What is the meaning of John 3:14 and why it's use by sports fanatics?
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And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up -John 3:14\n\nI don't know why sports fans use this particular verse, but I know that there was this crazy fan with rainbow hair that always came to sports events and held up bible verses and said that Jesus' coming is near. He then went physco and was sent to jail. Afterwards, fans just started to hold up those signs to follow him and it happened ever since.
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wow,someone is actually reading the bible right.i actually see the same thing.check this out.when jesus was praying in the garden of gethsemine,if he be the only god everyones cracking him up to be.why would he go thru all the trouble to pray to himself????dosnt sound like sense to me.daaaaaaaaaah.why does he always say "he only does what he see his father do.hhhmmmm.is this the higher being that every body heard at jesus'baptism.quote "behold this is my beloved son whome i am well pleased".this must be the guy who jesus referrs to as father.isnt this a trip.wow!!!!!!!!!!!
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You've got it mixed up. This is the actual scripture:\n\nFor God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.\n\nNowhere does it say God killed Jesus.\n\nGod gave his Son to the people to show His eternal Love for us. \n\nThe misguided people killed Jesus.
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Hmm, what's this strange word o'clock?  The OED has this to say about its usage and origin:\n\n    (The hour of the day is expressed by a cardinal numeral, followed by a phrase which was originally  a. of the clock, now only retained in formal phraseology; shortened subsequently to  †b. of clock,  †c. a clock (see A prep.2),  d. o'clock, the current modern form; rarer obs. variants were †e. at the clock, and clock simply.)\n\nOf the clock strikes me as pretty similar to on the clock.  Does Deford disapprove of the use of o'clock in (2)?  Given that (1) means unambiguously the same thing, o'clock is redundant in that context in a way that on the clock isn't in the sports context, but people still say it all the time.  Would he try to stamp out this pernicious usage if he ruled the world instead of merely sports?  Fortunately, we'll never find out, because he's not the boss of us.
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1. Jews objected to athletics because it was practised naked in the Greek style.\n\n2. In 1 Titus 4:8 Paul tells us that spiritual exercise is far more valuable than physical exercise.\n\n3, Analogies from sport are used in NT teaching:\n    Let us run with patience this road that is before us (Heb 12:1)\n    Remember that in a race everybody runs, but only one person  gets the prize. You must run in such a way that you will win. All athletes practise strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will not fade away (like a laurel garland) but we do it for an eternal prize that will not fade away. So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I am not like a boxer who misses his punches. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should (1Cor 9:24fff).\n\n4. A Christian's body is the temple of God (1 Cor 3:17 and others) and he is responsible before God for keeping it in good shape.\n\n5. Most Jews in Biblical times used to live pretty healthy, physical outdoor lives. See the lifestyle as described in the book of Exodus, where dietary and other laws were given to ensure good health.\n\n6. Yahweh Rapha has made a covenant with His children that He will keep them in good health IF they obey His laws (Ex 15:26) which sees its ultimate fulfilment in Christ (1 Peter 2:24).
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May have to do something with the Roman emporer Nero who was feeding Christains to lions at the time the passage was written; some parts of the Bible are meant to be taken from a historical context and some for moral teachings.  This, from what I understand, was a way for Christians to convey what Nero was doing (his name or birthday converts to 666) much like they used the symbol of the fish to let others know who they were in times of adversity and persecution.
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King James Version (KJV) John - Chapter 14 \n\n Jhn 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  \n\nIt is the passage where He is talking about heaven.
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It is a metaphor - Jesus take the wheel "OF MY LIFE" - take control of me - my life - my will - my emotions - my whole self. Get it?  Truth is a Person - Jesus Christ.   May you find Him - He is such a great God.   Blessings to you dear one.
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I am a member of Christian of Texas. I enjoy reading the daily digest that is sent to me. My 360 link is http://360.yahoo.com/brickcollecter and my favorite scripture is John 3:16 because it explains our entire plan of salvation in one, simple verse. Too many think that it has to be hard to be saved, that you have to prove something. You don't, it's a gift from God, you only have to accept it and declare it! God bless you.
