite upcoming events.
I have sung it with greater enthusiasm since.
Hey Mike. I just wanted to say thank you for all you have done for myself and other followers. I can’t speak for anyone else but I can say that you have helped me learn more about Christ and our God and I am very grateful for that. Thank you brother
Thank you, I absolutely love your videos. I began watching the Finding Jesus in the OT and haven't stopped watching since. Another great lesson, not only am I learning but having fun watching someone so excited in the Lord is uplifting. Pls keep them coming❤ You just don't know the lives you are changing, pray the Lord continues leading blessing you and your household.
I woke up with this song in my heart this morning so it’s interesting that you posted a little teaching about it. I’ve always found this to be an intensely reverent worship song. Thanks for reminding us if it’s profound beauty and how it points to our even more profoundly beautiful Savior, the Lord Jesus. 🙏🏻🕊️❤️
These have been fantastic to follow along with. It’s amazing to foster new found respect for these classics.
Thank you, Pastor Mike!
You helped me get the message behind this song. Just like the other song, 'Mary, did you know?' it's Jesus Christ! 🎉🥳🥳🙌🏼🙌🏼
It's the gospel of salvation coming to all men in Christ! 😌
Always refreshing to hear you preach.
One of my favorite carols!! Thank you Mike for this one :)
I remember hearing this carol on a record in 60s and 70s from a famous opera singer who sang each wise man's part. It was beautiful.
..boom!! ...over us all to reign....amen from niue island.
Mike, I’ve been lost in UA-cam junk. I used to listen to you. Subscribed and all of that. Then I was listening to some other preachers and lots of stuff just for entertainment etc. You were never suggested by the algorithm….and I forgot about ya! Sorry. Don’t take it personally. 😊 I was getting really frustrated with all of the STUPID preaching that I was finding! It’s been months. Then the algorithm reminded me of you. Dude! You’re like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for all of your hard work and your obedience to our Lord. I won’t forget about you again!
Thank you Pastor Mike
We will be playing this in our church in a weeks time. I love the theology
This song is the first on my Christmas playlist, by We the Kingdom - Tommee Profitt. Love it! I got over the trivial errors a long time ago :) It’s really hard for some people.
Yes! Tommee Profitt’s cover is the first version of this song I’ve actually liked and made me appreciate it so much more! (A very dramatic and minor-y cover, it’s awesome) And since they sing all verses, it’s what made me look deeper into the lyrics and realize how cool it is
this. profitts whole album is amazing
Thank you for explaining this song this way. I never thought of it that way and probably never would have. Praise Jesus. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas Duane.
We three kings of Orient are, one on a bus and one in a car, one on a scooter blowing his hooter, he didnt get very far 🎶
I dont know what deep recesses of my mind I pulled that from, that and "while sheperds washed their socks by night" was what we sang as kids in assembly. We thought we were oh so funny.
Actually just sang it with its full verses at the Cantata a week ago. It was fantastic!
That is one of my favorite lyrical Christmas songs. Along with Hark!! The herals angels sing
This has always been one of my favorites because it does tell the whole story! Glad you discovered how great it is. 😉
So sweet, so meaningful.., thank you for sharing the depth of this song
I love how this song gets Christmas right, unlike the trash music today.
Modern christian songs are not nessecarily trash, the style is different. Songs before were mostly to tell and remember stories or teach lessons. Songs now are focused on expression and feelings. That is what makes some feel pull towards the traditional songs, they tell us stories. Though I am sceptical about use of songs that do not even mention God or scripture in church services.
@@marlena. I meant Christmas songs today. Almost none of them are remotely Christian and the ones that have "Christmas" in the title and lyrics do not talk about Jesus at all.
@@marlena. Precisely because modern songs are focused on expression and feelings, they're weak on doctrine. But when we're focused on emotions, not on doctrine, we end up with weak, emotional Christians without a strong doctrinal foundation. Obviously emotions have a place in Christian worship, but they're not the main focus - rather, right emotions come from right doctrine and right worship.
I don't want to paint with too broad a brush. There are plenty of modern songs with great doctrinal content. For example, I don't wholeheartedly endorse the Gettys, but they've written some excellent hymns. And of course there have always been trash songs, but most of the trash over time falls by the wayside.
@@user-rf9mx4qf7z Agreed
@@indigofenrir7236 Yes I merely stated it is because of popular styles. I agree that mainstream christmas music is just normal pop, love songs covered in a winter theme, but there are great songs still out there, we just have to dig a little between the other stuff.
