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221 | Why did Jesus encourage to betray? | John 13:27 | JCrichton | 145430 | ||
Hi, Doc! We know that God does not want to cause us harm nor that any harm befall us... yet, Yahweh demanded that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac, through whom the promise given would be fulfilled... since we have a fantastic 20/20 vision into the actual events, we are in a superior position than Abraham when assessing God's intent for Isaac... but Abraham could only trust in God; he understood that God could have brought Isaac back to life or simply intercede and prevent him from carrying out his labor... Judas, as much as he tried, did not have Abraham's faith nor his understanding of God (1 Corinthians 2:8); since it is evident that God wants us all to live rather than die, Judas' suicide could have had some kind of redemptive merit! Please, understand that I am not claiming that anything that we do could secure us our salvation... there is no Christian alive that could claim that by committing suicide he/she is going to the Father! What I am saying is that Judas had as much choice in the matter of betraying Jesus as Peter had in pronouncing that third and final denial of Jesus! This combined with the fact that not one of the twelve (or any of the peripheral disciples) had the spiritual nor emotional fortitute to stay by Jesus side when He was arrested... Scripture speaks of one disciple tha followed Jesus, but even he would not have been so bold if he did not have some familiarity with at least some in the high priest's household... Given all these factors and the fact that God's Way is different from ours... I am suggesting that God's Rule is beyond our grasps (Romans 9:15) and that He could have allotted Judas redemption through his desperate act of remorse and self-conviction! God Bless! Angel |
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222 | Why did Jesus encourage to betray? | John 13:27 | JCrichton | 145429 | ||
Hi, Doc! We know that God does not want to cause us harm nor that any harm befall us... yet, Yahweh demanded that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac, through whom the promise given would be fulfilled... since we have a fantastic 20/20 vision into the actual events, we are in a superior position than Abraham when assessing God's intent for Isaac... but Abraham could only trust in God; he understood that God could have brought Isaac back to life or simply intercede and prevent him from carrying out his labor... Judas, as much as he tried, did not have Abraham's faith nor his understanding of God (1 Corinthians 2:8); since it is evident that God wants us all to live rather than die, Judas' suicide could have had some kind of redemptive merit! Please, understand that I am not claiming that anything that we do could secure us our salvation... there is no Christian alive that could claim that by committing suicide he/she is going to the Father! What I am saying is that Judas had as much choice in the matter of betraying Jesus as Peter had in pronouncing that third and final denial of Jesus! This combined with the fact that not one of the twelve (or any of the peripheral disciples) had the spiritual nor emotional fortitute to stay by Jesus side when He was arrested... Scripture speaks of one disciple tha followed Jesus, but even he would not have been so bold if he did not have some familiarity with at least some in the high priest's household... Given all these factors and the fact that God's Way is different from ours... I am suggesting that God's Rule is beyond our grasps (Romans 9:15) and that He could have allotted Judas redemption through his desperate act of remorse and self-conviction! God Bless! Angel |
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223 | N.A. or not? | Mark 4:20 | JCrichton | 145421 | ||
Hi, prayon! That is an excellent way in which God could be introduced... the Holy Spirit may move others (perhaps those who are thirsty for the true "Freedom") and if not within the larger group a smaller group could gather to pray together or study Scriptures... God Bless! Angel |
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224 | Doesn't that make it 14 tribes not 12? | Joshua | JCrichton | 145420 | ||
Hi, Chusarcik! I have posted on the 13 tribes: 12 sons, one whose name is removed and his 2 sons inserted in his stead... yet the tribe of Levi was separated by God and their main concern would be dealing with the Temple (then, tent) and all matters of worship; hence, Levi would not take part of the distribution of the land, nor of the daily activities of commerse, etc...; there would then have been only 11 tribes... this, of course, was known to God who granted Joseph's two Children (Ephraim and Manasseh) a position as part of the 12 Tribes... As Joseph and Ephraim are interchanged (Revelation 7:1-8), the one discrepancy I find is that Dan is left out and Levi is reinstated as part of the Twelve! I forget where it is found exactly... but was there not a Scriptural passage speaking on how Dan lost their land and they went to live with one of the other tribes?... Perhaps their failure to uphold the command to keep the land appointed to them caused them to be removed from the final listing (Revelation 7). God Bless! Angel |
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225 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | JCrichton | 145375 | ||
