For more information, please see our Instead, the Book of Enoch is to be treated like other historical writings. It was one of Jude's favorites. Third, Jude probably cites Enoch, because his enemies were using this book. One has only to read a little beyond the first five chapters to realize that 1 Enoch expands on the account in Genesis concerning the sons of God who lusted after the daughters of men (Gen. 6.1ff). The book of Enoch is not in harmony with the rest of Scripture. Enochs relationship to the angels that sinned is that of a messenger (cf. Rev. Do not marry means just that!! . 93.1-16 The Apocalypse of Weeks depicts the rise of an apostate generation and its destruction, after which a new heaven appears (cf. 21:11; Acts 2:3-4). Our eternal destiny is determined by faith in Jesus Christ while we are living on this earth. GoD made Man and Woman to gain in number by repoduction. Cant you see this is a trick from satan!!!?!?!! Since this does seem to allow for at least the possibility that 1 Enoch is actually quoting Jude, it was considered banished from the scriptures. That is, the decisions you make now in this life determine your eternal destiny. Enoch has been proven to have existed and was mentioned before the existence of the church. Did Jesus quote the book of Enoch in Matthew 22:29-30? I think you might be thinking of Galetions 1:8, but that is about the infallibility of the gospels, and that even if an angel should preach a different gospel that he would be damn to hell. Revelation). He did not know that an angel would stop him from sacrificing his son. To assume that people could be born in heaven, is contrary to the teaching of Scripture. The Book of Enoch refers to the angel Phanuel. Copy. Quite an interesting analysis of the Book of Epoch posted by Edwin, security researcher in National University of Singapore: It is a nice post and you explained in a detailed way. In fact, that is how 1 Enoch begins, with God opening Enochs eyes, enabling him to see what should befall the elect, not for this generation, Enoch is told by an angel, but for a remote one which is to come (1 Enoch 1.2), at which time there shall be a judgment upon all men (1.7). At least that is the pattern for the New Testament. Paper wouldnt last that long. trains bank personnel to recognize counterfeit money, they never actually see or handle counterfeit money just the real thing. Because the Lord of Spirits hath chosen him, And whose lot hath the pre-eminence before the Lord of Spirits in uprightness for ever. All it means is that particular verse is true. 1Ki 22:21 And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him. Jude 14-15 In the seventh (generation) from Adam Enoch also prophesied these things, saying: 'Behold, the Lord came with his holy myriads, to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners spoke against him'.. Phil. But then, thats not the end of that line of thinking, Because then someone could say, Satan may be bound to the earth and heaven. Nice to see the post here. the life of Enoch. 100:9 In blazing flames burning worse than fire shall ye burn (cf. (generally accepted within most churches is that creation took place aproximately 4004 B.C. Now to reiterate. as worked out by one of the early church fathers, will provide name and date when I return from Europe.). 5:1-3). In tha bible If something is ment to be a metaphore then it says that it is a metaphore- at least somewhere in the book- So those are the two posibilities-. That means that Satan Cannot be an angel, neither the demons, ^_^. Luke 2034Jesus replied, The people of this age marry and are given in marriage. But regardless of what anyone might think about the canonicity of 1 Enoch, the fact remains that at least one New Testament writer (Jude) regarded it as Scripture. 1 Thess. We must not miss the point that what one does in this life reveals where they will live forever. 4:13ff). Someone pointed out that angels, Do Not Marry!! Of course we know that Fallen Angels rebelled against God in many ways and taking wives from men appears to be one of their sins. 90.29 The Lord of the sheep brings a new house greater and loftier than the first (cf. Instead they will be like the angels of heaven." I cannot find this quote, which expressly states that people will not marry, in the 66 books of the bible. Ever since its translation in 1800 from ancient texts discovered in Ethiopia in 1768, the Book of Enoch has created a stir in academic circles. 20). The passage says, As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, Secondly, the Sadducees failed to realize that people would not be married in the resurrection. While fragments indicating a Semitic original have turned up at Qumran, modern translations are based on the several dozen Greek, Latin, and Ethiopic copies discovered at various locations during the last two centuries. When we talk about the book of Enoch, we must understand that there are actually three "Books of Enoch." . Now if we connect both passages together, we understand the Sadducees missed the obvious. 