Hebrews 2:6-7 In 6 it talks of man and Christ in 7 it says thou make him lower than the angles. I thought that man and Christ were above the angels am I understanding this wrong? No offense to the Angles.
Dear brother Alex N, when you talk about being born again, it sounds like something people have to do themselves. Now you could elaborate a little on what they can not do, think u not? We know that everything comes from the Lord, no one gets there without God the Father Himself. Ephesians 2:18 and mm.
But what we can contribute is and tell the people we meet that they should believe for their own part. so that they do not fare badly on the last day of God. Because faith comes from preaching, or what they hear right? So that they may repent and believe from dead works and believe in the Living God Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17
Romans 6:10-11
Thank you that you will never forget what He has done for you. Know that you are highly loved by our gracious God and in what you have been handed down. (if the grammar is wrong forgive me). What gift u have get from Him is precious, always stand strong in the Living Word of God.
God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.
So true to you both, thank you both for sharing God's presence in your daily life. It's uplifting! I do not believe in coincidences, i believe that God Angels are with us all the time, every second of the day and night always.
It is especially important nowadays that we teach the children and all we care about to keep calm no matter what happens, because in anger and hatred it is not certain that we have these Angels watching over us. At least Jesus is not with then. I can imagine that they are unable to be present in such circumstances. For even though the Angels are fearsome, the Angels always say when the Angels appear to us humans. Fear not! So even then they must live in peace.
O Lord Jesus Christ, we live in times where there is noise and commotion night and day. forgive us if we do not fully understand Your opinion every time. Thanks for the website that really helps in gray days. And that gives such joy in light.
God bless us all in Jesus Name, love u all in Christ. Romans 13
Dear "Shaa Rei" u wrote: He that KNOWETH My name shall be saved. Is it a confusion with lowercase and uppercase letters here? And u wrote: So also, in trials and tribulations , we too must seek our new name. ???
If i am going to search and find my new name, a new rule? Can you please elaborate on this a bit more. It was a bit of a long search for me at least.
On righteous works yes and Revelation 2:17 and Revelation 3:12
God bless u, love u in Christ. Hebrew 10:7 Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Everything is for Jesus. We stand in the radiance of Jesus Christ.
Dear "Sheila" so nice that you remembered it. Today i have a word for you that can slip under the same. Romans 13. Thank you for your patience. It is an important gift, and the love for it does not hurt our neighbor, know that we work for the One True Just God. He alone should have the credit. God bless u and yours in Jesus. love u in Christ.
What I find noteworthy about the baptism debate is that some seem to work hard to avoid something while others work hard to follow God's commands. Which one is priority? Is it normal for a genuine Christ followers to do the very minimum, or is it more healthy for Christ followers to be excited about following ALL of God's commands without hesitation or excuse? What is the greater risk? To risk disobeying God or to risk potentially doing something extra to honor God?
Acts 2:38 ...Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ...
"Surely not me though, it doesn't say it in other verses..."
"every one of you"
"Not Christians though"
"every one of you"
"probably not me though"
"every one of you"
"because of [excuse] I can't though"
"every one of you"
"I'm sure there's some other verses I can cherry pick to get out of this, though..."
"every one of you"
"No thanks, I don't feel like it."
John 14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments."
Luke 6:46 - "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"
James 1:22 - "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
*Q: My friends say that if you are not baptized in Jesus' name and filled with the Holy Ghost then I'm not saved and going to hell! Is that true? I believe Jesus is God and came to earth to save us from sins.
*A: The Bible indicates that baptism is not required in order to have your sins forgiven and spend eternity with God. If we were to look at the passages in the New Testament that discuss "being saved" or "salvation," we would discover that only 5 of 27 mention baptism. Not one of those five teach baptism is required to be saved. The five references to baptism are found in Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38 and 1 Pet. 3:21. When only five out of twenty-seven passages refer to baptism, we must ask, "Is baptism required in order to have our sins forgiven?" If baptism is essential for salvation, why was it not mentioned in the other twenty-two passages? Why would God allow that to happen? If it is needed to be saved, then very important information was left out. If we look at the five passages closely, we discover that the passages do not teach that baptism is required in order to be saved, that is, to have our sins forgiven. We would encourage you to read the study titled, "Baptism and Salvation." It explains that those five passages do not teach that baptism is necessary. Baptism is only a symbol of your faith. Being baptized is an act of an inner submission to Jesus. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.*But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law*.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Gal. 5:16, 18, 2 ***But if one is a Christian, one will get baptized as an act of obedience; and the Holy Spirit will do a work in one's life to make one more like Jesus. Then we will see the fruit of the Spirit. God bless & be w/all misinterpriters
Man, not man and women, was created first. Woman was created from the man, for the man.