@MikeWinger, if you like this one, take a look at the Edward Caswall's translation of (Aurelius Clemens) Prudentius' fourth century hymn "O sola magnarum urbium" (O alone of great cities) rendered in English as the Epiphany hymn "Bethlehem of noblest cities". It has a fantastic single verse for the three gifts of the Magi with the same symbolism:
Solemn things of mystic meaning:
Incense doth the God disclose,
Gold a royal child proclaimeth,
Myrrh a future tomb foreshows.
Original Latin (with literal translation):
Regem Deumque (King and God) annuntiant
thesaurus (the treasure announces), et fragrans odor
thuris Sabaei (and fragrant odour of Sabean fire), ac myrrheus
pulvis sepulchrum praedocet (and myrrh sepulchral dust foretells).
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It is the Gospel.
Yes it pulls from Catholic tradition in the three kings but that is all.
Yes!! Just shared this in Bible study!❤
Such a beautiful and underrated song!
thank you friend
Oh I LOVE this! I now understand it! Thank you! I get it!!
In the Old Testament, myrrh was used as a pleasant scent along with frankincense and other spices. There are a number of references in Song of Solomon to things being scented with myrrh. It was also apparently used to relieve pain. In Mark 15:23, before Jesus was crucified, He was offered wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not drink it.
A wonderful exposition of this majestic carol! Thanks!
This is excellent!
Beautiful carol. Merry Christmas Mike
I've heard those lyrics but never dwelt on them. Thanks for this study. Yeah, it's a special song and not very congregational.
Great job brother, 12 days of Christmas was quite a surprise to me when I found out everything is a biblical symbol. (Partridge is a bird that is willing to die for their offspring..Jesus, and two turtle doves is Old testament and New, ect ect)
🎶we three kings be stealin' the gold...🎶
That might not be right.
Lol
I was thinking about that movie I swear 😂
T. S. Eliot wrote ‘The journey of the Magi.” I find it to be the best antidote to commercialized Christmas. I think it demonstrates that once you know who HE is there is no going back to the same old life.
PS- in my NDE in 2011, I came away with the deluded impression that even though I never saw his face, i would recognize him by his fragrance. I remember that he smelled like Frankincense ( I was given a small quantity years before that I keep in a jar.) , rose water and sandalwood. No short cuts or tricks ever prevail with him, though. I was study those ingredients thinking I had a cheat code and I learned more about his character. Those three ingredients are sometimes used to bring healing to the brain. The coma was caused by the accidental siphoning off of my spinal fluid. ALL things work to the glory!
That poem considers the perspective and issuesof a convert. They matter.
I’ve loved these songs you have done. Interesting learning. I’ve read some books about songs by Robert J Morgan. He has 3 interesting ones about hymns but not Christmas songs. Thanks for this!!
Merry Christmas ✝️
Pray too Jehovah
They were magi, who were kingmakers, and they beheld the King of kings!
I have always appreciated the message of We Three Kings. One thing I've always wondered is why Mormons are fascinated with this hymn.
Some day I will make a theatrical film version of the book the best Christmas pageant ever! I’ll have a few fun songs at the beginning i’m getting nothing for Christmas, marshmallow world, at the third act when the brat kids finally understand Christmas and stop burning the church down I’ll switch to nativity songs we three Kings silent night oh come oh come Emmanuel
AMEN 🙌🙌🙌
Tomee Proffitt has a great version of this song that includes all the verses.
Perhaps we could just change the first verse to something along the lines of, "We the Magi come from afar. Prophecies had told of this star. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Follow we long and far."
So goofy. Love it
Cool
Several of the older Christmas songs are basically singing a Lord of the Rings passage. I love it. Once you actually listen to the lyrics of things like this, O Come O Come Emmanuel and God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman everything more "modern" just falls apart.
Way to go Mike Winger!
This just hit me, while watching the video. I wonder how many people include the "sweat... as drops of blood"(Luke 22:44)when singing that verse.
Amen! Was this recorded this year or from prior a prior year of ministry? Just curious 🙂
I’m inclined to believe that Mary fully understood the symbolism of these items, especially the myrrh. Scriptures talk about her pondering things in her heart. I’ll bet she pondered that, all right. I don’t know how she kept from dying of a broken heart knowing what was coming. Maybe she didn’t fully comprehend every detail of what was coming but she knew… She knew. Right from the beginning… When she took Jesus to the temple as an infant, the godly man, Simon, told her as much:
”Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”“
Luke 2:34-35 NLT
This is such a timely message as the secular pagan crowd tries to discredit Jesus!
