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101 | where does it say in the bible, we will | 1 Corinthians | Bill Richardson | 230792 | ||
1 Cor 13:8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. NOW I KNOW IN PART, BUT THEN I SHALL KNOW JUST AS I ALSO AM KNOWN. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Go with God in all things, dear friend. Bill PS: When you're using Search Engines such as the one on BibleGateway, you'll learn to be flexible in altering the phrases for which you're searching. Don't worry; you'll get it. |
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102 | Saved by Grace or Acts? | Lev 6:2 | Bill Richardson | 230787 | ||
I just wanted to let you know that my statement about restitution is NOT based on just my opinion as you can below. REPENTANCE, CONFESSION AND RESTITUTION from h**p://www.unification.net/ws/theme127.htm Repentance is the first step on the road to recovery of a relationship with God or realization of the original nature. Sins, attachments, and mistaken views must be acknowledged as such; then it is possible to turn away from the old life and set out on the new path of faith. Since accumulated sins and delusions form a barrier obscuring the presence of God or the true self, repentance is a condition for God to forgive the sin and eradicate illusion, that the divine Presence may once again grace the penitent's life. Repentance is sometimes misunderstood as being fulfilled by words of contrition uttered in prayer. Words of contrition are indeed significant when they reflect a fresh inner realization that a particular course of action was wrong, and when they are accompanied by a sincere vow not to repeat the sin. But that is only the first stage of repentance. The second stage, one far more efficacious, is to confess the sin to others, particularly a confession to the person who had been wronged. The humiliation and shame which accompanies confessing one's sin to another makes such repentance extremely serious, and laying one's sins out in the open is a powerful cathartic. The third stage of repentance is to make some substantial compensation for the past misdeed. This means to do penance or to make restitution to the person who had been wronged, or, if that is not possible, to someone else representing that person. Finally, repentance should result in an actual change of direction in the life of the penitent, as he endeavors to perform good deeds and eschew his former transgressions. Matt 3:2 Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Ps 51:17 The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 2 Chron 7:14 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Lk 18:10-14 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, "God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get." But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, "God, be merciful to me a sinner!" I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted. Ez 33:14-16 Again, though I say to the wicked, "You shall surely die," yet if he turns from his sin and does what is lawful and right, if the wicked restores the pledge, gives back what he has taken by robbery, and walks in the statutes of life, committing no iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. None of the sins that he has committed shall be remembered against him; he has done what is lawful and right, he shall surely live. I should emphasize as I mentioned in my previous post, this concept of restitution as being a part of repentance is one of attitude and action. Yes, it should be started as soon as possible BUT it is true that restituion cannot possibly be completed in its entirety before salvation from God. I'm convinced it should be started and continued thru one's life as necessary, especially in the case where complete restitution is impossible, ie taking a life. Again it's our attitude and intent God wants to see in our new way of life, our transformed lifestyle. Go with God and study His Word completely and He'll Bless you. Bill |
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103 | matthew 11 | Matt 11:7 | Bill Richardson | 230786 | ||
Do you have a question or a statement, an opinion about something you wish to discuss? Please advise. Thanks. Go with God, study His Word and He'll Bless you in all things. Bill |
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104 | Is it in the bible? | 1 Corinthians | Bill Richardson | 230784 | ||
How about telling us the origin of your question. Where did you get this much information? Thanks in advance. God bless you in your continued Bible study. Bill |
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105 | where does it say in the bible, we will | 1 Corinthians | Bill Richardson | 230782 | ||
Have you looked in 1 Corinthians? Also BibleGateway.com is a great aid to searching for answers to trivia and homework. Go with God by studying His Word and He'll Bless you. Bill |
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106 | Why am I not hearing from God | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230772 | ||
In addition to Tim's good answer, I would refer you to the wisdom of Joseph. Gen 50:19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. BUT the number one requirement of a relationship with God is like Tim mentioned, we MUST read and attempt to understand what God is saying to us in His Word. It is the only way God communicates to us in this the last and final Dispensation of Christianity. Now you may be confusing one or more of God's Reponses to your prayers: Yes, No or... Your number one source for answers from God is like I mentioned above from His Word. But another answer that so many don't want is the idea of waiting on God's Timetable as alluded to by Garth Brooks' song about going back to his high-school reunion. (I forget the title.) Go with God and wait for His Guidance in your life and you'll be blessed. Bill |
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107 | threats | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230771 | ||
