Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 498

  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    I like it, never heard of it, but I like it.
  • Curious? - In Reply on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - 1 year ago
    Ronnette, I concur with both Mishael and GiGi. I've read the things you have shared and find plenty of value in those things. I do hope that you will remain here. The only thing I am curious about is that in one of your posts (I believe yesterday), you said, and I quote "You only have one chance in life and when you die, you die pecker head."

    If you are still here, can you please elaborate on what you meant by "pecker head?" Was that directed at anyone in particular?
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Anthony, I will pray for you once again.

    Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for Anthony today in Jesus' name. Please cause Anthony's airways to calm down, relax, and open up to restore proper breathing in him. Please remove what is triggering these breathing difficulties in Anthony and bring healing to his airways so that he does not continue to have these repeat attacks. Father, I also pray to You to remove whatever is in his right hand that Anthony wants removed. Do not allow this object to do any further harm to Anthony. We ask this of You Father, because we know that You hear us and answer our prayers because Jesus is our perfect Mediator. Amen.
  • The Nicene Creed and The Lost Books of the Bible - 1 year ago
    I've looked into the "Lost Books of The Bible" online. So there are other historical books to read about people and the Bible. Too numerous for 1 book.

    The Nicene Creed is one of the most famous and influential creeds in the history of the church, because IT SETTLED THE QUESTION of how Christians can worship one God and also claim that this God is three persons.

    It was also the first creed to obtain universal authority in the church, and it improved the language of the Apostles' Creed by including more specific statements about the divinity of Christ and the Holy Spirit.

    NICENE CREED reads as follows:

    "I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

    And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

    And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen."

    Posted by Mishael
  • GiGi - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Dear Luke,

    I am not offended that you considered me to be ignorant. For the record, I did not say you were evil and untrue. i said that the serpent seed doctrine is evil and untrue. That is my opinion, but I see that yours is that it is a true doctrine. Since this is so, I think we can end this thread as it seems that it is devolving into a struggle. I did not intend for it to go this way. But, even so, you are free to address me on my statements.
  • GiGi - In Reply on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - 1 year ago
    Dear Ronnette,

    Why do you say that this post is your farewell message? Are you ceasing your participation here? I hope not. You add a perspective to our discussions that is of value and causes me to think on matters more deeply and go to Scripture for answers. That is always a good thing.

    so, I hope you will continue with us here. Blessings to you today.
  • T. L - In Reply - 1 year ago
    It's not judged by years: Luke 23:34-43, Matthew 13, 1Peter 2:2, Hebrews 5:12,13,14,

    Exodus 4:12, Deuteronomy 4, Deuteronomy 5:31, Deuteronomy 6:7, Matthew 5:19, 1Timothy 4:11,

    2Timothy 2:15, Jeremiah 1:7,

    Why do you ask? I hope these help answer the root question
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Revelation 3 - 1 year ago
    Dave,

    I'm not sure if your question was about GOD or man. I will try my best to answer it. Ironically " ambiguous " meaning double meaning._._

    I think that GOD's WORD the Bible is clear, when we study, & pray for wisdom. James 1:5,

    1st GOD gave people dominion: Genesis 1:26,27,28, = power, dominion ect. Within 2nd Generation & continued; 1st crime: Genesis 4:6-9, & Genesis 4:23, dominion with disregard for others, even anothers very life. Genesis 6:5, Exodus 1:8,13,16,22, even disregard for life of children

    Even then though GOD doesn't disregard HE repayed. Exodus 12:29, Exodus 13:15, notice the whole chapter of Exodus 12, points to John 3:15,16,17, Again people with dominion & power disregarding life of innocent: Luke 22:1,2,7,20,54,63,64, continued; Luke 23:1,2,15,21,33,34,

    Also: they killed their own children, Leviticus 18:21, Leviticus 20:1-8, that GOD had destroyed nations for that sin! 1Kings 11:7, 2Kings 23:10,

    Jeremiah 32:35, ( how? ) it's unimaginable even to GOD ALMIGHTY ! Jeremiah 7:31, Jeremiah 19:5, 2Chronicles 33:9, 1Kings 11:1-12, Deuteronomy 6:14, Deuteronomy 7:1-8, why? Was it because they destroyed the children, had disregard for innocent lives of their own offspring? Images of GOD

    Psalms 82:6, in context Psalms 82,

    GOD will Judge: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 18:5,6,10,14, Matthew 19:14, Mark 9:42, Luke 17:2, 2Peter 2:7-9, Psalms 9:7,

    If your question is regarding "us" "believers" Luke 12:32, Revelation 21,

    There will be suffering here on Earth but promises to those who endure, Matthew 24, Mark 13, Revelation 10, 2Timothy 2:3, Revelation 6:9-11,

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Philip Christian Parks on Matthew 24 - 1 year ago
    "knows no man" ( Mt. 24:36) =

    There are some precise specifics GOD has not revealed.