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I think that god is a Yankees fan--only kidding. i think you make a great point and ask a question i asked a while ago. mine was why do fans pray in the stands during the game. I don't know if it's a sacrilege but it's certainly silly. we credit god with always being on our side, and that, my friend, is about as egotistical as you can get.
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It's baloney! (Bologna for you German members :) They can say Jesus walked on Ice, rather than Water. They can say that Jesus asked Judas to betray him. They can say anything they want and even back it up with their scientific propaganda but what they can never change is faith and Christianity. It states in the Bible that nothing should be taken away or added to His Word, I'm stickin' to that.
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This is the reason why we (Jehovah's Witnesses) take the 144,000 number (as mentioned in Revelation 14) as a literal amount:\n\n***Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses take the number 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelation literally and not symbolically?***\n\nThe apostle John wrote: “I heard the number of those who were sealed, a hundred and forty-four thousand.” (Revelation 7:4) In the Bible, the phrase “those who were sealed” refers to a group of individuals who are chosen from among mankind to rule with Christ in heaven over the coming Paradise earth. (2 Corinthians 1:21, 22; Revelation 5:9, 10; 20:6) Their number, 144,000, is understood literally for several reasons. One is found in the immediate context of Revelation 7:4.\n\nAfter the apostle John was told in vision about this group of 144,000 individuals, he was shown another group. John describes this second group as “a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues.” This great crowd refers to those who will survive the coming “great tribulation,” which will destroy the present wicked world.—Revelation 7:9, 14.\n\nNote, however, the contrast that John draws between verses 4 and 9 of Revelation chapter 7. He states that the first group, “those who were sealed,” has a definite number. However, the second group, “a great crowd,” is without a definite number. With that in mind, it is logical to take the number 144,000 to be literal. If the number 144,000 were symbolic and referred to a group that is actually numberless, the force of the contrast between those two verses would be lost. Thus, the context strongly indicates that the number 144,000 must be taken literally.\n\nVarious Bible scholars, past and present, reached the same conclusion—that is, the number is literal. For instance, in commenting on Revelation 7:4, 9, British lexicographer Dr. Ethelbert W. Bullinger observed some 100 years ago: “It is the simple statement of fact: a definite number in contrast with the indefinite number in this very chapter.” (The Apocalypse or “The Day of the Lord,” page 282) More recently, Robert L. Thomas, Jr., professor of New Testament at The Master’s Seminary in the United States, wrote: “The case for symbolism is exegetically weak.” He added: “It is a definite number [at 7:4] in contrast with the indefinite number of 7:9. If it is taken symbolically, no number in the book can be taken literally.”—Revelation: An Exegetical Commentary, Volume 1, page 474.\n\nSome argue that since Revelation contains highly symbolic language, all numbers found in this book, including the number 144,000, must be symbolic. (Revelation 1:1, 4; 2:10) That conclusion, though, is clearly not correct. Granted, Revelation contains numerous symbolic numbers, but it also includes literal numbers. For instance, John speaks of “the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.” (Revelation 21:14) Clearly, the number 12 mentioned in this verse is literal, not symbolic. Further, the apostle John writes about “the thousand years” of Christ’s reign. That number is also to be taken literally, as a careful consideration of the Bible shows. (Revelation 20:3, 5-7) Hence, whether a number in Revelation is to be taken literally or symbolically depends on its background and setting.\n\nThe conclusion that the number 144,000 is literal and refers to a limited number of individuals, a relatively small group when compared with the “great crowd,” also harmonizes with other Bible passages. For instance, later in the vision that the apostle John receives, the 144,000 are described as those who “were bought from among mankind as firstfruits.” (Revelation 14:1, 4) The expression “firstfruits” refers to a small representative selection. Also, while Jesus was on earth, he spoke about those who will rule with him in his heavenly Kingdom and called them a “little flock.” (Luke 12:32; 22:29)
