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141 | The Benefits of Knowing God's Word | Ps 119:1 | prazn | 85814 | ||
Psalm 119 identifies the benefits of reading (hearing), knowing and doing the Word of God. Below are a few of the benefits for those believers who study the Word of God: 1)We will be blameless (complete, having integrity) – vs. 1. 2)We will not do unrighteousness – vs. 3. 3)We will not keep our way pure (undefiled by the ways of the world or of the flesh) – vs. 9. This is because God’s Word is pure – vs. 40. 4)We will not be ashamed – vs. 6. 5)We will be kept from sinning – vs. 11. 6)We will have an answer for those who persecute us – vs. 42. 7)We will walk in liberty (a broad place) – vs. 45. 8)We will have hope – vs. 49. 9)We will be revived (in our spirit) – vs. 50 and vs. 59. 10)The wicked will not prevail over us – vs. 61. 11)We will be an encouragement to other believers – vs. 74. 12)We will be comforted – vs. 76. 13)We will be saved out of our distresses – vs. 81. 14)We will be kept (preserved) from perishing – vs. 92. 15)We will not be destroyed by the wicked – vs. 95. 16)We will be wiser than our enemies – vs. 98. 17)We will have greater insight than “flesh and blood” teachers – vs. 99. 18)We will know the ways that are evil – vs. 101. 19)We will be taught by the Lord – vs. 102. 20)We will have understanding to discern false ways – vs. 104 and vs. 130, because God’s words are truth – vs. 140. 21)We will not stumble because God’s words will light our path – vs. 105 and vs. 164. 22)We will be established in our walk with the Lord – vs. 133. 23)We will not be overcome by iniquity – vs. 133. 24)We will not do what is wicked – vs. 150. 25)We will know what is True – vs. 163. 26)We will have great peace – vs. 165. 27)We will be helped by the Lord – vs. 173. I implore you to read this Psalm for yourself; allow the Holy Spirit to illumine God's word for you. |
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142 | was jonathan faithful to GOD | 1 Sam 18:1 | prazn | 85801 | ||
Jonathan was faithful to David, not because of his love for God, but because of his love for David. (see 1 Samuel 18:1) However, Jonathan was acting according to the will of God, for the Lord had already chosen and anointed David to be king over Israel before the end of Saul's reign. (see 1 Samuel 16:13) God has a plan and purpose for every human being on this planet. Whether we are aware of His plans for our lives, or not. He is, afterall, our Sovereign Lord and Creator. Below are a couple of verses to support what I just wrote: "For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "FOR THIS VERY PURPOSE I RAISED YOU UP, TO DEMONSTRATE MY POWER IN YOU, AND THAT MY NAME MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE EARTH." Romans 9:17 "for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure" Philippians 2:13 |
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143 | Download from God? | Genesis | prazn | 85792 | ||
If the preacher did not provide a scriptural reference for his statement, it is impossible to interpret what he meant by that phrase. This is why it is so important to read the Word of God for yourself. The Lord Himself, through the Holy Spirit, will teach you as you study the Bible. If you don't understand a Scripture, ask the Holy Spirit and He will illumine your mind. It may not be an instaneous revelation, but the Lord will reveal the Truth of His Word to you, as you are able to receive it. "...the Spirit of truth, ...will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak..." (John 16:13) God bless you. |
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144 | Download from God? | Genesis | prazn | 85787 | ||
If the preacher did not provide a scriptural reference for his statement, it is impossible to interpret what he meant by that phrase. This is why it is so important to read the Word of God for yourself. The Lord Himself, through the Holy Spirit, will teach you as you study the Bible. If you don't understand a Scripture, ask the Holy Spirit and He will illumine your mind. It may not be an instaneous revelation, but the Lord will reveal the Truth of His Word to you, as you are able to receive it. God bless you. |
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145 | Modern-day Pharisees and Scribes | Matt 23:9 | prazn | 85751 | ||
Any comments? Matt 23:1-28 23:1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things, and do not do them. 4 "And they tie up heavy loads, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as a finger. 5 "But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries, and lengthen the tassels of their garments. 6 "And they love the place of honor at banquets, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called by men, Rabbi. 8 "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 "And do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 "And do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ. 11 "But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 "And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. 13 "But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from men; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14["Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows' houses, even while for a pretense you make long prayers; therefore you shall receive greater condemnation.] 15 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel about on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves. 16 "Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.' 17 "You fools and blind men; which is more important, the gold, or the temple that sanctified the gold? 18 "And, 'Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing, but whoever swears by the offering upon it, he is obligated.' 19 "You blind men, which is more important, the offering or the altar that sanctifies the offering? 20 "Therefore he who swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and by everything on it. 21 "And he who swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells within it. 22 "And he who swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it. 23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others. 24 "You blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! 25 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence. 26 "You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the outside of it may become clean also. 27 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. 28 "Even so you too outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. NAS |