There seems to be a sudden popularity of classes starting on Bible trivia. That's what this is all about, right? If not all of you really need to devote some more time to studying God's Word yourselves and come back to with more challenging questions. Also for those of you that are doing this trivia business and/or homework for classes, biblegateway.com is a great help for this kind of curiosity. Go with God in all things and He will bless you. Bill |
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108 | What is meant by the immanence of God? | Colossians | Bill Richardson | 230769 | ||
I can only assume that you're referring the last phrase below. Col 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Hopefully, this passage is self-explanitary. If not you need to read the whole chapter and you'll get it. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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109 | is 70 years what is promise man | Ps 90:10 | Bill Richardson | 230740 | ||
I have to agree with Azure's good answer but I just gotta add some little something. We see from the first few chapters of Genesis that men back then lived several hundred years yet we've all known of many people who don't even live through maturity or even puberty. So that plus the fact there's no mention of any promise from God of any certain age for us mankind. It seems almost ironic as Azure alludes that Moses wrote this Psalm and then lived almost twice this timeframe. I'm thinking the two most powerful bits of advice are as follows... 1 Thes 5:1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 FOR YOU YOURSELVES KNOW PERFECTLY THAT THE DAY OF THE LORD SO COMES AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. Ja 4:13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? IT IS EVEN A VAPOR THAT APPEARS FOR A LITTLE TIME AND THEN VANISHES AWAY. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” 16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. (All caps above mine for emphasis.) We all need to be prepared to meet the Lord and His subsequent Judgment Day in the blink of an eye as He suggested in His Parable... Matt 25:11 “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ 12 But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Go with God in all things, Bill |
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110 | Affecting the Vatican | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230728 | ||
In my humble opinion, I don't think so. King Herod and his reign pre-dated the Kingdom of God through His Son. The transfer of power from the Roman Empire to the Vatican is the biggest source of influence. The desintigration of the Roman Empire left a big gaping hole in the political arena of the world. If you'll check your history books, you'll discover the development of Papal power was a very gradual thing. We don't know all the details but we do know there were eventually 5 major cities with their own "chief bishops/elders," at that time called Patriarchs. These cities were Jerusalem, Constantinople, Rome, Alexandra and Antioch. It all probably started innocently enough as most things started by God and messed up by mankind. God's Word always provides for plural "elders" whenever cited in the scriptures, with NO chief elder. And this pattern was followed as much as possible with the assistance from the Holy Spirit and Paul's sons of the faith: Timothy and Titus. But then Paul also predicted the coming apostacy (falling away) and the coming of deceivers within the Lord's church. 2 Thes 2:3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. The gradual build up of "chief elders" was probably done to improve things, i.e. efficiency and speed of making decisions on a wide scale, city-wide. Eventually these five cities began to literally compete for the position of being the "main man" of the whole church with the final two combatant cities being Rome and Constantinople. They even sent out armies against each other and killed many thousands of people all "in the name of Christ." Yes what a tremendous tragedy. All this strife eventually resulted in two major branches of the Lord's church: the Catholics in Rome and the Greek Orthodox in Constantinople, now known as Istanbul. All this is described in more detail in a book entitled "Church History" by John D. Cox. He takes us on through the Dark Ages, Reformation and the Restoration, very inlightening. Sorry for all the extra detail. Go with God in all things. Bill |
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111 | what kind of person was ezekial | Ezekiel | Bill Richardson | 230715 | ||
From Wikipedia: The author of the Book of Ezekiel shows himself as Ezekiel, the son of Buzi,[Ezekiel 1:3] born into a priesthood (Kohen) lineage of the patrilineal line of Ithamar, and resident of Anathoth. The author dates ages, prophecies and visions by making references to the lengths of time King Jehoiachin of Judah was in exile. Under the direction of Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylonian armies exiled three thousand Jews from Judah, deposing King Jehoiachin in 597 BCE. In reference to Ezekiel being in his "thirtieth year... during the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s exile",[Ezekiel 1:1, 2] it could be determined that he was born c. 622 BCE. According to Matthew Henry, Ezekiel is also believed to have been known as Nazaratus Assyrius, a teacher to Pythagorus. However, James Ussher, in his writings of the Ussher chronology, republished as "The Annals of the World" claims that this is a mistake, basing his opinion on the writings of Clemens Alexandrinus. However, Sir William Smith, in his "Bible Dictionary," points out that John Selden, among others, consider it a possibility. In the book "Pythagoras: Greek philosopher" it states; "Nazaratus, the Assyrian, one of Pythagoras' masters, was supposed to be the prophet Ezekiel, and Thomas Stanley's Life of Pythagoras says that Ezekiel and Pythagoras flourished together. We have to remember all of God's prophets were inspired by Him to communicate His Message of Love and Concern for His people, His beloved Israelites. In spite of all their wonderful history