The Jesus Problem: A Restatement of the Myth TheoryRobertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)
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The Jesus Problem: A Restatement of the Myth Theory
Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)
Jesus Christ
Chap. XI.--Now, whoever cometh and teacheth you all these things
aforesaid, receive him; but if the teacher himself turn aside and
teach another teaching, so as to overthrow [this], do not hear him;
but [if he teach] so as to promote righteousness and knowledge of
[the] Lord, receive him as [the] Lord. Now in regard to the apostles
and prophets, according to the ordinance of the Gospel, so do ye. And
every apostle who cometh to you, let him be received as [the] Lord;
but he shall not remain [except for?] one day; if, however, there be
need, then the next [day]; but if he remain three days, he is a false
prophet. [517] But when the apostle departeth, let him take nothing
except bread enough till he lodge [again]; but if he ask money, he is
a false prophet. And every prophet who speaketh in the spirit, ye shall
not try nor judge; for every sin shall be forgiven, but this sin shall
not be forgiven. [518] But not every one that speaketh in the spirit is
a prophet; but [only] if he have the ways of [the] Lord. So from their
ways shall the false prophet and the prophet be known. And no prophet
appointing a table [519] in the spirit, eateth of it, unless indeed
he is a false prophet; and every prophet who teacheth the truth, if he
do not that which he teacheth, is a false prophet. But every prophet,
tried, true, acting with a view to the mystery of the Church on earth,
[520] but not teaching [others] to do all that he himself doeth,
shall not be judged among you; for with God he hath his judgment;
for so did the ancient prophets also. But whoever, in the spirit,
saith: Give me money, or something else, ye shall not hear him;
but if for others in need he bids [you] give, let none judge him.
Chap. XII.--And let every one that cometh in [the] Lord's name be
received, but afterwards ye shall test and know him; for ye shall
have understanding, right and left. If he who cometh is a wayfarer,
help him as much as ye can; but he shall not remain with you, unless
for two or three days, if there be necessity. But if he will take
up his abode among you, being a craftsman, let him work and so eat;
but if he have no craft, provide, according to your understanding;
that no idler live with you as a Christian. But if he will not act
according to this, he is a Christmonger; [521] beware of such.
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