Murray Codorwel Vengethasamy on Psalms 2 - 2 years ago
I am 72 years old, raised in a Communal home of Hindus, Muslims and Jehovahs Witnesses. All wonderful people.
I have read many hundreds of books, and have taught Mathematics and Computer Science to Secondary School and FET College learners. I still develop software and I have many certificates of achievements.
On reflecting, I am thankful that I have realized, just as the Apostle Paul did, that above everything in my life stands :
JESUS CHRIST and HIM crucified.
Read : 1Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know any thing among you, 'save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified"
The BIBLE is the greatest BOOK that I have ever read, because I have learnt from it who GOD is:
Read : Jeremiah 9:23-24 "Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
But let him who glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
I would like you to know that I have experienced these WORDS in my lifetime and still do.
Therefore, I urge every person everywhere to hearken to the WORDS of GOD, for God is no respecter of persons.
The wonderful things that HE did and does for me and many, many other Christians , He will do for you.
I therefore, would like to put a loving challenge to you :
When you read the Bible, Humble yourself and sincerely ask GOD in JESUS' name to grant you the understanding and knowledge about HIM. You will be AMAZED!
When reading the king James version, you read who so ever believeth is there any different meeting to that word then believe that is used other places in the King James version of the Bible ?
You are correct. What happened I don't know. As I hit reply to a comment made by Bob. Which I still have the screen to though that comment seems to have been removed even though there is no history to it that we usually see. I did notice this after I made the post and if an e-mail was sent to William hopefully, by the contents, he notes it was to Bob.
As I'm not going to argue with anyone about this. Especially who will not converse maturely. I have to back up our Lord. As you do also very well with other brothers and sisters in Christ on this site. It really saddens me to see what some people post.
Maybe just some questions I would have asked Bob if He knows so much about the Lord:
Who is the King, on the Throne, in Heaven?
Who are we to stand before on the day of Judgement?
Who is the Light?
Who is all powerful in Heaven and in Earth?
Who has the power to forgive sins?
Who is our Savior?
Who's Spirit resides in us after we are "born again"?
Who baptizes with the Holy Ghost?
Not that I expect an answer from him to any of these questions. Maybe it will hopefully just get him to read his Holy Bible more and I pray his eyes shall be opened to the truth.
Don't let what you're not concerned about upset you,
There's nothing constructive when it leads to hate, When the truth of the word is working in us it brings on fruit. A friendly debate can be helpful, but on character is on display here.
Let's not let disagreements consume us. God bless.
Wow. You shall be in my prayers. You just stated the Father, the Son(Jesus Christ), and the Holy Ghost are confused? It is clear you do not believe the Scriptures and have your own carnal idea of God. Matthew 12:32, Matthew 12:36.
Also you do not believe, or understand, the words of Christ like John 10:30?
You know God says listen to His Son right? Matthew 17:5. Even further like the Angel of the LORD in the OT. Exodus 23:20-22.
Also to glorify the Son is to glorify the Father. As they are ONE. John 14:13-14. The only way to eternal life is through the Son of God. John 14:6. 1 John 5:11-13.
God is ONE. I pray the Lord leads you to leave your own beliefs behind and trust Him and His Word.
You seem to believe in the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Though you seem to doubt who the Lord is just like the Pharisees did. Bringing Him down to "just a man". Matthew 5:20.
Im assuming you are serious so Ill ask you a question... Have you ever talked to yourself? Who is talking and who is listening?
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Rom 1:20"
God is who he says HE IS, whether we understand it or not.
That is hard to accept because pride and human reasoning get in our way.
Read Pauls answer to another question that cannot be answered by our frame of reference.
" Rom 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?"
It's actually a good question from our point of reference. God asks us to believe, "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God 1Cor 2:5". and "without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him Heb 11:6"
Understanding will be given to us if we are believe first.
By the way God does, has and always will agree with Himself. John 5:7-8. You will one day as well if you are saved.
May God bless his word and thank you for your sincerity.
Jacob's 12 sons in order of birth: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.
Prior to the 6th trumpet, day of the Lord battle, 12 tribes of Israel, of many tongues, are sealed 42 months from death, and witnesses to antichrist's atrocities.
In the field of 14 tribes, 12 are sealed; Dan and Ephraim have been left out. Joseph still represents two tribes, but in this case, for their apostasy, he replaces both Dan and Ephraim . Their seal exclusion implies that the 144,000 elect will be pure and righteous, having a strong testament of God's word.
In Judges 17-21, before Israel had a king, and in their territories, Dan and Ephraim refused to conform to religious standards. Moreover, Dan was not pleased with the land God gave them, and they with Ephraim chased after idols.
Dear Martha, God is manifest in three persons, The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit. You are made in the image of God. Spirit Soul and Body. ( 1Th 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.)
Just as you are three beings in one person, God is three persons in one God. Objects in this world have three dimensions. Water can be liquid, solid and gas. It is water. Light can be felt (infrared) seen( visible) and damaging to your skin or eyes(ultraviolet) It is all light.
Yes Jesus is God and has a special function in what is called the Godhead. Acts 17:29
I understand your son's reluctance to work on a day set aside to rest in God. Have him read Romans 14:1-12
Those who are" in Christ", have entered into his rest (sabbath). Jesus said come unto me and I will give thee rest.
Jesus is the sabbath for those who believe on Him for salvation.
To the father the Lord I pray you ease him so he may join his fellows. I know he's loved by many but his world is different then ours so walk and breath with him. In Jesus Christ preciouse name I prey
Ephesians 1:13-14 13And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession-to the praise of his glory.