There is no man/woman single being hermaphrodite in Scripture. They are completely seperate. In creation, purpose, goals/reason for existence.
I believe you are confused because the Genesis account jumps from a general description of Gods creation of everything including "mankind" ( both man, Adam, and eve, woman, to the specifics of their seperate creation, and the fall.
Understand, Satan is so powerful that he convinced 1/3 of all the angels that were present when the foundations of the
earth were laid, that he could take God. We, are, according to scripture, "currently" lower than the angels. You think there is something you can say or do to "restrain Satan" or "rebuke" him. As a matter of fact, Jude 1:8-16.
Even other angels, greater, by far, than any living human, won't lay a single accusation at the feet of Satan. Instead they say, "The Lord God rebuke you." " I rebuke you..." Is going where no angel will ever go. They're not stupid. Daring to rebuke Satan is like daring to stand in front of a freight train and yelling stop I command you in the name of Fred my janitor."
The format isn't stop in the name of the law/Lord either. Its, Lord, please build a hedge around us and protect us from the damage of Satan, fallen angels and demons. Let your influence reign in our lives and the lives of those we seek to influence for your kingdom.
Remove the word "I" from all of it. Even in "The name of the Lord." Be smart. Don't revile angelic majestic, even in His name. Ask God to do it directly and be done. I, personally, do fear to go where Arc Angels, the most powerful angels of all, fear to tread. Ask God to do it and be done. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.
If taking all I am, all I gave, all I love and care for brings you glory Lord, have at it. I live for you. Job... It's about Him being glorified. None of this is about me.
which is the correct translation for exodus 21:2 - "If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing." is it servant or slave? some translations say slave while KJV and some others say servant.
First read 1Co. 7:9-11. Asking for forgiveness means nothing. As a child I often begged my parents to forgive me just to avoid my consequences in a moment where I was caught in my sins. I wanted to avoid my consequences. I didn't want to obey. There was no change of heart. There was no desire to figure out and do their will. I just didn't want to be published for my willful disobedience.
This is the sorrow of the world. This is the world begging for forgiveness with no intention at all of changing their course. If you confess with your mouth Jesus Lord... You shall be saved. If you make a 100% true statement that Jesus is your Lord, God, Savior, the one who's will you habitually seek to figure out for and by yourself so you can ivey absolutely all He truly said and meant, you shall be saved. Confessing a lie saves no one.
Back to 2 Co. 7:9-11. If you are truly sorry, The sorry that is true repentance, I.e. with the true intention of dedicating your life to figuring put and obeying the will of God as a habit and way of life from that moment forward, you won't just "ask for forgiveness", everyone will see it. You will have a new life, a new purpose, a new focus for every area of your life.
You will with great earnestness desire to clear yourself, your behaviors, your responses, of absolutely everything your Lord God and Savior doesn't like while seeking in all ways to figure out and do His will. Why? He who is forgiven much loves much. If you love Me you will do my commandments.
If you understand and believe the depths of your own sin fullness, the size of the debt you owe, and that while you were Gods enemy and we're hostile to Him He died to save you, to free you, because He loved you that much, then, being forgiven that much will result in great live. That great love will result in complete dedication to figuring out and doing His will.
Asking for forgiveness means nothing. Understanding the severity of your sins, believing He died in your place...
If you examine the context of "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" the term is used after Jesus, doing only the perfect willvof the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is accused of casting out demons through the power of Satan. Example Mat. 12:24-32, Mark 3:22-29, Luke 11:15-12:10. In all cases, in the very presence of Christ Himself, doing PERFECTLY, the will of the Father, through the perfect power of the Holy Spirit, they call the entire Godhead Satan. If you are physically in the presence of Christ doing the perfect willvof the Father through the power of the Spirit, and attribute Gods works to Satan, there is no hope for you. That's the only context for this sin. Every other sin is forgettable till the day we die. But Christ is not here on earth right now... Which is why you never see blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mentioned after He ascended.
Here is what is highly ignored and is where by we "know! whether God spirit is in us or not. And is what should be a greater concern!
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35.
Here's the sum of it all.