of miracles done before the very eyes of their ancestor, they as a nation had such an extreme habit of being unfaithful to their God. They would repent for a little while but then they would return to their sinful ways. Ezekial was a little more visionary than most and described many unusual scenes in his writings. But we must remember that all of this was written to a specific audience. Some of the symbols don't mean much to us and are difficult to interpret so there's some controvesies as to their meanings. Are theses writings applicable to us in this century? Absolutely. They give us some indication of just how wonderful Heaven will be and how much our God truly loves all mankind. He inspired so many different kinds of men from all walks of life to write from their background and communicated in a tremendous variety of writing styles but God is consistent with one idea. And that is that He loves His Creation of human beings above all else, Jn 3:16. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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112 | Mt. of Transfiguration? | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230705 | ||
Quoted from Matt 17... Matt 17:2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. From Clarke's Commentary... Verse 2. Was transfigured That fulness of the Godhead, which dwelt bodily in Christ, now shone forth through the human nature, and manifested to his disciples not only that Divinity which Peter had before confessed, Matthew 16:16, but also the glorious resurrection body, in which they should exist in the presence of God to eternity. Clarke gives us a comment on Jesus' being or appearance but he doesn't proffer one on that of Moses or Elijah. It seems curious that the passage in Jude doesn't include that of Elijah. The most curious item is the fact that this passage in Jude is the single instance of mention (with no further details) and there is no other ocassion of Satan's fighting over anyone else's body. Therefore it would be, in my humble opinion, dangerous to speculate about the passage in Jude. The only other comment about Moses' appearance is from... Lk 9:30 And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. What does "appeared in glory" mean? Who could know; Clarke doesn't comment on it. Is it safe to speculate any further? I would choose not to do so. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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113 | How do I control my emotions for betraya | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230695 | ||
In addition to CDBJ's good answer, I can offer one more bit of guidance and refer you to the way Jesus responded to His betrayal. We all remember the story of Judas' betrayal kiss and Jesus' horrible mockery of a trial with the resulting execution, history's most gruesome and painful way to die. But my point is He took it all in with complete submission to His Father. What is my point to you? Now that your whole congregation knows about the goings-on of this errant person, I'm sure the true christians in your group will treat the person with the right amount of love so as to aim for their repentance. That love might have to be "tough love" and mean a reasonable amount of distrust and caution when it comes to all relationships. BUT the most important point is this all MUST be done with love toward their coming back to the Lord in repentance. If it helps re-read the whole story of Jesus and His Journey to the Cross. None of us have a reason to complain. Just my thoughts. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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114 | Can a believer be demon possessed? | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230694 | ||
CDBJ's answer is quite good. Just thought I add another thought. In addition, I've been taught the devil and his demons have been restricted by God during this Christian Dispensation as reflected in... Rev 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while. So yes indeed our God has imprisoned Satan for a little while but we should devote ourselves as shown in... Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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115 | right type of bible to use | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230685 | ||
I have found through much experience in my personal study and in teaching Bible class that it's best NOT to develop too much of an addiction to any one version as they are all compiled and interpreted by men. We humans are inclined to mistakes. Don't get me wrong; God's Word is Absolutely Inerrant and Perfect but that was the autograph edition which didn't survive the 1st century and for good reason. Can you imagine if we really did have an actual autograph edition of the very first few copies of God's Word? First of all, they would turn into icons of worship, taking our focus off our Lord and Creator. Second it would require all of us to learn ancient Koine Greek. Anyway, through the ages the Bible needed to be updated to become readable to all mankind thus the hundreds of versions and the sub-versions. I've found it's best to pick out several of the best, the most reliable ones with the widest reputation of acceptability within the scholarly community and use those for both personal study and leading a class. My favorites are the NKJV and the NASB. I also have NIV but it does have a couple of problems but it's so easy to read. So again appreciate each version for its own strengths and beware each of its weaknesses. Then you'll be prepared to handle the tough questions when someone brings up somthing "misinterpreted" by a particular version. (This also will minimize embarrassing apoligies after finding out your mistake because of your version with that misintertation. Yeah, been there and done that.) It's also ideal to have someone in the congregation who has studied the original Greek version so you can settle some of your worst arguments with someone who's particularly stubborn on one or more issues. Go with God in all things, Bill PS: I really should explain "sub-versions" above. By that I mean the ones we as serious Bible students should discard, i.e. The Living Bible and other so-called "paraphrase" versions. Another hint I didn't make clear: It's NOT a good idea to buy the latest, neat-looking Bible with all those "great" helps. I did it and learned to regret spending so much money. Now that version sits in my library shelf not used so much. Just another bit of advice from us graduates of the School of Hard Knocks. |
