Deut. Ch. 2 is recounting the last legs of the travels of the Israelites before they conquer the peoples of the lands of Canaan. They first are instructed to take the lands east of the Jordan River. These are the lands of the Amorites.
From the edges of Canaan in the south God instructs them to travel from Mt. Hor where Aaron dies and circled Mt. Seir many days before God instructed them to travel around the border of Edom going northward, which is the land that Esau and his tribes took from the Horites. God told the Israelites that they are to travel along the border (coast) of Edom and are not to enter Edom or disturb the descendants of Esau dwelling within Edom, since they are descendants of Abraham (and cousins) whom God had given a blessing to in addition to Isaac. God told them that the Edomites would fear the Israelites, so they are to take heed, for God will not give Israel any of the land of Edom since God had given the land of Edom to Esau as a possession. The Israelites could interact with the Edomites to buy food and water (evidently the Manna and water from rocks had ceased. Since God had not ceased to provide for them for 40 years and blessed them so that they lacked no necessity, they now were to buy food and water from the Edomites. So they passed by Edom and headed towards the wilderness of Moab.
discern perceive glimpse catch/get a glimpse of spot,notice,catch sight of,sight make out pick out spy distinguish identify recognize detect note mark clap/lay/set eyes on clock behold descry espy
be or become aware of something from observation or from a written or other visual source.
2.
discern or deduce mentally after reflection or from information; understand.
"I can't see any other way to treat it"
3.
experience or witness (an event or situation).
"I shall not live to see it"
4.
meet (someone one knows) socially or by chance.
"I saw Colin last night"
5.
escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place.
"don't bother seeing me out"
6.
ensure.
"Lucy saw to it that everyone got enough to eat"
world, all, made/make, fast, lost (check how many meaning these words have in Hebrew, Greek and English (just need the English definition really) ,give each word its proper meaning in context.
Prodigal son (lost:astray losts ones way)
Word is hid his from those that are lost (lost:parished)
I was thinking of posting about God being invisible. I am glad you did. The Scriptures clearly teach that God in His essence is invisible. At times He appears in theophanies where He is seen in a form, but this is a manifestation of Him (flame and voice in burning bush, materialized angel along with two angels visiting Abraham, pillar of cloud/fire, shekinah glory in the tabernacle), not seeing Him in His true essence. He dwells in unapproachable light ( 1 Ti. 6:16), a God who hides, (Is. 45:15).
John says that God is Spirit ( Jn. 4:24), not 'a' spirit, but pure spirit only, not having a physical form (Dt.4:12) Because of His infinity, He is not bound by a body made of matter taking up a specific amount of space and subject to time. , His Being does not take up portion of space, rather His Being is all encompassing of all that there is, everywhere present, filling heaven, earth and eternity. Before creation there was no space, only God's being. He has no wight, no mass, no form, no taste, no smell, nothing tangible that can be sensed by physical human senses, so He is imperceptible by physical means.
If He did not reveal Himself to humanity leaving evidence of His power and majesty in creation, in His visitations to godly men, and in what He spoke to the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles to record in Scripture, humanity would not know of His existence or know Who He is or What He is like. He is transcendent, completely separate and unlike anything He created. Mankind is made in His image in some ways, but He is so much more, higher, and other than the image of God created in humans. His existence is inferred because of the effects of His actions. Otherwise, He would be completely unknowable to us. He put limits on us as to His visibility. He is real a real Being, with mind, consciousness, will, and all the attributes we speak of here. But He determined that we cannot and will not be able to see Him in His essential nature. We will see Him in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
- Strive to keep worldly thoughts out of our mind.
- Nothing in this world can compare to God's creations, and what he has promised us if we follow Christ.
- Concentrate on being obedient to Jesus/God's words by turning from fleshy desires and replacing with prayer.
- Pray for the ability to really love everyone as Jesus tells us to do.
Feel free to share your thoughts on obedience to God.
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
The words, scripture, prophecy, and a book all = The KJB.
( Ps 12:6) The (words) of the LORD are pure (words)..
(words) is #565; it means commandment, something said.
( Proverbs 30:6) Add thou not unto his (words) lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
(words) in this verse is #1697; it means a book, chronicles, commandment, commune (-cation) promise, saying, sentence, (concerning) thought. (The words we are told not to add unto are in (a book)
( Isa 34:16) Seek ye out of the (book) of the LORD, and read,..
(book) is #5612; it means writing (the art or a document) by implying a book, evidence, learn (-ed) (-ing) letter.
( 2 Tim 3:16) All (scripture) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
(scripture) is #1124; it means a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it) to grave. to write, to describe.
( 2 Pet 1:20-21) The word (scripture) has the same meaning as above #1124, a document, holy Writ.
(prophecy) is #4394; it means prediction (scriptural or other) a foreteller, an inspired speaker.
( Rev 1:2-3) v2 Who bare record of the (word of God) and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. v3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear (the words) (of this prophecy) and keep those things (which are written) therein: for the time is at hand.
( Rev 22:18-19) v18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the ((words of the prophecy of this book)), If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. v19 And if any man shall take away from the ((words of the book of this prophecy)), God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
( Ps 12:6-7) v7 Thou shalt keep them O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
(preserve) is #5341; it means to guard, to protect, maintain, obey.
Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man.
God has many warnings in scripture regarding not making idols of created beings or heavenly objects such as the moon and stars. This verse shows how God cannot be reduced to a man made concept or picture.
Colossians 1:15 states: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." This verse is discussing Christ who although He came in a man is part of the Godhead; so certainly we shouldn't have images of Him either; especially to be venerated or worshipped. As to whether; say a stained glass window is equally offensive we have to look to the heart of those who are attending a church service; as sadly some even with such an object as that will find some feature that seems to have some supernatural light in the image which is idolotry. The same could be said for the Apostles on such imagery; a Protestant wouldn't have any desire normally to make it an idol; but other denominations such as Greek Orthodox have statues of "saints" which clearly constitute worship that is against scripture.
John 1:18 states that no man has ever seen God but in Christ we in a sense see Him. His attributes including the Godhead are said to be clear from creation ( Romans 1:20). This was said to be known from the time of Creation according to the beginning of this verse. This shows that only later the nations departed from the knowledge that Adam and his immediate descendants would have instilled in them; there was deliberate rebellion against the Creator throughout the earth; both after the garden and after the flood with the tower of Babel and then God confusing the languages and scattering men throughout the earth (see Genesis 10:25 on likely splitting off of continents and dispersion of men).
The 10 Commandments remain paramount for all Christians today.
They were given to all present at Mt. Sinai, including the strangers who were present, as well as all who were not present that day.
Jesus came teaching and obeying all of them and His followers who walked along side Him on this earth also followed all of them immediately after His death and for 300 years thereafter until the Catholic church was instituted and changed everything.
John teaches that sin is the breaking of the 10 Commandments and that we are to obey all of them just as Jesus Christ did.
Christian MEANS follower of Christ.
Christ obeyed the 10 Commandments,
Christ taught the 10 Commandments
and Christ's followers obeyed them all
AND ...
all Christ's true followers today CONTINUE to obey the 10 Commandments of God Almighty.
theres no verse in the bible that say sabbath day on saturday or sunday lets stop given the devil room to cause confusion keep everyday holy stay bless
"Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3.
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot see the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again." John 3: 5, 6, 7.
My friend, if you cannot fully appreciate the word of God, believe its' promises, and perceive with your heart and mind all the glories, joys, and happiness of the kingdom of God; if you cannot enjoy the fellowship with God in a parent - child relationship, and experience the sense of justification and forgiveness of sins past, present, and future, perhaps it is because you have never truly been "born again" into the family of God. When Adam and Eve our first earthly parents disobeyed God at the very beginning of creation, they sold their birthright to Satan, and since then every human being that has ever been born has inherited the sin nature, and comes into the world already estranged from God. So, when we are born, we are born in the flesh only. Our spiritual life does not begin at the time of our physical birth.
Although God is the creator of all, he is not the father of all until his child has been conceived and born. God is spirit, he must be worshiped in spirit, and to become a child of God, we must be born in the spirit.
"The natural man receiveth not the things of the spirit of God for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Corinthians 2: 14.
In order to be born into the family of God, it is totally a work of God's grace. We must be drawn by God to hear and accept the word of God as absolute truth, and by faith believe, as it says that - "All scripture is given by inspiration of God", and that "holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy ghost."
Please pray for my daughter in law Vivian. She is back at Urgent care again because she cannot keep and liquids/foods down. She will receive IV fluids again. Covid is hard on her. This is her third visit to get urgent care since last Wednesday. Thank you.
7 The mystery of iniquity doth already work (so, it has lasted around 2000 years, but the Wiched, the false messiah of the Jews, could not manifest himself yet):
only he (the sacrifice of JESUS) who now letteth will let(resists, antagonizes),
until he be taken out of the way(it will no longer be valid, GOD shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness, there will be no more salvation, but the Abomination of Desolation will be established, and eternal perdition.)
Today I wish to speak of aspect of God's nature that He is:
HOLY
Holy has mainly two aspects: being separate or set apart, and being perfectly pure and faultless.
God is separate. he is not a part of creation, but its Creator. There is none like him. He alone is God. he is the only One. He has no rival or any one who can equal Him. He is the only Being of his kind. There is and has never been and will never be any other God that is truly God in essence, divinity, or nature. Everything else is His creation, so nothing in his creation is comparable to Him. His majesty and greatness is unparalleled.
The other aspect is that God is perfectly, eternally pure and faultless, wholly blameless and unblemished in His moral Being. He is without sin, no evil resides in Him. he will never do what is wrong, never go against His holy nature. He will always act out of His Holy Being.
As humans He created, we cannot attain to His infinite and boundless Holiness, but in Christ we will become perfected in the life to come to have perfect holy humanity without sin any longer. The angels are also holy and without sin, but they are creatures and thus not holy in the sense of being separate. There are myriads of angels, billions of humans, but only one God.