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Let me show you what a dear Brother on this site shared,
Take a close look at verse 21! " He who love his God love his brother also!"
Do you notice that doesn't say He who love God "should love his brother also? It says He who love God love his brother ALSO!
This is confirmation that he is in you and you in him! This is a fruit produced by the Holyspirit! And something we have no control of.
And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh is in darkness.. 1 Jn 2:
I used to have similar questions in the past, it's not easy, but we need to trust scripture, and as Suze had a great reply in that we should read the bible and use Jesus life and teachings as our perfect example, especially for what he did for us on the cross.
These are only a few verses that have brought comfort to me to help keep my life in perspective.
Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Luke 23:34 "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."
Romans 12:16-21 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
First understand that in ancient times, if you wanted to give your inheritance to someone other than him, the language is, so and so( The firstborn) I gave hated. So and so, (The person now receiving the inheritance, or the inheritance of the firstborn.) I have loved.
Romans 9:11 makes it clear that this "change of inheritance" (I.e. the Gentiles receiving the foremost position in Gods eyes and not the nation of the Jews), and thus Essau losing his position as the firstborn, had nothing at all to do with his actions as the decision was made prior to the birth of the twins.
What Essau did or didn't do had nothing to do with anything other than God illustrating the fact that being in the firstborn position, as Israel was, is a decision God made. Not to condemn Essau, but to illustrate His extension of mercy to those who didn't deserve it. Israel, and Essau both, did deserve the judgement through there own actions, LATTER ON, but the decision to graft in the Gentiles, and give the inheritance that was due to the Israelites as disintegrate Essau was made before those actions were in any way justified. In Gods foreknowledge He KNEW the choices that would be made. And God knew that by Israels rejection, and thus offering salvation/mercy to the Gentiles, He could then offer salvation and mercy back to Israel. Rom 11:11-24.
Note: there is no evidence that Essau did not repent of His sins and didn't come to God. Just as there is no evidence that quite a few from the nation of Israel did not turn to Christ, and even more from that nation will be grafted into the kingdom even in revelation.
I count 5. Like 2:4 "family of David", Acts 7:14, joseph's family, Acts 13:26, Abrahams family, Eph. 3:15 family in heaven, and 1Ti. 5:4 " in regard to their own family"
First understand that there are a number of Hebrew words translated as "family". Strong's Hebrew H4940 is used 75 verses a total of 122 times. In the NASB there are 88 verses using the translated word " family".
The Bible acknowledges that slavery has existed for almost all recorded history. It still exists in many countries today. The passage on submitting to others in Ephesians 5 and 6 includes, "Slaves be obedient to your masters... With sincerity of heart as to Christ." Indeed, all Christians are "Bondslaves" to Christ. Slavery is Christian in every way. Not that we should make others our slaves, but that he who is the greatest among us is the slave of all. Mat. 20:27 we exist to serve our Master, our Lord, and to serve all others. Is slavery taught in the Bible. Most definitely. All Christians exist to figure out and do the will of their Master, and to serve all others till the day we die. Indeed, for Christians, being slaves, and creating more of them who willingly dedicate themselves to serving our Lird and Master is commanded.
