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  • Jordyn - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Brother Jesse:

    I have no problem when parties disagree, it's part of God's plan, he sets brother against brother and sister against sister.

    God Bless YOU!
  • Jesse - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Jordyn,

    (Part 1):

    The original question by PBC79 seemed to be asking if Revelation Chapters 2 & 3 are referring to seven churches, or one church. This person was told that the seven churches of Revelation are all one church. I believe that is incorrect.

    Although you and I gave conflicting answers, I stand by my original response to PBC79. I still hold that these were 7 literal churches that were established in those seven locations listed in Revelation Chapters 2 & 3. And each one of these churches were given a specific message.

    Now, as far as continuing on in this discussion, I see no purpose in it unless the person who began this thread has more questions. I gave my answer to the original question that was asked, and you gave yours. So, unless PBC79 wishes to enter this discussion, I see no need to continue going back and forth with each other about things unrelated to the question asked.
  • Jordyn - In Reply - 5 months ago
    PBC79:

    There is only ONE church, Christ.

    Revelation 21:22 And I saw no temple therein, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb, are the temple thereof.

    2 Corinthians 6:16 ... ye are the temple of God .....

    Matthew 19:6 Wherefore THEY (you and Christ) are no more TWAIN, but ONE flesh....

    This happen at Christ's resurrection, you were made a JOINT HEIR, you and Christ arose as ONE flesh, the new creation, the TRUE church.

    God Bless YOU!
  • S Spencer - 5 months ago
    Here's an very interesting article

    by Mark Hitchcock

    God's Faithfulness to Israel.

    Part 1 of 5.

    After the destruction of the second Jewish Temple in A.D. 70, a group of rabbis accompanied Rabbi Akiva up to Jerusalem. When they reached Mount Scopus and the site of the Temple came into view, they tore their garments. When they reached the Temple Mount, they saw a fox dart out from the spot where the Holy of Holies had stood in the Holy Temple. The other rabbis began to weep, but Rabbi Akiva laughed.

    "Akiva," they said to him, "you never cease to amaze us. We are crying, and you laugh!"

    But Rabbi Akiva asked, "And you, why are you crying?"

    The rabbis responded, "What? Shall we not weep? The place about which Scripture states, 'and the stranger who draws close shall die,' has become a den of foxes. Indeed, this is a fulfillment of the verse, 'For Mt. Zion which lies desolate, foxes prowl over it.'" This is exactly why I laugh," Akiva replied. "For just as we have seen the prophecies of Jerusalem's destruction come to pass, so, too, know that the prophecies of her future consolation shall also be fulfilled. I laughed because I remembered the verses, 'Old men and old women will once again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with his staff in his hand because of advanced age; and the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.' The Holy One, blessed be He, has declared that, just as the first prophecies have been fulfilled, so shall the latter. I am joyous that the first have already come to pass, for the latter shall be fulfilled in the future."
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Why do we trust God's providence and promises?

    For one of many reasons, he's been active and faithful in our lives whether by blessings or chastening.

    Another way, The Nation Israel!

    God has shown the world he's a God that provides and keeps his promises, That is through the Nation Israel.

    What's their future?

    God bless.
  • S Spencer - 5 months ago
    God's Faithfulness to Israel.

    Part 2 of 5.

    Rabbi Akiva was absolutely right. God is faithful. He is faithful to His promises and to His people. Yet we must remember, as did Rabbi Akiva, that God's faithfulness cuts both ways. We often think of it only in terms of reassurances and blessings. But He also is faithful to carry out His threats and curses. Israel has been the recipient of God's faithfulness in both areas.

    Because people throughout history have witnessed the Jewish people's distress, deportation, and even near-destruction, they are tempted to say God has forgotten His ancient people and cast them aside. But nothing could be more misguided.

    God has been unswervingly faithful to His covenant. Through Moses, God told the Israelites what would happen if they obeyed Him and what would happen if they disobeyed. Deuteronomy 28 clearly explains the covenant blessings and curses. The fact that God is faithful in following through with His curses actually proves He will be equally as faithful in bringing forth His blessings.

    Just as the curses were literal, the blessings are literal. Israel's scattering was literal, and so is Israel's regathering.

    In the darkest book of the Bible-Lamentations-the city of Jerusalem and the Solomonic Temple lie in ruins. In the midst of the devastation, the prophet Jeremiah, like Rabbi Akiva, saw a ray of hope: "Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies" (3:32).
  • S Spencer - 5 months ago
    God's Faithfulness to Israel.