My King was born King. He's a Seven Way King. He's the King of the Jews. That's a racial King. He's the King of Israel. That's a National King. He's the King of righteousness. He's the King of the ages.He's the King of Heaven. He's the King of glory. He's the King of kings and. He is the Lord of lords. David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork. My King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore of supplies. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing. He's enduringly strong. He's entirely sincere. He's eternally steadfast. He's immortally graceful. He's imperially powerful. He's impartially merciful. He's God's Son. He's the sinner's saviour. He stands alone in Himself. He's honest. He's unique. He's unparalleled. He's unprecedented. He's supreme. He's pre-eminent.He's the grandest idea in literature He's the highest personality in philosophy.He's the supreme problem in high criticism He's the fundamental doctrine of proved theology. That's my King.He's the miracle of the age .He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. Well, He's the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously. He supplies strength for the weak. He's available for the tempted and the tried.He sympathizes and He saves. He's strong God and He guides. He heals the sick. He cleanses the lepers. He forgives sinners.
He discharged debtors. He delivers the captives. He defends the feeble. He blesses the young. He serves the unfortunate. He regards the aged. He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the meek. He's is a King of knowledge. He's the wellspring of wisdom. He's the doorway of deliverance. He's the pathway of peace. He's the roadway of righteousness. He's the highway of holiness. He's the gateway of glory. THATS MY KING, AUDIO ON YOUTUBE.
( Deut 8:30) .."that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live".
The word (every) in Hebrew is #3605; it means the whole, hence all, any or every, to complete, (make) perfect. (MAKE PERFECT)!
( Mt 4:4) "But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth out of the mouth of God". (This IS prophecy for then, and prophecy for us today)
The word (every) in Greek is #3956; it means all, any, every, the whole. all (manner of, means).
( Jn 14:23-24) 23 "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words , and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him". 24 "He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me".
The word (words) is #565; it means commandment, speech, something said.
The word (sayings) is #3056; it means something said (including the thought) the Divine Expression (i,e, Christ)
( Ps 12:6-7) 6 "The words of the LORD are (pure) words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth purified seven times". 7 "Thou shalt keep them O LORD, thou shalt ((preserve them from this generation for ever))". 7 times = 7 years = KJB
The word (pure) is #2889; it means pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense) clean, sound, unadulterated, uncontaminated, innocent or holy.
( 2 Pet 1:19-21) 19 "a more sure word of prophecy". 20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation". We have that scripture today, and the New Testament in the KJB is that more sure word of prophecy!
21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost".
The translators of the KJB were moved by the Holy Ghost to fulfill God's promise to preserve His Words for ever ( Ps 12:7)
First of all; the last sentence was somehow isolated from the proper text.
Secondly; I will need some time (probably until weeks end) to get more verses together related to God's attributes specifically related to being th Heavenly Father; as well as other unique characteristics of God. I still have an alphabetical "laundry list" as it were; but I am looking to focus on verses in this upcoming posting and perhaps attributes not easily assigned to one designation.
Here's the remaining ones that I have in alphabetical order; I have one person here who has some other ideas.
Hospitable
Invisible
Just
Knowing
Love
Manifest
Neighor
Omniscient (3 omnis)
Patient
Quintessential
Real
Satisfying
Travailing
Understanding
Valuable
Wise
X
Yearning
Z
I'll leave perhaps an open forum here for other descriptions from A to Z. Eventually it is hard to avoid overlap of scriptures as many cover more than one concept and eventually; of course we could end up with most of the Bible for scriptures referenced on the subject!
It may seem redundant to speak of God being an attribute of God but His uniqueness nonetheless has certain characteristics. God sees; feels; hears and smells according to various scriptures. He is a jealous God and angry without sin; as well as having all other traits of perfection. Since man was created in God's image; we need not confine that just to physical appearance; in fact it is the invisible attributes of man such as the soul which we can also compare in some sense to the Spirit of God to get a better handle on His innermost thoughts in communing with Him.
Specifically as Father; God of course chastises all that He loves; He has adopted us into His family and of course He is a father to the fathrless. There certainly are verses where nursing mothers are brought up as well; God has tender attributes and through Christ the children were clearly on His heart (See Psalm 8); and we all have to be as children if we are able to enter the Kingdom of God ( Matthew 18:3). He has delegated authority to the Son; and we as firstfruits are also to be given authority to rule and reign over the earth after suffering here on earth ( 2 Tim. 2:12).
As God; of course we can look at the 3 "O"s (omnipotence; omnipresence; omnicience) or any other characteristics that make Him unique as compared to the rest of His creation. It is perhaps what we cannot understand that is the most profound; such as the subtle ways that He draws us to Him; ways that the Spirit moves which can't be readily defined by all known doctrines or specific scriptures; of unpredictability in case our comprehension somehow wants to confine Him to our own conceptualization of a box. Such things perhaps can be seen with why He has subtle markings on some creatures; novel stars in the universe etc. For every issue "solved" in science another mystery surfaces; man will never know it all
As God of course He can't sin; therrefore all that He says is truth. H
22. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
25. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
26. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death
"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law."
1 Cor 14:37-38,
"If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant."
1 Cor 12:24, "...For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:"
So if I see that I was given by God something more than the others, then I shouldn't think that I am something better than the rest, but maybe I am the part which lacked.