The context. The "Law" in verses7-9 refers to the Pentateuch. The 5 books of Moses. The purpose of the Law, according to Galations 3:24-25 is to be a tutor to lead us to Christ. The Law shows how utterly sinful we are. Romans 7-8. It shows us how utterly incapable of doing good that we are and that at our best we cannot come close to the righteousness of God. God demands a payment for sin. The sacrificial system was established to show that without the shedding of blood there can be no remission of sins. No salvation is possible apart from that sacrifice. The pure lamb sacrificed for you and I is Jesus Christ Himself. In 1Ti.1 Paul says that righteous people need not fear the Law.verses 8-9. But the consequences for those who violate it, the "Lawless", those who violate His laws with impunity, the rebellious, those who have no God, no Lord to over, those who sin with impunity, the unholy and profane, those who kill their own family and others, those who violate all the commands of God with regards to sexual behavior, those who abduct and turn others into slaves, liars and those who bear false witness, and everything else contrary to what is written in the Law, shows that those that are in violation will face the judgment of God. From.1:18-32. Verse 32 states that even this totally rejecting the fact that there is a God at all all know their judgment is sure. " and although they know the ordinance of God, that those that practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice such things." God wrote these things into the very hearts of all men. From. 1:18-21 All men KNEW God. But the suppress, reject and exchange the truth God built into every man to hold fast to lies and, verse 32, choose to not even acknowledge Him any longer. The Law gives us the knowledge of sin, and the many ways we fall short. Christ, accepting His payment, that can never be earned, deserved or maintained by works, is the only way
You asked for verses that will make forgiveness doable. The first is Mat. 18:21-35. It's the parable of the slave who owed his master 10,000 talents. The weight of a talent is close to 1 lb. To give perspective. If in gold, the national debt around 1960 was pretty close. For the average income, assuming no interest accrues, and a work period of 40 years, you'd have had to be born before Christ was and give every penny to be close. ( The word forgive means no red ink. No debt owed. Free and clear of all obligations and responsibility.) The king "forgave" the entire debt. All gone. All forgiven. Not a single dime to repay. Unfortunately, the forgiven slave either didn't understand the severity and extent of the debt he had and was forgiven for, or missed the mercy and cost to the king for absorbing such a loss to himself, because when a fellow slave who owed him 3 months wages was discovered, he had no mercy. He demanded his fellow slave pay back the rather substantial debt. (Three months wages lost would mean financial hardship for most families, for sure.) And when the slave could not pay and asked for mercy, he refused and threw him into prison until the could pay back all that was owed. If understand the severity of our debt to Christ, and that His extended "forgiveness" of that debt KILLED His Son to release us, and redeem us, and we see the truth and perspective that the severest debt others owe us for their crimes and sins against us is three months pay, Jesus says in Mat. 18:32-35, that our debts are reinstated in full as well. We will be,"Handed over to the torturers until we repay every penny." God does the exact same to everyone,"If they do not forgive your brother from your heart." Verse 35. " He who is forgiven much loves much. He who is forgiven little loves little" Luke 7:47 If we understand the forgiveness of God, the grace, the price to redeem us from our sins, the cost of our forgiveness, that Christ died on the cross for you. Forgivess is attainable
I see you found your answer. I'd like to add. Here in the United States of America, we celebrate the Independence of our Nation this week. As Christians; that independence is our strongest defense of Our GOD given rights to worship, sing, praise GOD openly, spread the good news of the Gospel & obey GOD. The core foundation of USA, was driven by believers that were willing to lose everything to make our country free from tyrannical government, for our basic freedoms of Life, freedom to worship, freedom of speech, freedom of press, right to protect our freedom within the right to keep and bear arms. Within the core foundational documents we even have the rights to abolish the form of government when it has a long train of abuses. In every State Constitution & within The US Constitution & Declaration of Independence it is We The People, that are established as the authority. Therefore we have the Rights of the GOD blessed & established Governing Authority. One Nation under GOD, In GOD We Trust, GOD Bless America, all also established Legal phrases locked into our Nation, that I believe has continued GOD's blessing on our nation. Please see the statement of the Church of Philadelphia (noting also the US Mint, that prints every currency "In GOD We Trust", the U.S. Constitution, & The U.S. Declaration of Independence were signed ) says "._.hast not denied my name" Revelation 3:7-8, could this be the Church established through these, in Philadelphia USA, that continues to fight, pray, worship & stand today? That "hast kept my word" is it these foundational documents that very "I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength" please read The Declaration of Independence, individual States Constitutions. Never stop seeking GOD's wisdom, direction, & guidance for yourself & Our Nation. For It's with these freedoms we help liberty of Christ around the globe!
But what we can contribute is and tell the people we meet that they should believe for their own part. so that they do not fare badly on the last day of God. Because faith comes from preaching, or what they hear right? So that they may repent and believe from dead works and believe in the Living God Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17
Romans 6:10-11
Thank you that you will never forget what He has done for you. Know that you are highly loved by our gracious God and in what you have been handed down. (if the grammar is wrong forgive me). What gift u have get from Him is precious, always stand strong in the Living Word of God.
God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.
It is especially important nowadays that we teach the children and all we care about to keep calm no matter what happens, because in anger and hatred it is not certain that we have these Angels watching over us. At least Jesus is not with then. I can imagine that they are unable to be present in such circumstances. For even though the Angels are fearsome, the Angels always say when the Angels appear to us humans. Fear not! So even then they must live in peace.
O Lord Jesus Christ, we live in times where there is noise and commotion night and day. forgive us if we do not fully understand Your opinion every time. Thanks for the website that really helps in gray days. And that gives such joy in light.
