A question for anyone and everyone regarding the book of Revelation . An elderly brother in my congregation told me this and I'm interested to know what others think . Firstly , none of Revelation refers to things that happened before this revelation was given to John , verse one states : things which must shortly come to pass . Secondly when John says in verse ten : I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day , John is not referring to a Sunday but to The Day that we're all waiting for , the day of Christ's return and thirdly that as it is a day , that it's all about things that will happen in the one thousand years just before Christ returns , as one day is as a thousand years to God , and Christ returns at the end of this last day . Lots to think about there , what do you think ? All answers will be read and appreciated , though if I get lots I may not be able to reply to them all , thanks .
2Pet. 3:10; the elements shall melt with fervent heat = These "elements" consist of the physical substances and materials of the universe from the largest building blocks to the smallest sub-atomic particles.
This expression proves more sinister than just describing intense heat that destroys. It also describes the elements breaking out into fiery heat similar to a spontaneous combustion.
Think of a person who suffers from an internal bodily fever, of which if left unchecked, untreated, and unabated, that sufferer will surely die.
Note, Apostle Peter did not identify the source of origin that results in this "fervent heat". From where, or from what does this heat generate? The description seems to suggest this heat builds up from an internal fever within the created physical elements which breaks out into a wild fire.
This is all very plausible, for GOD created all things consisting of molecules and atoms. Atoms constantly move, and their movement generates heat. The faster atoms move, the more intense the heat.
Such is the plan The LORD (v.9) has in store for the present heavens, elements, the earth, and all the works.
I'm totally lost on most of the discussion in Philippians chapter 1. I've read this chapter like five times in the commentaries and researched it and I'm not really finding anything about marriage in there I meant that's an overall yes thing to deal with but how did it come to be such a discussion in Philippians one? I guess I'll go ahead and give my input on it though I believe if you are an unsaved person and you get married and divorced then what you do once you're saved is what matters otherwise why would we be telling people that Jesus forgives our sins. before I was saved doesn't count as it does after I was saved he cleanse me of all my sins and still now I'm a new in person in Christ from that day forward everything matters. Including divorce and marriage you would definitely apply God's word to divorce and marriage and you wouldn't do it unless adultery. But again before being said you didn't know this.
Working for the rich has its benefits , but along with these benefits , come responsibilities.
Watching over the property, making sure that the bills are payed, keeping those who perform the maintenance are keeping and doing the work.
Even with all these things, a steward must be aware who is watching. Those who might benefit from His discrepancies, taking His job from Him ,if only with a rumor, it would behoove the master of the house to investigate from such rumor.
Placing blame, revealing the goods that ALL have been benefiting from.
As the world fills its silos, canning the oil, we ALL know that someone has dropped the dime, that may take us all down.
It would be the call too the steward who is responsible! He will be held responsible, this steward we have had confidence in that He would do what is right!
He will come, and He will make the decision on how much we owe! He will trust us to tell Him the truth, as He knows that His days may be numbered, that His job is at stake!
We hear that He is on His way, this supposed one who must cover the cost of using the fields and pressing the oils from His tree's that are His, the Rich man's property.
Even so, their is something certain about this rich man, Certain in He is a benevolent man, a man who forgives enough that we ALL benefit!
If for only half the amount owed, The steward shall remain, and we will only pay half of what we owe!
The question then remains, what about the other half! When shall that half be payed?
There an time when God Spoke unto me with His great Holy voice and with authority and power and there was an time when mine Lord Spoke unto me NO WHAT YOU BELIEVE ARE MAN'S RULES AND LAW'S AND NOT MINE OWN WHAT DOES MY WRITTEN WORD SAY ? And I felt as if mine Lord was making known me that He would me read His written Word and I had thought what am I going to do try and read through the whole Bible to try and find what it is He is trying to show me and then I had thought oh well I'll try and I had believed there to be a Bible lying on the floor next to me and when I looked to my left to try and see if I could see The Bible there right next to me was what appeared unto me as bright shimmering light's and as I leaned backwards it was revealed unto me that it was a portal/Porter/Gate way and on The other side was an open Book of scripture sitting on a table in someone else's Home and I moved and got before it for at the first it was to the side of me and at the first I had seen it from the same side so I moved and gotten in front of it and I read all of the herb's and erbs of thee Earth are for man to eat and CONSUME.