Verse 1 states "In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." This corresponds with the healing waters from the Temple in Ezekiel 47 as well as Revelation 20 for the nations of the world.
Verses 2 through 5 discuss the end of false prophets; even the death of a family member who prophesies lies. Verse 6 seems to also be a prophesy of Christ as well as a warning of how when the Lord returns there is no more toleration from anyone closely associated with a false prophet.
Verse 7 is clearly a prophesy of Christ as cross referenced in Matthew 26:31 since Christ quoted it.
Verse 8 and 9 discuss a subject I've mentioned previously in the posts on Zechariah; on the third that make it through the Tribulation. It should be noted that God hears them. I have also noted for those who think this is cruel as to the interpretation; that mankind will be rarer than gold overall when the Day of Judgment comes. ( Isaiah 13:12). Truly; the cost of rejecting their Messiah and many centuries of rebellion has cost Israel dearly as to blessings they could have had. Nonetheless, they are once again established in their homeland and they will never completely be annihilated there despite the gathering of all nations against them in the last days.
1 Cor 10:24, "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth." The word wealth is in italics, it is not written in the text. My Bible has the word "interest" instead. It could also be "profit".
1 Cor 10:33, "Even as I(Paul) please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Philippians 2:19-21, "19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's."
Lets pay attention to verse 21. Even at that time people were interested in their affairs, with some exceptions like Paul and Timothy. How difficult is for one to devote himself to the needs of others. But Jesus did exactly that.
2 concepts are indicated in these lyrics. First; praise isn't always accepted by God and second riches of this world often are treasured above the Lord. Both of these points are an issue when it comes to the Contemporary Christian music industry; in particular.
Lucifer according to Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 was anointed as a Cherubim with musical giftings built into him. He chose glory for himself; therefore lost his place in heaven and consequently; can only use his talents for evil purposes today. It is hard to conceive that those who have written scripturally sound lyrics in the past could abandon the Lord; but mind boggling to see those who have continued to confess Christ but accept all the ideologies contrary to scripture. This is certainly reminiscent of the type of people you would expect in the last days Laodicean type church. The kind of God which is worshipped in this case is one sided toward love and acceptance and doesn't look at repentance seriously. God loved us enough to send His Son ( John 3:16) but when the Son had our sins placed on Him the Father had to look away. ( Matthew 27:46; Habakkuk 1:13).
There are exceptions; of course of artists whose lives truly reflect the proper doctrines; and show the proper behavior as a humble servant. This often at the very least means turning down more lucrative offers that cause compromise and starting your own music label. Many start in local churches then end up getting sucked into the greed of worldly desires for success and any new musician should have regular discipling and close association with a local church; preferably as a member. We should pray also for those who are gifted musically in secular circles that they will turn to Christ and witness to them when opportunities arise.
-while disobeying HIS word then we became ineffective Christians who cannot even say boo to a demon.
Yes, Such People and ministries exist
-There are Men of God who are actually Led by the Spirit of God and are called according to the Gifts given to men by our Lord Jesus Christ, but instead of putting a show they fear God and walk with Him.
They that believe in Him, and they that are committed to His do Him will Revelation 12:11, KJV.
But what we are witnessing is.
-Men have departed from God and the church is a business and entertaining industries.
-Men don't pray earnestly before God and if they pray it's a shopping request rather than worship before God.
-No one is taking head according to the word of God and repentance has become optional this days where people have forgeten that God does not hear sinners ( John 9:31, KJV) and our sins separates us from our God (Isiah 59:2,KJV)
-Lets us pick our Bibles and wipe the dust off from them and lets us be given to God in prays and fasting seeking to fellowship with Him always while continuing in the word of GOD grounded in faith Amen.
-Remember faith without works is dead!
Lastly repent of your sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
-Wherefore When He died at the cross and purge our sins By Himself and rose on the Third day, He gave gifts unto men to be apostles, prophets, evangelist pastors and some to be teachers. ( Ephesians 4:7, KJV) This is clearly seen across different churches and in many Christians who have repented of their sins at the cross and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ the son of the Living God.
- It is also important to note that God put his power in Moses' rode, but it was upon Moses to pick it and use it. but according to Gods will ( exodus 4:1-3, KJV)
And Remember Elijah a man like us tempted like we are but prayed earnestly and the rain ceased and yet Elijah was a man like us ( James 5:17, KJV)
-The writer of the Book James clearly point this out to all Christians (those who have repented at the cross and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God) they that take head according to the word of God ( Psalms 119:9, KJV)
-That if there is anyone sick, let him call the elders of the church to pray for him anointing him with oil in the name of The Lord and the prayer of FAITH will save the sick and if he has committed sin the Lord will forgive Him.
-Moreover, in James 5:16, KJV) God clearly points this to us that we are to confess our trespasses to one other and to pray for one other that we may be Healed.
-For if we confess our sins to each other, we will remain humble in the Lord and when we pray with earnestly before God without doubting ( 1 timothy 2:8, KJV) the Lord is faithful who will also do it
Remember prayer is not a shopping list but worshiping the Lord God with Your heart mind and soul.
The conclusion of the matter.