Christians go astray and do things they should not do. BUT God is longsuffering. And if they were truly born again they will repent. If they don't return, yes, their Christianity is in question.
"But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people."
I have read many hundreds of books, and have taught Mathematics and Computer Science to Secondary School and FET College learners. I still develop software and I have many certificates of achievements.
On reflecting, I am thankful that I have realized, just as the Apostle Paul did, that above everything in my life stands :
JESUS CHRIST and HIM crucified.
Read : 1Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know any thing among you, 'save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified"
The BIBLE is the greatest BOOK that I have ever read, because I have learnt from it who GOD is:
Read : Jeremiah 9:23-24 "Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
But let him who glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
I would like you to know that I have experienced these WORDS in my lifetime and still do.
Therefore, I urge every person everywhere to hearken to the WORDS of GOD, for God is no respecter of persons.
The wonderful things that HE did and does for me and many, many other Christians , He will do for you.
I therefore, would like to put a loving challenge to you :
When you read the Bible, Humble yourself and sincerely ask GOD in JESUS' name to grant you the understanding and knowledge about HIM. You will be AMAZED!
You are correct. What happened I don't know. As I hit reply to a comment made by Bob. Which I still have the screen to though that comment seems to have been removed even though there is no history to it that we usually see. I did notice this after I made the post and if an e-mail was sent to William hopefully, by the contents, he notes it was to Bob.
As I'm not going to argue with anyone about this. Especially who will not converse maturely. I have to back up our Lord. As you do also very well with other brothers and sisters in Christ on this site. It really saddens me to see what some people post.
Maybe just some questions I would have asked Bob if He knows so much about the Lord:
Who is the King, on the Throne, in Heaven?
Who are we to stand before on the day of Judgement?
Who is the Light?
Who is all powerful in Heaven and in Earth?
Who has the power to forgive sins?
Who is our Savior?
Who's Spirit resides in us after we are "born again"?
Who baptizes with the Holy Ghost?
Not that I expect an answer from him to any of these questions. Maybe it will hopefully just get him to read his Holy Bible more and I pray his eyes shall be opened to the truth.
Thanks Adam. God Bless.
Don't let what you're not concerned about upset you,
There's nothing constructive when it leads to hate, When the truth of the word is working in us it brings on fruit. A friendly debate can be helpful, but on character is on display here.
Let's not let disagreements consume us. God bless.
Also you do not believe, or understand, the words of Christ like John 10:30?
You know God says listen to His Son right? Matthew 17:5. Even further like the Angel of the LORD in the OT. Exodus 23:20-22.
Also to glorify the Son is to glorify the Father. As they are ONE. John 14:13-14. The only way to eternal life is through the Son of God. John 14:6. 1 John 5:11-13.
God is ONE. I pray the Lord leads you to leave your own beliefs behind and trust Him and His Word.
You seem to believe in the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Though you seem to doubt who the Lord is just like the Pharisees did. Bringing Him down to "just a man". Matthew 5:20.
God Bless.
You never answered my question from the last post.
Though you seem to have your own idea and don't think God can do anything He wants?
Again we use Scripture. It is truth. If you don't believe the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are ONE. You are just not believing Scripture.
Try not to think your earthly mind can understand the ways of the Lord. Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 55:8-9.
God Bless.
Im assuming you are serious so Ill ask you a question... Have you ever talked to yourself? Who is talking and who is listening?
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Rom 1:20"
God is who he says HE IS, whether we understand it or not.
That is hard to accept because pride and human reasoning get in our way.
Read Pauls answer to another question that cannot be answered by our frame of reference.
" Rom 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?"
It's actually a good question from our point of reference. God asks us to believe, "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God 1Cor 2:5". and "without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him Heb 11:6"
Understanding will be given to us if we are believe first.
By the way God does, has and always will agree with Himself. John 5:7-8. You will one day as well if you are saved.
May God bless his word and thank you for your sincerity.
Then if they always agree what's the need for 3 persons ?
It just don't add up !
The sealing of 12 tribes: The Elect
Jacob's 12 sons in order of birth: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph and Benjamin.
Prior to the 6th trumpet, day of the Lord battle, 12 tribes of Israel, of many tongues, are sealed 42 months from death, and witnesses to antichrist's atrocities.
Revelation 7 tribe sealing in order: Judah, Reuben, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Manasseh, Simeon, Levi, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, Benjamin.
In the field of 14 tribes, 12 are sealed; Dan and Ephraim have been left out. Joseph still represents two tribes, but in this case, for their apostasy, he replaces both Dan and Ephraim . Their seal exclusion implies that the 144,000 elect will be pure and righteous, having a strong testament of God's word.
In Judges 17-21, before Israel had a king, and in their territories, Dan and Ephraim refused to conform to religious standards. Moreover, Dan was not pleased with the land God gave them, and they with Ephraim chased after idols.
Just as you are three beings in one person, God is three persons in one God. Objects in this world have three dimensions. Water can be liquid, solid and gas. It is water. Light can be felt (infrared) seen( visible) and damaging to your skin or eyes(ultraviolet) It is all light.
Yes Jesus is God and has a special function in what is called the Godhead. Acts 17:29
I understand your son's reluctance to work on a day set aside to rest in God. Have him read Romans 14:1-12
Those who are" in Christ", have entered into his rest (sabbath). Jesus said come unto me and I will give thee rest.
Jesus is the sabbath for those who believe on Him for salvation.
Hope this helps.. God bless you richly.
Christians go astray and do things they should not do. BUT God is longsuffering. And if they were truly born again they will repent. If they don't return, yes, their Christianity is in question.
"But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people."