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146 | What are "Sacraments" | 2 Pet 1:4 | prazn | 85748 | ||
Thank you for your response, Emmaus. I don't know what "sacraments" are. Please identify the scriptures in the Holy Bible that refer to "sacraments". Specifically, which scriptures define what "sacraments" are; and, which scriptures explain the benefits, to the partaker, of partaking in them? Forgive me, but I'm not familiar with the teachings of the Catholic church and do not ascribe to the teachings of man (for the wisdom of man is foolishness with God). The Lord Himself teaches me through His word (i.e., the Bible) and through the Holy Spirit which resides in everyone who believes in the Lord Jesus Christ and has received Him as their personal Lord and Savior. I dismiss any doctrine of man that is contrary to the word of God. Respectfully, Prazn |
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147 | Questions on the Divine Nature | Not Specified | prazn | 85713 | ||
Does a believer partake of the divine nature of Christ through the observance of religious tradition/ritual or through real/genuine relationship with the Master? Are we, who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, conformed to His image by what we ingest in the natural or what we ingest in the supernatural? Is communion with the Lord merely the ingestion of the natural elements of communion (i.e., bread and wine) or is it "heart to heart" communion with our Lord through the reading (ingestion) of His word (our spiritual bread) and by allowing Him to minister to us through His Holy Spirit (our spiritual wine)? |
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148 | Questions on the Divine Nature | NT general Archive 1 | prazn | 85720 | ||
Does a believer partake of the divine nature of Christ through the observance of religious tradition/ritual or through real/genuine relationship with the Master? Are we, who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, conformed to His image by what we ingest in the natural or what we ingest in the supernatural? Is communion with the Lord merely the ingestion of the natural elements of communion (i.e., bread and wine) or is it "heart to heart" communion with our Lord through the reading (ingestion) of His word (our spiritual bread) and by allowing Him to minister to us through His Holy Spirit (our spiritual wine)? |
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149 | Questions on the Divine Nature | Not Specified | prazn | 85712 | ||
Does a believer partake of the divine nature of Christ through the observance of religious tradition/ritual or through real/genuine relationship with the Master? Are we, who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, conformed to His image by what we ingest in the natural or what we ingest in the supernatural? Is communion with the Lord merely the ingestion of the natural elements of communion (i.e., bread and wine) or is it "heart to heart" communion with our Lord through the reading (ingestion) of His word (our spiritual bread) and by allowing Him to minister to us through His Holy Spirit (our spiritual wine)? |
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150 | Questions on the Divine Nature | 2 Pet 1:4 | prazn | 85732 | ||
Does a believer partake of the divine nature of Christ through the observance of religious tradition/ritual or through real/genuine relationship with the Master? Are we, who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, conformed to His image by what we ingest in the natural or what we ingest in the supernatural? Is communion with the Lord merely the ingestion of the natural elements of communion (i.e., bread and wine) or is it "heart to heart" communion with our Lord through the reading (ingestion) of His word (our spiritual bread) and by allowing Him to minister to us through His Holy Spirit (our spiritual wine)? |
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151 | Rev. 19:10 - "spirit of prophecy"? | Rev 19:10 | prazn | 85690 | ||
Sarah, The verse that you referenced refers to the apostle John and the angel who revealed the prophecy to him. Rev 1:1-3 1:1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must shortly take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. NAS The following is from Barnes' Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997: Rev 19:10 [For the testimony of Jesus] The meaning here seems to be, that this angel, and John, and their fellow-servants, were all engaged in the same work that of bearing their testimony to Jesus. Thus, in this respect, they were on a level, and one of them should not worship another, but all should unite in the common worship of God. No one in this work, though an angel, could have such a pre-eminence that it would be proper to render the homage to him which was due to God alone. There could be but one being whom it was proper to worship, and they who were engaged in simply bearing testimony to the work of the Saviour should not worship one another. [Is the spirit of prophecy] The design of prophecy is to bear testimony to Jesus. The language does not mean, of course, that this is the only design of prophecy, but that this is its great and ultimate end. The word "prophecy" here seems to be used in the large sense in which it is often employed in the New Testament-meaning to make known the divine will (see the notes on Rom 12:6), and the primary reference here would seem to be to the preachers and teachers of the New Testament. The sense is, that their grand business is to bear testimony to the Saviour. They are all-whether angels, apostles, or ordinary teachers-appointed for this, and therefore should regard themselves as "fellow-servants." The design of the angel in this seems to have been, to state to John what was his own specific business in the communications which he made, and then to state a universal truth applicable to all ministers of the gospel, that they were engaged in the same work, and that no one of them should claim adoration from others. Thus understood, this passage has no direct reference to the prophecies of the Old Testament, and teaches nothing in regard to their design, though it is in fact undoubtedly true that their grand and leading object was to bear testimony to the future Messiah. But this passage will not justify the attempt so often made to "find Christ" everywhere in the prophecies of the Old Testament, or justify the many forced and unnatural interpretations by which the prophecies are often applied to him. |