-The Lord still heals the blind, heals the sick and raises the dead according to the Scriptures.
And He does not change but we me and you we change and if we pray in mockery and be covetous in ministry.
-Prophesying for attention picking and choosing the portions of the Scriptures that we want to believe
From the edges of Canaan in the south God instructs them to travel from Mt. Hor where Aaron dies and circled Mt. Seir many days before God instructed them to travel around the border of Edom going northward, which is the land that Esau and his tribes took from the Horites. God told the Israelites that they are to travel along the border (coast) of Edom and are not to enter Edom or disturb the descendants of Esau dwelling within Edom, since they are descendants of Abraham (and cousins) whom God had given a blessing to in addition to Isaac. God told them that the Edomites would fear the Israelites, so they are to take heed, for God will not give Israel any of the land of Edom since God had given the land of Edom to Esau as a possession. The Israelites could interact with the Edomites to buy food and water (evidently the Manna and water from rocks had ceased. Since God had not ceased to provide for them for 40 years and blessed them so that they lacked no necessity, they now were to buy food and water from the Edomites. So they passed by Edom and headed towards the wilderness of Moab.
1.
perceive with the eyes; discern visually.
"in the distance she could see the blue sea"
Similar:
discern perceive glimpse catch/get a glimpse of spot,notice,catch sight of,sight make out pick out spy distinguish identify recognize detect note mark clap/lay/set eyes on clock behold descry espy
be or become aware of something from observation or from a written or other visual source.
2.
discern or deduce mentally after reflection or from information; understand.
"I can't see any other way to treat it"
3.
experience or witness (an event or situation).
"I shall not live to see it"
4.
meet (someone one knows) socially or by chance.
"I saw Colin last night"
5.
escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place.
"don't bother seeing me out"
6.
ensure.
"Lucy saw to it that everyone got enough to eat"
world, all, made/make, fast, lost (check how many meaning these words have in Hebrew, Greek and English (just need the English definition really) ,give each word its proper meaning in context.
Prodigal son (lost:astray losts ones way)
Word is hid his from those that are lost (lost:parished)
I was thinking of posting about God being invisible. I am glad you did. The Scriptures clearly teach that God in His essence is invisible. At times He appears in theophanies where He is seen in a form, but this is a manifestation of Him (flame and voice in burning bush, materialized angel along with two angels visiting Abraham, pillar of cloud/fire, shekinah glory in the tabernacle), not seeing Him in His true essence. He dwells in unapproachable light ( 1 Ti. 6:16), a God who hides, (Is. 45:15).
John says that God is Spirit ( Jn. 4:24), not 'a' spirit, but pure spirit only, not having a physical form (Dt.4:12) Because of His infinity, He is not bound by a body made of matter taking up a specific amount of space and subject to time. , His Being does not take up portion of space, rather His Being is all encompassing of all that there is, everywhere present, filling heaven, earth and eternity. Before creation there was no space, only God's being. He has no wight, no mass, no form, no taste, no smell, nothing tangible that can be sensed by physical human senses, so He is imperceptible by physical means.
If He did not reveal Himself to humanity leaving evidence of His power and majesty in creation, in His visitations to godly men, and in what He spoke to the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles to record in Scripture, humanity would not know of His existence or know Who He is or What He is like. He is transcendent, completely separate and unlike anything He created. Mankind is made in His image in some ways, but He is so much more, higher, and other than the image of God created in humans. His existence is inferred because of the effects of His actions. Otherwise, He would be completely unknowable to us. He put limits on us as to His visibility. He is real a real Being, with mind, consciousness, will, and all the attributes we speak of here. But He determined that we cannot and will not be able to see Him in His essential nature. We will see Him in Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5 "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
- Strive to keep worldly thoughts out of our mind.
- Nothing in this world can compare to God's creations, and what he has promised us if we follow Christ.
- Concentrate on being obedient to Jesus/God's words by turning from fleshy desires and replacing with prayer.
- Pray for the ability to really love everyone as Jesus tells us to do.
Feel free to share your thoughts on obedience to God.
Happy Sabbath Day!
Matthew 12:31-32
31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
( Ps 12:6) The (words) of the LORD are pure (words)..
(words) is #565; it means commandment, something said.
( Proverbs 30:6) Add thou not unto his (words) lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
(words) in this verse is #1697; it means a book, chronicles, commandment, commune (-cation) promise, saying, sentence, (concerning) thought. (The words we are told not to add unto are in (a book)
( Isa 34:16) Seek ye out of the (book) of the LORD, and read,..
(book) is #5612; it means writing (the art or a document) by implying a book, evidence, learn (-ed) (-ing) letter.
( 2 Tim 3:16) All (scripture) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
(scripture) is #1124; it means a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it) to grave. to write, to describe.
( 2 Pet 1:20-21) The word (scripture) has the same meaning as above #1124, a document, holy Writ.
(prophecy) is #4394; it means prediction (scriptural or other) a foreteller, an inspired speaker.
( Rev 1:2-3) v2 Who bare record of the (word of God) and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. v3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear (the words) (of this prophecy) and keep those things (which are written) therein: for the time is at hand.
