Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 494

  • Adam - In Reply on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    Thankfully God already provided several verses about this:

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  • Alex N - In Reply on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    Steve Gbu.....The trinity is very simple....Its Father Son and Granson that is gonna become as the Stars of heaven in multitudes....If ya can understand Abraham Issac and Jacob.... Remember Abraham offered up his only son Issac.. who does that remind us of, God the Father that offered up his only son Jesus....That ram caught in the thicked by his horns was symbolic of Christ and his Crown of thorns....And out of Issac came Jacob and Esau....Outta of Christ came the Wheat the H.G. and the Tares came out of Satans seed....Remember Jacob was the Granson and outta of Jacob came the 12 tribes...The great nation of Israel....But now under this new covenant, its the H.G...The 3 rd person that is the Israel of God...That heavenly Jacob in Isaiah 48 kjv is a picture of Israel of God...The sun nor any kind of heat can lite on them simply b/c they are spirits...As Jesus said that which is born of the spirit is spirit...Thats the H.G. the Israel of God....God Almighty told Moses that his name was ABRAHAM ISSAC AND JACOB...Simply b/c the Godhead is a picture of Abraham Issac and Jacob....Just as Abraham was multiplied as the sands of the seas so Almighty God will be multiplied as the stars of heaven....Thats y the Sower of the good seed wants to sow his precious seed in our hearts...That he might be multiplied as the stars of heaven..Thats y Jesus refers to the H.G. as the Promise the multiplication of Jesus...His offspring an Israel of God...Thats y jesus is saying to whom the word came..(His seed ) it made them Gods and the scriptures cannot be broken..

    .....And also the Davidic kingdom was Jesse, David and Solomon....Father, Son and Granson...In Isaiah 11:1 we read of a heavenly Kingdom coming in the last days....Isaiah describes it as a Jesse, David and Solomon type kingdom coming in the last days when God wd gather his ppl a 2 nd Time a 2nd coming...As the H.G. cannot be born in us without the seed of Christ thus Christ is truly the father of the H.G..He has to know us.
  • Nmekaraonye Ndubuisi on Matthew 1 - 1 year ago
    The word of God is life and enduring. Keep it up. Thanks.
  • Henry - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Steve. That subject matter is in the category of you either believe it or not

    Depending on your understanding of scripture, a lot do and a lot don't and

    It ruffles a lot of feathers. Bottom line get born again Romans 10:9+10

    And walk in love and Let Go and Let God work.
  • Chris - In Reply on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    Yes Steve, 1 John 5:7 says, "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one", is the best singular verse that succinctly describes the Triune God. Then to humanly fathom such a Being as God Who can send Himself forth to accomplish His Purposes (as His Word & Holy Spirit) & not be deficient or destroy Himself in any way, becomes a difficulty for many - hence the on-going debates on this important subject.
  • Chris - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Texsis. He is partly correct in what he said, but more accurately, it should be written, 'The Bible is, in part, about the history of Israel, the people chosen by God, through whom God's blessings would come; that all the world should know the One & True Living God, Who would one day send His Son to be the Redeemer for Israel & the World.' The Torah had an immediate benefit only to Israel, for it was given to them to learn from & obey. Had they been true to God, they would have been used by God as a mighty witness to the World. But they failed Him, disobeying Him & taking on the sins & corruptions of the Gentiles, thus falling into the same condemnation.

    God may not have "dealt with any other nations" as He did with His people Israel, but the nations stood condemned for their sins & idolatry just as Israel suffered under God's Hand when they despised Him. The nations may not have known anything about Israel's God, but the Bible in its fullness must have a very real bearing to the Gentiles as their history is also intertwined within Israel's history.

    From Adam & Eve right up to Abraham & Isaac, Israel was not a people or nation. Gentiles too have an heritage to Adam even though not much is given after the Flood when the descendants of Ham & Japheth spread out into the world. But we have the mention of Melchizedek ( Genesis 14:18-20), Hagar ( Genesis 16:1-3), Rahab ( Joshua 6:22-25), Ruth (Ruth chapter 2), the repentance of the City of Nineveh ( Jonah 3:5-10). All these in the OT show that Gentiles were still in God's Mind & to be used of Him.