Someone on another site says "The Bible is just for Israelites. He (God) has not dealt with any other nations" Psalms 147:19&20.. So would it be correct for me to say.."ya the old testament yet everything after Acts 13 is for everyone that excepts Christ as Lord & Savior repenting & believing that when He died for all and all our sins, it is finished! Meaning ..we can never do ANYthing to get to heaven, ever, unless we do just that.! I'm looking for the actual scripture, because he is correct in saying he doesn't want opinions only scriptural proof. That's understandable and what I should have done to begin with. soon as I get a chance yet phones dead and don't want that app on here. Anyone like to send a few?
O God, who would fold both heaven and earth in a single peace:
let the design of thy great love light upon the waste of our wraths and sorrows:
and give peace to thy Church,
peace among nations,
peace in our dwellings,
and peace in our hearts,
Peace and blessing in families,
through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Father, we praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. Praise be to you!
Son of God, Jesus,through you all things were made.You became part of this earth, and you gazed upon this world with human eyes. Today you are alive in every creature in your risen glory. Praise be to you!
Holy Spirit, by your Light you guide this world towards the Father's love and accompany creation as it groans in travail. You also dwell in our hearts and you inspire us to do what is good. Praise be to you!
Godhead of infinite love,teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, for all things speak of you.Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is.
God of love, show us our place in this world as people of your love, for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live.
The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty.
Is Mount Olivet { Acts 1:12} and Mount of Olives the same place? Jesus departs from here for heaven and it reads he will return to same location when he first returns
The word clearly says we are to ask jesus for nothing any more but to ask the father. that's the next to last thing recorded in gids word that jesus spoke to us. why no sermons on this? i have been in church in various denominations for 64 years n not 9ne sermon have i heard on this clear direction by jesus. not one. same with songs. in the garden is a favorite if mine but i refuse to sing it like written because it violates what jesus told us. he is not on thus earth walking n talking with us. the last thing recorded that he said to us was that he had to get off this earth so that the holy ghost could come n he would lead us into all truth. no sermons on that either!. jesus said he had to leave earth so that the holy ghost could come n he would lead us into all truth. we dont need any special language to talk with him cause just like the father n the sin he knows them all. i have never heard any sermon saying we need to ask the holy ghost what the truth is on things. not one. if these are the last two directions we have from jesus n he was certainly adamant about them why are the not only just avoided but literaly thrown out by so called christianity??? he said he was coming back n getting a few but the corruotion would be wirld wide n 8verwhelming like isreal did more than once n was nearly destroyed. put into captivity n the kast days here would be the same. hes coming for a few n not the great masses that claim to serve. even that has dwindeled down. why no teachings on the last two directions, mandates, he gave us????? is it because the keaders in akl denominatiins have refused n are not doing as he told ys??? it appears the only answer us yes thats the reason n the masses follow them no matter what is i. the word.
There are theological disagreements on eschatology; along with some points that I may agree with; at least partially with certain things that have multiple fulfillments; for example. The concept that Christ is already ruling and reigning establishing His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven presently certainly has some truth in regard to the operation of the church in spreading the Gospel. There are certain offices that He has promised the "gates of hell shall not prevail against it." ( Matt. 16:18).
The greatest danger is the concept that Satan is already bound; in the bottomless pit; as Revelation 20 brings out. That is the assumption if we take the 1000 years figurately as we are clearly nearly 2000 years since the Resurrection and ascension of Christ. No wonder there are those who take the Dominionist ideas to heart; somehow thinking things will get better and better until the final rebellion which is thought to occur immediately prior to the Second Coming of Christ rather than the end of the 1000 years! There are some who have a less radical view; and accept in particular the persecutions necessary to continue to faithfully proclaim the Gospel. Satan is either bound or not; I separate the authority Christ has given to His people who are truly saved and Spirit filled who are not affected unless they allow or excuse sin in their lives giving his minions legal authority.
Taken in the wrong context; we see no need for deliverance; really wouldn't expect wars to be continuing in the earth; and don't understand how deception can take us over. How do we effectively fight an Ephesians 6 battle; or why would we if Satan is a non issue? There are other issues; such as the "Replacement Theology" and not taking many scriptures literally for future events; yet often past prophecies are taken this way by the reformers. How can we know we are under Satan's power if we don't believe it is possible? These are serious conerns.
In Leviticus 19:28 King James Bible states you should not cut your body for the dead. You should not mark yourself, is this referring to tattoos In present time?