8:35ff). Matthew 22:29-30 describes how Jesus answered their question. Of course, I want to see the actual text (translated to English, please ) just to see. 19:15). Or appearance. Jesus spoke in parables and quoted the Old Testament. Given this wisdom, would we not have to reject the bible as unauthentic?I think that it is understandable that the Book of Enoch would have to be translated or copied many times as the books in the bible have been. But is that true? From a preterist perspective, 1 Enoch adds considerable weight to the many passages in the New Testament which clearly indicate that the consummation of the age together with Christs second coming took place in A.D. 70 (in the destruction of Jerusalem). Some of its information is true and some is not. Third, Jesus makes a statement in Matthew 22:29-30 that references "scripture" but what he is saying is only found in 1 . The book does feel fantastical sometimes, I would say read it, but don't hold it to the high level of divine inspiration like of the rest of Scripture. Rev. 4:1; 2 Tim. The Catholic church determined that the book of Enoch was to reveiling and it should no longer be used. This creates a problem. And, the "10 weeks" prophecy perfectly confirms the timelines of the rest of the Bible, especially prophecy, where each "week" is an "era" or period of time (looks like they are about 600-800 years each). You'll find Giants in the King James Bible, and also within Genesis. Many of the early church fathers, such as clement of alexandria, irenaeus and tertullian, considered the book of enoch to be scripture in their. If a person sees a person with wings than their having a dreamvision. How can anyone read this and not think it's talking about Jesus? John 4 contains the story of Jesus and the woman at the well. The generation of Jesus Christ had not yet passed away. So, this passage reveals the Sadducees did not understand the Scriptures about the. And he applies Enoch's prophecy about false teachers in the last days to interlopers in the first century. Until Laurence published his English translation of 1 Enoch in 1821, hardly anyone had ever heard of the Book of Enoch. The early Church believed Enoch was inspired and many of them wrote that fact. This is a much clearer example of the resurrection. This heavenly person is called the "Son of Man", the "Elect One", the "Righteous One" and God's "Annointed" One. What does Joel reading from the Book of Enoch reveal about his character? 1:8). Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. He has already made several references to it, I just did not point them out. Once again the Sadducees did not understand the Scriptures about theresurrection. 62.2 the word of his mouth slays all the sinners (cf. 5 All who dwell on earth shall fall down and worship before him, And will praise and bless and celebrate with song the Lord of Spirits. The Jews did not include the book of Enoch in the Hebrew Bible, neither did the Roman Catholic Church or the Protestants in their Bibles. According to Christianity, Jesus does all of this as the mediator for man, not the archangels. 48.3 those who have fallen asleep in righteousness; 48.5 Allshall fall down and worship him; 48.6 chosen hidden before Him before the creation of the world; 48.6 in his name they are savedaccording to his good pleasure; 50.3a through his name shall they be saved; 50.3b all the secrets of wisdom and counsel the Lord of Spirits hath given to him. 1 Tim. 5:1ff). He will seek to have men worship the Antichrist. Azazel is therefore first to be bound hand and foot, and cast into darkness for the duration of seventy generations, at which time the judgment which is forever and ever is consummated (10.4,6,12-13). 38.4 For the Lord of Spirits has caused His light to appear on the face of the holy, righteous, and elect (cf. Matthew 22:23-40 records a contest that occurred between the Sadducees and Jesus Christ. This heavenly person is called the Son of Man, the Elect One, the Righteous One and Gods Annointed One. 15.7 Angels not marrying or being given in marriage (cf. Rev. Say unto them, Ye were in heaven: but not all the secrets of heaven have been revealed unto you: and they that ye know are worth little. Second, Enoch is referenced multiple times in the Bible: Genesis 4 and 5, Luke 3:37, Hebrews 11:5, and Jude 1:14. 1 The words of the blessing of Enoch, wherewith he blessed the elect and righteous, who will be living in the day of tribulation, a when all the wicked and godless are to be removed. 2And go, say to the Watchers of heaven, who have sent thee to intercede . Book of Enoch says 500 years. Psalm 17:15 captures Davids prayer and plea for God to rescue him. 1:7; Heb. The story of angels having sex with women contradicts Jesus' saying in Matthew 22:30: "For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven" (Mat 22:30 NKJV). In short, it was suppressed. Throughout his three-plus centuries on earth, he has numerous other offspring. 2 And at that hour that Son of Man was named In the presence of the Lord of Spirits, And his name before the Head of Days. 23:36; 2 Pet. Heb. T8, very cool that you are interested and want to know the detail of the facts. 104.1 in heaven the angels remember you for good before the glory of the Great One (cf. Of course, the Bible does not contain the direct commandment, "Thou shalt not have an abortion.". so what do you think that its not a work of literature? A non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. There are many passages in the Scriptures that teach the resurrection of the dead. Cookie Notice Acts 2). Also descriptions of angels in heaven describe creatures of heavenly splendour and on the earth they are often described like men. But Jesus answered and said to them, You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. In the . What follows explains why we know that Jesus did not quote the book of Enoch. I am not sure either way. Eph. The Hebrew word for contempt also means horror or abhorrence. In Isaiah 66:24, those who go to hell will suffer in the fire. So yes as far as I can see, It is plausable using this scripture, But indecisive. King Saurid, was more commonly known in Hebrew as Enoch. 