    Part 3 of 5

    Even in times of stern discipline, God has faithfully preserved His people. Have you noticed that every time someone has tried to wipe out the Jewish people, they have ended up with a holiday? Pharaoh tried, and they received Passover. Haman's attempt backfired, and they got Purim. The anger of Antiochus IV in the Intertestamental Period resulted in the Feast of Lights, usually called Hanukkah. And Hitler's hatred led to the May 14, 1948, founding of the modern State of Israel.

    At every twist and turn, God has been faithful to Israel. Despite numerous deportations, with the final one lasting for 1,900 years to 70 nations, the Jewish people remained distinct. In the late 19th century, even the Hebrew language was revived and restored.

    The formation of modern Israel against all odds-often called the "Miracle on the Mediterranean"-may be the greatest miracle of the 20th century. Wrote Randall Price, an archaeologist and president of World of the Bible Ministries,
  • S Spencer - 5 months ago
    God's Faithfulness to Israel.

    Part 4 of 5.

    The fact of the Jewish people's continuity is even more remarkable in light of the testimony of history to exile and return. In all of human history there have been less than ten deportations of a people group from their native land. These people groups disappeared in history because they assimilated into the nations to which they were exiled. However, the Jewish people did not simply experience a single exile, but multiple exiles.The contrast here with other historical exiles should not be overlooked. While other people groups were exiled to one country, the Jews were dispersed to many different countries, and in fact were scattered to every part of the earth.Moreover, the Jewish people are the only people to have returned en masse to their ancient homeland and to have restored their national independence by re-establishing their former state.Any one of these facts of Israel's survival would be remarkable, but taken together they are miraculous.

    The establishing of modern Israel is astounding in itself, but the fact that the country is surviving and thriving for 65 years in the middle of a sea of enemies is further testimony to God's faithfulness to His promise, "He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep" ( Ps. 121:4). In these events, God is setting the stage for the events of the end-times and His people's final restoration to the Promised Land.

    See Part 5.
  • S Spencer - 5 months ago
    God's Faithfulness to Israel

    Part 5 of 5.

    Every visitor to Israel who travels by plane enters the country the same way-through passport control at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Once you have passed through there and are about to exit, you are greeted by a huge, colorful tapestry welcoming you to the land.

    Millions of people have come and gone through that airport, but most of them probably never noticed the big "welcome" sign. On this tapestry is depicted masses of people streaming in through the gates of the city of Jerusalem. On it, in Hebrew, is a prophetic text from the book of Jeremiah that speaks about the ingathering of the exiles: "'So there is hope for your future,' declares the L. 'Your children will return to their own land'" ( Jer. 31:17 NIV).

    Whether or not newly arrived Jewish immigrants can yet read the words, the lesson is understood; for they who are coming home are part of God's present purpose in regathering His people in faithfulness to the fulfillment of His ancient promise.

    Someone might ask why it is so significant to Christian believers today that God is faithful to Israel. The reason is simple and sublime. If God was and is faithful to Israel, then we can have firm confidence He will be faithful to all who trust in His Son. The same God who made His promises to Israel and faithfully fulfilled them will keep His Word to all of us who trust in Him to save us and see us through to the end ( Phil. 1:6).

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it ( 1 Th. 5:23-24).

    Very good article in my opinion.

    This weekend I will share an article from Dave Hunt.

    Good night and God bless.
  • Jesse - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Brother Spencer,

    Very good article indeed! Thanks for sharing that. I have also read some of Dave Hunt's commentary, so I look forward to seeing what you have to share from him.

    God Bless!!!
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Thanks Brother Jesse.

    I've read quite a bit of Dave Hunts material also.

    He haa a book called "A Woman rides the beast". A good read!

    Also video called Israel, Islam, and Armageddon. You can see it on YouTube. It's very good also.

    I certainly will post some additional material soon.

    God bless.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Good thoughts, S. Spencer,

    Not only did God promise to re-gather Judah, but also Israel from all of the lands that they have been dispersed. So we may see an influx of Israelites descended from the Northern Kingdom return as well, or maybe this will be completed after Jesus' final coming and the new Jerusalem is revealed where ALL of the select Israelites who believe in Jesus and Gentile believers will reside forever with God in their midst in a state of endless joy and satisfaction. That will certainly be glorious!
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Thanks Gigi.

    Goodmorning.

    That is going to be the climax to all things!

    But there is atleast 1007 years of unfinished business here on earth that the Bible has a lot to say about that has not been fulfilled.

    You see it disclosed chronologically in Revelation.

    Revelation 20:1-3.

    "And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

    And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

    And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

    Revelation 20:7-10.

    And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,

    And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and MaGog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.....

    All this comes before Revelation 21:1-4.

    "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

    And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

    And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

    And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

    A day to look forward to!