I love this song! I like to replace the first line with:
“We wise men of orient are”
Nah, I prefer it as it is by far. It’s poetic license with an actual meaning, and that meaning is lost by changing it. The songwriter is matching the three gifts to the three men who offer them. The song is in first person, so it makes more sense to say there are three with how the rest of the song is worded. That’s not necessarily how it happened, but it’s not unreasonable either. And they are styled as kings because they went to see the King of kings! That’s a deep message even if the songwriter dabbled with poetic license to convey it. I really dislike changing old hymns. Songwriters work hard at finding a specific wording and changing that is just disrespectful to their work and typically removes layers of meaning. Words matter in poetry.
according to some calculations, the magi found the christ child on 22 december 2 bc or 25 december 2 bc at the end of retrograde of jupiter. coincidentally, it was also hannukah. in astronomy, the celestial sphere also have corresponding analogues to the terrestrial sphere given a particular time. so it is conceivable to determine, a point on the terrestrial sphere which points to the location of the christ child given a specific time.
I know beyond verse 1.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain / Gold I bring to crown Him again. / King forever crashing never / Over us all to reign.
frankincense to offer have I /
Myhrr is mine it's bitter perfume / breathes a life of gathering gloom / sorrowing sighing bleeding dying / sealed in a stone cold tomb.
when I first started attending Calvary Chapels in the mid 80’s I had a small Bible study. One we just prayed. We were in the basement room. After wards the room smelled like a very strong perfume or something. Maybe someone spilled something?
But I told some people at church. Some of the signs and wonders prone females took notice and began to exalt me.
I did not like the fact that they were exalting me. So I stopped sharing my experiences.
But I could have started a signs and wonders ministry with lots of babes and a big stash of cash!
Others have experienced that, as well. :--}>
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and many have tv shows on tbn. but the Lord…. Marcus Lamb
Tradition even assigns them names…Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. I haven’t researched it, but I have to wonder if the tradition of referring to the “wise men” as kings could have stemmed from reluctance to affirm magi, or pagan astrologers, as part of the Christmas story.
Also, the verses are written in limerick form
There could have been 3 kings or Magi, it's a bit of justified artistic licence based on common folklore. But the arrival of the Magi is the third revelation to Mary of who Jesus was (after the annunciation and the visitation to Elizabeth). There are two later ones ones, from Simeon at the presentation in the Temple, and from Jesus himself at the finding in the Temple.
"the arrival of the Magi is the third revelation to Mary of who Jesus was"
Also known as Epiphany -- the first revelation of Messiah to Gentiles. 🙂
Thank you. This is exactly what I say when people propose to change a hymn’s wording based on such details. It’s so disrespectful to the artist’s intent and ultimately lessens the meaning of the hymn.
Nice one, Mike! Although, I recall you correcting yourself on the symbolism of the gold (perhaps in the Jesus in OT series), clarifying that there isn't any strong correlation between gold and royalty; more between gold and riches. Is that still your thinking?
Gold is also immutable, it doesn't tarnish, only aqua regia dissolves it. I'm sure there must be some significance in that.
My issue with the song, and I suppose it might be minor, is that the magi did not show up at the manger on the night of Christ's birth. They did not show up while He was an infant. They showed up when He was a child, and they were living in a house. This also explains why Herod had all the male children 2 years old and under killed.
Matthew 2:9-11
(9) When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
(10) When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
(11) And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Vs. 9 - young child
Vs. 11 - come into the house
Vs. 11 - young child
Can you do a video on Hebrews 10:19-36. Verse 26-27 is controversial.
Anointing Oil consisted of, first Myrrh, Cinnamon, Calamus, Cassia and Olive Oil. I didn't know what the ingredients were, but I was curious. Great song, don't you think?
Thanks for that. I've not heard of calamus though, think I'll do a little research of my own now! 😅 ( and yes, it is a great song, I've always liked it.)
Used to think "Orient Are" was the name of the place.
"Emanuel, God with us". Because God came as Jesus to walk among humanity, or because he is with/in us? Or both?
We three Kings of Orient are going to smoke a Cuban cigar. It was loaded, it exploded....Silent Night. Merry Christmas
Mike u should do a study full study of the duetorcanon of catholic church.
They say early fathers held them.
Protestants say they didnt...
Help.
History is muddy as hell here.
Some of the things sound wierd as all hell. Like to it.
Could u pull lines showing the inconsistency
I actually love this song but I only listen to the Straight no chaser verson xD
We don’t know for sure how many kings there were. All we know is that their gift’s were frankincense, gold and myrrh. The carols were perverted to flow into songs better.