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152 | Scriptures about striving to grow? | Phil 2:12 | prazn | 85679 | ||
I couldn't fit this one in the previous note because of the limit on the number of characters each response may contain: Col 3:1-17 3:1 If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. 5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is on account of these things that the wrath of God will come, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him 11--a renewal in which there is no distinction between Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all, and in all. 12 And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. NAS |
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153 | Scriptures about striving to grow? | Phil 2:12 | prazn | 85678 | ||
Here a few, JRM, 2 Peter 1:5-11 in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge; 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness; 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. NAS Rom 12:9-21 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and curse not. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 20 "But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NAS Eph 4:17-5:1 17 This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; 19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves over to sensuality, for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But you did not learn Christ in this way, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught in Him, just as truth is in Jesus, 22 that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, 23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. 25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. 26 Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and do not give the devil an opportunity. 28 Let him who steals steal no longer; but rather let him labor, performing with his own hands what is good, in order that he may have something to share with him who has need. 29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. NAS |
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154 | Proverbs 3 vs 1 - 12 | Prov 3:5 | prazn | 85512 | ||
Are you specifically referring to Proverbs 3:5-7, which states: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil."? If so, that scripture provides the answer itself. As Christians we are to trust in the Lord to tell us how to live this life. We demonstrate our reliance upon Him by praying to Him and reading the Bible. The Lord speaks to us through the Bible and through His Holy Spirit. Jer 8:9 declares the folly of relying upon our own wisdom ( or human reasoning) in living the Christian life: "The wise men are put to shame, They are dismayed and caught; Behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, And what kind of wisdom do they have?" Hope this helps. |
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155 | The Bible is the best in God | Bible general Archive 1 | prazn | 85510 | ||
Amen! "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16 "Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You." Psalm 119:11 "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 |
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156 | Biblical support for your statements | Bible general Archive 1 | prazn | 85500 | ||
Will you please support your statements with Bible scripture? Otherwise, your statements are nothing more than your opinions, or second-hand knowledge from men who profess to be wise. "Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" 1 Cor 1:20 "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness" 2 Timothy 3:16 "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life." John 6:36 Respectfully, prazn |
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157 | Please answer my previous question | Bible general Archive 1 | prazn | 85499 | ||
What is the scriptural basis for the following statements that you wrote yesterday? 1)I beleive that all Christians have a Spirit. 2)But I beleive that it is the Spirit of God that dwells in us. 3)I do beleive that God will never leave us or forsake us, and 4)that he is the God of the living and not the dead. 5)But I dont call Christians that are SLEEPING dead either. 6)I simply say they have entered into the Lords rest. 7)I don't beleive in a consciouse state of being when a person is sleeping. 8)But that doesn't mean that they are dead. All believers need to know the Truth. So, since you wrote (and I agree) that "the words of Jesus" are truth, please share the Biblical source for your beliefs. God clearly tells us in Hosea 4:6: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children." I'm sure that you don't want anyone who reads and concurs with your beliefs to be rejected by our Lord. So, please follow-up with the scriptural justification for each statement that you made. Respectfully, prazn |
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158 | Part 2 Does God talk to you personally? | 2 Tim 3:16 | prazn | 85496 | ||
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;" John 10:27 "the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you." John 14:17 "When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify about Me," John 15:26 "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come." John 16:13 |
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159 | What does the Bible say? | Bible general Archive 1 | prazn | 85453 | ||
Matt, will you please help us by providing the scriptural basis for your beliefs? Since God's word (i.e., the Bible) is THE truth, you will be able to confirm the truth of your opinions by citing the book(s), chapter(s) and verse(s) on which your beliefs are founded. | ||||||
160 | No, the dead are still DEAD...not alive! | Bible general Archive 1 | prazn | 85452 | ||
Not all churchgoers believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and, consequently, they have not been saved. Because these people either cannot, or refuse to, believe in our risen Lord or to receive Him as their personal Savior they will not have eternal life (i.e., go to heaven). Their hearts have been hardened to the Truth and are spiritually dead (see 1 Cor 2:14). "The promise" spoken of in the final verse of the scripture that you referenced is the promise of the resurrection of the dead in Christ at the sound of the last trumpet (1 Thess 4:16), when we who believe and have been saved shall be raised in our glorified bodies. Heb 11:40 because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they should not be made perfect. NAS |
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