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101 | The Serpent's Class | Gen 3:1 | casiv | 22451 | ||
Hello, The Hebrew word rendered "serpent" in Gen. 3:1 is Nachash (from the root Nachash, to shine), and means a shining one. The Nachash, or serpent that beguiled( wholly seduced ) Eve(2 Cor 11:3) is spoken of as "an angel of light" in verse 14. Have we not a snake, but a glorious shining being, apparently an angel, to whom Eve paid such great deference, acknowledging him as one who seemed to possess superior knowledge(Eze 28:12), and who was evidently a being of a superior (not of an inferior) order? We cannot conceive Eve as holding converse with a snake, but we can understand her being fascinated by one, apparently " an angel of light"(i.e. a glorious angel(also see Eze 28:12, perfect in beauty), possessing superior and supernatural knowledge. If a serpent was afterward called a nacash, it was because it was more shining than any other creature; and if it became known as "wise", it was not because of its own innate positive knowledge, but of its wisdom in hiding away from all observation; and because of its association with one of the names of satan (that old serpent) who "beguiled Eve" (2Cor 11:3,14). It is wonderful how a snake could ever be supposed to speak without the organs of speech, or that satan should be able to accomplish so great a miracle. It only shows power of tradition, which has, from the infancy of each one of us, put before our eyes and written on our minds the picture of a "snake" and an "apple": the former based on a wrong interpretation, and the latter being a pure invention, about which there is not one word said in Holy Scripture. Never was satan's wisdom so craftily used as when he secured universal acceptance of this traditional belief: for it has suceeded in fixing the attention of mankind on the letter and the means, and thus blinding the eyes to the solemn fact that the Fall of man had to do solely with the Word of God, and is centered in the sin of believing satan's lie instead of Jehovah's truth. The temptation of "the first man Adam" began with the question "Hath God said?" The temptation of "the second man, the Lord from heaven" began with the similar question "If Thou be the Son of God", when the voice of the Father had scarcely died away, which said "This IS My beloved Son". All turned on the truth of what Jehovah had said. The Word of God being questioned, led Eve in her reply,(1) to omit the word "freely"(Gen 3:2, cp. Gen 2:16); then (2) to add the words "neither shalt thou touch it"(3:3, cp. 2:17); and finally (3) to alter a certainty into a contingency by changing "thou SHALT SURELY die"(2:17) into "LEST ye die"(3:3). It is not without significance that the first Ministerial words of "the second Man" were "It is written", three times repeated; and that His last Ministerial words contained a similar threefold reference to the written Word of God(John 17:8,14,17). The former temptation suceeded because the Word of God was three times misrepresented; the latter temptation was sucessfully defeated because the same Word was faithfully repeated. The history of Gen. 3 is intended to teach us the fact that satan's sphere of activities is in the religious sphere; and not the spheres of crime or immorality; that his battlefield is not the sins arising from human depravity, but the unbelief of the human heart. We are not to look for satan's activities to-day in the newspaper press, or the police courts; but in the pulpit, and in professors' chairs. Wherever the Word of God is called in question, there we see the trail of that "old serpent,which is the devil, and satan". This is why anything in favour of its inspiration and Divine origin and its spiritual truth is rigidly excluded as being "controversial". This is why satan is quite content that the letter of Scripture should be accepted in Gen.3, as he himself accepted the letter of Ps.91:11. He himself could say "It is written"(Matt 4:6) so long as the letter of what is "written" could be put instead of the truth that is conveyed by it; and so long as it is misquoted or misapplied. This is his object in perpetuating the traditions of the "snake" and the "apple", because it ministers to the acceptance of his lie, the hiding of God's truth, the support of tradition, the jeers of the infidel, the oppostion of the critics, and the stumbling of the weak in faith. I hope you understand this! In the love of Jesus and the Father, Peace. |
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102 | The Serpent's Class | Gen 3:1 | casiv | 22453 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, Please see the answer I gave to NazMan it is also for you. Peace. |
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103 | The Serpent's Class | Gen 3:1 | casiv | 23379 | ||
Hello, You said,"No, because it is deliberately described as a beast of the field." Nowhere does it describe the serpent as a beast of the field. It is written," Now the serpent was more subtil(wise) than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made.