( Rev 22:18-19) v18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the ((words of the prophecy of this book)), If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. v19 And if any man shall take away from the ((words of the book of this prophecy)), God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
( Ps 12:6-7) v7 Thou shalt keep them O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
(preserve) is #5341; it means to guard, to protect, maintain, obey.
Acts 17:29 states:
Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man.
God has many warnings in scripture regarding not making idols of created beings or heavenly objects such as the moon and stars. This verse shows how God cannot be reduced to a man made concept or picture.
Colossians 1:15 states: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." This verse is discussing Christ who although He came in a man is part of the Godhead; so certainly we shouldn't have images of Him either; especially to be venerated or worshipped. As to whether; say a stained glass window is equally offensive we have to look to the heart of those who are attending a church service; as sadly some even with such an object as that will find some feature that seems to have some supernatural light in the image which is idolotry. The same could be said for the Apostles on such imagery; a Protestant wouldn't have any desire normally to make it an idol; but other denominations such as Greek Orthodox have statues of "saints" which clearly constitute worship that is against scripture.
John 1:18 states that no man has ever seen God but in Christ we in a sense see Him. His attributes including the Godhead are said to be clear from creation ( Romans 1:20). This was said to be known from the time of Creation according to the beginning of this verse. This shows that only later the nations departed from the knowledge that Adam and his immediate descendants would have instilled in them; there was deliberate rebellion against the Creator throughout the earth; both after the garden and after the flood with the tower of Babel and then God confusing the languages and scattering men throughout the earth (see Genesis 10:25 on likely splitting off of continents and dispersion of men).
They were given to all present at Mt. Sinai, including the strangers who were present, as well as all who were not present that day.
Jesus came teaching and obeying all of them and His followers who walked along side Him on this earth also followed all of them immediately after His death and for 300 years thereafter until the Catholic church was instituted and changed everything.
John teaches that sin is the breaking of the 10 Commandments and that we are to obey all of them just as Jesus Christ did.
Christian MEANS follower of Christ.
Christ obeyed the 10 Commandments,
Christ taught the 10 Commandments
and Christ's followers obeyed them all
AND ...
all Christ's true followers today CONTINUE to obey the 10 Commandments of God Almighty.
Born Of God.
By: Robert A. Searles
"Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3.
"Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot see the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again." John 3: 5, 6, 7.
My friend, if you cannot fully appreciate the word of God, believe its' promises, and perceive with your heart and mind all the glories, joys, and happiness of the kingdom of God; if you cannot enjoy the fellowship with God in a parent - child relationship, and experience the sense of justification and forgiveness of sins past, present, and future, perhaps it is because you have never truly been "born again" into the family of God. When Adam and Eve our first earthly parents disobeyed God at the very beginning of creation, they sold their birthright to Satan, and since then every human being that has ever been born has inherited the sin nature, and comes into the world already estranged from God. So, when we are born, we are born in the flesh only. Our spiritual life does not begin at the time of our physical birth.
Although God is the creator of all, he is not the father of all until his child has been conceived and born. God is spirit, he must be worshiped in spirit, and to become a child of God, we must be born in the spirit.
"The natural man receiveth not the things of the spirit of God for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know them because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Corinthians 2: 14.
In order to be born into the family of God, it is totally a work of God's grace. We must be drawn by God to hear and accept the word of God as absolute truth, and by faith believe, as it says that - "All scripture is given by inspiration of God", and that "holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy ghost."
7 The mystery of iniquity doth already work (so, it has lasted around 2000 years, but the Wiched, the false messiah of the Jews, could not manifest himself yet):
only he (the sacrifice of JESUS) who now letteth will let(resists, antagonizes),
until he be taken out of the way(it will no longer be valid, GOD shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness, there will be no more salvation, but the Abomination of Desolation will be established, and eternal perdition.)
HOLY
Holy has mainly two aspects: being separate or set apart, and being perfectly pure and faultless.
God is separate. he is not a part of creation, but its Creator. There is none like him. He alone is God. he is the only One. He has no rival or any one who can equal Him. He is the only Being of his kind. There is and has never been and will never be any other God that is truly God in essence, divinity, or nature. Everything else is His creation, so nothing in his creation is comparable to Him. His majesty and greatness is unparalleled.
The other aspect is that God is perfectly, eternally pure and faultless, wholly blameless and unblemished in His moral Being. He is without sin, no evil resides in Him. he will never do what is wrong, never go against His holy nature. He will always act out of His Holy Being.
As humans He created, we cannot attain to His infinite and boundless Holiness, but in Christ we will become perfected in the life to come to have perfect holy humanity without sin any longer. The angels are also holy and without sin, but they are creatures and thus not holy in the sense of being separate. There are myriads of angels, billions of humans, but only one God.