    (1) We must learn (v.32a), and know (v.32b; 33b) that CHRIST will return.

    (2) GOD The FATHER simply has not revealed the precise time CHRIST will return. This unknown prohibits man's tendency to calculate and predict the exact time JESUS CHRIST will return.

    (3) This unknown must prompt Christians' motivation to perpetually watch and always prepare for that event. Compare Mark 13:33:

    "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in Heaven, neither The SON, but The FATHER."

    Notice Mark's interesting addition of the expression "neither The SON", which is unique to Mark. Does this contradict the Doctrine of JESUS' DIVINE Attribute of Omniscience? Not so. Although "equal with GOD" ( Php. 2:6), LORD JESUS' humanity, particularly "of no reputation, [in] the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men" ( Php. 2:7), appeared to restrict HIM somewhat by design. GOD never tires, sleeps, hungers, thirsts, or suffers as man does, yet JESUS CHRIST endured all these human experiences.

    CHRIST's humanity seemed to limit HIS Attributes of DEITY to some degree. Otherwise, why would Doctor Luke proclaim,

    "JESUS increased in Wisdom and Stature, and in Favor with GOD and man" (Lu. 2:52).

    Does this "increasing" suggest GOD The FATHER temporarily limited HIS SON's Omniscience to some degree while in HIS humanity? Was The SON OF MAN oblivious to the storm while asleep in the boat during the storm ( Mt. 8:24; Mk. 4:38; Lu. 8:23)?

    Evidently, the knowledge of "that Day and Hour" when LORD JESUS CHRIST will come again is limited solely to "MY FATHER only" (v.36), for as LORD JESUS proclaimed in another context, certain things was "not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of MY FATHER" ( Mt. 20:23).
  • DEEDS OF THE NICOLAITANS - In Reply - 1 year ago
    The exact origin of the Nicolaitans is unclear. Some Bible commentators believe they were a heretical sect who followed the teachings of Nicolas-whose name means "one who conquers the people"-who was possibly one of the deacons of the early church mentioned in Acts 6:5. It is possible that Nicolas became an apostate, denying the true faith and became part of a group holding "the doctrine of Balaam," who taught Israel "to sin by eating food sacrificed to idols and by committing sexual immorality." Clement of Alexandria says, "They abandoned themselves to pleasure like goats, leading a life of self-indulgence." Their teaching perverted grace and replaced liberty with license.

    Other commentators believe that these Nicolaitans were not so called from any man, but from the Greek word Nicolah, meaning "let us eat," as they often encouraged each other to eat things offered to idols. Whichever theory is true, it is certain that the deeds of the Nicolaitans were an abomination to Christ. They, like the Gnostics and other false teachers, abused the doctrine of grace and tried to introduce licentiousness in its place ( 2 Peter 2:15, 19; Jude 1:4).

    Jesus commends the church of Ephesus for hating the deeds of the Nicolaitans as He does ( Revelation 2:6). No doubt the leaders of the Ephesian church protected their flock from these destructive heresies and kept their people from committing the same evil deeds. All sin is hateful to Christ, as it should be to His followers, as we hate men's evil deeds, not the men themselves. For the church at Pergamos, Jesus had not commendation, but censure. Unlike the Ephesians, they actually embraced the teachings of the Nicolaitans ( Revelation 2:15). Jesus warns them that unless they repent, they are in danger of the judgment that is sure to fall on those who teach false doctrine, attack His church, and destroy His people. The sword of judgment is poised over their heads, and His patience is not limitless ( Revelation 2:16; 19:15).
  • Mishael - In Reply on Ecclesiasticus 23 - 1 year ago
    All souls belong to God. When we die, our souls are eternal. They go to one of two places; heaven, unto the lover of your soul. Or the other place.

    Ezekiel 18:4 View whole chapter

    Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

    If you read the rest of Ezekiel 18, you will see that Satan is a hunter of souls. God is at war with him.

    Jesus went to the Cross willingly, to make payment for your souls eternal home with Him.

