Jesus went to the money changers and the people had to use roman money and the Hebrew money was used in the temple and there was an exchange rate and Jesus finally got so frustrated with it that He lashed out and started His ministry it is as it was with the money changers it's just now it's on an international level and Jesus methinks is becoming frustrated with the world
It is truly frightening for one to believe he can keep on sinning claiming he is only commiting sins that are common to man I am disgusted with the sins that aren't common to man whatever they may be still I will rather than to deny Christ God and His salvation sometimes I feel like the expectation of a fiery indignation.
Who are the "they" you are referring to? Nothing in the Bible that says that claim.
I really believe that the Catholic Church combines paganism with the true God. I also know there a lot of good people in Catholic and all other churches. We all have been deceived. That is why reading the Bible yourself and truly accepting 100% the KJV Bible is telling the truth is a good start. Then God will show how to be saved by realizing we are all sinners and we need a true Saviour. Only then God opens your heart and mind that trusting and having faith, and believing in the blood Jesus Christ shed on the cross for the remission/atonement/forgiveness of the whole world's sins you become part of the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is a great verse to believe the Gospel. We believers must not put that belief in vain. Once you believe, you stand on that belief, so you will not be toss to and fro by any person, or any so-called Christian Churches who have their own filthy lucre agenda. Jesus Christ only died once, Jesus Christ was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. Any body who understand that concept understands the power of God. God already WON. The true believers have the power of God in them because Christ is in each of the true believers inside their body, soul and spirit. If anybody believes that, you will know who are evil and the saints-the sons of God. We all have been warned because we are living in the last days. Jesus is coming in the clouds to meet the Bride of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Believers rejoice evermore. Grow in grace and practice true meaning of Charity 1 Corinthians 13:4:13. Therefore, anybody who has Jesus Christ should warn their corrupted churches to not be deceived or else Revelation 18:4. Agape.
It's the LIVING WORD that teaches us by studying his written word: He wrote it; he will CAUSE you to understand, his word.
You have not, because you ASK NOT, and when you ask, you ask amiss; things to be consumed by the flesh.
To whom much is GIVEN ....The LIFE of Christ ....much more will be GIVEN .... the MIND (knowledge and wisdom) of Christ.
Stand firm in what the SPIRIT teaches YOU.
Psalms 82:6 I have SAID ( Isaiah 55:11) Ye are gods, the children of the most high.
John 10:35 If he (the written word) called them gods, unto whom (unto Francesco) the (living) WORD (Christ in you) came, the scripture CANNOT be broken.
God bless YOU, the body of CHRIST, and Christ is the body of GOD, OUR Father.
I, too, have recently heard about the we use the name YHWH when we inhale and exhale. I think that our normal breathing does not necessarily fit this idea, but we can consciously use the name in breathing at times for help. For instance, when I am having problems with my asthma and I need to be more conscious and purposeful of my breathing, I can call on God for help by using his name Yah Weh in my inhalations and exhalations.
I think this is an appropriate use of His name just as we can call out the name of Jesus when we are afraid or under threat. If Jesus' name is powerful, so is YHWH. But I don't think we should use such breathing techniques as a way to enter into a deeper meditation as some do with centering prayer. This type of contemplative meditation is done in many pagan religions using some type of mantra (repeating a word over and over again) to bring one into an altered consciousness. I do not recommend such practice, as I believe it opens one up to evil influences.
God does help us when we call on Him in our distress and sometimes, the best we can do is just to call out His name. When I have trouble breathing, I must concentrate on taking deep slow breaths, so I cannot speak out much because speaking usually involves quick shallow breathing. I imagine that if someone is in severe pain or semi-conscious from an injury or anesthetic, one can also simply breath the name of YHWH with inhalation/exhalation. Sometimes that is the best we can do and God hears us and knows already that we need His help, but we are to call upon His name. This is one way we can do that.
I think scripture is showing us that only people who survive 7 years of near starvation, no fresh water, diseases, threats from people and animals;
Planetary signs like "the stars of heaven falling to earth", falling asteroids; times of no sunlight and frightening signs in the sky. World wide wars.
Those signs are to awaken us to the facts that 2 Peter 3, is REALITY. Bill Gates, Elon Musk and other "Thought Leaders" cannot oppose and defeat what God has said in the BIBLE, will happen on earth.
It breaks my heart that you don't have faith that God is Love and that He is Good.
Every single conception that occurred but ended before birth: are alive in Heaven now. How must God feel when people publically scream for abortion rights? Each child is precious to Him.
That's why I said, if you want to be a mother now__have your children now. All of you will be Raptured. All will live eternally. John 3:16 For God SO LOVED THE WORLD. That's a Promise. Read that whole book.
It may seem like the Bible is a book of fairytales, but it's TRUTH. Jesus gave His Life so that every word in it would come true. His Life fulfilled every word written.
Satan will cause a great delusion, so people will believe LIES and elect to go through 7 years of impossible circumstances; and die in UNBELIEF.
If you choose TRUTH, you'll have no fears of what earth and lying Leaders do to us.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall NOT prevent them which are "asleep."
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ (BORN AGAIN) shall rise first.