(Gen 3:1; which is the first mention of the "serpent"). It is speculation to say the serpent was of the field without scriptural documentation. We must allow scripture to define scripture! If we only read Gen 2and3 and not the rest of the Bible we are certain to be deceived. Jesus proved this when being tempted of satan in Matt 4:4 Jesus says "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." This I believe is the whole letter of the Bible, all books together, written to understand the Fathers will and His Son and how the enemy operates. The Bible flows from the beggining to the middle to the end and does this because the Father is perfect and so is His Word. In regards to "Possessing superior knowledge and supernatural knowledge", the serpent did not simply repeat scripture, in "Gen 3:5 - For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good from evil.", God did not say this, the serpent did and it is my belief that these words may have been interpreted by Eve to think that the serpent had some sort of superior knowledge and supernatural knowledge, we can "be as gods". What do you think? I do humbly disagree with your conclusions, I do not see the other books of the Bible as "outside texts", I see the Bible as one Authorship with men as writers and suggest you consider the same. The Bible does say the serpent was the devil and I am not sure I understand the point you are making? The way of studying you are presenting here may lead to confusion. You have omitted the text and are trying to understand with only a portion of the Word, which is exactly what the serpent wants and how he beguiled Adam and Eve in the garden. When satan is spoken of as a "serpent" , it is the figure Hypocatastasis or Implication; it no more means a snake than it does when Dan is so called in Gen 49:17 or an animal when Nero is called a "lion"(2Tim4:17), or when Herod is called a "fox"(Luke 13:32); or when Judah is called "a lions whelp". It is the same figure when "doctrine" is called "leaven" (Matt 16:6). It shows that something much more real and truer to truth is intended. If a Figure of speech is thus employed, it is for the purpose of expressing the truth more impressively; and is intended to be a figure of something much more real than the letter of the word. I hope this helps! Peace in Faith and Hope, Casiv |
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104 | The Serpent's Class | Gen 3:1 | casiv | 23578 | ||
Hi there, Sorry if you felt I was equating you with the serpent, this was not my intentions. But to say that the serpent is a beast of the field is your interpretation and not what is said in Gen 3:1. In Gen 3:1 it says he is more wise than any beast of the field, not that he is a beast of the field. I truly feel blessed that I have been born when the Bible is complete and it appears so do you, so that we can read the whole Book anad know how the story unfolds and ends. One can only wander what Moses and everyone else before Jesus felt?. I do humbly disagree with you regarding man being totally responsible for "man's sin/our sin", because of Romans 11 where it says God hath given the gentiles the spirit of slumber. But I do believe that we are to make a choice of right or wrong on a daily basis. I appreciate you thinking that it is significant that the serpent is not specifically named as satan in Gen 3, and I agree it is, but not entireley as you see it. Peace, Casiv |
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105 | The Serpent's Class | Gen 3:1 | casiv | 23620 | ||
Hi Lisa, I read many Bibles but the one I read the most is the KJV or AV as it is also called. I like to study into the original language for the true word meanings. I use the Massorah in the Old Testament. The word "subtil" equals wise in the Massorah. In Hebrew it is arum, a Homonym. Same as Gen 2:25(Naked); here it equals wise (as Job 5:12; 15:5, Prov 12:16,23; 13:16; 14:8,15,18; 22:3; 27:12). Compare Eze 28:12,13,17. If the Ellipsis be supplied from the preceding context, 3:1 will then read on from 2:25, thus: " they were both naked(arum), the man and his wife, and (knowing only good, 2:17) were not ashamed (before God). But the Nachash(Heb. for serpent meaning shining one) was more wise(arum) than any living being of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made, and (knowing evil, and not ashamed (2:25) to question the truth of God's word) he said unto the woman," I believe the "critter" was a shining one perhaps a type of fallen angel(satan) not of the field(the field explained as the world in Matt 13). I hope this helps! Peace in Faith and Hope, Casiv |
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106 | Gen.3:15 | Gen 3:15 | casiv | 24194 | ||
comment.........Hello, Gal 3:14 - That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Gal 6:8 - For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Also, please read Matt 10:28 Peace in Faith and Hope, Casiv |
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107 | Gen.3:15 | Gen 3:15 | casiv | 24207 | ||
Hello, Peace to you in Spirit and in Love. I do agree with you regarding the Father being able to assume control over satan at any time he chooses as I believe is suggested in Job, but why does He allow things to happen? I believe one of our answers is in Romans 11:25. In Romans 11:25, I believe He states that what He does or allows is set to an appointed time. I believe everything our Father does is done at an appointed time. With a careful and heartfelt search and study of the letter from our Father I believe all Children of the Living Father can come to understand His will as stated in Matt 13:14,15. But I, in humbleness, totally disagree that it is the Father's will that satan can take a life. I believe satan is allowed to be a great deal more than man, can or ever will be able to comprehend in the flesh and satan is extremely under estimated. I am not a fan of satan, don't take me wrong. But, it is written in "2Pet 3:9 - The Lord is not slack concerning His promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." And He has counted the hairs on our head, Matt 10:30. I believe that 1John 4:19 states the greatest gift the Father ever gave to any of His Children,"...He first loved us." His True Love is no less than perfect and that is what I believe He wants from us, including friendship, "Isaiah 41:8 - But thou, Israel, art My Servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham My friend." And in the New Testament by Jesus in John 15. John 15:12 - This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:14 - Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. John 15:15 - Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of My Father I have made known unto you. I believe the Father wants True Love and Friendship from all His Children and without freewill to make that choice, it will not be true if not done, from the sincerity of the heart and this is where I believe satan has erred, He has forgotten what is Love and that he is only allowed until an appointed time and he also will be washed away amongst the clay. These are my thoughts, and I thank you for the opportunity to share them. IN the true Rock of Faith and Hope, casiv |