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Scott, I do agree with you.  However, I do find things like this to be very interesting, and it is amazing to find how some things do relate to each other symbolically.  I'm not entirely sure of the accuracy of these, but I think that they are correct.  \n\n1=God, begining, source, unity, first.\n2=number of witness (in the mouth of two or more witnesses), friendship\n3=Godhead, trinity, divine completness, perfect testimony\n4=number of earth, creation, world, four gospels, four winds, four seasons, four corners of the earth.  \n5=grace, atonement(this is probably the meaning you were referencing), life, the cross, five-fold ministeries. \n6=number of man, beast, satan, idol.\n7=perfectio, completness, number of book of Revelation, finished, day of rest, (used 600 times in the Bible)\n8=resurrection, new beginings, put on new man.\n9=harvest, ministry, fullness, friutfullness, number of gifts of the Holy Spirit(maybe that are mentioned???), number of birthing(baby born in 9 months).\n10=number of law, order, government, restoration, antichrist kingdom, trial, testing, responsibiblity, tithe\n11=incompletness, disorganization, disintegration, disorder, lawlessness, need for apostolic fullness (11 apostles after Judas hanged himself).\n12=divine government, apostolic fullness.\n13=rebellion/backsliding, apostacy\n14=passover\n15=spiritual order\n16=free spirit, without bounderies, without limitation, without law therefore without sin ROMANS 4:15, salvation.\n17=spiritual void\n18=put on jugdment, destruction, captivity, overcome put on spririt of Christ (Judges 10:7-8, Luke 13:4, 3:11, 16)\n19=barren, repentant, ashamed, selflessness, without self rightousness (2 Samuel 2:30, Romans 6:21).\n20= can either mean holy, tried and approved or unholy and found wanting.\n24=priestly courses, govermental perfection\n30=consecration, maturity for ministry(I would guess this is because Jesus began His ministry at age 30)\n40=probation, testing, ending in victory or defeat.\n50=number of pentecost, liberty, freedom, jubilee.\n70=prior to increase of representive of a multitude.\n75=number of separation, cleansing, purification.\n100=fullness, full measure, full recompense, full reward, ect. (Genesis 26:12, Mark :10:30)\n120=end of all flesh, beginning of life in the Spirit.\n124=number of God's ultimate in creation and redemption.\n163=number of God's electm revival, ingathering, harvest.\n300=number of faithful remnant.\n666=antichrist, satan, beast.\n1000=maturity, full stature (Isaiah 17:33,5, Ephesians 4:13)\n\nThese are the numbers that I know of, I'm not sure of the valitidy of all of them, but I hope this helps!  These are fun to look at tho, even tho they aren't the whole purpose of the Bible, keep that in mind.  But is IS interesting to see how things weave together, and it is another proof that the Bible was inspired by God, not randomly written by a bunch of different men.  \n\n2 Timothy 3:16\n\n  All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training is righteousness.\n\n\nGod bless!!
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That's a catchphrase of WWE wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. It's a parody of the Bible verse, John 3:16, which states: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." I'm not particularly sure if Steve Austin intends for us to worship him or believe in him, though. ;)
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There are 108 stitches on a baseball.  From the script of the movie "Bull Durham":\n\nANNIE (V.O.  CONT'D)\nI know things.  For instance--\n(beat)\nThere are 108 beads in a Catholic \nrosary.  And--\n(beat)\nThere are 108 stitches in a \nbaseball.\n(beat)\nWhen I learned that, I gave Jesus \na chance.\n(beat)\nBut it just didn't work out between \nus   The Lord laid too much guilt \non me.  I prefer metaphysics to \ntheology.\n(beat)\nYou see, there's no guilt in \nbaseball...and it's never boring.\n\n\nAnd I've actually counted too, I got 108.
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It signifies the seperation between God and man no longer exists.  Man has access to God directly and not through priests, as was the custom in Jesus' day.
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He changed it because he wore #24 in high school (before he changed it to #33) and since #24 wasn't available when he was a rookie he chose #8.  Now that #24 is available, he says he wants to officially start the 2nd half of his career with the number that he started with in the first place.\n\nThat's what his page on Wikipedia says, at least...but isn't it convenient that he stands to gain all that money from those brand-new souvenir jerseys that all his kid fans are going to want to buy??????\n\nI'm always the skeptic...it's just a thought...