17 Then WE WHICH ARE ALIVE and remain SHALL BE CAUGHT UPWITH THEM
Barb....GBU But we need to understand that the Children of flesh are not the real children of God....They are indirectly the Children of God being Adam was our Father....But as the bible says Not all ISRAEL IS ISRAEL....Read Romans 9 :8....We were all born by the will of some man....Not by the will of God....Its only the H.G. that is born by the will of God the living words of God ....By the seed of Christ his living words giving us a new heart and a new spirit...
......Its only the Children of Promise that are counted for the good seed....Being bornagain of an incorruptible seed etc....Its only the H.G. that are the real children of Promise....Thats y he is saying that which is BORN of the spirit is spirit which is our new innerman.....The Child of PROMISE....Thats y we all must be bornagain of an incorruptible seed which is the living words of God....The real CHILDREN OF GOD ARE SPIRITS....Thats y he has to pour out his sprit on all flesh....We are just a joint heir with the H.G....Simply b/c we are the bride a joint heir....Also Faith makes us the Children simply b/c faith is a spritual pregnancy...The substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen....My lil Children of whom i travail in birth till christ is formed in you...The Child of promise.... Thats y he has to know us, His word is that good seed but his word is also the seed of faith...as faith comes by hearing his words that good seed.
I have a copy of the interlinear KJV. Parallel New Testament in Greek and English. Even so, with this understanding, one must come to Christ without reservation. Believeing that He, and His Father are one!
That Jesus Christ has the power to forgive sin! Our salavation has been determined, As Christ did what only God could have done! If all the bibles were removed from the earth tomarrow, could it be enough to remove Him from your heart removing what you believe and have been taught?
A pastor is a Sheperd! If this one, has told that this KJV is not infallible, than He is a thief and a robber!
Yes, the 144,000 (signified not literal) is the Old Saints.... Mathew 27:52-53
They have already received (I AM the resurrection) the PROMISE (made perfect, Immortality, resurrected INTO the FORM OF CHRIST: Galatians 4:19)
1 Timothy 16:6 Who (Christ) ONLY hath immortality, dwelling in the light .....
Hebrews 11:39 And all these, having obtained a good report through faith (of Christ), received not the promise (to be made perfect).
Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us (we will never see death), that they without us should not be MADE PERFECT (Christ is the ONLY ONE PERFECT).
Luke 46:40 ....but every one that IS PERFECT shall be as his MASTER.
John 17:23 I in them, and thou in me, that they MAY BE PERFECT ......
The staff with the curved end, I believe, was used to guide and lead the sheep because it wasn't as heavy as the rod which was used against the prey of the flocks enemies. Staff - God's loving way of caring for us. Rod -for protecting His fold against the darts of the enemy. Believing both gives me comfort. KJV thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Have a blessed day.
PROPHECY you are right Jesus said the field is the world where that good seed will be sown...Not just Israel....By 1 spirit are we all baptised into the body of Christ whether we be Jew or Gentile...Bond or free ....thus the woman is truly the world...Remember God so loved the world....Jesus said the field is the world where that good seed will be sown....Thus the Woman is the world....Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature...Sowing that good seed the word in the hearts of anybody that hears.... Romans 7:4....We must be married to Christ and bring forth FRUIT unto God....Which is the H.G. the Child of Promise..
.....Unless you receive the Kingdom of God as a lil Child ( the manchild ) the H.G. ..Mankinds fruit unto God, You will in no wise enter in....After the woman births the child...V 10 .....Now is come salvation and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ etc....The Woman was impregnated by the Good seed of Christ the words of God..the new covenant....Who is my Mother Jesus asked ? the woman ....them that hears my words (seeds ) and keeps them....Thats y he has to know us....Jesus knew this woman ....Thats when the good seed is sown in her heart...Jew and Gentile a like...The world....The Israel of God.... Gal 6:16...Old Israel is the 144,000.....But the Israel of God ( Christ seed ) The contents of the book that he wrote with his own blood,... is that number that no man can number of all nations tongues ppls and kindreds...and they sang a new song...saying thou art worthy....If i be lifted up i will draw ALL men unto me...The world...The Israel of God....God Almighty Promised Christ I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven....Thus the woman with Child...everybody....The world...gbu
1st Timothy Ch 3 V 16 and plenty of others indicate that God manifested Himself in Christ , this to me is not talking about Jesus physical form but God's Holy Spirit in Christ . If u have seen me u have seen the Father , the Jews didn't recognise that God was in Christ , if they couldn't recognise that God was in Christ then they weren't going to show Jesus in his body of flesh any kindness . They were to busy criticizing the human in front of them to recognise the Spirit in him . They couldn't c the Truth , they were walking by sight not in faith , looking at the physical and completely ignoring the Spirit of Truth . God was manifesting Himself in Christ physical body but the Jews couldn't c beyond the physical body of Christ . This ties in with what that elderly brother told me about the meaning of I Am . He had a good knowledge of Hebrew , and of the Truth . May he rest in peace .