God bless us all in Jesus Name, love u all in Christ. Romans 13
If i am going to search and find my new name, a new rule? Can you please elaborate on this a bit more. It was a bit of a long search for me at least.
On righteous works yes and Revelation 2:17 and Revelation 3:12
God bless u, love u in Christ. Hebrew 10:7 Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Everything is for Jesus. We stand in the radiance of Jesus Christ.
He made us in His mind at the foundation of the earth. Psalms 139:13-17
He has created all life forms as well. Genesis 1:28-31 see v.30
All powers are subject to Him, even there He is Lord! Ephesians 6:1
God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.
Acts 2:38 ...Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ...
"Surely not me though, it doesn't say it in other verses..."
"every one of you"
"Not Christians though"
"every one of you"
"probably not me though"
"every one of you"
"because of [excuse] I can't though"
"every one of you"
"I'm sure there's some other verses I can cherry pick to get out of this, though..."
"every one of you"
"No thanks, I don't feel like it."
John 14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments."
Luke 6:46 - "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"
James 1:22 - "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
*A: The Bible indicates that baptism is not required in order to have your sins forgiven and spend eternity with God. If we were to look at the passages in the New Testament that discuss "being saved" or "salvation," we would discover that only 5 of 27 mention baptism. Not one of those five teach baptism is required to be saved. The five references to baptism are found in Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38 and 1 Pet. 3:21. When only five out of twenty-seven passages refer to baptism, we must ask, "Is baptism required in order to have our sins forgiven?" If baptism is essential for salvation, why was it not mentioned in the other twenty-two passages? Why would God allow that to happen? If it is needed to be saved, then very important information was left out. If we look at the five passages closely, we discover that the passages do not teach that baptism is required in order to be saved, that is, to have our sins forgiven. We would encourage you to read the study titled, "Baptism and Salvation." It explains that those five passages do not teach that baptism is necessary. Baptism is only a symbol of your faith. Being baptized is an act of an inner submission to Jesus. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.*But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law*.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Gal. 5:16, 18, 2 ***But if one is a Christian, one will get baptized as an act of obedience; and the Holy Spirit will do a work in one's life to make one more like Jesus. Then we will see the fruit of the Spirit. God bless & be w/all misinterpriters
Man, not man and women, was created first. Woman was created from the man, for the man.
There is no man/woman single being hermaphrodite in Scripture. They are completely seperate. In creation, purpose, goals/reason for existence.
I believe you are confused because the Genesis account jumps from a general description of Gods creation of everything including "mankind" ( both man, Adam, and eve, woman, to the specifics of their seperate creation, and the fall.
earth were laid, that he could take God. We, are, according to scripture, "currently" lower than the angels. You think there is something you can say or do to "restrain Satan" or "rebuke" him. As a matter of fact, Jude 1:8-16.
Even other angels, greater, by far, than any living human, won't lay a single accusation at the feet of Satan. Instead they say, "The Lord God rebuke you." " I rebuke you..." Is going where no angel will ever go. They're not stupid. Daring to rebuke Satan is like daring to stand in front of a freight train and yelling stop I command you in the name of Fred my janitor."
The format isn't stop in the name of the law/Lord either. Its, Lord, please build a hedge around us and protect us from the damage of Satan, fallen angels and demons. Let your influence reign in our lives and the lives of those we seek to influence for your kingdom.
Remove the word "I" from all of it. Even in "The name of the Lord." Be smart. Don't revile angelic majestic, even in His name. Ask God to do it directly and be done. I, personally, do fear to go where Arc Angels, the most powerful angels of all, fear to tread. Ask God to do it and be done. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.
If taking all I am, all I gave, all I love and care for brings you glory Lord, have at it. I live for you. Job... It's about Him being glorified. None of this is about me.
This is the sorrow of the world. This is the world begging for forgiveness with no intention at all of changing their course. If you confess with your mouth Jesus Lord... You shall be saved. If you make a 100% true statement that Jesus is your Lord, God, Savior, the one who's will you habitually seek to figure out for and by yourself so you can ivey absolutely all He truly said and meant, you shall be saved. Confessing a lie saves no one.
Back to 2 Co. 7:9-11. If you are truly sorry, The sorry that is true repentance, I.e. with the true intention of dedicating your life to figuring put and obeying the will of God as a habit and way of life from that moment forward, you won't just "ask for forgiveness", everyone will see it. You will have a new life, a new purpose, a new focus for every area of your life.