Part 3 of 3 “You note well that we own a guarantee of salvation which we have done nothing to merit! The fact is, we cannot merit salvation.” You misunderstand me! The fact that we cannot do anything to merit Salvation should be cause enough to keep us from boasting about being saved! Not once in Scripture do we find anyone boasting about being saved! They boast about Christ! They boast about God’s Mercy! They boast about God’s Love! It is due to our liberal notions that we seek security instead of obedience; liberty instead of accountability, complacency instead of abstinence, rebelliousness instead of submission! “I am born again” or “I am saved” or “we have eternal salvation…” it all has an egocentric sound, doesn’t it? Even though we profess one thing, we behave contrary to our own profession! Being born again is not an excuse to sin, and it should never be used as a means to equate ourselves to God (free of sin) or to believe that we are above damnation when we purposefully choose to sin and to remain in a sinful state! It is not that we are saved! It is that He Saved us! As Paul attests, He did not purchase us so that we should summit ourselves to the old nature that is contrary to the Holy Spirit and can only produce death! (1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) “So, admonish us, but we do not believe you that we can merit salvation.” Again, I admonish all, not to live secure in the understanding that we can sin because we are “saved” or “born again!” And, I clarify that not once have I claimed salvation due to works; not once have I stated that we merit salvation; and, not once did Christ say that He is the resurrection and the life so all are saved! I admonish all to search the Holy Scripture for not once does it state that “once saved always saved” so eat, drink and be merry! Jesus clearly warns that those who are double-minded cannot be His disciples (Luke 9:62; Revelation 3:16)… though it is true that there are some Scriptural passages that seem to guarantee “once saved always saved,” even Jesus warned that not all who claim to abide in Him do (Matthew 7:21-27, Luke 6:46); further, He also warned that the Word did not save all (Matthew 13:18-43; John 3:14-21)… notice, though, that it is not the Word that cannot save, rather is man who determines that he rather stay in darkness than to enter into the Light! “But please do not insist on condemning us, because God may ask you who are you (See Romans 8:33,34).” I insist in that we abide in Christ and be saved, rather than rely on “special commendations” to grant ourselves salvation! Christ warns that it is not He who Judges, it is the Word that Judges. Who am I to condemn anyone? (John 12:46-49) But, as a servant of Christ, I cannot sit idle awaiting to see if others decide to abide in Christ or continue in their own wisdom! It is not in vain that Scripture warns that it is better to rely on Yahweh than to trust in human beings… Peter was always quick to run to Jesus, yet, when facing the unknown, while walking on water, instead of keeping his eye (Faith) on Jesus he trusted his own knowledge of the environment (wind, etc.)… the split second he hesitated… he began to sink! (Matthew 14:23-31) “But please leave us the right to know that we are saved.” This has never been my argument! My argument is that we are saved by Jesus and in Jesus… that once we begin our lives in Jesus it is our obligation to continue in Him, to abide in Him, to humble ourselves to Him, to know Him as our Salvation, to not excuse our turning back to sin/sinful life with the “saved” card--rejecting Christ (disobeying His Command) cannot be seen as a result of having a “guaranteed salvation!” Please, rely on Jesus, He is the Resurrection and Life! And we must understand that Believing in Him does not mean knowing Scripture (Satan and his angels know Scripture, yet they do not submit to God‘s Authority)… to Believe in Jesus is to OBEY HIM--this of course is explained by Him: “If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15) “To the extent that we do sin after we are saved, please correct us...” This is precisely my argument! I am not seeking to limit Salvation (God’s ability and willingness to save us)… I am simply concern with the doctrine that blinds us by offering “Christians” total and automatic exoneration from sin… our Salvation is guaranteed by Christ but we are not guaranteed a life of sin in Christ! Abiding in Christ can never validate disobedience and rebelliousness! As John said: if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) God Bless! Angel |
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226 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | JCrichton | 145374 | ||