Thoughts may enter into our head through a temptation, including an opportunity to sin that we didn't even expect or something we didn't plan for, but we still have a choice. It's a choice to dismiss those, to pray it away, to replace it with wholesome thoughts, and a choice to walk away from temptation. 1 Corinthians 10:13
I have wondered the same thing about dreams, for example, because they too are thoughts and we appear to have no choice or control of it. I don't believe we can sin in dreams, but can through thoughts while awake. I also believe someone taking drugs or alcohol and is in a weird state of consciousness is 100% responsible for their sin even if they don't remember it. That is one of the dangers of taking things that lower our inhibitions. The verse James 1:15 explains it well how a temptation in a sense develops into or gives birth to sin.
Hi Barb, I don't think it must be one or the other.
The Bible is full of metaphors to explain things like our relationship to God. I see T. Levis shared scriptures for "sons", so I'll share different ones:
Hi Mary. In your question, I see two different messages there.
a. In Exodus 3:13,14, Moses asks God what Name shall he give them, when they ask, "What is his name - this God of their fathers?" Here, God tells Moses to tell them that His Name is "I AM THAT I AM". I AM the Self-existent One, the same God Who was with your fathers.
b. Now the rest of your question is not found in the Bible, but some scholars(?) & rabbis take the word, LORD, as in Exodus 3:15 "The LORD God of your fathers" & refer to it particularly. In Hebrew, LORD is Yahweh (YHWH), & it is claimed (I believe erroneously), that YH & WH also constitute the breathing sounds when spoken. That is, YH is the sound/act of inhalation, & WH the sound/act of exhalation. And of course, this belief then develops into other absurdities, such as a baby's first cry being God's Name or even in human's natural breathing, we are speaking out God's Name.
So Mary, I would just stick to God's Word for all you need to know about our great God, His Name & His wonderful Works and leave off what the world tries to add to it, diluting it & suffocating it with nonsense. The LORD's Name can be spoken & praised using His Names given in the Bible & this is acceptable to Him (in whatever language) and not with some mystical meaningless thoughts added to it.
I am not going to attempt to state whether those who are lukewarm now will make it to the Bema Seat and go through the fire and suffer loss in 1 Cor. 3:12-15 after they are raptured; OR if that means that they will have to endure part of the Tribulation to make their garments white; as the Tribulation saints apparently do. We see both time frames that appear to be mentioned with verses in Rev. 3 as well as Revelation 7.
What I will state is that we need to trust Him to overcome the fear of death. That always starts; as Christ's example to us; with being a suffering servant with the needs of others above our own; serving rather than being served. Ultimately; our physical death brings that conflict with the flesh to a conclusion. Going back to the themes of the world; flesh and the devil; things which easily ensnare us need to be overcome through His propitiation and atoning sacrifice on the cross. Many have although they won't say it; deluded themselves to think that they have no sin ( 1 John 1:8). If Paul struggled with it; we surely will as well. We have potential to remain sinless in our conduct; but must be wary of our minds; because the enemy will attempt to make those who ARE born again THINK that all sorts of unclean thoughts originate with them. In reality; we need to arrest it at the gate; and not allow our souls to once again be taken captive by the snares of the devil. ( 2 Tim. 2:26).
Keeping our mind on things above; the cloud of witnesses ( Heb. 11:29) in heaven we also realize that we shall return with Him in the clouds someday; as well as stand in heaven as Kings and Priests ( Rev. 1:6) seeing all the judgments on earth will put our focus in the right place. I will conclude with this thought; whether it is now or the Tribulation where undoubtably new believers will have to in a large part be martyred; or what is coming in the near term lukewarmness should make us puke as God does.
There are endless ways of compromise with doctrines; lifestyles and other things which basically put us with one foot in the world and the other in a form of godliness; but denying the power thereof ( 2 Tim. 3:5). I won't attempt to mine all the wreckage that different paths of the broad road have presented. However; the ultimate destination for all this is for all the tares to finally cast aside any truth whatsoever; and embrace the Mystery Babylon religion (the Great Whore). Whether it is sexual seduction by a largely attractive or sensual presentation from scantily dressed young female "worship leaders"; or the temptation to embrace culturally acceptable protocols; keep holding onto the "American dream"; or we find some pleasure in any mystical practices that are sneaking into our presence (such as Yoga) it all ends up the same way. The poison is much stronger now; the hypnotic trance more paralyzing; the oppression more fierce as the fear of what is to come takes over.
In most congregations there are a few who stand out; or should stand out. Sadly a lot of those who SHOULD see the potential in others are not bothering; as it is too easy to be caught up in casual conversation than in discussing scripture; prayer; and how the Lord's faithfulness is working in our lives. As to fight or flight; that depends on the individual circumstances.
We can be grateful to see that perhaps preserving life has bought us some time. But the curse is on this land; we are running out of time. The church as a whole rather than the bastion of truth sending missionaries abroad only 100 years ago is now becoming islands in a stream; the enemy encampments have largely surrounded us in all directions.
The gifts were always to edify the Body; and to promote the Gospel. True messengers are guaranteed to be persecuted according to SIXTY Bible verses.