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108 | Gen.3:15 | Gen 3:15 | casiv | 24225 | ||
Ed, Forgive me for bringing this into this conversation but I feel it is relevant. You have asked do we pay too much attention to physical death, more than spiritual? I believe yes, if you believe Job's children were killed. That I do not believe is sowing to the spirit and at the end of Job his children are restored to him. I believe Job is a lesson in Faith. Physical death is not to be feared, only spiritual death, Matt10:28, makes it very clear that we are to fear the one that can destroy both body(spiritual body 1Cor15) and the soul). Spiritual body, because that is the uncorruptible that the Fathers Children wear in the eternity. With all due respects I find nothing enviable about death, I thought death was satan and envy is one of his traits we mark as a signal of his trail, in my opinion. I do care what satan does, because I rebuke him in Love, as does the Father(Matt4) for the things he has done and continues to do. Satan is accountable to the Law and he will assume his responsibilty for that which he has done. Ed, I think we are to help each other in Love, and Love our Father and each other as He would, according to His will it shall be done. Peace, casiv |
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109 | Gen.3:15 | Gen 3:15 | casiv | 24226 | ||
Yes Ed you're right, The point of my comment is my belief that through the Spirit is life and through the flesh is death and death is not to be feared. Regarding Heb 2:14, Jesus did not die, if he did die then the Father would not be the Father of the Living. My opinion. Peace, Casiv |
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110 | DOES THE BIBLE TALK ABOUT CHRISTMAS TREE | Judg 4:4 | casiv | 23445 | ||
Well said Magnum! Welcome to the forum! You draw quite a crowd. I believe the Messiah must have been born towards the end of what we call September. Way to correct them on Jer 10:2, they did misquote the scripture. Sounds like a Christmas tree to me too and I always thought a decorated tree was a type of idol worship done by gentiles. Sorry, but I do think it odd the way you write "G-d" I thought this name was not written this way in the original language? What makes it sacred in a language that is foreign to the original text? What name in the original language is G-d a representative of?, since G-d is english. I know this is away from what you answered, but I like the company you are keeping and the way you handled being made fun of. Good answer! Peace, Casiv |
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111 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 20741 | ||
Hello CDBJ, I believe when Jesus defeated the devil on the cross is when he became locked up. Nowhere after the cross is he allowed to go to and fro. I believe he now is in heaven accusing(Rev 12:10) all the children. Then he will be kicked out of heaven with his angels(Rev 12:9) and come to make war with the remnant(Rev 12:17) and will overcome them (Rev11:7)and they will rise after three days and then come back and put satan in the pit(see Isa 14:14-16, when many will look upon him during the true millenium) for a thousand years(Rev 20:1-3). At the end of the 1000 years he will be released again(Rev 20:7) for one final assault on mankind whose numbers are as the sand of the sea. So to answer your question, satan was locked up when he was defeated by Jesus on the cross. And he will again be locked up in the millenium. So that would be he is locked up now and will be again in the future. Thanks for your question. Peace, Casiv |
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112 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 20886 | ||
Dear CDBJ, First we must understand the object and subject of First Peter. The object of the Epistle is the Elect(1Pet1:1,2). The subject of First Peter are the exhortations(general) in view of the end(1Pet1:13-2:10). Therefore by understanding the structures we can see that the structure of 1Pet5:8,9 are exhortations(particular) as to sufferings and glory. Thus we have conclusion. Prayer; embodying the object of the epistle in 1Pet5:10,11 and confirmation of the object of the Epistle in 1Pet5:12-14. 1Pet1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1Pet1:2 Elect, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. 1Pet1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1Pet1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 1Pet1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Rev1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John, Rev 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from Him Which is, and Which was, and Which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before His throne; Rom 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. Rom 9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God That sheweth mercy. Rom 8:36 As it is written,"For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter," Rom 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him That loved us. Rom 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalites, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Rom 8:39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. You have quoted 1John4:4 and Eph. 6:10-17 and say that satan is not omnipresent. However, we must remember our enemies: Eph.6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. And that: 1John2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 2Thes2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 2Thes2:8 And then shall that wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming: By the above, I hope yu see that satans spirits are indeed omnipresent. To be continued............ |