    Why not visit the Link: BECOME A BELIEVER

    out on the red landing page you came in these chat rooms on. It is a decision that must be settled before our physical death.

    May you find peace and safety in Jesus today.
  • Fred Scanlan - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Driving under the shadow and the protection of His grace, I see the homeless as they sit and watch as we drive by! As if they know we are coming. Arriving ,standing outside the door, I watch them ,waiting for the opportunity to give if only one dollar.

    It would be my last dollar.

    How our God loves them! They know Him even as He knows them!

    The power they have from above!

    The power to look past the works of Satan. These the children who reside under the shelter, who wait for His comming!

    They know they need the physician, they know where He is. Yet, they are still prevented from those who have the power!

    These who say,these are wine bibber's, friends of sinners!

    Now you must see Him, as He lives with the homeless. If you do not now, you will soon See Him as He is.

    In the person of His Son ,Jesus the Christ! You must be born again!

    Repent and be Baptized
  • IMHO - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Okay Adam,

    Thank you for clarifying that. Again I do agree that we have to be careful. I just don't agree that an opinion requires scripture proof. To me, that's what it looks like you said. I am not a mind reader so I had no way of knowing why you said that. I took your statement for what it said, not making an assumption on what it said. But thanks again for clarifying. Also, you did not answer my question. Is biblical proof required for an opinion?
  • Ronnette (My Prayers to ALL) See YOU in the cloud on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - 1 year ago
    Myfarewellmessagetothissite Matthew 10:14, Luke 9:5. God tells me to go back and convince one more time the people reading this site-must know that God sent his only begotten Son to destroy sins. He died once for all of us Galatians 3:28 in a very powerful way. A pattern that is similar in the Old Testament-sacrificial shedding of blood of the lamb. God knows we cannot save ourselves. So we need a Saviour Jesus Christ. He did it for us All. My prayers are to help everyone understand this basic concept and many will be saved. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. We do not believe in vain, nor we put the work of ALL apostles, most especially Paul who was the last apostle to write plethora of information for everyone to be saved. Remember the Bible is complete by itself. God gave us a free gift of grace Romans 5:15-18. The ten Commandments are for us to see how sinful we are. That is why Paul calls it a schoolmaster Galatians 3:24-25. So when you believe, trust and have faith in Jesus Christ's blood that He shed for our sins Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10 we die with Him Galatians 2:20. That is the baptism without submerging yourself into the water Acts 1:5, Acts 10:47,Roman's 6:3, Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 10:2. We are not divided Christians 1 Corinthians 1:13-16, 1 Corinthians 12:13. Once you are saved you are sealed Ephesians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 1:22, John 6:27. Jesus sent Paul to seal us Gentiles Romans 15:28. So grieve not Ephesians 4:30. When the Holy Spirit is in you you do not want to commit sin, if you do, you are letting your old self to dominate your spirit. We are walking in the Spirit of God. God already won. Do not let Satan defeat you (on going Spiritual warfare) that is why let every thought to be with God 2 Corinthians 10:5. I came back to fulfill with the help of the Holy Spirit to ask that you trust only Jesus and not yourself here on earth. Let Jesus do the rest. It is indeed true OSAS.Sealed is sealed.You reap what you sow on earth. Peace&joy to ALL.
  • Delilah - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Thankyou for explaining that so well .
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Job 42 - 1 year ago
    Here are scriptures to help you, Haley & for your twin daughters Bonnie & Baylee. I know & pray that GOD is faithful to HIS promises, when times are difficult I pray these encourage & give you strength.

    Isaiah 40:11,31, Matthew 18:2,10, Psalms 68:5, Jeremiah 49:11, Psalms 146:9, Psalms 18:27, Psalms 140:12,

    Hopefully there are some within these scriptures that you'll find helpful
  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Okay thank you!

    One can read of the genealogy of the bloodline of Adam to Christ "in scripture" that is if one believes scripture, and (not spin it) by misinterpreting something; In Matthew 1 called THE scroll of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.

    Also, one can read of genealogy, the generations of, and the Sons OF, beginning with Genesis 5.