Whether it says three kings or three magi it says in the first verse that He reigns over them. So, it says Kings they are still humble and he reigns over them. Why,? Because he is the King of Kings!
Mike, the magi were not at the birth bowing before the baby. Only the shepherds. Lord Jesus teaches us that the magi first saw Him, and presenting their gifts to Him when Christ was between 1 1/2 to 2 years old. Luke says, " and they entered the house where the little child was with His mother. And they presented gifts to Him, gold..." It is extremely important to our Master to represent Him and His word perfectly accurate as I know you are already aware. Satan uses inaccuracies to pervert the minds of people. Please take this as the help it is intended to be
Love to all the brethren in Lord Jesus
You could change the first line to “we magi of orient are…” and fox basically every problem with this song iirc.
A bit old news but yeah.
Sorry to be Karen for a second but I have to ask, what is with the Bible thinker sticker in the lower left corner? 🎅🏻
Given that I know that Mike is against Santa and lying to children about him. Does this mean that he has changed his mind?
It’s just for fun. I didn’t associate the hat with any particular views on Santa. My views on Santa are the same as in a video I just recently put up. Here it is. ua-cam.com/video/D0jfBh-shak/v-deo.htmlsi=mCib2P7wrOKwdgXV
Mike, why do your community rules say to challenge the view and not the person yet when someone challenges your view with clear scriptural evidence you remove their comment?
I don’t remove comments. You’re probably dealing with UA-cam’s automated comment moderation tools. Google how to avoid having your comment blocked by YT. It’s not me.
A quick look at any of my comments sections will show you I don’t silence disagreement.
I find that hard to believe. I’ve seen atheists flood your comment section with the most ridiculing speech imaginable yet the YT algorithm allows their abusive behavior.
But when I post scripturally insightful comments that challenge either the content creator's view or anyone who supports the content creator’s perspective I find that my comments are suspiciously removed.
Now, why would the YT algorithm that searches for abusive language and offensive speech permit atheists' comments that berate people of faith yet disallow my scriptural comment?
I posted directly to the comment feed and now it's disappeared. Didn't attack anyone just posed a question to you and supported my question with the words of Jesus.
Mike, I can see you believe lies are TRIVIAL. But look in the mirror and ask yourself did Jesus view lies as trivial?
*John 8:44*
Would you lie and place yourself under the fatherhood of Satan just to save face?
You are most certainly removing comments. Owners of the channel can remove comments and for you to claim you don't completely undermines you having community rules. If you will not take action against violators then why have rules?
I know you will remove this one too but at least you will know the truth of who you are and have to live with that deception.
The problem I have with this song is one that you don't mention here. According to the Bible, by the time the wise men show up on the scene, Jesus is living in a house, not a baby in the manger.
Matthew 2:11 "And when they were come into the HOUSE, they [the magi] saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh."
And in this passage, Jesus is referred to as a YOUNG CHILD five times, and not as a baby.
Then Herod slew all the children from 2 years and younger, "according to the time he had diligently enquired of the wise men." So, Jesus was possibly 2 years old, and living in a house when the wise men came.
Why does no one ever see this but me?
This isn't an issue in the song though; it doesn't claim that they meet him as a newborn
Excellent exposition brother Mike.
But it is not a Christmas song!
The shepherds found Jesus as a newborn infant in a manger.
The magi found Jesus as a toddler (older than an infant, at any rate), in a house.
This adds more impact! Jesus had passed successfully through the newborn stage, where many deaths used to occur. So there was more natural expectation that He would live to fulfill the prophetic nature of the gifts.
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Now I'm going to think of your silly version of "why do you call me good" whenever I hear or read that again.
Lots of rich theology in the early hymns. I have relished this particular one.
I miss sitting under you
The song should be rewritten to present the TRUTH of Scripture.
I don't think they were kings. They were not called kings, but wise men in the scriptures.
The Gospel of Matthew (2:1-12) speaks of Magi, or wise men, who followed a star from the East to Bethlehem in search of a newborn king. There they found Mary and the baby Jesus and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
I’d rather not continue the lies just for the sake of someone liking a song. But if you like confessing lies just continue on your path.
What "lies" do you think the song confesses?
@@PanhandleFrank are their no lies in the song?
@@ResurrectionProphet It's your assertion, you defend it. What "lies" are you talking about?
Exactly.
It's not the first time either...
@@leenieledejo6849 What "lies" are you talking about?
You just lied yourself. It says nowhere there were 3 men. It could have been 100 magi.
"You know what sighing is, right?"