God chastises all those He loves ( Heb. 12:6). With such a permissive society ( 2 Tim. 3:2) where the fruits of such through 2 or 3 generations means we have a generation that tends by default to be lazy; and closed to correction. Rebuke isn't "politically correct" so we are expected to affirm all aberrant behaviors; and society castigates those who would dare because of unconditional love to correct those headed toward destruction.
As far as hastening the time for His coming by preaching the Good News and prayer ( 2 Peter 3:12); God certainly has foreknowledge of how long it will take for His word to be preached to all nations (whether that refers to before the Rapture; or when it is preached by witnesses and ultimately angels of God). At any rate; not putting efforts into supporting missionaries in prayer and short term trips whenever possible; and fulfilling the Great Commission ourselves certainly isn't going to help us. The sower and reaper are said to rejoice ( John 4:36).
Again; when we see like sufferings that others go through as a reason for prayer ( 1 Peter 5:9) which specifically relates to trials we also see the value of prayer for missionaries; as well as for a healthy church. We certainly are NOT going to find a strong church with those who are satisfied with a 5 minute prayer before a service; or even a midweek hour of prayers. Like my friend in Pittsburgh said to me when He started a prayer group early in the morning in the park He was DESPERATE for prayer. I am convinced that unless there is some sort of prayer most days; as well as evangelism at least a couple times a month; then a church is on the way to dying.
There needs to be a careful assessment of those who have tested themselves to see if they are in the faith and passed that exam ( 2 Cor. 13:5-6) if they are working so as NOT to lose their reward ( Rev. 3:11; also 2 John in 2 different places!) See 1 Cor. 3:15 as to suffering loss!
In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25; we see the servant who hid his talent ended up losing what he had or thought he had and ending up in outer darkness; or likely hell. The same parable in Luke 19 ends in losing his reward; but possibly still making it into the Kingdom; unlike the enemies to be killed before Him who didn't want Him to rule ( Luke 19:27). There are different interpretations here; with the end in particular a reference to national Israel who would ultimately reject and crucify Christ and in the end times be destroyed either by Antichrist Himself or at Christ's return with the rest of wicked mankind.
We see here in both instances someone who is essentially a coward; and in some sense not understanding how the Spirit of the Lord works; but fearing the consequences of wrong actions. This brings to mind in the Matthew parable the warning in Revelation 21:8. My own interpretation here may be off; and I will be open to correction. It seems like the opposite of those who are doing all these things in Christ's name and He says "I never knew you" ( Matt. 25:12). Gifts and heavenly treasure are to be used for the Master's service; as He states elsewhere if you cannot be trusted with earthly riches then how can we with heavenly treasure ( Luke 16:11). Of course this includes money; but goes on to reflect all of our God given potential and unique traits as to how God made us and spiritual giftings.
There is; especially today; a variety of ways those who are professing believers can fellowship; and plenty who are spiritually bankrupt either playing the part as a tare; or seriously compromised by living as Lot did in Sodom. Note that God still stated that he was vexed with the evil ( 2 Peter 2:8). But he made a poor choice by settling in there; with the world and it cost him most of his family; and all his possessions. He would escape as through the fire; but lose any real reward ( 1 Cor. 3:15).
Jeremiah 6:14 talks about healing slightly by declaring peace, peace when there is no peace. Such is much like the state of a lukewarm church; in front of the raging spiritual battlefront. When our garments are filthy ( Zech. 3:3) we are compromised to the point that the enemy of our souls has rendered us ineffective to battle. This means we aren't even fighting the good fight ( 1 Tim. 6:12). Others who are capable of putting on the full armor of God; and even have knowledge of how to use the weapons at hand are at times not being diligent to use them. This often starts with leadership; who may have the correct doctrines; but don't put heartfelt prayer in the beginning of their sermons. How refreshing would it be to be as Daniel; honestly assessing the rebellion of His people and the results ( Dan. 9:4-19). When we are desperate enough to realize that only He who is ever interceding for us as our High Priest ( Heb. 7:25) can cause us to overcome; then we begin to fight. Our enemy never sleeps; day and night seeking whom He can devour ( 1 Peter 5:8).
Many are battle weary; and have little strength from being shell shocked. ( Rev. 3:8). Should not we support our brothers and sisters; that remnant who bear the brunt for many others who have sidelined themselves through deliberate sins; unknown distractions or just careless abandon while casualties mount? When one part of the Body hurts; we all hurt and when one rejoices all do ( 1 Cor. 12:26). We must begin to understand that His Body is truly where our identity is as adopted children. ( Eph. 1:4; etc.) Just as a marriage ceases to define us and our own individual identities apart from the other; we are no longer to conform to this world but be transformed into the image of His Son. ( Romans 12:2). His sufferings in some sense become ours ( 2 Cor. 1:5). We can rejoice that our end is as His in glory; and that He bore our sins on the tree.
Good answer, you can see with Joseph's dream in Genesis 37:9 The sun and the moon and with Joseph twelve stars, Israel. You can eliminate Mary mother of Jesus for she did not have a remnant. You can eliminate the Church because it did not birth Jesus, it is the body of Christ.
The man child Jesus, the woman, Israel brought forth is to rule all nations with a rood of iron and after His resurrection he ascended to heaven to the right side of God. We see the dragon trying to devour Jesus with Herod, and the killings of all the man children of 2 years old of all the land, Matt. 2:16.