    Genealogy --- : an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms-- the study of family ancestral lines

    If you need help, pray!!!
  • T. Levis - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hi Dawn,

    I'm so Happy you're starting to read the Bible! I like starting in Luke myself because it's like straight to the point, shorter with a direct point of view. Matthew, Mark, Luke & John all are perspectives of Jesus' life. I like that Luke 1, Luke 2, shows more clearly the birth of Jesus, the explanation of how miraculous Jesus' birth was in itself but the miracles of fulfilling scripture from ancient prophecy even in His birth, & as a babe. I like how Luke even states: Luke 1:1-3,

    Matthew starts with the birth lineage of Jesus as the documents of records, also important to prove prophecy fulfilled & verify Jesus was who HE said He was. Notice: Matthew 1:17,18,

    Luke also addresses the family line, ( lineage ) Luke 3:38, also addresses your questions son of GOD in the natural & Son of GOD in the Supernatural.

    Hopefully these are helpful
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Further comment. Yes; I agree that those who are "kings and priests" will have a rulership that those who endure martyrdom to produce fruit and prove faithfulness will not as far as the Millenium Kingdom is concerned. Clearly the issue of being raised from the dead isn't just confined to Lazarus but to those that Elijah perfomed this on. In fact; Elijah and the other prophet themselves also will die for 3 1/2 days and rise again. The issue here is the complete decay of the flesh; which didn't occur in that short period of time. All of these individuals died who were miraculously raised from the dead in history. This was a temporary condition; therefore albeit they were dead for a few days. With the 2 prophets they are a type and shadow of Christ NOT having their bodies decay before their permanent Resurrection.

    In light of the time of Jacob's trouble (Jeremiaha 30:7) it is clear that God has a plan for the Jews as a nation and as a whole. We see this also in Romans 11:25; indicating the "fullness of the Gentiles coming in" which would be the end of the church age.

    I am not one who argues between dispensation and covenants; as I see both at play here. God has in a sense at that point ended the "Age of Grace" although obviously those saved in all dispensations were saved by grace ( Romans 4). Right now the wickedness is being restrained by the presence of the Body of Christ; the true remnant who are Spirit filled. God did have promises as to the Promised Land and its boundaries; as well as the house of God being a place for prayer for all people. The atoning sacrifice of Christ was able to bring a New covenant as to how God's people were required to worship; and it opened it up in general for Gentile nations. As Christ stated the "Gospel of the Kingdom" ( Matt. 24:14) won't be preached to all the cities of Israel until the Son of Man returns. It was cut short and is held back by politics; it will resume in full after the Rapture.
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply - 1 year ago
    I once again respond with Revelation 13:8 as to those who worship the Beast. This is a predetermined outcome. The restrainer is removed; but that clearly doesn't mean the Holy Spirit in its entirety (lest the call for true worship be in vain). We have reverted to the "signs and wonders" type of manifestation; and prophecy (in light of the 2 witnesses being allowed whenever they wish to bring plagues as Moses and Aaron were enabled to do as well as Elijah in his first ministry). The church is gone and probably certain gifts there as well. The only church will be the false one that is a corporate entity. The clearest reason for this is as I stated previously; certainly by the sixth seal there is no more need to preach the Gospel as it is now; since everyone will know about God and the Son; so a PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM is given. It is not LOVING the truth that 2 Thessalonians warns about.

    It is interesting that we agree on the lukewarm Christians and their fate here. I tend to look at it backwards from normal logic; that once all the distractions as to the calling and producing fruit are gone (after the Rapture) that these individuals will finally live in the Spirit even as they are dying physically. Their identity in Christ right now is choked out; they likely are fearing death greatly; and are being held captive against their will (i.e. the life of Christ within them) because besetting sins have been strangling their growth. Persecution and martyrdom; consequently will be a great release; and there is not going to be an issue there for those who have Christ in this type of sacrifice. Again; it seems somehow that the sounding of the 7th Trumpet the "mystery" will be complete which I would say is the end of the church age.

    It seems the 144,000 are translated (as they aren't mentioned with those under the altar). It seems that those not taking the mark are part of a later group or the great multitude. Anyway; thanks for your input.
  • Alex N - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Luke Gbu but you are in error when you say that JESUS came thru Adams blood line...The lamb of God cd not be defiled by ANY mans bloodine....As all men carried the stain and the spot of Adam....Mary was just a vessel that God used to make the Child...As the scrip. says he was made of a woman made under the law....But Mary's placenta wd NOT allow her blood to mix with the Childs blood... Acts 20:28....Feed the Church of God that he has purchased with his OWN BLOOD... Not mans BLOOD....Even in the natural a fetus is able to make his own blood....But the Women's placenta feeds the fetus with nutrients ETC ....But her blood is neva passed to the fetus... A Womans placenda is a very complex organ....But the lamb of God cd not be defiled with mans blood....Thats y it had to be a virgin birth....Jesus told the Jews you are from beneath but i am from above...You are of this world but i am not of this world... John 8 :23 kjv....And b/f Abraham was i am....He was from everlasting to everlasting as Psalms 90 David says.

