Posted by Dena on February 23, 2003, at 19:50:32
In reply to Re: I understand that that is your belief » Dena, posted by Lou Pilder on February 23, 2003, at 18:55:50
Hi Lou - nice to hear from you again.
I've spent some time going through the archives, especially your posts of the Rider, the City of Peace, etc. I don't have the full picture - how did you receive this information? My impression, which may need correction, is that you experienced a vision of sorts. I'm hugely impressed by the way in which you articulate your experience. You've probably heard from others by now, so I may be repeating them, but your experience almost exactly duplicates what is revealed in the New Testament, including direct quotes from Jesus. It's uncanny.
It would seem to me that God revealed Himself, His Son (the Rider/Jesus) & His plan to you in a way you could receive. Perhaps, as a Jew, with the last 2000 years of tainted history getting in the way, you needed to have Jesus revealed to you in a way that was fresh. Many atrocities have been committed against Jews "in the name of Jesus" by people who called themselves "Christians". Anyone who truly loves Jesus also loves the Jewish people.
As to your question, I say that Jesus is the only way to the Father because the Father Himself sent Jesus to be our way. Jesus says He is the only way, and so I believe Him. As I choose to believe by faith, the Holy Spirit confirms the truth to me in my heart. This occurs at a spirit level that transcends the intellect.
What did the Rider tell you about the way to the Father? I had the impression that you already knew this.
Shalom, Dena
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