6 The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. I read Enoch a while ago, I'd have to re-read it to point out other obvious flaws. That is also the teaching of the New Testament (John 3:16, 36). Your face in righteousness; Death and hell would be in their futures if they did not repent. God created humans and all things under God were subservient to the humans. The Day that Jesus . Private Preexistence Thread For Jodi & Mike Only, Archaeology Evidence in Jericho supports the Bible, This topic has 284 replies, 50 voices, and was last updated. But the book of Enoch was never referred to by Jesus or any of the New Testament writers as Scripture, and the book was not included in the New Testament by the apostles. See How To Advertise. The Jews who received Jesus believed Enoch was inspired. This answer is: Study guides. I would say that Enoch is worth a read but only after you have steeped yourself in Gods word. Jude is by a single author, and is estimated by scholars to have been written from the mid to later half of the 1st century, while 1 Enoch was apparently written by several authors over a time period from about 200 B.C. . A prophet who led the people of the city of Zion. 1 Enochs seventy generations was too problematic. In Isaiah 26:19, the prophet Isaiah announced that the corpses will rise some day, and departed spirits will live again. While the Book of Enoch is not God-breathed like Scripture is, that doesn't mean that it doesn't contain any truth. I cannot accept this without some proof, especially considering that it cannot be proven that some of the biblical authors didnt quote the Book of Enoch. Adeboye, Apostle Johnson Suleman Of Omega Fire Ministries Is A Spiritualist, How To Deal With Eating In The Dream And Others Dream Types. The protected Word of God does tell us all things when we open our spiritual minds and let go of false images about reincarnation. 1 Enoch chapter 20. The Book of Enoch and the Nephilim. Furthermore, Azazel taught all unrighteousness on earth and revealed the eternal secrets which were preserved in heaven (9.6). We will start by providing some background to Matthew 22:29-30. Though the Book of Enoch was written before the birth of Jesus Christ, it spends quite a few chapters describing Jesus in a prophetic vision which Enoch sees. So what's the deal with this book. What motivates Daniel to buy new cloth . (All verse numbers taken from the R.H. Charles translation of the Book of Enoch). 3 In those days I saw the Head of Days when He seated himself upon the throne of His glory, And the books of the living were opened before Him: And all His host which is in heaven above and His counselors stood before Him. They are worth reading and studying, but they are not considered by the Christian community as a whole to be "the infallible word of God". And there he (Jesus Christ) will bind them forever. 38.4 those that possess the earth shall no longer be powerful and exalted (cf. The book actually explains some things from Genisis like Enoch being taken up by God, Nephilim, sons of God taking women as wives etc. question : why wasnt this book "Enoch" included within the "King James Bible". 16.1-2 Evil spirits permitted to destroy until the consummation of the age (cf. That is, it is an error to believe people can be married in heaven and have babies. 2:6; Col. 1:13; Mt. 56.5-8 in those days the angels shall returnshall stir up the kingsshall go up and tread under foot the land of His elect onesshall be swallowed up (cf. 22.7 Souls crying out for judgment (cf. Enoch chapter 16. Scripture is clear. 7 And these are they who judge the stars of heaven, [And raise their hands against the Most High], And tread upon the earth and dwell upon it. He did the same thing in Matthew 22:29-30. Then the author claims that Jesus was quoting the book of Enoch. Indeed, nothing in the New Testament would indicate that they ever questioned its genuineness or its integrity. 12.1 the great glory satmore brightly than the sunno flesh could behold him (cf. The words (messenger-s of God) is translated, angel. How do you explain the following biblical verses. (Jude 14-15). Also, in the book of Enoch, Gabriel is set over the serpents, which seem to be the same as the satans. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like . So Lamech's song is declaring that there seems to be some kind of relationship between the 7th time and the 77th time. (1 Enoch 8.3). 71.5 Translated into heaven, Enoch sees a structure built of crystals andtongues of living fire (Rev. Most churches believe that it was not God inspired hence cannot be classified as a scripture. Enoch's journey through preliminary angelic hell 05:17 (with 7 stars, i.e. 305Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland. 2:6). Note the odd way that the last three cycles of 490 years appear out of order, that is, before the other seven cycles! 3 They shall have no honour through the name of the Lord of Spirits, Yet through His name shall they be saved, And the Lord of Spirits will have compassion on them, For His compassion is great. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has recognized the book of Enoch as Scripture. Private. 5:1-2). 