Then after the dragon is cast out of heaven permanently, in vs. 8 no place is found anymore in heaven. Satan is wroth with the woman/Israel and went to make war with the remnant of her seed starting the three- and one-half years tribulation.
Yes, all of Israel (not just Judah) was God's chosen people. The O.T. states this many times. You can google the question and get answers.
And, the tribes of the Israelite kingdom (northern) that was taken captive to Assyria were scattered across the world as they migrated out of Assyria to other regions. Some returned to the promised land in Palestine, but most migrated. Many lost their sense of identity as Israelites as the generations passed and they continued to migrate further and further from the land of Israel.
God knows each member of these tribes, where they are located, all about them.
The people of Judah (Southern Kingdom) were taken to Babylon after the northern kingdom was taken captive to Assyria. Some of the tribe of Judah, Levi, and Benjamin returned to Judah after the captivity, but most decided to stay in Babylon and many also migrated out of the region like the other tribes did.
The text detailing the agony of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane does say that. I am not sure of the Greek rendering, maybe Giannis can help us with this text.
Who are the "they" you are referring to? Nothing in the Bible that says that claim.
I really believe that the Catholic Church combines paganism with the true God. I also know there a lot of good people in Catholic and all other churches. We all have been deceived. That is why reading the Bible yourself and truly accepting 100% the KJV Bible is telling the truth is a good start. Then God will show how to be saved by realizing we are all sinners and we need a true Saviour. Only then God opens your heart and mind that trusting and having faith, and believing in the blood Jesus Christ shed on the cross for the remission/atonement/forgiveness of the whole world's sins you become part of the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is a great verse to believe the Gospel. We believers must not put that belief in vain. Once you believe, you stand on that belief, so you will not be toss to and fro by any person, or any so-called Christian Churches who have their own filthy lucre agenda. Jesus Christ only died once, Jesus Christ was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. Any body who understand that concept understands the power of God. God already WON. The true believers have the power of God in them because Christ is in each of the true believers inside their body, soul and spirit. If anybody believes that, you will know who are evil and the saints-the sons of God. We all have been warned because we are living in the last days. Jesus is coming in the clouds to meet the Bride of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:11-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Believers rejoice evermore. Grow in grace and practice true meaning of Charity 1 Corinthians 13:4:13. Therefore, anybody who has Jesus Christ should warn their corrupted churches to not be deceived or else Revelation 18:4. Agape.
It's the LIVING WORD that teaches us by studying his written word: He wrote it; he will CAUSE you to understand, his word.
You have not, because you ASK NOT, and when you ask, you ask amiss; things to be consumed by the flesh.
To whom much is GIVEN ....The LIFE of Christ ....much more will be GIVEN .... the MIND (knowledge and wisdom) of Christ.
Stand firm in what the SPIRIT teaches YOU.
Psalms 82:6 I have SAID ( Isaiah 55:11) Ye are gods, the children of the most high.
John 10:35 If he (the written word) called them gods, unto whom (unto Francesco) the (living) WORD (Christ in you) came, the scripture CANNOT be broken.
God bless YOU, the body of CHRIST, and Christ is the body of GOD, OUR Father.
I, too, have recently heard about the we use the name YHWH when we inhale and exhale. I think that our normal breathing does not necessarily fit this idea, but we can consciously use the name in breathing at times for help. For instance, when I am having problems with my asthma and I need to be more conscious and purposeful of my breathing, I can call on God for help by using his name Yah Weh in my inhalations and exhalations.
I think this is an appropriate use of His name just as we can call out the name of Jesus when we are afraid or under threat. If Jesus' name is powerful, so is YHWH. But I don't think we should use such breathing techniques as a way to enter into a deeper meditation as some do with centering prayer. This type of contemplative meditation is done in many pagan religions using some type of mantra (repeating a word over and over again) to bring one into an altered consciousness. I do not recommend such practice, as I believe it opens one up to evil influences.
God does help us when we call on Him in our distress and sometimes, the best we can do is just to call out His name. When I have trouble breathing, I must concentrate on taking deep slow breaths, so I cannot speak out much because speaking usually involves quick shallow breathing. I imagine that if someone is in severe pain or semi-conscious from an injury or anesthetic, one can also simply breath the name of YHWH with inhalation/exhalation. Sometimes that is the best we can do and God hears us and knows already that we need His help, but we are to call upon His name. This is one way we can do that.
Planetary signs like "the stars of heaven falling to earth", falling asteroids; times of no sunlight and frightening signs in the sky. World wide wars.
Those signs are to awaken us to the facts that 2 Peter 3, is REALITY. Bill Gates, Elon Musk and other "Thought Leaders" cannot oppose and defeat what God has said in the BIBLE, will happen on earth.
It breaks my heart that you don't have faith that God is Love and that He is Good.
Every single conception that occurred but ended before birth: are alive in Heaven now. How must God feel when people publically scream for abortion rights? Each child is precious to Him.
That's why I said, if you want to be a mother now__have your children now. All of you will be Raptured. All will live eternally. John 3:16 For God SO LOVED THE WORLD. That's a Promise. Read that whole book.