    .....Jesus was the living WORD made flesh and blood....It was God that impregnated Mary with his word....Mans seed had absolutetly nothin to do with Marys conception....But Romans 1:3 concerning Jesus that was made of the seed of David according to the flesh....But that flesh was Mary...Not according to any man's seed....It was DAVID that said its the Lords doings and is precious in our eyes....It was the Lords seed not mans seed.

    ......The Lamb of GOD had to be a Perfect Lamb....Could not have any spots or stains....He cd not carry that awful stain and curse of adam thats y it had to a virgin birth....There was none righteous no not one...Thus Mary had to be impregnated by God himself....Via his seed the living word...gbu
  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Being accused of ignorance is harsh but of evil is not? Boy Ol Boy1

    You don't have room to talk Jessie, I see your ignorance throughout but only correct you for edification purposes when you tried to correct me,,, This is straight up ignorance of scripture, associating me of evil and untruths, whereby I take very seriously.

    I will debate you on who the first Murderer was/is; but you're missing the point of me being accused of the serpent seed's existence being untrue and evil for a few crumbs on standing up for your friends blatant ignorance, when there is SO much written on it.

    The point of the verse is to show the serpents son/bloodline, "Ye are from your father the devil", and the strong desires of your father ye will to do; whereby your friend called it evil and untrue, when there is SO much written on it,,,did you jump in and correct her?No,,,For all I know, this could be You sticking up for yourself...

    May I correct you in saying, It was John prophesying/speaking of Jesus's words if you want to get technical,,, Cain the Son of the Serpent,The Devil, Murdered his brother.

    Again, I will debate you on who the first murderer was.
  • Luke - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Good advice, The Divine purpose in the Gospel is to set forth the Lord as YHVH's King.

    His ministry, and the events thereof are singled out and emphasized which set forth His claims as the Messiah;sent to fulfill all the prophecies concerning Him.

    *Ten Parables

    *Two Miracles

    *Nine Special Discourses

    *Six events in connection with His Passion

    It begins with the Four events connected with His infancy

    Yeah Become familiar with Jesus is good Advice,,, But bare in mind at some point, when you don't know what happens in the beginning; you won't fully understand the events which take place throughout, and why.
  • Deaf Child - 1 year ago
    ONce writtena paper on the grace of Christs foregivenes, His eternal acheto be reunited with His family, the plea to be free, without pain, not for gain but to finally feel and be Heim. Since then doors of so called family closed in anticipation ofwhere the journey may lead to be broadcasted and sold, like the old mold they showno real faith but use what is an ace. Shame on them.
  • Delilah - In Reply on Job 42 - 1 year ago
    Please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on . So many people just disappear from this site and I go crazy wondering what has happened to them . God bless you and all your family .
  • Blackfoot - In Reply on Job 42 - 1 year ago
    Your not crazy . You are full of faith . Don't ever be afraid , God will never leave you . May God bless you and all your loved ones , through Jesus Christ Amen .
  • Delilah - In Reply - 1 year ago
    My pleasure , I just go by what I have read in the Bible , it's the best way I believe . We have an almost identical surname is your pops Irish ?
  • Adam - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Hello, my comment was in context of this thread and not some wide sweeping generalization as you may have assumed. Someone posted fiction towards the person with the question and my comment was to be careful if its not scriptural.
  • Dawn - 1 year ago
    Learning the Bible and was told to start in Matthew not understanding who God ,Jesus the Father of christ
  • Jesse - In Reply - 1 year ago
    Luke,

    Accusing someone of being ignorant of scripture sounds a little harsh. If someone is not in agreement with you, does that make them ignorant? I am not going to accuse you of being ignorant, but I do believe you are mistaken about John 8:44-45.

    You ask, "Who was John speaking of, that's right CAIN, because HE was the first Murderer he MURDERED HIS BROTHER."

    First of all, John was not speaking of anyone. Those were Jesus' words, not John's. Secondly, Jesus is speaking of Satan being a murderer from the beginning. If Jesus was referring to Cain, He would have shifted from His description of Satan and mentioned Cain by name.


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