Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 417

  • Len hoffman - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Shane thank you ever so much. You gave me the answer i needed,. I have been a believer since I was a small boy. I was led to believe then that if we died with a mortal sin on our soul we could not enter heaven. O ver the years i ran hot and cold attending church but never lost my faith in Christ. I had never read the bible but in the last year i started reading several pages a day and I have learned so much that i never knew. I wish i would hav e started years ago but now i will continue my quest for the rest of my life. I always knew Jesus was crucified but i thought it was to erase original sin of adam and eve from our souls. Im originally from Michigan and now i watch church service on line every week to church my son and his wife attend and with daily bible reading I feel so at peace and wonderment about the horrible sacrifice Jesus made to forgive our sins that we may spend eternity with him. Again, appreciate your response and hope you are well and everything is going good in your life according to plans you have set for yourself, Len
  • T Levis - In Reply on Philippians 1 - 1 year ago
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  • Richard H Priday on Psalms 32 - 1 year ago
    Psalm 32

    The summary of the Psalm seems to be similar or perhaps is connected to the previous one; as we see a mention of aching bones in verse 3. I had already postulated as to the possible cause of these issues; and it seems in verse 5 that certain behaviors may have led to this condition (as well as the hand of God being heavy on David in verse 4).

    Verse 6 discusses coming to the Lord while there is yet time; not say in the "great flood" which could be a past reference to what happened in the days of Noah or perhaps in the end times as well. Surely we need to be mindful of sin and approach Christ while there is yet day and we can work ( John 9:4 and similar admonitions). Verse 7 once again discusses a "hiding place" or place of refuge which could be deliverance through the trials in this life or from the wrath to come; or certain other things today.

    We see an interesting change of wording in verse 8 which seems to carry to verse 9. The "I will instruct thee" clearly is God Himself talking; and it seems that verse 9 is very much like the book of James in the N.T. ( James 3:3). Verse 10 also is like other verses which state there is no peace for the wicked ( Isaiah 57:21).

    We are told to "shout for joy" if indeed righteous. We are reminded of the Beatitudes where we are said to be "blessed' when persecuted and many say things against us for Christ's sake ( Matt. 5:11). It seems David spent much of his years patiently handling accusations; first from Saul and then from his own offspring; partially as the result of God's chastisement due to his own transgressions.
  • GiGi - In Reply on Genesis 1 - 1 year ago
    Dear John.

    I think that it is best for one to believe that Jesus in the eternal Son of God who became flesh for us. Believing that Jesus is God and equal to the Father and the Holy Spirit helps us to understand the Love of God, His plan of redemption, and his workings in history to redeem for Himself a people called by His name, which Jesus refers to in Matthew 28:19 when He told the disciples to baptize disciples in the NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

    John, I am wondering more of what you think about this. Hope to hear from you soon.
  • GiGi - 1 year ago
    David T.

    Yes, we are to continue to press on in faith and press into our relationship with our Lord. We are to be running to Him, not from Him. We are to be coming to Him in prayer for all things, not lapsing into self-effort. We are to contend for the faith and hold out the Gospel of Grace to all who inquire of us, not cower back and not "make waves" or fear what others will think or do to us. We are to persevere under pressure and persecution, strive to live godly lives in this wicked generation, not try to be "relevant: by acting like those who don't believe.

    With the upcoming elections in two weeks in U.S.A. citizens have an opportunity to vote for those who will bring improvement to our situation rather than those who continue to tear our country down. Let us all go out and vote while we still have this right! I encourage every American believer to pray for God to intervene in this election and not let those who wish to cheat prevail in their fraudulent attempts to maintain power. We should pray for those in office to be changed by the Gospel of Jesus and turn away from their lawless deeds. We can pray for our elected officials to seek wisdom from God and not each other. We can pray for this serious economic downturn in our country gets reversed quickly before people are forced into homelessness and lack of basic necessities due to inflation. We do need God's help and are in desperate and decisive times this election cycle.