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116 | Can women be bishops? | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230683 | ||
I'm afraid the answer is No, at least for those ladies who wish to obey and please the Lord. Also, it needs to be said that bishops, elders, shepards, overseers and pastors are all in reference to the same function or person in the first century when the church was established. And of course the qualifications are quite clear throughout the NT... 1 Tim 3:1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, THE HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (My emphasis with all caps above.) BUT don't let this dishearten you. This is just God's Order of things like the earth circling the sun and our putting the horse in front of the cart. We all have our assigned roles from God in this world. Elders are to be stewards of God's Word enforcing His Provisions and Patterns like that done in 1 Cor 5 with the incestuous relationship, corrected with repentance in II Cor 2. When we follow God's Perfect Pattern that it reduces our chances for making mistakes as we humans are inclined to do. Tit 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, AS A STEWARD OF GOD, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 1 Cor 4:1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Also women do serve a great and important function in the Lord's church in training the young women as provided in... Tit 2:3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. So we all have our assigned duties and should rejoice in that we don't have nearly the burden like the Jews in the OT, with at least 633 rules and regulations from the Law of Moses. I hope this helps. Go with God IN all things. Bill |
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117 | What is God's unconditional love? | Eph 1:3 | Bill Richardson | 230659 | ||
In addition to the good responses you've already received, I thought you might be interested in this discussion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Loves Go with God in all things, Bill |
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118 | Hezekiah | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230657 | ||
life, I'd like to assume you're "brand spanking new" to the concept of being a Bible student. I've been a Bible student for a long time and I really do appreciate a little humor now and again but these two questions of yours are rather too much for most people's taste for us serious Bible students. So I'm going to assume from the newness of your registration that you just didn't know any better. Both of these questions can easily be answered with just a little bit of Bible study. So why don't you do that and come back to us with the answers AND some more really challenging questions. I and everyone else will really appreciate it. I really do hope to see some more mature questions from you, my dear friend. Go with God in all things. Bill |
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119 | is there a purgatory | Bible general Archive 4 | Bill Richardson | 230644 | ||
First of all let's define the word or concept. From my dictionary: Purgatory 1) is the intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven 2) a place or state of temporary suffering or misery (the return trip was absolute...) I'm not really sure who actually originated this concept (593 AD) but it seems the biggest proponent at least to the secular world was John Milton. He wrote "Paradise Lost" and made this concept rather famous, 1667 AD. Of course all of this is in direct contradiction to God's Word. I can think of two scriptures that clearly teach against this concept. Heb 9:24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 not that He should offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood of another— 26 He then would have had to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. 27 AND AS IT IS APPOINTED FOR MEN TO DIE ONCE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT, but after this the judgment, 28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. (All caps above done for emphasis.) Jesus parable about Lazarus and the rich man in Luke 16. There Jesus emphasizes the gulf separating the rich man so he could get no relief. Jesus depiction of hell here is simply scary with no chance of escape. Surely, if there were the slightest way of getting out of such a place our Lord, as compassionate as He was would have mentioned it. This idea of purgatory was probably someone's attempt to satisfy some rich person on his death bed after a life of many wrongs and leaving God out of life. In exchange he probably left his wealth to the church. Go with God in all things my dear friend, Bill |
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120 | Acts 17:6 Who is Jason? | NT general | Bill Richardson | 230640 | ||
We need to remember that people of this period didn't have additional names as we do in this century. So Jason was just another character in God's story about the spread of His Son's Gospel to the world. Sometimes God's Word mentions a person just one time like Melchizedek which is really surprising since our Lord is compared to him, Ps 110. Then there's others like Lydia and Philemon, mentioned briefly for a specific purpose and the narrative moves on. God's Word is basically a Love Letter from God to all mankind, reminding us He wants us to come back home to Him. The details like our names and those others in the Bible is not really all that important from an eternal perspective. Go with God in all things, Bill |
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