Jessica, Jesus is seen as a part of the Triune God (i.e. NOT three Gods, but three Persons or Personalities). And this one God in Heaven are the Father, the Word & the Holy Spirit ( 1 John 5:7). However, for the sake of the redemption of mankind, God in due time sent His Word to Earth as Jesus, His Son, to give His Life a ransom for all (read Romans chap 5). Yes, God is intimately concerned & involved in every believer's life: He gives us His Spirit to do this work after we are born again (read John chap 3 & chap 14:16-21). We hear God speak to us through His Word ( 2 Tim 3:16) & His Spirit ( Rom 8:16: speaks of the Spirit speaking with our spirit, so we remain in tune with God's Holy requirements for us, how to behave, where to go, what to do, how to speak, wisdom, telling another about Christ, etc). I find the King James version is the best as it has been translated from the original Text (Textus Receptus). But if you don't understand the English, then read New KJV or New American Std.
Jessica: best Bible for study is a King James Version with columns in the center of each page for cross referencing. Also that has a dictionary and good sized concordance. Harmony of the gospel books & maps.
I've actually found those at Goodwill that sadly got donated. I buy them and give them to anyone who says they don't have a Bible :) my favorite thing to do.
I found that the best way to study is to read a whole book at a time. Don't skip around unless you are reading the verses from that center column.
In the Harmony books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) is four Disciples that saw and heard the same things: the same thing written down by a tax collector, a doctor, etc)
I pay close attention to what Hod is saying and what Jesus is saying and doing.
We're going to be spending eternity in heaven with them, and we need to find out everything we need to know now.
When back to school sales start I get a dozen notebooks to take notes, ask questions, things to look for later.
Hattie, as in all Scripture, one needs to see the context in which a certain passage is written. In Gal 6:1,2, Paul references his earlier lengthy message on the Fruit of the Spirit in contrast to the works of the flesh (please read Galatians 5). So when he speaks in 6:1,2, he says to use that same spirit of Meekness (5:23), if you find a brother or sister overtaken by a fault (maybe some sin or error in judgement), then you who are mature in Christ & in His Word, help that poor soul to get back to a life of peace & victory - I apologize here that I am paraphrasing liberally so as to help you understand the verses). And, "considering thyself lest thou also be tempted" means: do this act of love for your brother/sister with great personal introspection & care (i.e. don't do it thinking that you are superior - that you won't fall into sin as he/she did. See 1 Cor 10:12 for a warning in this regard). And then, to fulfil Christ's law, we must help in carrying other's life's heavy loads.
I don't believe that we will know or have knowledge to understand all the BIBLE says to us. Kjv is for me. All the adds an takeaways in the Niv is just not right. Remember what revelations says about taking away an adding to the word of GOD.
I find it interesting that God has given us such a glorious planet yet man spends trillions going to Mars.WHY? This is very funny. Mars is red. In Revelation satan and the beast are red. Satan is no dummy, he knows he's lost this planet, his former home. Is he dumb and desperate enough to try to make Mars his new home? Red loves red! I told you this would be funny! I need to be preaching our glorious somewhere. I'm a retired supply preacher in Tn. Also preach revivals. Love it! Please pray. God Bless. Great website!
Mishael- who is my brother on Galatians 6 - 4 years ago
I think 'people thought' Jesus should give preference or deference to his mother and his disciples.
So Jesus asked the people, who is my mother and my brethern! For whosoever shall do the will of the Father, which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister, and mother.
God's Family is expected to behave differently from how we treat our human family...not. We are to become more like Jesus every day. Esteem others....
Friend, Romans is a great book to read every day. It's not that big. You gotta go there to be user friendly to the unsaved. (My own thought).
I really want ot understand god and jesus but i dont understand is jesus god? how do i hear god ? does god talk to us or the holy sprit? can you please refernce me to scriputres. which is the best version of the bible to read? thank you
Eating raw or undercooked pork can expose us to trichinosis. Worms. In those days of history there was no refrigeration. God was protecting his people. If the freshly killed pork was drained of blood and then roasted properly..it could be eaten with prayer. There's info on how Temple priests killed and prepared animals for sacrifice.
I would just add that Jesus was brought before Caiaphas to be prosecuted. And once the sentence was passed, He was sent to Pontius Pilate.
Pilate was the Roman governor and head of the entire area for the Roman government. The Roman government was the only official agency that could pronounce the death sentence on someone.