    Thank you, David for the reminder.
  • Giannis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hello Nick

    Your illness is properly called Schizophrenia. It's a mental illness. You should always take your medicine at the proper times, never omitting them, and have always contact with your doctor. The voices you hear are most probably neither from God nor from the devil. They are voices in your mind from you hourself. Just ignore them and don't get frightened. There is no danger for you at all, don't be afraid. Besides that dear Nick you must know that God can heal all types of illnesses, mental and physical. He made the universe with His word, is there anything difficult for him? So there is your chance to be healed forever. Just keep going to the Lord without fear and hesitation and keep asking Him to heal you until you receive what you ask for. Put any faith you have in action and just go to God. I am sure you will get a solution for your problems. God never sends away those who come to him, especially His children. Just have faith in your heart, dear brother and go to our Father in Heaven. God Bless You. I will pray for you.
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Jesus said in Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

    And in 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

    19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

    I'm positive all has not been fulfilled
  • Baker - In Reply on Isaiah 47 - 1 year ago
    Do we know if Lazarus was Baptized ?
  • GiGi on Leviticus 6:13 - 1 year ago
    Leviticus Chapter 6; verses 14-18 continued..

    This meat (meal) offering is to be a forever statute. So, with Communion, it is for us to be partaken of regularly as believers, as often as we eat and drink of it we bring to remembrance and proclaim the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.

    It says that everyone who touches those who partake of this meal are to be holy. This speaks to being consecrated. Those who partake of the communion are to be believers, thus being made holy by the Holy Spirit's regeneration and sanctification, by the death and resurrection of Jesus, and by the acceptance of the Father, having justified us through the blood of His One and Only Son, Jesus. The work of the Trinity in our salvation is important to recognize. We are reconciled to God by all of the actions of the Persons of the Trinity. Through the grace and favor of the Godhead, we are redeemed and set apart for God as holy priests who serve Him, the Only True God. He alone is God, there is no other, none before Him and none after Him. There will never be any other gods formed because a created being cannot become a god and be given the True God's divine essence. This essence only God possesses, however, being made holy through salvation, we are brought into communion with God and experience His Glory and Love both now and in the life to come. I don't think we can ever overestimate the worth of this experience when, because of our sins, we deserve to never experience this privilege. It is precious and only the angels and saved humans will be given such a marvelously rich gift in being in right relationship with our Great God and Savior, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • GiGi on Leviticus 6:13 - 1 year ago
    Leviticus Chapter 6:14-18

    This portion of the chapter speaks to the Meat (meal) offering that the priests are to offer with the daily morning and evening burnt offering and peace offering. The priest is to take a handful of the fine flour and combine it with the oil and the frankincense to burn it with the sacrificial animal, with its fat. This will be a sweet and pleasing aroma to the LORD. It is said to be a memorial to the LORD. A memorial is something to be remembered. Perhaps the LORD wanted to the people to remember how He had delivered them from the bondage of slavery and also to realize that He has delivered them from the bondage of sin also through the forgiveness He gives through these offerings (which are a shadow of the sacrifice of Jesus). Perhaps the LORD wants His people to not be forgetful about being truly thankful to Him from their hearts for all He has done for them. We too, should be ever grateful to God for Jesus. We are to offer up holy hands with thanksgiving to God when we pray ( Philippians 4:6) We are told to not forget His benefits to us. This is the effect of having a sort of memorial. Partaking of Communion is such a memorial where we remember His body and blood that was shed for us for the forgiveness of sins. This memorial harkens back to this grain offering in this chapter of Leviticus.