Part 2 of 3 “We are new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17) created in Christ Jesus” Sadly Scriptural passages as the above are taken to their extreme value while rejecting Christ’s own words when He decisively rejects those who have become so adapt that they can perform great feats in “His Name” even though their hearts and spirits are away from God (they lack humility, charity, compassion…); Jesus’ words are quickly excused as pertaining to non-believers or people passing as Christians--Jesus, of course, never stated: “this refers to the unbelievers and the charlatans…” He admonished Israel and taught His disciples… He was never ambiguous about His words even when His own disciples would find them hard to stomach! (John 6:53-66) When Jesus spoke about divorce, He did not expect His disciples to choose obey or reject His Word… as with everything else, He Commanded them to do what He said… not to try to do their best, not to chose an alternative interpretation! “But I encourage you to consider that he was speaking of being removed from a place of service. ” So you are saying that the average person can opt to not abide in Christ and all that is lost is a place of ministry? You truly believe in once “saved” you can do as please without fear of damnation? I missed that parable, where did Jesus teach that (reject me or disobey me or ignore me… it’s OK!)? “It may involve being removed from this life (1 Corinthians 11:30). Yet the soul that trusts in Jesus will be saved (1 Corinthians 3:15).” So you mean to say that if I opt to continue a life of sin, since I’m saved, the worst that could happen is that my number will be called prematurely or I wont be able to hold a place of leadership in the afterlife? “Come to him, admit that we are sinners, ask him to change us, and he does.” This sound excellent! But when did I say different? I think that there’s a great misunderstanding… the iniquity that these people (Matthew 7:21-27) are being charged with is not believing in Jesus, not humbling themselves to abide in Him, not accepting their sins and confessing them… rather, like the Masters of the Law, they charged everyone else and used prepackaged language to claim their status as “saved” (born of Abraham or of knowing the Law!)… These people externalize Christ but continue to dwell in their old nature! Jesus sees into the core of their being and rejects them because He is not swayed by outwardly appearance--wondrous signs, in their case! “All those good works come after salvation.” That sounds very sound! But how can callously returning to sin be a product of “salvation?” How can God change us, only to grant us free and clear sin-full life? How can an “eternally saved” person disobey Christ Commandment? How does adultery or fornication, serving the creature rather than the Creator, demonstrate that a person has eternal life?: We obey Christ because we Believe. We humble ourselves to God because we Believe. We repent from our sin because it is His way or the fire way! We seek to abide in Him because He Commands us to abide in Him! As disciples of Christ, our goal is not to seek to excuse our behavior by interpreting Scripture in a manner that conforms to our desired mold… as disciples of Christ we are to have a greater justice/responsibility than the Pharisees and Sadducees who circumvented the Law whenever it was convenient/profitable! (Matthew 5:20) It is not our attempt to be humble or to love our enemies or one another that demonstrates that we are abiding in Christ…. it is doing it that demonstrates that we are abiding in Christ (Matthew 7:17)… claiming that we are of the Light and yet living in darkness is evident testimony that our statement is flawed! (1 John 2:10) |
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227 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | JCrichton | 145373 | ||
Hi, Aixen7z4! Part 1 of 3 “I did not realize before now that there are those…” I am not sure how to assimilate the above… I hope that you are playing on words/ideas rather than truly unaware! The Church (not a denominational congregation) has been under constant assault both from within and without… the worst offenders are the “Christians” who are diluting Christ’s Gospel in order to be seen as unthreatening or “friendly!” We have heard/seen in the news the erosion the Church caused by “Christians” who assault the Church through abuse and manipulation of the people under their charge, embezzlement of funds to purchase anti-Christian lifestyles, distortion of Scripture through warped doctrinal teachings, whole congregations not only tolerating secular rebellion against God’s moral teachings but actively engaging in them and pronouncing priests and bishops who themselves are living examples of the abomination that is to befall the Church as Satan ushers in perverted Gospels that not only tolerates nefarious behavior but actively promote it through immersion in both the practice of the acts and the rejection of the Word of God which condemns both the acts and the people who revel in the ungodly acts! This wanton disobedience has been creeping up on us from the beginning of Creation… and though we might think that it is far from us, if we are very observant, and honest with ourselves, we can witness the assault changing us: making us more liberal, more eager to please society’s mandates than to stand for and with Christ! I do not mean to be critical of anyone… but you offered me an example that I wish to capitalize on: “It is obviously important that those of us who call him Lord should do what he says.” When did Jesus preach that we “should” do what He says? When did Peter, John, Paul or any of the others? This is precisely what is transforming the heart of man: we believe that we can pick and choose… that we can determine what God really meant to teach… that we can receive Salvation as a prize that we own… that “Christians” are above Christ’s own Commands… that “Christians” are better than Christ… (just in case you have not heard of any of this… some preach that we do not need the Church; some, that we do not need to be baptized; still others preach guilt-free, pain-free, remorse-free, death-free sinning--for “Christians” only; while still others preach tolerance of everything and everyone--consequently they blot