    And Hosea 2:23, "...I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God", to this verse the Apostle Peter refers in 1 Peter 2:10. The Church, composed of Jew & Gentile believers were planned for in the Old Testament & realized in the NT Church & the coming of the Holy Spirit to make her God's special possession.
  • Alex N - 1 year ago
    This is my comment on our salvation that is with in us....In our hearts and minds , As Jesus said the Kingdom of God is gonna be with in you....Not here or there but with in you...But he says he that endures to the end will be saved....The end is when our enemy the Tare is consumed at the HARVEST.... At the harvest i will say to the reapers gather to gather the Tares in bundles and burn them....But gather the Wheat to my barn his Kingdom....The Wheat is the H.G. our new innerman the Kingdom That Child of Promise that has to fight with the Tares a Satan offspring....As Satan is the father of the Tares....Thats y Jesus was saying there is gona be war in Heaven....Kingdom against Kingdom....Jesus wants to destroy our carnal minds our old adamic nature..Satans seat/kingdom....If thy right hand offend thee cut it off....Circumcision of the Heart.

    ......This is a description of the Wheat and the Tares living in within one man's mind....that has HEARD THE WORD that good seed and has given birth to the Wheat the Manchild ....But Satan has sown a Tare in with the Wheat..... Rev 22:11

    ......He that is unjust, let him be unjust still, he that is filthy, let him be filthy still...Thats the Tares SATANS SEED....WITHIN US

    ......But he that is Righteous, let him be Righteous still,..And he that is Holy let him be Holy

    still...Thats the wheat living within us....Remember Jesus said to let them grow together till the Harvest..

    ......And behold i come quickly and my reward is with me to give to every man according to as his work shall be...The Wheat is the Manchild the H.G. that is gonna rule all nations....And do the works Jesus did and greater....But the Tare is burnt to ashes....Satans seed....The Wheat and the Tares make us 2 ppl....one will be taken and one will be left...Thats y Paul was saying with my mind (the wheat the H.G. ) i serve the law of God....But with my flesh ( the Tare satans seed ) i serve the law of sin.. when i wd do good evil is present with me..2 ppl.
  • Luke - In Reply on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    Peoples! it's symbolic for Peoples!

    Revelation 17:15 And he saith to me, "The (waters) which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, represent peoples, and multitudes,and nations, and tongues.
  • Chris - In Reply on Matthew 6 - 1 year ago
    Thank you brother for your kind words & encouragement. You certainly have the Barnabas spirit, 'the son of consolation/encouragement'. I perceive that you too would love to share a lot more here, except that work & other commitments unfortunately intrude. Rest assured we always look forward to your thoughts & Scriptures given, to consider & meditate on. Every blessing.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thank you Mishael,

    I do persist in prayer for my sons and others I know who are prodigals. I stand int he gap for them and, as you say, go to war for them in prayer. I understand what you are saying. I know that these evil entities are overcome by our faith-filled prayers and the insistence that these loved ones are marked for salvation, not for destruction. Two of my sons have recurring depression/anxiety and I must, as you say, speak to these with the authority God gives to His children to fight against powers and principalities and evil.

    Thank you for thinking of me tonight and my sons. My second son and I just finished up canning beans and pickles today. That was a new adventure for us to do together. Haven't canned in 20 years of so. Thankful I have the time to do this now.
  • GiGi - In Reply on Psalms 2 - 1 year ago
    Hello Mackoylia,

    We can never be accepted by God as we are. We are sinners and live with a sinful nature that permeates all of our being. We can only be accepted by God on the basis of Jesus' death and resurrection and the righteousness He imputes to those who believe the Gospel.

    However, God saved us while we were still sinners and enemies to Him and dead in our sins. This was strictly God's workings and not man's. So, anyone is able to be saved, no matter how evil they are or what wickedness they have done. But salvation comes by receiving the grace offered through the work of the Holy Spirit who regenerates us and give us faith to believe in Jesus and the Gospel. Any who believe this way are saved, no matter what they have been like before they believed that Jesus has saved them and that their sins are forgiven because He shed His blood to take away all of our sins.