    Aaron and his sons are to use the remainder of the grain to make unleavened bread or wafers or cakes for their consumption. It is only to be consumed in the holy place, in the court of the tabernacle of meeting. Even this bread that the priests eat together is considered holy, not common. So the communal eating of it is an act of worship. Our taking of communion is to be eaten with other believers in a holy place as an act of worship. We should beware of partaking of communion in a flippant or insincere way. We are to discern the body and blood of Jesus, we should examine ourselves beforehand, confessing our sins, and honoring God as we partake.
  • Marilyn Savage on Philippians 1 - 1 year ago
    Thank you for this sight of the bible on computer. How would I forward a passage to a love one or on facebook?
  • Shane a plenge - In Reply - 1 year ago
    thank you, i hope this reaches you and that it finds all well with you and yours... when i realized the only forgiveness that i could ever have to cover my sins in this life would be my part in crucifying Christ upon the cross, that was putting my sin upon him when i asked for forgiveness thru what he done for all time past,present,and future... as i see it,, my story of my life has already been written start to finish and is known only to him that resides in the past present & future and i am now living that story...somewhere along the way i made the decision and believe on CHRIST, I believe he took all my sin upon that cross and was crucified....i have not finished living the story yet, so sin in my life will happen but i don't have to keep crucifying christ for what HE done one time for all times...but i must confess my short comings and sin and believe he is worthy in his word about my covering in his blood and this is for you as well...
  • SJK1967 - In Reply on Psalms 91 - 1 year ago
    Kind of! We refer to the Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Three in one. For example: I am a daughter, I am a mother and I am a wife. Three in one. In no way am I comparing myself, but it's easier sometimes to think of in everyday terms. God the Son (Jesus) always was, but God the Father sent Him to Earth so that we might be saved and have eternal life.
  • SJK1967 - In Reply on Isaiah 47 - 1 year ago
    No. Baptism is not a requisite for salvation. Baptism is a form of discipleship. In order to be saved, all you need to do is believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died for you, shed his blood for you, died and rose again. You must confess Him as your Lord and Saviour. Ask Him in to your heart and to save you. That's it. After you are saved, the normal next step is baptism, but it's not required.
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    This is most likely a law of the land sort of thing, having to answer to a court of piers for being angry to a brother or sister without good cause, I know it doesnt say good cause , im not trying to add to the word of , its just some people get they feelings hurt way to easily and fabricate a cause for say no good reason.
  • Shane a plenge - In Reply - 1 year ago
    there is no such scripture as such,however scripture does says at the end times the false one will seek to change dates,times, and laws... in today's world we see this being fulfilled in the church and society...scripture says again at end times what is wrong will be made the right and the right be made wrong... be not deceived, broad and wide is the way that leads to destruction and many do go down that way...But straight and narrow is the way to ever lasting life and few find it...So believe on the word of GOD for its ever-lasting, for the earth and heavens will be done away with, but the words of the LORD will never fade....
  • Eric R Siddons on Ezekiel 45 - 1 year ago
    I always thought Ezekiel 44 to the last chapter in Ezekiel were the Millennial chapters when Christ reigns 1000 years from Jerusalem. It's difficult to imagine going back to an animal sacrificial system after the death of Christ on the cross, or maybe I am missing something?
  • Shane a plenge - In Reply - 1 year ago
    it's good to hear stories that confirm scripture, yes,we war not against flesh and blood but the battle is a spiritual one. and with us,its within our minds and hearts,and in scripture it says be not divided among yourselves but be of one mind,body and spirit. and in another scripture "be not double minded"rest assure you have a soul that which is a spirit by nature, and i myself have had asked the question to many people "what are you"and i get all the time, i am a human-being.true. but in reply i say i am a spiritual being residing in human form. my spirit is a gift from GOD that will return to him one day,the battle that is on going is being fought on the EVIL side thru your humanism to attack your gift of the spirit pull yourself together as the scripture says choose now on whom thy will serve, FOR me and my family we serve the LORD.... one mind, one body, and one spirit....
  • Ronald Whittemore - In Reply on Revelation 2 - 1 year ago
    Hey Jag,

    The letter to Ephesus starts with commendable words and then Jesus said He had something against them, they left their first love. My understanding is all they were doing had turned into a job, a habit, or a duty. First in terms of priority, what is most important, what they were doing was without the Love for Jesus, loveless labor. We can get into a routine and lose the light and become noneffective if we are not in a relationship with Jesus and deceive ourselves. It becomes me instead of Him.