You will with great earnestness desire to clear yourself, your behaviors, your responses, of absolutely everything your Lord God and Savior doesn't like while seeking in all ways to figure out and do His will. Why? He who is forgiven much loves much. If you love Me you will do my commandments.
If you understand and believe the depths of your own sin fullness, the size of the debt you owe, and that while you were Gods enemy and we're hostile to Him He died to save you, to free you, because He loved you that much, then, being forgiven that much will result in great live. That great love will result in complete dedication to figuring out and doing His will.
Asking for forgiveness means nothing. Understanding the severity of your sins, believing He died in your place...
Here is what is highly ignored and is where by we "know! whether God spirit is in us or not. And is what should be a greater concern!
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35.
Here's the sum of it all.
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Let me show you what a dear Brother on this site shared,
Take a close look at verse 21! " He who love his God love his brother also!"
Do you notice that doesn't say He who love God "should love his brother also? It says He who love God love his brother ALSO!
This is confirmation that he is in you and you in him! This is a fruit produced by the Holyspirit! And something we have no control of.
And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh is in darkness.. 1 Jn 2:
I used to have similar questions in the past, it's not easy, but we need to trust scripture, and as Suze had a great reply in that we should read the bible and use Jesus life and teachings as our perfect example, especially for what he did for us on the cross.
These are only a few verses that have brought comfort to me to help keep my life in perspective.
Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Luke 23:34 "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."
Romans 12:16-21 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
God Bless
Slavery isn't taught in the Bible. The Bible doesn't say anyone should have slaves. It is a sin to harm others.
Are you talking about real slavery or only as a metaphor for submitting to God?
Romans 9:11 makes it clear that this "change of inheritance" (I.e. the Gentiles receiving the foremost position in Gods eyes and not the nation of the Jews), and thus Essau losing his position as the firstborn, had nothing at all to do with his actions as the decision was made prior to the birth of the twins.
What Essau did or didn't do had nothing to do with anything other than God illustrating the fact that being in the firstborn position, as Israel was, is a decision God made. Not to condemn Essau, but to illustrate His extension of mercy to those who didn't deserve it. Israel, and Essau both, did deserve the judgement through there own actions, LATTER ON, but the decision to graft in the Gentiles, and give the inheritance that was due to the Israelites as disintegrate Essau was made before those actions were in any way justified. In Gods foreknowledge He KNEW the choices that would be made. And God knew that by Israels rejection, and thus offering salvation/mercy to the Gentiles, He could then offer salvation and mercy back to Israel. Rom 11:11-24.
Note: there is no evidence that Essau did not repent of His sins and didn't come to God. Just as there is no evidence that quite a few from the nation of Israel did not turn to Christ, and even more from that nation will be grafted into the kingdom even in revelation.
I see you found your answer. I'd like to add. Here in the United States of America, we celebrate the Independence of our Nation this week. As Christians; that independence is our strongest defense of Our GOD given rights to worship, sing, praise GOD openly, spread the good news of the Gospel & obey GOD. The core foundation of USA, was driven by believers that were willing to lose everything to make our country free from tyrannical government, for our basic freedoms of Life, freedom to worship, freedom of speech, freedom of press, right to protect our freedom within the right to keep and bear arms. Within the core foundational documents we even have the rights to abolish the form of government when it has a long train of abuses. In every State Constitution & within The US Constitution & Declaration of Independence it is We The People, that are established as the authority. Therefore we have the Rights of the GOD blessed & established Governing Authority. One Nation under GOD, In GOD We Trust, GOD Bless America, all also established Legal phrases locked into our Nation, that I believe has continued GOD's blessing on our nation. Please see the statement of the Church of Philadelphia (noting also the US Mint, that prints every currency "In GOD We Trust", the U.S. Constitution, & The U.S. Declaration of Independence were signed ) says "._.hast not denied my name" Revelation 3:7-8, could this be the Church established through these, in Philadelphia USA, that continues to fight, pray, worship & stand today? That "hast kept my word" is it these foundational documents that very "I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength" please read The Declaration of Independence, individual States Constitutions. Never stop seeking GOD's wisdom, direction, & guidance for yourself & Our Nation. For It's with these freedoms we help liberty of Christ around the globe!
Did Jesus tell us to be baptized ? Yes he did.
Matthew 28:19
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
Jesus and all of His Apostles, including Paul were baptized (in water), and they followed Jesus commands and baptized others in water.
Easy to understand, but leave it to man to confound himself!
God bless