1 Thess. Jas. So perhaps these fallen angels were able to take on human form. In 1 Enoch 87 a snow-white person comes down from heaven and rescues Enoch out of the chaos and tells him to watch the elephants and other animals. What a person believes about God determines their destiny. Angels often appear as men when they come to this world. The Book of Enoch Debunked. 25:46. Instead of citing Scripture, Jude could be using their apocryphal book against them. Jude probably cited a part of 1 Enoch that he considered to be a genuine prophecy. 19.3 the end of all things (cf. Enoch contradicts Christian salvation. Hebrews 13:2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (Rev. He is portrayed in imagery as a heavenly shepherd, who waters his flock by an inexhaustible Fountain of Righteousness (Enoch 48:1). 1 And in those days a change shall take place for the holy and elect, And the light of days shall abide upon them, And glory and honour shall turn to the holy, 2 On the day of affliction on which evil shall have been treasured up against the sinners. If the book of Enoch uses phrases contemporary with the NT or with the Apocrypha, and phrases that are not found in the OT, then again, it is logical to conclude that it was written much later. Their corpses will rise. The point here is that Jude does not simply snatch a convenient text from a non-canonical book in order to build his case. Matthew 2230At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. to about the middle of the first century. Also, did they fail to understand that Daniel 12:2 teaches that everyone lives forever? 107.1 generation upon generation shall transgress till a generation of righteousness arises (cf. 19:28). Oral records are very unreliable and are usually exagerated over time to become legends. So, they created a story in which they did not even believe! You say that scholars say that the book is between 200 B.C. And the righteous shall be victorious in the name of the Lord of Spirits: And He will cause the others to witness (this) That they may repent And forgo the works of their hands. . 1 Tim. He says the construction of the pyramids was thanks to the technology of the advanced beings whom Enoch was in contact with . 108.7 writtenthat the angels may read them (cf. No! It is crucial to note that Jude does not refer to 1 Enoch as Scripture; that is, the critical word graphe (Scripture) is . The fact that Enoch's prophecy has the Lord coming to execute judgment shows he was talking about the 2nd Coming. Your quote "First, it should be noted that Jude is quoting Enoch himself, not from a book of Enoch". There are some corruptions in the text, but they have been marked as such. 3:6; 13:14). 1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Peter 5:1-3. Why? Thats why i said , many of it seems true about GoD the Justice on ungodly people, But the rest seems to have been made up. Copyright Like The Master Ministries. The Aramaic language used would indicate an authorship sometime in the 2nd or 3rd century B.C. Also I saw a documentary on the Dead Sea Scrolls and they mentioned they found about 8 copies of the Book of Enoch. 20.35). And the Book of Enoch is referenced in the New Testament. Ok, an interesting thing about what the writter of jude writes, Im not sure if its in what we are calling the book of enoch Angels that SiN, are held in Everlasting chains Untill Judgment day. A personsdestinyis determined by the decision they make here on earth (Hebrews 9:27). It does not say that in the bible, that is a made up belief, and Even If Satan were an angel, then why wouldnt he be shagging people now?? It is interesting that when the F.B.I. To what extent other New Testament writers regarded 1 Enoch as Scripture may be determined by comparing their writings with those found in 1 Enoch. That will give you the "taste of the true" to allow you to separate that with is congruent with Gods word with that which isnt. The book of Enoch literally says that it is a parable, so there is no deception. On earth he appears like any other man, but in Heaven he is emanating God's glory. The long woe section (94.6-103.15) provides a detailed description of the wicked, characteristics by which they could be easily identified by the righteous who would be living at the time of the end: among them John, Paul, Peter, James, and Jude. Were the pyramids built before the flood? The Story of the Book of Enoch. Lk. But is not the only way people are made, John the baptist said, god could raise children out of the rocks for abraham(like he did Adam) Seen as GoD does not make angels in heaven to repoduce in this fashon, It would seem that GoD did not give angels the parts to reproduce. Mt. The Book of Enoch (also 1 Enoch; Hebrew: , Sfer n; Ge'ez: , Maafa Hnok) is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Let us now mirror this with Enoch. As is the case with the New Testament, no major teaching of the book is seriously affected by any of these textual variants.. 