The Jews were not allowed to pass the death sentence, especially crucifixion. So they brought Jesus to Pilate so that Pilate could give the death sentence.
Laura per the Bible Herod did not have Jesus killed. Pilate tried to release Jesus.
John 19:12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. (Pilate was threatened with treason if he let Jesus go free)
Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:14 -16 - For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, EVEN AS THEY HAVE OF THE JEWS: WHO BOTH KILLED THE LORD JESUS, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and THEY PLEASE NOT GOD, and are contrary to all men: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: FOR THE WRATH IS COME UPON THEM TO THE UTTERMOST.
1. David had faith and stood on the promises of the Lord. (like with Goliath) He knew the Lord gave them the land
2. He repented at his own sin and shortcomings. (Bathsheba)
1 Samuel 17:26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God
Read 2 Samuel 12
13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. (Jesus warned us to repent many times)
That's a wonderful testimony, Gina. "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the LORD of Hosts" ( Zech 4:6). This verse reminds us that when we come to the end of ourselves and all seems hopeless in life, it can only be the Lord of Glory Who intervenes, and His Christ, Who intercedes on our behalf. You have rightly given Him all the Glory. Walk on in faith and in the Power of the Lord.
Words can not express the gratitude I have for my LORD and savior . I was so lost and always knew he was there but it wasn't until the last four years in my darkest times , I poured my heart and soul out to him . He literally saved my life . No one in this world could understand the emotions I was going through or help me except Christ . To this day I give thanks for everything in my life he has blessed me with and more . Every single day I do the same and pray for others hoping they will feel the same salvation . GOD is good!
If your remark is of a general nature & not tied to a thread here, then please remember we are Christians, ordinary people, who love the Lord Jesus and give testimony to His Love and Saving Grace. Not everyone can be articulate or well-informed, as maybe you are, but the Scripture has declared, "But God chose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty" ( 1Cor 1:26,27). We might be simple, misguided people in the eyes of the world, but content to be precious in God's Eyes as we endeavour to live for Him & speak of His Goodness in whatever way we can.
People can also get audio of the KJV for free, for example on this website. Someone can load it on their smart phone and just play the audio of any chapter they want to hear.
I suggest the King James Bible on CD with Alexander Scourby as the narrator as he has a great voice. It can be had for the new testament only for about 25 dollars delivered. Pay attention to who is being persecuted for Christ and by whom are doing the persecution. It will likely be the same as it was in the days of Christ. Persecution is coming people and has been in the works for a long time. 10 of the 12 apostles died for their faith. Paul died for his faith and stephen did also.
Jesus died for you, would you die for him?
Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, ...
Everyone please turn off the TV and read or listen to the Bible. One can buy the KJV new testament on CD for about 25 dollars us delivered. Listen to it while working or driving. James 1 says if any of you lack understand let him ask of God.
Seriously ask the Lord to reveal things to you and dig. Hit the thrift stores and buy some bibles as some day they shall likely be illegal. There are places now where the new testament is considered hate speech. The Lord is not happy with Europe and the USA and judgment is coming. Persecution is promised to those who follow Christ in 2 Timothy 3:12
Persecution shall separate the sheep from the goats and shall bring revival to the true remnant of Christ
I apologize. I just wish we could join hands and kick corona virus in the teeth with our faith. On Passover the Jews put lambs blood over the door so death (corona virus) would pass over the house. Jesus gives us power to stand against the enemies that would end us. Feed your faith, beloveds.
Before I was rescued to salvation, I studied stars, planets, sun, moon: trying to explain why things were as they were. Trying to project into future.
You are tuned into MEDIA news, Facebook, Twitter geniuses,Pharisees and politicians.
JESUS said I am the way, the TRUTH and the LIFE. Listen to Him!!! You're being led away.. Either you are in Jesus or not. Stop starving your spirit to death. You may be in the process of FALLING AWAY. He didn't promise us smooth sailing. We are hid in him. Slap on the jumper cables and restart your hearts. Walk up to the Goliath of your souls & launch the rock that explodes his brain. Feed on the Word. Bulk up! Turn off pathetic news. Jesus is the King!
The babes and sucklings Jesus mentions are SPIRITS TH H.G. plural,Thats y he is saying unless you receive th kingdom as a lil Child etc impling a birth. A lil one shall become a 1000 and a small one a strong nation,I the lord will hasten it in its time, these are the ISREAL OF GOD that are gonna be born in US via the seed of Christ A heavenly JACOB, ISAIAH says i will bring JACOB BACK AGAIN IN TH LAST DAYS WHICH IS THE H.G. TH 3 RD PERSON OF THE KINGDOM the Israel of God which is the multiplication of very God via the seed of Christ.Jesus was the 1st born of many brethren impling an Israel of God.When God told Moses his Name was abraham issac and jacob he was impling an Israel of God Coming.