    Have a blessed day
  • Things I Want Your Heart to Know on Leviticus 24 - 5 months ago
    What does it mean to blaspheme the Lord? What would you have to say?
  • Jece - In Reply on Leviticus 24 - 5 months ago
    great disrespect shown to God
  • EricSpencer - 5 months ago
    Of This Prophecy

    The ministry of LITTLE FAITH

    Matt 6:30,33 - You of LITTLE FAITH, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven.

    1 John 3:17-19 - how does God's love abide in him? LITTLE CHILDREN, let us not love in word and talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth.

    ISA 8:18 - "Behold, I and the CHILDREN whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in ISRAEL from the LORD of HOSTS, which dwelleth in Mount Zion."

    The eternal internal land of the ISRAELITES. The miniature land of God within us.

    Psa 125:1 - "They that trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever." Psa 125:2 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever." The land allotted to the righteous. Peace be upon ISRAEL. Aman

    Matt 19:14 - Jesus said, let the LITTLE CHILDREN "come" to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. Matt 19:28 - Jesus said, when the son of man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL. Matt 19:29 - You will receive a hundred fold (SPIRITUAL CHILDREN) and will inherit eternal life.

    THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN (spiritual) within us, the seed and the inheritance of God, our Great Father and The Good Creator. We build and we destroy, to our flesh and to our spirit. Gal 6:7 - whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Gal 6:8 - For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh (earth) reap corruption, but the one who sows to the spirit (heaven) will from the spirit reap eternal life. Gal 6:9 - And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up. For God is our Father in heaven and we are theirs in heaven on earth. Our CHILDREN within us, THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL. This is the Truth, this is the good news, this is the gospel of the kingdom of heaven.

    To be continued.
  • JaynieMKR - 5 months ago
    Why did Jesus come to earth when He did?
  • GiGi on Deuteronomy 4 - 5 months ago
    cont.

    I think I am on 8

    8) Although God commands them against idolatry, He tells them that they will indeed turn from Him to idols, corrupting themselves before God, doing the very evil He tells them to avoid. He will remove them from the land, as He promised to do to them at Horeb if they departed from the covenant relationship with Him. He will scatter them among the nations (which happened in the exile to Babylon and Assyria, and in 70 A.D.) and their numbers will be greatly decreased. (25-28)

    9) He promises to receive them back to Himself if they repent and seek Him with all of their hearts (29-31). He will do the same to us when we backslid and repent.

    Verses 40-49 seem to belong to the next section (ch. 5)

    We, too, are in a covenant with God, the New Covenant sealed by the blood of Jesus, Son of the Father, who sealed it for us without our input. It is totally God's doing, just as with the covenant made with Abraham. Abraham slept, and the Godhead sealed the covenant without Abraham being awake to participate in the sealing. He was given the promise, but God did the work of the covenant. So, too, with us, the covenant that saves us is a gift to us from God, not earned by us by our obedience, but like Abraham, our obedience results from being given the gift of faith by the Holy Spirit. It is a better covenant than that of the one made at Sinai. It was made at Mt. Calvary at Golgotha, when Jesus was crucified and died for us.

    The only perplexing part of this chapter to me is that of image making. I certainly understand that we are not to create or have any object that would represent God, nor make any idol. But the language seems to say that we are not to make images of anything. Does this rule out art, such as paintings sculptures, drawings, carvings in stone for the sake of beauty? The tabernacle curtains had cherubim on them and the ark of the covenant had angels forged to overlook the mercy seat. These were commanded by God. There were other images. ?
  • GiGi on Deuteronomy 4 - 5 months ago
    Takeaways from this chapter:

    1) God says in verse 39 that He alone is God and that there is no other true God. He establishes this as a fact to the people of Israel. He reminds them of the price paid by those who sinned by serving the god of the Moabites-Ba'al Peor with the Midianite women. They all died and only those who did not worship this false god survived to that day.

    2) God reminds them of all the ways He has delivered the nation: from Egypt, in battle, in the wilderness. He expects the nation to remember these things and teach their children these things.

    3) God warns them about departing from Him to worship false idols, for they are not truly god, nor able to help the Israelites.

    4) God reminds the nation that he is merciful and good, will not forsake them, and will keep His covenant with their forefathers. (vs. 31)

    5) He tells them to keep the covenant made at Mt. Horeb according to the commandments He gave them engraved by Him on stone tablets. (vs. 13)

    6) He commands not to add to the words of the covenant and His commandments nor to take any words away. (vs.2) We are to keep His words separate from the words of mere human thoughts.