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113 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 20887 | ||
Continued................ We must read the Bible for 2 reasons: The first reason, which is now: Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; And the second reason, which is to come: Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. You said satan was thrown out of heaven in Rev 12:7, but he was cast down in Rev 12:9. You ask"what kind of war would that be?" Are you denying the war in heaven in Rev 12:7? I hope not. Can you please show me where it says in scripture that "he" satan "HAS" to come to earth to see what believers are doing in order to accuse them before God". This is not stated in the Bible, verbatim and is your intrepretation. Also, Please show me where he will only have three and one half years left to do his evil work. Matt 24:22 and Mrk 13:20, say the time was shortened for the elect who are still on earth during the tribulataion. Satan and his angels are not here, but when they get here they have only a short time. Rev 12:12 Therefore rejoice ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." Where it says "woe to the inhabiters of the earth and sea," it is because he(satan) is on his way to earth where he hasn't been for a long time. To understand this one must understand the three heavenly woes. Rev 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice," Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!" Regarding 2Thes2,I'm not sure why you mentioned it, because this chapter does not say the tribulation was shortened or that satan comes for the elect. 2Thes2 was written to the church of the Thessalonians because there was so much misunderstanding in regards to the first letter, which was 1Thes., regarding the order of the return of Christ and our gathering unto Him. CDBJ, satan is restricted defacto from earth at this time and you have not proven otherwise. Thanks for your questions. In Faith and Hope. Peace, Casiv |
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114 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 20941 | ||
Hello CDBJ, How are you today? Perhaps you don't realize that you have misquoted me? We said satans spirits are omnipresent, which is scriptural.(See 1John2:18) and not by my own admission, but by the Word. If there are many antichrists, is it logical to say that satan has many spirits? No, we believe satan does not have omniscience, Only the Father has omniscience. You have asked alot of questions,which have been answered, but have not answered any of mine?. He is confined, but perhaps you can prove otherwise? Or, maybe you have something else you would like to talk about? Thanks. Peace, Casiv |
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115 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 20979 | ||
Thanks for answering! I don't think the antichrist will be satan himself either, just trying to see what you believe. I'm not trying to be offensive either, and none offences have been taken. Don't know exactly whether the "maximum security"(LOL) prison is in earth or in heaven, just that he and his angels get cast from heaven to the earth. Since we don't fight flesh and blood I feel it is necessary to split hairs, to test the spirits. Remember in Matt 4:6 when satan is tempting Jesus, he quoted scripture and omitted words to deceive. I believe he will try anything to get us to worship him and his beast system. Whether he is locked up or walking around, what role do you think satan will show himself in? What do you think about Isa 14:12-16? I don't think you are dense. I just think satan and the fallen angels will make a grand entrance to exalt themselves as special( my opinion), and this is also a reason why I don't think he is here walking around. I don't believe him to be the type to stay out of site. I think he prides himself on his ego as the want a be supreme being.(also my opinion). I think it is hard for man to understand what it really means to understand in the spiritual context of existence while still in the flesh. To think they said Einstein used 10 percent of his brain. I don't know about you, but I'd be happy with a portion of that. This is speculation, but I believe when we get into the spirit body of 1Cor15, we may be surprised to find out we have been in bondage in ways we never thought. What or where do you currently find yourself studying in the Word, besides this forum? If you don't mind me asking? How about the beast system? What do you know about it? Peace, Casiv |
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116 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 21031 | ||
Hi Steve, how are you? Do you fight against flesh and blood(men) or spirits? Do you think satan works alone? Have you studied the locust army? Who do you think satan is and wants to be? Hope this helps. Peace ,Casiv |
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117 | Isn't Prophecy a Spiritual Gift? | Isaiah | casiv | 21032 | ||
Hello, What does this mean? "Clearing the que!" This seems offensive and not very Christ like? Have you studied "The Seal of the Prophets"? Peace, Casiv |