    God bless,

    RLW
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    oops wrong chapter , it's chapter 1 that our works are judged .
  • Adam - In Reply on Acts 2 - 1 year ago
    Hello, it's always been Saturday and hasn't changed. Some confuse Sabbath with a day to gather and worship.
  • Baker - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hey there , Hello

    Ya know , I'm reading here in Rev 11:7 as in the beast comes out of the pit and kills the 2 witnesses. call me frugal but I see it simply as identification purposes, so there can be no mistake as to who John is referring to . as to to who kills them .

    The two witnesses are killed during the tribulation, in the middle of to be exact , and the beast isn't released from the pit until after the 1000 years Rev 20:2 , 3
  • Baker - 1 year ago
    We are saved by Grace alone , but are Judged by our works 1 peter 2:17
  • Landon Lavigne on Isaiah 47 - 1 year ago
    Do I have to be baptized in water to be saved?

    Yes ! Luke 24:47,48 Mark 16:16,17 , Acts 2:38 , Acts 4:12 , Acts 19:1-6 , Acts 5:32 ,

    1 Corinthians 14:2,22,39. Acts 1:8 , Acts 2:4 , John 21:15 Jesus loves us!

    Landon

  • Nateforjesus1222 - 1 year ago
    Matthew 5:22

    "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, 'Raca,' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."

    does anyone have any ideas of the meaning of this?
  • Polly - 1 year ago
    In the Book of Ezra, Chapter five, why is the temple of God being rebuilt?
  • Nyoluwalere on Matthew 21 - 1 year ago
    Both the Ass and Colt was brought to Jesus on request. what happened to the Ass, since Jesus rode on the Colt alone?
  • Jacqui - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thank you Earl , you have given me much food for thought and I do very much appreciate your perspective .
  • Earl Bowman - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Brother Adam:

    Neither a church nor a pastor teaches me, I don't read literature written by man, I don't watch television, I get up every morning and anywhere between 12 and 18 hours EVERY day I study the word of God, I have been doing this now for 10 years.

    I know who teaches me, he is my LIFE, in him is ALL TRUTH, I do constantly pray to the Father for wisdom and understanding, but he want give it to you if you don't believe HIS WORDS.

    It's a KINGDOM, here on earth, ONE KING and all creation his subject, and Christ will bring all to truth at HIS GOOD PLEASURE, not necessarily in the age we are now in, he is going to raise the unbelievers back into their flesh and JUDGE THEM.

    Isaiah 26:9 ....when thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants of the earth WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS ....

    Salvation is not man's doing IT'S GOD'S DOING.

    I know you don't believe this, and this is fine, GOD'S WILL BE DONE.

    God Bless YOU!
  • Earl Bowman - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Jacgui:

    You will be alive when Christ comes back, Christ has already come, the SECOND TIME, to everyone that is BORN AGAIN of TRUTH and LIFE, those Christ dwell in, will never die, you just switch bodies so you can reign with Christ.

    Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many (first coming in the flesh); and unto them that look for him he shall appear the SECOND TIME (Christ in you, truth and life, in you) without sin UNTO SALVATION.

    I am going to give you a different perspective of Zechariah, you seem to have already come to truth that we have to be destroyed, flesh and blood can not enter the Kingdom of God.

    Zechariah 14:2 This shall be the plaque of them which have fought fight against Jerusalem ......everyone was born into deception, Jerusalem, is TRUTH, we all fight against Jerusalem ...... their (our) flesh (deception) shall consume away while they stand on their feet ..... deception is of this world, truth is of the next world, deception (flesh) cannot live with truth, it has to be destroyed ......

    This same thing is described in Revelation 19, the marriage supper of the Lamb, we have to have our flesh eaten from us.

    God Bless YOU, as Christ leads you into all truth.


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