out, if only in their own minds, all Scriptural passages that challenge their ideologies, philosophies, and theologies--some of these doctrines include salvation for all regardless of Faith in Christ or not; belief on any and all deities is equal since we all seek a god, hence all doctrines are sound and eventually lead to the same god/gods; God loves man so if man sins He understands without passing judgment, choice (be it homosexuality, abortion as a form of contraceptive, suicide as a form of escaping a painful/hard life, cloning or harvesting organs from the indigent or reaping organs/organic material from babies whose bodies have been wrenched from the wombs of their biological carriers…) is a God given right…) Christ never expects that we should do as He says… Christ demands that we do as He says! (Matthew 7:26; ) “…It is not doing good works that makes us saved.” When have I stated that works save? |
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228 | Why did Jesus encourage to betray? | John 13:27 | JCrichton | 145372 | ||
Hi, Doc! I understand your position... there are those who belief that if Judas would have searched Jesus out and asked for forgiveness, he would have found salvation... They forget that Peter just minutes before (or hours) had professed that he would never abandon Jesus, that he would follow Him to the death (John 13:36-38) and the others said as much (Mark 14:27-31)... at the end they all left Him! If the most fervent believers broke away when danger arose, how could a lukewarm believer open his heart and spirit to the Truth? In the Old Testament we hear about Israel's rebelliousness, how God used other nations to punish them... we also hear how God would punish these same nations for going to far in their mistreatment of Israel... also we hear how God welcomes these nations back into Him... God's Way is not our ways! Christ asked the Father to forgive those who would crucify Him... not just those who did the actual nailing... He spoke for all (inclusive of the high priest and the guard that would pierce Him after His death)... Did Judas know more than any of the above? Did he have some particular insight that revealed to him that he was betraying God? Was Judas' guilt greater than the high priest, the colective religious, the Roman soldiers that paraded, assualted, crucified Jesus? Yes, he was designated "the son of perdition," but does that mean that God has no power to redeem him? Does it mean that God destined one lowly human to betray his Master and then simply left him to his own abilities? If Christ had so much Mercy for those who took part in His crucifixion, could He not have some mercy for the one who could do nothing but betray Him? Could it not be that Jesus gave Judas his only way to redeem himself when He said that it would be better for the one who betrayed Him not to have been born? (Matthew 26:24) Ultimately, it is God only who knows to what end Judas came... so as the Archangel Michael, I will pass no judgment upon the evil committed by Judas, I will simply allow God to handle it! God Bless! Angel |
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229 | Critique this Predestination view? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 145371 | ||
Hi, Pam! As it was pointed out by EdB, your post is charged... if you still are searching for a response send me your query: jcrichtonfs1@yahoo.com God Bless! Angel |
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230 | I am He | Matt 24:5 | JCrichton | 145370 | ||
Hi, Ray! Throughout time we have been witnessed (past history and current history) of many who first begin by preaching a new "enlightenment" who as, David Koresh, end up claiming that they are the Christ/Lord/God... We heard of the moonies... not able to have sex after marriage or having to wait to get married until their cult leader deemed it so... I can't recall the name of the Jewish sect/congregation that came from Russia about a decade ago... they claimed that their "rabbi" was a prophet, then elevated him to the prophet, then their messiah, then at his hospitalization (just as Koresh) wouldn't die; then at his death (just as Koresh) will be coming back to prove that he was the messiah... We have kings, emperors, and others that have attempted to irradicate Christ from their society in order to exalt themselves to a god-like if not god place... Less notable (an perhaps much more damaging) are the people who claim to be speaking for God when they seek to wealth and power... they convince their followers to do everything from killing others to killing themselves because God would meet them at the tail-end of a comet... There's even one group who have determined that their members are the 144K spoken of in Revelation--they, of course, have had a special line to God! God Bless! Angel |
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231 | N.A. or not? | Mark 4:20 | JCrichton | 145367 | ||
Hi, prayon! Many social events are frequented by a variety of people with as many religious beliefs... in a situation as described by worleybird72, there is much blame-projecting, unaccountability, and fear/antagonism against anything that seems accusatory... there's nothing more accusatory to human beings than Christ Jesus! (Isaiah 42:1-4) It is conceivable that if the poeple in the meeting desire so, worleybird72 may introduce not only Jesus' Name but an initial and ending prayer... yet, since it is he who can best guage the situation, he can keep himself in prayer-mode throughout the meet, repeating to himself the name of the God of the Amen! (Ultimately, that could prove to be a catalyst to an open manifestation of Christ, in the group, which will certainly change the heart and mind of as many as humbly open themselves to Him! (Luke 23:33-43) God Bless! Angel |