🤦🏻♀️
Yes. We're neither 3 years old nor dumb.
"The God of all creation who came in human form".
Nope! Nowhere does it say that in Scripture!
God cannot die. God cannot be tempted.
God cannot be a "second Adam"!! (Romans 5, 1st Corinthians 5).
You really, really should take the warnings of 1st John 4:2-3 & 2nd John verses 7 & 9-11 seriously.
What are you even talking about? Are you just here to argue for no reason?
@@BradyR95 Of course I'm not wasting my time nor that of others.
I am simply pointing out a) the arrogance and condescension in all popular UA-cam preachers which is perceptible to the discerning and b) that NOWHERE in Scripture does it say "the God of all creation who cane in human form", as Mike says here.
Don't you think that IF that were true, it would be THE central theme of the book of Acts and every New Testament book and epistle??
But it's clearly not!
How many people have read and taken seriously the warnings in 1st John about getting the identity of Jesus (as SON of God and Messiah i.e "God's anointed one") right???
OBVIOUSLY the warnings in that letter (and 2nd John) would look a LOT different if Jesus was God.
Here are just two examples (and you can read for yourself his warnings in 1st John 4:2-3 & 2nd John about the antichrist spirit deceiving people by denying Jesus came in the "sarx/sarki" i.e carnal/human nature)
"Whoever confesses that Jesus is *the son of God* God abides in him and he in God" (1st John 4:15)
"Whoever believes that Jesus is *the Messiah* is born of God" (1st John 5:1)
DO YOU HONESTLY THINK JOHN "FORGOT" TO ADD "WHOEVER BELIEVES JESUS IS GOD....."?????
He didn't add it because it's NOT TRUE.
Jesus had God INDWELLING, yes, as he says so himself (John 14:10-11) but regenerate believers have the Holy Spirit indwelling (John 14:16-17, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5 etc) but that does not make us God.
Whenever Jesus affirmed declarations about his identity, it was as SON OF GOD and MESSIAH.
He affirmed the declarations of John the Baptist, Nathaniel, Martha, Peter - see below - and others (and God Himself declared "THIS IS MY SON" at the baptism and Transfiguration of Jesus).
Please read repeatedly the 1st letter of John.
Apart from Romans, it's THE most important epistle in the New Testament.
"When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying
"Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?" And they said: "Some say that you are John the Baptist: some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets".
He asked them:
*But who do you say that I am*
And Simon Peter answered and said:
*You are the Christ, the Son of the living God*
And Jesus answered and said unto him: *Blessed are you* Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto you, but my Father who is in heaven"
(Matthew 16:13-17)
PS Please don't go down either of the typical routes that people take when challenged over this i.e
a) they make false accusations (eg. "You must be a JW/Mormon/Muslim" 🙄)
b) they look up what some man says about it
If you say aloud from your heart, as Peter did: "Jesus, you are the son of God and Messiah", ADDING NOTHING MORE, God will bless you (spiritually-speaking) and reveal soooo much more.
Godly truth (in Greek "aletheia", meaning UNHIDDEN) is sooo simple.
It's doctrines of MAN that are filled with contradictions and obfuscation.
I grew up in the RCC (no longer RC obviously, just a Biblical Christian) so I spot it a mile away...
@@leenieledejo6849 The Gospel of St. John exposes your claims as lies.
Three quick examples (I'm sure there are more):
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made." ~ John 1:1-3
"For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath. But Jesus answered them, 'My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.' Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God." ~ John 5:16-18
"'Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad.' Then the Jews said to Him, 'You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?' Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.' Then they took up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." ~ John 8:56-59
I don't know where you get your teaching, but it's not from Scripture. Repent and believe.
Nowhere in Scripture does it say The God of all creation came in human form?
”And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifest in the flesh,
justified in the Spirit,
seen of angels,
preached unto the Gentiles,
believed on in the world,
received up into glory.“
1 Timothy 3:16 KJV
The very fact that Jesus ACCEPTED WORSHIP that is due to God ALONE, proves you wrong!
As the other commenter mentioned: Repent, turn to Jesus, and believe.
@@abbyboat5730 I thought about replying all the verses that clearly contradict his statement, but I decided it was probably not worth the time. He’s probably just gonna explain all of that clear text away and then defend his point with incorrect interpretations of other passages
This really is a glorious song. I just watched Carol Vey’s video where she discussed the factuality of the ‘three wise men’ as well. Her video and yours have blessed me tonight!
This song makes me tear up when I sing it. Thank you for going through each verse and emphasizing how profound and beautiful the words really are. Praise Jesus! 🙌🏼