    Those who are sincerely humble and contrite of heart in seeking Him He will never cast out.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hello Lyle,

    That is an interesting viewpoint. I don't agree with it, because I do think Jesus was speaking of literally three days and three nights in the grave when He spoke those words concerning His fast approaching death and resurrection. Have a good evening.
  • Ronnette - In Reply on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - 1 year ago
    You are correct Chris. I cannot just leave. We need all the saints and encourage everyone to be saved. God wants us to take care of everyone until we have ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Revelation 5:11

    We really are in perilous times. The evil forces are more pronounced on earth. I personally will be responsible to God if I do not share the truth that is all based on the Bible.

    Just to let everyone know I am more comforted by each of your kind responses. You guys inspired me to do more.

    Romans 1:11-12

    For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. I prayed for each and everyone of you and your family to be stronger, healthier, joyful, and at peace in God's grace. Agape.
  • Steve on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    Explain the trinity please
  • S Spencer - In Reply on Matthew 6 - 1 year ago
    Thanks Brother Chris for all you do.

    God bless you.
  • Texsis - 1 year ago
    Someone on another site says "The Bible is just for Israelites. He (God) has not dealt with any other nations" Psalms 147:19&20.. So would it be correct for me to say.."ya the old testament yet everything after Acts 13 is for everyone that excepts Christ as Lord & Savior repenting & believing that when He died for all and all our sins, it is finished! Meaning ..we can never do ANYthing to get to heaven, ever, unless we do just that.! I'm looking for the actual scripture, because he is correct in saying he doesn't want opinions only scriptural proof. That's understandable and what I should have done to begin with. soon as I get a chance yet phones dead and don't want that app on here. Anyone like to send a few?
  • PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS - 1 year ago
    O God, who would fold both heaven and earth in a single peace:

    let the design of thy great love light upon the waste of our wraths and sorrows:

    and give peace to thy Church,

    peace among nations,

    peace in our dwellings,

    and peace in our hearts,

    Peace and blessing in families,

    through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

    Father, we praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. Praise be to you!

    Son of God, Jesus,through you all things were made.You became part of this earth, and you gazed upon this world with human eyes. Today you are alive in every creature in your risen glory. Praise be to you!

    Holy Spirit, by your Light you guide this world towards the Father's love and accompany creation as it groans in travail. You also dwell in our hearts and you inspire us to do what is good. Praise be to you!

    Godhead of infinite love,teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, for all things speak of you.Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is.

    God of love, show us our place in this world as people of your love, for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live.

    The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty.

    Praise be to you! Amen.
  • Dr. Lyle Lee - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Alex N;

    The grace of God be with your spirit, it is hard to speak about the salvation of the spirit, soul and body seeing most of the church thinks they are already saved by the Lord Jesus death on Calvary, seems to me they ignore the most clearest understanding of scripture like James 1:21 informing us that our soul is not saved but it can be saved by obedience unto the Ten Commandments written in the heart.

    Stay blessed
  • Dr. Lyle Lee - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Gigi;

    As I have stated earlier, the physical body of Christ was only in the grave 3 days and two nights, but the prophesy of Jonah will be 3 days and 3 nights, therefore I submit to you the prophesy is about the three thousand years the church will be in the earth, the two thousand years is about to end and the third day is about to begin, for a total of three days and three nights for the spiritual body of Christ in the earth.

    God's grace
  • Dr. Lyle Lee - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi GIGI;

    I see you disagree with Christ dying on Friday, so before we go down the road, know I am not a catholic, after saying that I will explain to you there are more ways to read a bible than literally, you see it was also written metaphorically, in shadows and typologies in allegory and so forth, so when Jesus said he would be in the earth three days and three nights he was not speaking about his literal body, rather he was speaking about the church, we have now been here two days and two nights and the third day is coming known as the millennium, so the body of Christ will be in the earth for three days and three nights, at the end of that time we have the white throne judgement, then we enter the new heaven and new earth. We have not dis honored the word of God at all by teaching he died Friday and rose Sunday, after all he rose the first day of the week.

