OP, please help me with the following as I am confused
as for Christ not being the Holy Elect One:
1 Peter chapter 2-
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Is not Christ the chief cornerstone of the Church and has not He always been such?
your help would be greatly appreciated
there is a vast difference between the "headstone" and the "cornerstone" I believe; and that the "chief cornerstone would be the foundation of it all
what am I missing?
I thought the headstone was placed in the center of the upper arch wherefore it could take the strain from both sides in sturdying the structure of said arch
clearly I am confused on one level or many
thank you in advance
; )
ps: Christ is the King of the Zadok and the Zadok are the Elect
Christ being Melchizedek; Melchizedek which means "King of the Zadok" Melchi = King Zedek = Zadok
the Zadok priests of the Order of Melchizedek are those of Gods Election
other than that assistance please
hope you return unto us Sword and have not given up on us yet
"the head of the corner" wouldn't be the headstone I don't imagine, rather it refers to the chief cornerstone...
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untangle me if able please
lol
as I read elsewhere in scripture something having to do with the "headstone" and thereafter things got a bit fuzzy
wish I could recall where I read such, perhaps I will find it in the interim
or perhaps you will know...
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23257717 I will answer you, even though I will be mocked for doing so, because I had no intention of coming back to these threads of mine. Nevertheless, the reason I desire to answer you is because you ask hard questions.
I perceive that you are not only a sincere person in your request for an answer, but that you ask profound questions, thus reflecting a speculum of an avid student of the Word. I admire those who take the Word serious. Those who do, I believe God shall preserve to see many wonders in the days ahead.
FIRST, there is no doubt that the CORNERSTONE represents Jesus Christ. However, when the word elect is utilized here it is the interpreter of the word that decides its preference. In the original Greek, the meaning of the word (eklektos,) chosen, is applicable first, toward its interpretation, Elect is the second choice. Apparently the interpreter chose elect over chosen. I don't believe scripture backs up what this one verse declares, representing Jesus as one of the elect, chosen yes! I believe the word chosen was meant to be utilized here. In all other biblical translations the word elect is not found in this verse [1pet.2:6.]
Concerning the head-stone. You are correct. The head-stone and the chief cornerstone are different aspects of different precepts. One represents Jesus Christ, the other the Church. You seen this word head-stone) in (Zech.4:7) when Zerubbabel brings forth the body of Christ, the headstone, the true Church, in the end days.
The Melchizedek question is a mystery in its own, and what position is held in that name, truly means king, Even the king of Salem as I recall from past studies. Yet, whether a king must represent what he rules is the conundrum. I know of many kings, who represent a land, even a position, but not always the same title as his subjects. There may be many priest, nobles, lords, carpenters, and workers of different crafts in his kingdom. Yet, what does this make the king's title. If he solely, holds the title over the elect, then who rules those of the kingdom who fell short of this noble title, yet, are still subjects to the king.
Frankly, I have never read in Scripture that Jesus' title was king of the elect! I have read he is called KING of KINGS. Now I believe that is an all exclusive title for him toward his subjects. For the Word promises us that one day we his children shall be called, to be kings (and priest!) So we have that promise. Whether all throughout the ages of time all reached the status of elect, that belonged to Jesus, I doubt it. Most are called, only a few are of the chosen! Nevertheless, in God's grace, we will all obtain to the kingship position.