    7) He recalls to the people how He had met with them on Mt. Horeb Sinai) and had given them the covenant and Law that they were to adhere to and not turn from. They are wisdom and understanding for the Israelites. (5-6. 10)

    8) He tells them how they have been set apart in a special way from all the nations of the world, with God so near, because he is everywhere present (vs.7-8) The wisdom and understanding of the covenant and Law will be noticed by the other nations if Israel lives them out. In

    8) He reminds them how He appeared to them on Mt. Horeb in fire and spoke out of the fire, but they did not see any form of Him. (vs. 12) Therefore, they are not to try to make any image to represent Him. (15-19) He wanted the Israelites to worship Him, not any image. It is a spiritual worship, as Jesus. ( Jn. 4:24)
  • Stewart - 5 months ago
    Prayer request for healing.

    Prayer needed, last night my lung collapsed again, both have within 8 years. I am in the LORD'S hands. I believe in being healed of all manner of sickness. This condition with my lungs as good after my first surgery in 2015, its the other lung (left) is now collapsed. I have been medivaced out to another Hospital as I am from a reserve and in certain cases we are sometimes sent to the south. We flew in a plane below the clouds as a cabin pressure plane flying above would make it worse. (its painful, there are worse pains im sure, but why it happened the Drs are not sure as am I.

    Spontaneous Hemothorax

    God Bless You all.
  • I AM THAT I AM - In Reply - 4 months ago
    Every sickness or medical condition is a spiritual attack. I pray that the Living God delivers you from any weapon that is formed against you, and I pray for healing by the Blood of Jesus. Stay positive, stay away from negative people and try to fast or eat as healthy and clean as possible. Prayers up soldier. Glory to Yeshua.
  • Stewart - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Thanks everyone for their prayers, I am now in Moosonee, ON. They booked me a bus ride up, surgeon said using a plane would undue his work. But I am thankful for your prayers, as I kept you all in prayer too.

    I am just a short lil boat ride, taxi from the down the bank in Moose Factory to go then home. (25 mins)

    Everything went well and was told my lung after this surgery will be in even better shape now.

    Medevac'd from Moose Factory to Moosonee. Then Moosonee to Sudbury. There was no extra beds @ original Hospital in Kingston ON they wanted to send me to, but DR said it was a good thing I ended up in Sudbury as they said they got one of the best lung wards in the Country.

    GOD BLESS and keep praying for me for wisdom, healing and I will keep you in mine. As we all keep each other in Prayers.

    Psalms 27:14

    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Good news, Stewart!

    Glad you are going home. I will continue to pray for you and I hope you will keep us updated.
  • Stewart - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Thanks GiGi,

    I will keep you all updated. Thank you for your prayers and genuine love in Christ and concern, all of you. God is in control amen.

    I love going to city, but the payment is hard on the feet (lil humor). Train ride was the same as its always been, trees and lots of them lol...

    The worst part is waking from surgery. The pain right is still up there so prayers for that, and complete recovery. Gods will be done. Ask God in My Name Jesus said. anything we ask.

    God Bless as well all keep each other in Prayer.
  • GiGi - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Oh, dear Stewart, that is a severe situation. Not being able to breathe well is painful, May you get swift treatment. My husband had this happen when he was 3, pneumonia led to it. He was in the hospital in an oxygen tent for 6 weeks. No one could visit him. That was 3 years ago, so treatment has changed, but it is a very acute situation. I will certainly pray for you. Let us know how things go for you over the next few days.

    Dear Heavenly Father, Stewart is in desperate need of your help in this medical emergency. We ask You in Jesus' name to provide speedy help, skilled doctors, correct treatment, improved breathing, pain relief, and overall improvement of his health. Thank you Father for hearing our prayers and willingly answering us because you love us. Amen.
  • Stewart - In Reply - 5 months ago
    AMEN! Thank you GiGi, continue to pray for me as we all keep each other in Prayer.

    God Bless You.
  • Lee the Follower - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Stewart,

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I put my trust in Jesus that you make a steady recovery.

    My God bless you with comfort and peace in Jesus name.
  • Stewart - In Reply - 5 months ago
    God Bless you Lee,

    For prayer, and words of encouragement and wisdom. I will continue to keep you all in prayers. I've been reading the discussions and just thanking GOD, giving Him the Glory. AMEN.

    I am thankful your words and prayers on this website. Others as well, and learning to take advice.

    God Bless once again, God is Good, all the time.

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  • Jordyn - In Reply - 5 months ago
    Jesusgirl87:

    Why don't you and your husband just quit watching all the news and conflicting videos that causing conflict, and talk about other things.

    What do you enjoy doing together that doesn't cause conflict?

    Life is as simple as you make or as complicated as you make it.

    God Bless YOU!


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