My King was born King. He's a Seven Way King. He's the King of the Jews. That's a racial King. He's the King of Israel. That's a National King. He's the King of righteousness. He's the King of the ages.He's the King of Heaven. He's the King of glory. He's the King of kings and. He is the Lord of lords. David said the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament show His handiwork. My King is the only one whom there are no means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shore of supplies. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing. He's enduringly strong. He's entirely sincere. He's eternally steadfast. He's immortally graceful. He's imperially powerful. He's impartially merciful. He's God's Son. He's the sinner's saviour. He stands alone in Himself. He's honest. He's unique. He's unparalleled. He's unprecedented. He's supreme. He's pre-eminent.He's the grandest idea in literature He's the highest personality in philosophy.He's the supreme problem in high criticism He's the fundamental doctrine of proved theology. That's my King.He's the miracle of the age .He's the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. Well, He's the only one able to supply all of our needs simultaneously. He supplies strength for the weak. He's available for the tempted and the tried.He sympathizes and He saves. He's strong God and He guides. He heals the sick. He cleanses the lepers. He forgives sinners.
He discharged debtors. He delivers the captives. He defends the feeble. He blesses the young. He serves the unfortunate. He regards the aged. He rewards the diligent and He beautifies the meek. He's is a King of knowledge. He's the wellspring of wisdom. He's the doorway of deliverance. He's the pathway of peace. He's the roadway of righteousness. He's the highway of holiness. He's the gateway of glory. THATS MY KING, AUDIO ON YOUTUBE.
( Deut 8:30) .."that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live".
The word (every) in Hebrew is #3605; it means the whole, hence all, any or every, to complete, (make) perfect. (MAKE PERFECT)!
( Mt 4:4) "But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that proceedeth out of the mouth of God". (This IS prophecy for then, and prophecy for us today)
The word (every) in Greek is #3956; it means all, any, every, the whole. all (manner of, means).
( Jn 14:23-24) 23 "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words , and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him". 24 "He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me".
The word (words) is #565; it means commandment, speech, something said.
The word (sayings) is #3056; it means something said (including the thought) the Divine Expression (i,e, Christ)
( Ps 12:6-7) 6 "The words of the LORD are (pure) words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth purified seven times". 7 "Thou shalt keep them O LORD, thou shalt ((preserve them from this generation for ever))". 7 times = 7 years = KJB
The word (pure) is #2889; it means pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense) clean, sound, unadulterated, uncontaminated, innocent or holy.
( 2 Pet 1:19-21) 19 "a more sure word of prophecy". 20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation". We have that scripture today, and the New Testament in the KJB is that more sure word of prophecy!
21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost".
The translators of the KJB were moved by the Holy Ghost to fulfill God's promise to preserve His Words for ever ( Ps 12:7)
Truth matters.
First of all; the last sentence was somehow isolated from the proper text.
Secondly; I will need some time (probably until weeks end) to get more verses together related to God's attributes specifically related to being th Heavenly Father; as well as other unique characteristics of God. I still have an alphabetical "laundry list" as it were; but I am looking to focus on verses in this upcoming posting and perhaps attributes not easily assigned to one designation.
Here's the remaining ones that I have in alphabetical order; I have one person here who has some other ideas.
Hospitable
Invisible
Just
Knowing
Love
Manifest
Neighor
Omniscient (3 omnis)
Patient
Quintessential
Real
Satisfying
Travailing
Understanding
Valuable
Wise
X
Yearning
Z
I'll leave perhaps an open forum here for other descriptions from A to Z. Eventually it is hard to avoid overlap of scriptures as many cover more than one concept and eventually; of course we could end up with most of the Bible for scriptures referenced on the subject!
Agape; Rich P
It may seem redundant to speak of God being an attribute of God but His uniqueness nonetheless has certain characteristics. God sees; feels; hears and smells according to various scriptures. He is a jealous God and angry without sin; as well as having all other traits of perfection. Since man was created in God's image; we need not confine that just to physical appearance; in fact it is the invisible attributes of man such as the soul which we can also compare in some sense to the Spirit of God to get a better handle on His innermost thoughts in communing with Him.
Specifically as Father; God of course chastises all that He loves; He has adopted us into His family and of course He is a father to the fathrless. There certainly are verses where nursing mothers are brought up as well; God has tender attributes and through Christ the children were clearly on His heart (See Psalm 8); and we all have to be as children if we are able to enter the Kingdom of God ( Matthew 18:3). He has delegated authority to the Son; and we as firstfruits are also to be given authority to rule and reign over the earth after suffering here on earth ( 2 Tim. 2:12).
As God; of course we can look at the 3 "O"s (omnipotence; omnipresence; omnicience) or any other characteristics that make Him unique as compared to the rest of His creation. It is perhaps what we cannot understand that is the most profound; such as the subtle ways that He draws us to Him; ways that the Spirit moves which can't be readily defined by all known doctrines or specific scriptures; of unpredictability in case our comprehension somehow wants to confine Him to our own conceptualization of a box. Such things perhaps can be seen with why He has subtle markings on some creatures; novel stars in the universe etc. For every issue "solved" in science another mystery surfaces; man will never know it all
As God of course He can't sin; therrefore all that He says is truth. H
22. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
25. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
26. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death
"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law."
1 Cor 14:37-38,
"If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant."
So if I see that I was given by God something more than the others, then I shouldn't think that I am something better than the rest, but maybe I am the part which lacked.
Verse 1 states "In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." This corresponds with the healing waters from the Temple in Ezekiel 47 as well as Revelation 20 for the nations of the world.