It may seem like the Bible is a book of fairytales, but it's TRUTH. Jesus gave His Life so that every word in it would come true. His Life fulfilled every word written.
Satan will cause a great delusion, so people will believe LIES and elect to go through 7 years of impossible circumstances; and die in UNBELIEF.
If you choose TRUTH, you'll have no fears of what earth and lying Leaders do to us.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall NOT prevent them which are "asleep."
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ (BORN AGAIN) shall rise first.
17 Then WE WHICH ARE ALIVE and remain SHALL BE CAUGHT UPWITH THEM
Christ is the BODY of his Father's PRESENCE.
We are the Body of Christ's PRESENCE.
Isaiah 63:9 ....and the angel of HIS PRESENCE SAVED THEM ........
Ephesians 4:4 ....ONE Spirit (the only life)......One Body (that hold's that Life) ......
Ephesians 4:6 .....ONE God .....and Father of ALL ...and above ALL ....and through ALL ....and IN YOU ALL ....
God Bless YOU, his body.
......Its only the Children of Promise that are counted for the good seed....Being bornagain of an incorruptible seed etc....Its only the H.G. that are the real children of Promise....Thats y he is saying that which is BORN of the spirit is spirit which is our new innerman.....The Child of PROMISE....Thats y we all must be bornagain of an incorruptible seed which is the living words of God....The real CHILDREN OF GOD ARE SPIRITS....Thats y he has to pour out his sprit on all flesh....We are just a joint heir with the H.G....Simply b/c we are the bride a joint heir....Also Faith makes us the Children simply b/c faith is a spritual pregnancy...The substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen....My lil Children of whom i travail in birth till christ is formed in you...The Child of promise.... Thats y he has to know us, His word is that good seed but his word is also the seed of faith...as faith comes by hearing his words that good seed.
That Jesus Christ has the power to forgive sin! Our salavation has been determined, As Christ did what only God could have done! If all the bibles were removed from the earth tomarrow, could it be enough to remove Him from your heart removing what you believe and have been taught?
A pastor is a Sheperd! If this one, has told that this KJV is not infallible, than He is a thief and a robber!
Yes, the 144,000 (signified not literal) is the Old Saints.... Mathew 27:52-53
They have already received (I AM the resurrection) the PROMISE (made perfect, Immortality, resurrected INTO the FORM OF CHRIST: Galatians 4:19)
1 Timothy 16:6 Who (Christ) ONLY hath immortality, dwelling in the light .....
Hebrews 11:39 And all these, having obtained a good report through faith (of Christ), received not the promise (to be made perfect).
Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us (we will never see death), that they without us should not be MADE PERFECT (Christ is the ONLY ONE PERFECT).
Luke 46:40 ....but every one that IS PERFECT shall be as his MASTER.
John 17:23 I in them, and thou in me, that they MAY BE PERFECT ......
God Bless YOU.
.....Unless you receive the Kingdom of God as a lil Child ( the manchild ) the H.G. ..Mankinds fruit unto God, You will in no wise enter in....After the woman births the child...V 10 .....Now is come salvation and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ etc....The Woman was impregnated by the Good seed of Christ the words of God..the new covenant....Who is my Mother Jesus asked ? the woman ....them that hears my words (seeds ) and keeps them....Thats y he has to know us....Jesus knew this woman ....Thats when the good seed is sown in her heart...Jew and Gentile a like...The world....The Israel of God.... Gal 6:16...Old Israel is the 144,000.....But the Israel of God ( Christ seed ) The contents of the book that he wrote with his own blood,... is that number that no man can number of all nations tongues ppls and kindreds...and they sang a new song...saying thou art worthy....If i be lifted up i will draw ALL men unto me...The world...The Israel of God....God Almighty Promised Christ I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven....Thus the woman with Child...everybody....The world...gbu
I have wondered the same thing about dreams, for example, because they too are thoughts and we appear to have no choice or control of it. I don't believe we can sin in dreams, but can through thoughts while awake. I also believe someone taking drugs or alcohol and is in a weird state of consciousness is 100% responsible for their sin even if they don't remember it. That is one of the dangers of taking things that lower our inhibitions. The verse James 1:15 explains it well how a temptation in a sense develops into or gives birth to sin.
The Bible is full of metaphors to explain things like our relationship to God. I see T. Levis shared scriptures for "sons", so I'll share different ones:
Be like children:
Matthew 18:3
Romans 8:17
Galatians 4:6
Be people and sheep:
Psalms 100:3
John 10:11
Jeremiah 50:6
We're clay:
Isaiah 64:8
We're branches:
John 15:5
We're salt:
Matthew 5:13
I'm sure there's more.
a. In Exodus 3:13,14, Moses asks God what Name shall he give them, when they ask, "What is his name - this God of their fathers?" Here, God tells Moses to tell them that His Name is "I AM THAT I AM". I AM the Self-existent One, the same God Who was with your fathers.
b. Now the rest of your question is not found in the Bible, but some scholars(?) & rabbis take the word, LORD, as in Exodus 3:15 "The LORD God of your fathers" & refer to it particularly. In Hebrew, LORD is Yahweh (YHWH), & it is claimed (I believe erroneously), that YH & WH also constitute the breathing sounds when spoken. That is, YH is the sound/act of inhalation, & WH the sound/act of exhalation. And of course, this belief then develops into other absurdities, such as a baby's first cry being God's Name or even in human's natural breathing, we are speaking out God's Name.