That promise to abraham about multiplication resulted in the nation of israel. but natural israel were not the children of promise,god found fault with israel,there was none righteous no not one.god had another israel in mind that wd come outta of his own body christ jesus the very seed of god the living word of god that wd initiate a birth of christ in us, the son of man which is the h.g. that has to born in us via his seed .thats y he is saying that which is born of the spirit ( his word ) is spirit thats th h.g th israel of god that promise child, the h.g comes out of christ loins his seed his word etc. now we see an israel of god a holy nation a kingdom ppl born in humanity via hs word.
Adam did not exist until 6 days after the earth was created. So how can the sons of God be godly men?
since when do godly men marry ungodly women and then giants are born to them?
John 1:14 Jesus is the ONLY BEGOTTEN Son of God.
Luke 3:38 Adam is called a son of God since God created him.
1 John 3:1 Believers do not become Sons of God till they are born of the Spirit.
So who was the Father of the angels? would they not be Sons of God also?
Job 1:6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.
I know most churches will argue with me and claim Genesis 6 is not referring to angels and I say they are wrong.
when do believers and unbelievers get married and have giants for kids?
Matthew 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God IN HEAVEN.
I've actually found those at Goodwill that sadly got donated. I buy them and give them to anyone who says they don't have a Bible :) my favorite thing to do.
I found that the best way to study is to read a whole book at a time. Don't skip around unless you are reading the verses from that center column.
In the Harmony books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) is four Disciples that saw and heard the same things: the same thing written down by a tax collector, a doctor, etc)
I pay close attention to what Hod is saying and what Jesus is saying and doing.
We're going to be spending eternity in heaven with them, and we need to find out everything we need to know now.
When back to school sales start I get a dozen notebooks to take notes, ask questions, things to look for later.
So Jesus asked the people, who is my mother and my brethern! For whosoever shall do the will of the Father, which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister, and mother.
God's Family is expected to behave differently from how we treat our human family...not. We are to become more like Jesus every day. Esteem others....
Friend, Romans is a great book to read every day. It's not that big. You gotta go there to be user friendly to the unsaved. (My own thought).
:D anybody for sushi?
I would just add that Jesus was brought before Caiaphas to be prosecuted. And once the sentence was passed, He was sent to Pontius Pilate.
Pilate was the Roman governor and head of the entire area for the Roman government. The Roman government was the only official agency that could pronounce the death sentence on someone.
The Jews were not allowed to pass the death sentence, especially crucifixion. So they brought Jesus to Pilate so that Pilate could give the death sentence.
John 19:12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. (Pilate was threatened with treason if he let Jesus go free)
Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:14 -16 - For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, EVEN AS THEY HAVE OF THE JEWS: WHO BOTH KILLED THE LORD JESUS, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and THEY PLEASE NOT GOD, and are contrary to all men: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: FOR THE WRATH IS COME UPON THEM TO THE UTTERMOST.
1. David had faith and stood on the promises of the Lord. (like with Goliath) He knew the Lord gave them the land
2. He repented at his own sin and shortcomings. (Bathsheba)
1 Samuel 17:26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God
Read 2 Samuel 12
13 And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. (Jesus warned us to repent many times)
Jesus died for you, would you die for him?
Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, ...
Seriously ask the Lord to reveal things to you and dig. Hit the thrift stores and buy some bibles as some day they shall likely be illegal. There are places now where the new testament is considered hate speech. The Lord is not happy with Europe and the USA and judgment is coming. Persecution is promised to those who follow Christ in 2 Timothy 3:12
Persecution shall separate the sheep from the goats and shall bring revival to the true remnant of Christ
You are tuned into MEDIA news, Facebook, Twitter geniuses,Pharisees and politicians.
JESUS said I am the way, the TRUTH and the LIFE. Listen to Him!!! You're being led away.. Either you are in Jesus or not. Stop starving your spirit to death. You may be in the process of FALLING AWAY. He didn't promise us smooth sailing. We are hid in him. Slap on the jumper cables and restart your hearts. Walk up to the Goliath of your souls & launch the rock that explodes his brain. Feed on the Word. Bulk up! Turn off pathetic news. Jesus is the King!