    stay blessed
  • Mackoylia Innerarity on Psalms 2 - 1 year ago
    Does God accept you as you are?
  • Chris - In Reply on Matthew 6 - 1 year ago
    Hello Brian. To your questions:

    John 16:23, "And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you." The disciples of Jesus were continually with Him, talking with Him & asking questions - whether for knowledge or making personal requests. And Jesus dealt with those questions. But He was to leave them soon & they would no longer be able to speak with Him as they were doing now. So, He tells them to make their requests direct to the Father, asking in the Name of His Son. Does this mean that we can't speak to Jesus directly in our prayers? I believe we can, as we can also talk to and ask of God, even as Jesus directed His disciples. But what Jesus spoke to His disciples was giving them a Word of comfort & direction concerning their requests, that they could hereafter speak to God in His absence.

    I think you're referring to the song with the first line, "I come to the garden alone." And possibly the lines, "And he walks with me - And he talks with me", that is causing you concern. You're right, Jesus is now seated at the right Hand of the Father in Heaven, but I know that by His Spirit (as is God's Spirit), He is with us and in us. Physically, Jesus is in Heaven (according to the Word), but His Spirit still lives in us to minister to us in every way. Does He then walk & talk with us? I believe so - as my relationship is to the Triune God & I have access to God through His Spirit. Then I should be able to converse with Him & enjoy His company as if He was right there beside me.

    And why you have not heard sermons on the above, or even isolated references to them, I cannot say. But you can always make mention of these matters to your pastor/elder for clarification. Sometimes we hold these things in our hearts & stew over them, when often sharing them with our leaders & seeking their help, will bring us clarity & peace.
  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    It is possible the sister, more likely she being one of the 6th day creation people who were already in the Land of Nod.

    There were people there east of Eden for Cain was concerned for his immediate safety or slaying if you will.
  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    IMO, I would say no, Memorial is not the same as Ceremonial

    A ceremony is a unified ritualistic event with a purpose, usually consisting of a number of artistic components, performed on a special occasion.

    A Memorial is Something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or an event.
  • Gloria J Rogers - In Reply - 1 year ago
    numbers 22:28
  • Darryl Phillips on Revelation 1 - 1 year ago
    His voice as the sound of many waters Rev.1:15
  • Henry - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Zack. One of the great truths in God's word is the naming of male children

    In eastern culture, so when Mary was told at conception to name the child

    When born Jesus which is ,(God with us, saviour ) that was a big deal in

    Eastern culture because no one in the family was called this. When Zachariah

    Was told by the angel about John the Baptist before birth to name him John

    And didn't believe he was shut up until the day he was named and called him

    John which blew away all the relatives. It's a good thing Mary said to Gabriel

    Be it unto me according to thy word.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hello Giannis,

    Please don't mind if I interject here. My married last name is Nichols. I looked up the meaning when we were engaged to see what my new name would mean. I found it meant "People of victory" which made me happy to know that. My first name means "mighty with the sword".

    I don't know much about the Nicolatians either, and the root meaning of the name may very well mean both ideas mentioned by you and Jesse. But I guess we just need to understand that the Nicolatians were false teachers, leading people astray from what the apostles in those early decades of the Church. It would be good to know what heretical ideas these people taught or what wrong practices they promoted in the church. so, I hope to find out more from others here. I will study up more and share if I find out anything more.
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    You're welcome to fellowship with us here as you learn about Jesus.

    I would start with reading the books of Luke 1, through to the end. Then Mark 1, through to the end.

    James 1:5, says to ask for wisdom & He will give it to us.

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Henry - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Mike. Peace from God is a spiritual quality given by grace when born again.

    We are no longer in a state of sin without God, we have His peace through

    Jesus Christ. It is a state of being that is not of this world and when we

    Renew our minds Romans12:2 becomes more and more evident in our walk

    By the spirit. It is also a fruit of the spirit I.E. love Joy Peace, remember the

    Greatest cargoes or life come in over quiet seas I.E. peaceful mind. Last Romans

    5:1. We have peace with God through or by way of Jesus christ also at the beginning

    Of all the church Epistles spiritual peace is mentioned with grave because you

    Cannot have one without the other.


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