So Mary, I would just stick to God's Word for all you need to know about our great God, His Name & His wonderful Works and leave off what the world tries to add to it, diluting it & suffocating it with nonsense. The LORD's Name can be spoken & praised using His Names given in the Bible & this is acceptable to Him (in whatever language) and not with some mystical meaningless thoughts added to it.
I am not going to attempt to state whether those who are lukewarm now will make it to the Bema Seat and go through the fire and suffer loss in 1 Cor. 3:12-15 after they are raptured; OR if that means that they will have to endure part of the Tribulation to make their garments white; as the Tribulation saints apparently do. We see both time frames that appear to be mentioned with verses in Rev. 3 as well as Revelation 7.
What I will state is that we need to trust Him to overcome the fear of death. That always starts; as Christ's example to us; with being a suffering servant with the needs of others above our own; serving rather than being served. Ultimately; our physical death brings that conflict with the flesh to a conclusion. Going back to the themes of the world; flesh and the devil; things which easily ensnare us need to be overcome through His propitiation and atoning sacrifice on the cross. Many have although they won't say it; deluded themselves to think that they have no sin ( 1 John 1:8). If Paul struggled with it; we surely will as well. We have potential to remain sinless in our conduct; but must be wary of our minds; because the enemy will attempt to make those who ARE born again THINK that all sorts of unclean thoughts originate with them. In reality; we need to arrest it at the gate; and not allow our souls to once again be taken captive by the snares of the devil. ( 2 Tim. 2:26).
Keeping our mind on things above; the cloud of witnesses ( Heb. 11:29) in heaven we also realize that we shall return with Him in the clouds someday; as well as stand in heaven as Kings and Priests ( Rev. 1:6) seeing all the judgments on earth will put our focus in the right place. I will conclude with this thought; whether it is now or the Tribulation where undoubtably new believers will have to in a large part be martyred; or what is coming in the near term lukewarmness should make us puke as God does.
There are endless ways of compromise with doctrines; lifestyles and other things which basically put us with one foot in the world and the other in a form of godliness; but denying the power thereof ( 2 Tim. 3:5). I won't attempt to mine all the wreckage that different paths of the broad road have presented. However; the ultimate destination for all this is for all the tares to finally cast aside any truth whatsoever; and embrace the Mystery Babylon religion (the Great Whore). Whether it is sexual seduction by a largely attractive or sensual presentation from scantily dressed young female "worship leaders"; or the temptation to embrace culturally acceptable protocols; keep holding onto the "American dream"; or we find some pleasure in any mystical practices that are sneaking into our presence (such as Yoga) it all ends up the same way. The poison is much stronger now; the hypnotic trance more paralyzing; the oppression more fierce as the fear of what is to come takes over.
In most congregations there are a few who stand out; or should stand out. Sadly a lot of those who SHOULD see the potential in others are not bothering; as it is too easy to be caught up in casual conversation than in discussing scripture; prayer; and how the Lord's faithfulness is working in our lives. As to fight or flight; that depends on the individual circumstances.
We can be grateful to see that perhaps preserving life has bought us some time. But the curse is on this land; we are running out of time. The church as a whole rather than the bastion of truth sending missionaries abroad only 100 years ago is now becoming islands in a stream; the enemy encampments have largely surrounded us in all directions.
The gifts were always to edify the Body; and to promote the Gospel. True messengers are guaranteed to be persecuted according to SIXTY Bible verses.
God chastises all those He loves ( Heb. 12:6). With such a permissive society ( 2 Tim. 3:2) where the fruits of such through 2 or 3 generations means we have a generation that tends by default to be lazy; and closed to correction. Rebuke isn't "politically correct" so we are expected to affirm all aberrant behaviors; and society castigates those who would dare because of unconditional love to correct those headed toward destruction.
As far as hastening the time for His coming by preaching the Good News and prayer ( 2 Peter 3:12); God certainly has foreknowledge of how long it will take for His word to be preached to all nations (whether that refers to before the Rapture; or when it is preached by witnesses and ultimately angels of God). At any rate; not putting efforts into supporting missionaries in prayer and short term trips whenever possible; and fulfilling the Great Commission ourselves certainly isn't going to help us. The sower and reaper are said to rejoice ( John 4:36).
Again; when we see like sufferings that others go through as a reason for prayer ( 1 Peter 5:9) which specifically relates to trials we also see the value of prayer for missionaries; as well as for a healthy church. We certainly are NOT going to find a strong church with those who are satisfied with a 5 minute prayer before a service; or even a midweek hour of prayers. Like my friend in Pittsburgh said to me when He started a prayer group early in the morning in the park He was DESPERATE for prayer. I am convinced that unless there is some sort of prayer most days; as well as evangelism at least a couple times a month; then a church is on the way to dying.