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 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; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.
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This expression proves more sinister than just describing intense heat that destroys. It also describes the elements breaking out into fiery heat similar to a spontaneous combustion.
Think of a person who suffers from an internal bodily fever, of which if left unchecked, untreated, and unabated, that sufferer will surely die.
Note, Apostle Peter did not identify the source of origin that results in this "fervent heat". From where, or from what does this heat generate? The description seems to suggest this heat builds up from an internal fever within the created physical elements which breaks out into a wild fire.
This is all very plausible, for GOD created all things consisting of molecules and atoms. Atoms constantly move, and their movement generates heat. The faster atoms move, the more intense the heat.
Such is the plan The LORD (v.9) has in store for the present heavens, elements, the earth, and all the works.
Watching over the property, making sure that the bills are payed, keeping those who perform the maintenance are keeping and doing the work.
Even with all these things, a steward must be aware who is watching. Those who might benefit from His discrepancies, taking His job from Him ,if only with a rumor, it would behoove the master of the house to investigate from such rumor.
Placing blame, revealing the goods that ALL have been benefiting from.
As the world fills its silos, canning the oil, we ALL know that someone has dropped the dime, that may take us all down.
It would be the call too the steward who is responsible! He will be held responsible, this steward we have had confidence in that He would do what is right!
He will come, and He will make the decision on how much we owe! He will trust us to tell Him the truth, as He knows that His days may be numbered, that His job is at stake!
We hear that He is on His way, this supposed one who must cover the cost of using the fields and pressing the oils from His tree's that are His, the Rich man's property.
Even so, their is something certain about this rich man, Certain in He is a benevolent man, a man who forgives enough that we ALL benefit!
If for only half the amount owed, The steward shall remain, and we will only pay half of what we owe!
The question then remains, what about the other half! When shall that half be payed?
Repent and be Baptized
Has there ever been a female angel? If no, why not?
let the design of thy great love light upon the waste of our wraths and sorrows:
and give peace to thy Church,
peace among nations,
peace in our dwellings,
and peace in our hearts,
Peace and blessing in families,
through thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Father, we praise you with all your creatures. They came forth from your all-powerful hand; they are yours, filled with your presence and your tender love. Praise be to you!
Son of God, Jesus,through you all things were made.You became part of this earth, and you gazed upon this world with human eyes. Today you are alive in every creature in your risen glory. Praise be to you!
Holy Spirit, by your Light you guide this world towards the Father's love and accompany creation as it groans in travail. You also dwell in our hearts and you inspire us to do what is good. Praise be to you!
Godhead of infinite love,teach us to contemplate you in the beauty of the universe, for all things speak of you.Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that you have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is.
God of love, show us our place in this world as people of your love, for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak, and care for this world in which we live.
The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty.
Praise be to you! Amen.
There are theological disagreements on eschatology; along with some points that I may agree with; at least partially with certain things that have multiple fulfillments; for example. The concept that Christ is already ruling and reigning establishing His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven presently certainly has some truth in regard to the operation of the church in spreading the Gospel. There are certain offices that He has promised the "gates of hell shall not prevail against it." ( Matt. 16:18).
The greatest danger is the concept that Satan is already bound; in the bottomless pit; as Revelation 20 brings out. That is the assumption if we take the 1000 years figurately as we are clearly nearly 2000 years since the Resurrection and ascension of Christ. No wonder there are those who take the Dominionist ideas to heart; somehow thinking things will get better and better until the final rebellion which is thought to occur immediately prior to the Second Coming of Christ rather than the end of the 1000 years! There are some who have a less radical view; and accept in particular the persecutions necessary to continue to faithfully proclaim the Gospel. Satan is either bound or not; I separate the authority Christ has given to His people who are truly saved and Spirit filled who are not affected unless they allow or excuse sin in their lives giving his minions legal authority.
Taken in the wrong context; we see no need for deliverance; really wouldn't expect wars to be continuing in the earth; and don't understand how deception can take us over. How do we effectively fight an Ephesians 6 battle; or why would we if Satan is a non issue? There are other issues; such as the "Replacement Theology" and not taking many scriptures literally for future events; yet often past prophecies are taken this way by the reformers. How can we know we are under Satan's power if we don't believe it is possible? These are serious conerns.
amen
2 Corinthians 10:3-7
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 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; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.
In Jesus name amen