Verses 2 through 5 discuss the end of false prophets; even the death of a family member who prophesies lies. Verse 6 seems to also be a prophesy of Christ as well as a warning of how when the Lord returns there is no more toleration from anyone closely associated with a false prophet.
Verse 7 is clearly a prophesy of Christ as cross referenced in Matthew 26:31 since Christ quoted it.
Verse 8 and 9 discuss a subject I've mentioned previously in the posts on Zechariah; on the third that make it through the Tribulation. It should be noted that God hears them. I have also noted for those who think this is cruel as to the interpretation; that mankind will be rarer than gold overall when the Day of Judgment comes. ( Isaiah 13:12). Truly; the cost of rejecting their Messiah and many centuries of rebellion has cost Israel dearly as to blessings they could have had. Nonetheless, they are once again established in their homeland and they will never completely be annihilated there despite the gathering of all nations against them in the last days.
1 Cor 10:33, "Even as I(Paul) please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
Philippians 2:19-21, "19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's."
Lets pay attention to verse 21. Even at that time people were interested in their affairs, with some exceptions like Paul and Timothy. How difficult is for one to devote himself to the needs of others. But Jesus did exactly that.
Have a blessed weekend.
Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.
2 concepts are indicated in these lyrics. First; praise isn't always accepted by God and second riches of this world often are treasured above the Lord. Both of these points are an issue when it comes to the Contemporary Christian music industry; in particular.
Lucifer according to Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 was anointed as a Cherubim with musical giftings built into him. He chose glory for himself; therefore lost his place in heaven and consequently; can only use his talents for evil purposes today. It is hard to conceive that those who have written scripturally sound lyrics in the past could abandon the Lord; but mind boggling to see those who have continued to confess Christ but accept all the ideologies contrary to scripture. This is certainly reminiscent of the type of people you would expect in the last days Laodicean type church. The kind of God which is worshipped in this case is one sided toward love and acceptance and doesn't look at repentance seriously. God loved us enough to send His Son ( John 3:16) but when the Son had our sins placed on Him the Father had to look away. ( Matthew 27:46; Habakkuk 1:13).
There are exceptions; of course of artists whose lives truly reflect the proper doctrines; and show the proper behavior as a humble servant. This often at the very least means turning down more lucrative offers that cause compromise and starting your own music label. Many start in local churches then end up getting sucked into the greed of worldly desires for success and any new musician should have regular discipling and close association with a local church; preferably as a member. We should pray also for those who are gifted musically in secular circles that they will turn to Christ and witness to them when opportunities arise.
-while disobeying HIS word then we became ineffective Christians who cannot even say boo to a demon.
Yes, Such People and ministries exist
-There are Men of God who are actually Led by the Spirit of God and are called according to the Gifts given to men by our Lord Jesus Christ, but instead of putting a show they fear God and walk with Him.
They that believe in Him, and they that are committed to His do Him will Revelation 12:11, KJV.
But what we are witnessing is.
-Men have departed from God and the church is a business and entertaining industries.
-Men don't pray earnestly before God and if they pray it's a shopping request rather than worship before God.
-No one is taking head according to the word of God and repentance has become optional this days where people have forgeten that God does not hear sinners ( John 9:31, KJV) and our sins separates us from our God (Isiah 59:2,KJV)
-Lets us pick our Bibles and wipe the dust off from them and lets us be given to God in prays and fasting seeking to fellowship with Him always while continuing in the word of GOD grounded in faith Amen.
-Remember faith without works is dead!
Lastly repent of your sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen.
-Wherefore When He died at the cross and purge our sins By Himself and rose on the Third day, He gave gifts unto men to be apostles, prophets, evangelist pastors and some to be teachers. ( Ephesians 4:7, KJV) This is clearly seen across different churches and in many Christians who have repented of their sins at the cross and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ the son of the Living God.
- It is also important to note that God put his power in Moses' rode, but it was upon Moses to pick it and use it. but according to Gods will ( exodus 4:1-3, KJV)
And Remember Elijah a man like us tempted like we are but prayed earnestly and the rain ceased and yet Elijah was a man like us ( James 5:17, KJV)
-The writer of the Book James clearly point this out to all Christians (those who have repented at the cross and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God) they that take head according to the word of God ( Psalms 119:9, KJV)
-That if there is anyone sick, let him call the elders of the church to pray for him anointing him with oil in the name of The Lord and the prayer of FAITH will save the sick and if he has committed sin the Lord will forgive Him.
-Moreover, in James 5:16, KJV) God clearly points this to us that we are to confess our trespasses to one other and to pray for one other that we may be Healed.
-For if we confess our sins to each other, we will remain humble in the Lord and when we pray with earnestly before God without doubting ( 1 timothy 2:8, KJV) the Lord is faithful who will also do it
Remember prayer is not a shopping list but worshiping the Lord God with Your heart mind and soul.
The conclusion of the matter.
-The Lord still heals the blind, heals the sick and raises the dead according to the Scriptures.
And He does not change but we me and you we change and if we pray in mockery and be covetous in ministry.
-Prophesying for attention picking and choosing the portions of the Scriptures that we want to believe