There needs to be a careful assessment of those who have tested themselves to see if they are in the faith and passed that exam ( 2 Cor. 13:5-6) if they are working so as NOT to lose their reward ( Rev. 3:11; also 2 John in 2 different places!) See 1 Cor. 3:15 as to suffering loss!
In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25; we see the servant who hid his talent ended up losing what he had or thought he had and ending up in outer darkness; or likely hell. The same parable in Luke 19 ends in losing his reward; but possibly still making it into the Kingdom; unlike the enemies to be killed before Him who didn't want Him to rule ( Luke 19:27). There are different interpretations here; with the end in particular a reference to national Israel who would ultimately reject and crucify Christ and in the end times be destroyed either by Antichrist Himself or at Christ's return with the rest of wicked mankind.
We see here in both instances someone who is essentially a coward; and in some sense not understanding how the Spirit of the Lord works; but fearing the consequences of wrong actions. This brings to mind in the Matthew parable the warning in Revelation 21:8. My own interpretation here may be off; and I will be open to correction. It seems like the opposite of those who are doing all these things in Christ's name and He says "I never knew you" ( Matt. 25:12). Gifts and heavenly treasure are to be used for the Master's service; as He states elsewhere if you cannot be trusted with earthly riches then how can we with heavenly treasure ( Luke 16:11). Of course this includes money; but goes on to reflect all of our God given potential and unique traits as to how God made us and spiritual giftings.
There is; especially today; a variety of ways those who are professing believers can fellowship; and plenty who are spiritually bankrupt either playing the part as a tare; or seriously compromised by living as Lot did in Sodom. Note that God still stated that he was vexed with the evil ( 2 Peter 2:8). But he made a poor choice by settling in there; with the world and it cost him most of his family; and all his possessions. He would escape as through the fire; but lose any real reward ( 1 Cor. 3:15).
Jeremiah 6:14 talks about healing slightly by declaring peace, peace when there is no peace. Such is much like the state of a lukewarm church; in front of the raging spiritual battlefront. When our garments are filthy ( Zech. 3:3) we are compromised to the point that the enemy of our souls has rendered us ineffective to battle. This means we aren't even fighting the good fight ( 1 Tim. 6:12). Others who are capable of putting on the full armor of God; and even have knowledge of how to use the weapons at hand are at times not being diligent to use them. This often starts with leadership; who may have the correct doctrines; but don't put heartfelt prayer in the beginning of their sermons. How refreshing would it be to be as Daniel; honestly assessing the rebellion of His people and the results ( Dan. 9:4-19). When we are desperate enough to realize that only He who is ever interceding for us as our High Priest ( Heb. 7:25) can cause us to overcome; then we begin to fight. Our enemy never sleeps; day and night seeking whom He can devour ( 1 Peter 5:8).
Many are battle weary; and have little strength from being shell shocked. ( Rev. 3:8). Should not we support our brothers and sisters; that remnant who bear the brunt for many others who have sidelined themselves through deliberate sins; unknown distractions or just careless abandon while casualties mount? When one part of the Body hurts; we all hurt and when one rejoices all do ( 1 Cor. 12:26). We must begin to understand that His Body is truly where our identity is as adopted children. ( Eph. 1:4; etc.) Just as a marriage ceases to define us and our own individual identities apart from the other; we are no longer to conform to this world but be transformed into the image of His Son. ( Romans 12:2). His sufferings in some sense become ours ( 2 Cor. 1:5). We can rejoice that our end is as His in glory; and that He bore our sins on the tree.
Romans 8:14, Philippians 2:15, 1John 3:2,
Luke 8:48, 1Peter 3:6, Acts 2:17,
Hopefully these are helpful
Good answer, you can see with Joseph's dream in Genesis 37:9 The sun and the moon and with Joseph twelve stars, Israel. You can eliminate Mary mother of Jesus for she did not have a remnant. You can eliminate the Church because it did not birth Jesus, it is the body of Christ.
The man child Jesus, the woman, Israel brought forth is to rule all nations with a rood of iron and after His resurrection he ascended to heaven to the right side of God. We see the dragon trying to devour Jesus with Herod, and the killings of all the man children of 2 years old of all the land, Matt. 2:16.
Then after the dragon is cast out of heaven permanently, in vs. 8 no place is found anymore in heaven. Satan is wroth with the woman/Israel and went to make war with the remnant of her seed starting the three- and one-half years tribulation.
God bless,
RLW
Yes, all of Israel (not just Judah) was God's chosen people. The O.T. states this many times. You can google the question and get answers.
And, the tribes of the Israelite kingdom (northern) that was taken captive to Assyria were scattered across the world as they migrated out of Assyria to other regions. Some returned to the promised land in Palestine, but most migrated. Many lost their sense of identity as Israelites as the generations passed and they continued to migrate further and further from the land of Israel.
God knows each member of these tribes, where they are located, all about them.
The people of Judah (Southern Kingdom) were taken to Babylon after the northern kingdom was taken captive to Assyria. Some of the tribe of Judah, Levi, and Benjamin returned to Judah after the captivity, but most decided to stay in Babylon and many also migrated out of the region like the other tribes did.