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118 | Isn't Prophecy a Spiritual Gift? | Isaiah | casiv | 21040 | ||
Tim, Please have patience. The Father is my love and passion, not my work. I have to go to work now. But, I am working on an answer. "The Seal of the Prophets" has to do with the chronological order of the Prophets. "Eagerly desire" to me sounds odd and sounds like Paul is saying to covet? Until later. Peace, Casiv PS - Nice to see the brother!, but I will not back down. :-) |
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119 | Who is Lucifer/ why was heson of morning | Isaiah | casiv | 23480 | ||
Hi CDBJ, How are you? You probably thought I forgot about you? I found the original thread we were talking on and wanted to continue our conversation. I know we were at odds regarding satan being locked up and then I read a couple verses which I feel supported what I believe. Ecc 4:13 - Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. Ecc 4:14 - For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kingdom becometh poor. I thought this as a support of my prison theory. Satan definitely wants to reign as a king and I believe he will when he returns for the short time he is allowed to rule. I was reading what you wrote above about the first beast in Rev 13. I believe that the first beast is a one world political beast system which comes into power by the means of 4 hidden dynasties, and that the false prophet is the antichrist in charge of the beast system who speaks great things and blasphemies. And that the second beast is indeed the true dragon which appears like a lamb (false one) speaking as a dragon. I believe satan wants to be God or Jesus if you will and that he will not allow anyone else to play that role. What I mean is that I have heard people say that the antichrist is satan but I think the antichrist will be satans fall guy and I think satan is going to try and play Jesus and will fool the world by making fire(lightning) come down from the sky amongst other miracles. How could satan play himself and Jesus at the same time? I too am interested in Eschatology but I have found many keys to understanding Revelation in the book of Genesis. I believe we must understand the whole Bible, proving scripture with scripture, every last yod and jot. Thanks for the sign ministries website, I'll check it out. You asked me about the millenium. I think it will be a time of teaching and learning for 1000 years. I believe we will take off the corruptible and put on the uncorrutible and satan will be locked up so we will have no more deceptions so we can learn the who, why, when, how, etc..... because I believe we are in much more bondage spiritually than we can even begin to understand. I haven't gone too far with the millenium, I focus on getting there and standing with my gospel armour on which is the Word from our Father to stand against the devil. But I believe the end of Ezekiel is about the restoration of mankind and the earth from Eze 35 to 48 in the millenium. What do you think? Psalm 138:2 - I will worship toward Thy holy temple, And praise Thy name for Thy loving kindness and for Thy truth: For Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name.(KJV) Shalam, Casiv |
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120 | Isn't Prophecy a Spiritual Gift? | Isaiah | casiv | 24222 | ||
Malachai is the last prophet. Dear Tim, Thanks for your patience! In the Spirit of Love and Faith and Hope, I will show why Malachai was the last prophet, within the King James Version of the Word and anyone after him who says they are a prophet, is not. Lets start with Malachai. Mal 4:5 - "Behold I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: Mal 4:6 - And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse." In Luke 1, an angel appears to Zacharias, John the Baptist's father, and tells him about his son to come. Luke 1:16 - And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. Luke 1:17 - And he shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias(Elijah), to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Matt 11:13 - For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. Matt 11:14 - And if ye will receive it, this is Elias(Elijah), which was for to come. In other words, Luke 16:16 - The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and everyman presseth into it. As it is written the "the law and the prophets" were only until John and since that time the Word is only preached. The following verses leave no more question to who John the Baptist was, as Jesus tells His disciples. And I also believe this verse clears up the questions in regards to 1 Cor and the spiritual gift of prophesy to be understood as "preach" which in the right context in Greek is evangelizo meaning to announce a joyful message; having regard to the matter announced, not the manner, which is contained in the Greek word kerusso which means to proclaim(as a herald), from kerux, a herald, without reference to the matter proclaimed (which is contained in evangelizo); and without including the idea of teaching but in context of spreading the "Good News". Matt 17:10 - And His disciples asked Him, saying," Why then say the scribes that Elias(Elijah) must first come?" Matt 17:11 - And Jesus answered and said unto them,"Elias(Elijah) is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall the Son of man suffer of them." Matt 17:13 - Then the disciples understood that He spake unto them of John the Baptist. As it is written John the Baptist was indeed Elijah and they knew him not and since the law and the prophets were until John and John was Elijah, that would make Malachai the last prophet because Elijah was before Malachai by the Word of Iesous. IN the Love of the Father and His Son, casiv |
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