1.1 The words of the blessing of Enoch, according to which he blessed the chosen and righteous, who must be present on the Day of Distress, which is appointed, for the removal of all the wicked and impious. A strong possibility of influence upon their thought and diction is evidenced by a great many references found in 1 Enoch which remind one of passages found in the New Testament. The truth is that abortion is not even mentioned in the Scriptures Jewish or Christian and there are clergy and people of faith from all denominations who support women making this complex decision.". The syntax is usually the give away. It was used by both Jews and Christians until about 700AD. Important also: we must learn the meaning of Enoch's 'mysterious vanishing.' While Enoch's book discusses many topics which we do not have time to cover here (such as the 'Watchers' and the 'Nephilim'), we must make mention of his disappearing act.. In that verse, we are told that Abraham understood that even though God had asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac, God would raise him from the dead. But the real problem has to do with a lack of interest. I still conclude that it is not necissary to believe this- Angels are sent quikly no-matter how the transport. Virtually all the books considered over time to be apocryphal (by both Catholics and Protestants) can be expected to contain at least some truth in them. Who wrote about their condemnation beforehand? Did they understand that Psalm 1:5-6 teaches the wicked will perish? babies could gain admission into heaven or hell by birth. Thus, to him ascribe all sin (10.9). That these angels took many wives is only part of the reason for their condemnation. The BibleThe Book of EnochThe Trinity DoctrineIs Hell EternalProof that God existsSalvation , AboutDonatePrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsFree Speech, Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 285 total). The same is true with Jude, verses 14-15. Eph. In dreams and parables and visions both the literal and parabolic apply, and a person needs to be able to discern the difference. Consider Enoch's fascinating account of his 'whirl wind tour' of . Then they asked Jesus to which of the seven husbands would she be married in heaven. Further descriptions of the final judgment, the punishment of the angels, and the rewards of the righteous, are repeated numerous times throughout the remaining chapters, including many chapters which focus upon the coming of the Messiah and the resurrection of the dead. 5 [And he shall put down the kings from their thrones and kingdoms] Because they do not extol and praise Him, Nor humbly acknowledge whence the kingdom was bestowed upon them. 2009-04-03 23:06:53. I simply used the information presented by Daniel to construct a logical hypothesis: 1. Rev. Then the last verse of the Psalm reveals that he was trusting God that he would be resurrected and see Him. He also becomes the father of Methuselah, the longest-living man ( Genesis 5:27 ). Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered, "You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. Potential extrabiblical support for the word "pharmakeia" being the use of drugs (perhaps even psychedelics in particular) comes from the Book of Enoch. Matt 22 suggests that It may only be angels in heaven that are given in marriage. 62.12 wrath of the Lord of Spirits resteth upon them, and His sword is drunk with their blood (cf. The Lord must have wanted the book written by Enoch to be read by His people because quite miraculously, it has been preserved intact and it can be read today. Satan wants people to think that he can make women pregnant so some women at some stage in our human history, will freak out and kill they're babies cause they think they are demons. These judgments are described in Matt. John 14:2). The Giants can be found in Chapter 7 of the Book of Enoch. Scientists and Scholars have their reasons, but they are often proven wrong as well. Heb. If God has destroyed the universe and heaven and hell are the only places that exist, then how can a newborn baby be saved from hell? First, in Matt. Because it could not be made to fit their idea that Christs coming had not yet been fulfilled. angels bound till 10.000 years - sin consummation time) and preliminary human hell. John 1). to about the middle of the first century. 58.5 And after this it shall be said to the holy in heaven that they should seek out the secrets of righteousness, the heritage of faith. 2 And he took up his parable and said- Enoch a righteous man, whose eyes were opened by God, saw the vision of the Holy One in the heavens . Jude quoting from the book of Enoch does not indicate the entire Book of Enoch is inspired, or even true. First, it was referenced as holy by many of the early church fathers, but was excluded from official canon. 1. 25.3-5 Description of the tree of life restored (cf. Nor are given in marrage. So, this passage reveals the Sadducees did not understand the Scriptures about the resurrection. The Bible says they are God's Messengers, but what good is a messanger if the intended audience refused to listen to the message? According to 1 Enoch, these were angels (or Watchers), two-hundred of them (6.6). And very slim evidence to suggest, 'sons of God' were angels. 105.2 For I and My Son will be united with them forever (cf. 6. Thus says the LORD, Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me . Enoch opens his book with the revelation of the tribulation of the end times, and says he writes it for those who will be living at that time: . It was used by both Jews and Christians until about 700AD. 1:12; Rom. I dont think we're given enough information about all these things! In Enoch, the Son of Man accompanies the Ancient of Days, (Enoch 46:2). It cannot be claimed that the Book of Enoch quotes the Epistle of Jude - it was written before Jude and we have a copy in the Dead Sea Scrolls to prove the point.
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