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232 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | JCrichton | 145363 | ||
Hi, Ray! There are things that are evident in Scripture and there are things that are not so evident... the best I can do is expose you to Scripture... as much as I want, I cannot convince anyone to see (understand) or accept (begin to understand) anything: 20For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:20-22) 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (Ephesians 4:30) 19Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” (2 Timothy 2:19) 3Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:3) 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever– 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. (John 14:16-17) The above Scriptural passages should clarify to you how I've concluded that we are sealed by and in the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of God; He is the promise made by Jesus, our Teacher and Guide: God with us and in us! God Bless! Angel |
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233 | Why did Jesus encourage to betray? | John 13:27 | JCrichton | 145354 | ||
Hi, iktoose! I apologize if I've burdened you further... I was attempting to be as comprehensive as possible... "If you believe in Jesus, you are saved. If you don't, you go to hell, correct?" This statement is 100 percent corruect since Scripture is adamant that no one else can save us (Acts 4:10-12)... still, we know that there are irregularities in God's Salvific Plan (these irregularities are built-in or produced as the Creator sees fit)... We know of at least two people who were taken into Heaven prior to their physical (corporeal) death: Enoch and Elijah; we know of several people who were brought back to life by Jesus (Lazarus being one of them) prior to His death and Resurrection; we know that while Jesus came to the Jews, He introduced the Kingdom of God to a Samaritan woman (not considered part of the children of Abraham)in a manner which He had not previously divulged (God is Spirit and worshippers must worship in spirit and truth); we know that Jesus chose to sorround Himself with those who society deemed unworthy and unrighteous; Peter, John and Andrew witnessed Jesus' communion with Moses and Elijah (the first, dead thousands of years prior to Jesus' birth and, the latter, dead hundreds of years prior to His birth)... One more thing we know: Jesus is the resurrection and life (John 11:25)... so it is He who has complete control over Life and death! For this reason, moved by the man's humble confession Jesus promised one of the criminals crucified with Him that on that very day he would be with Jesus in Paradise (Luke 23:33-43)... this fortunate man did not have to be taught about Jesus, he did not have to be baptized by water, no one came to him to bring him to Jesus... he pleaded his case, after defending the Innocent One, and Divine Mercy was granted him beyond his dreams and expectations! And while suffering all of the physical and spiritual anguish (Isaiah 52:13 thru 53:12), Jesus did nothing but care for us... even after we assaulted, mocked, and cursed Him, He simply asked the Father to forgive us! (Luke 23:34) Jesus' Mercy knows no bounds! It is His immense capacity to forgive that allows me to think that Judas' end may not have been Hell! This said... I wanted to assure you that Jesus has the ability to save and to regenerate us! Clearly, it is He who determines who is Saved and who is not... but He's revealed much in the Holy Scripture... allowing us to know about His Love and Mercy and His desire to Save each and everyone of us! I wanted to let you know that God's Plan is not that we perish, but that we choose Life (Jesus) and gain eternal life! God Bless Angel |
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234 | can you explain what means | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 145204 | ||
Hi, dltlshines! There's an intertwined relationship between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit... this relationship comes to us in various forms... at the end of times (God's speak for completion of Salvific Plan) Jesus, as the Lamb of God, comes to the world (John 1:1-18)... as His function (death and resurrection) comes to a completion He sends the Holy Spirit to lead and guide the Church (John 14:16-26, 15:26; 16:7-15)... The Holy Spirit will reveal all and will remind us aboud Jesus' Words... He will testify to the Church that Jesus is the Lord and that He was sent by the Father (Read John 1:1 - 51 and the book of Acts); Jesus' disciples, then and now will also testify about Him: they testified about what they experienced (including Paul, previously known as Saul) and we testify about what we have come to know about Jesus, through Scripture and personal experience. God Bless! Angel |
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235 | How do we know that we are truly saved? | 1 John 3:24 | JCrichton | 145203 | ||
Hi, Ray! I understand what you are saying... however, my emphasis is on the Holy Spirit as God's seal... Jesus told His disciples that He would send the Holy Spirit, this is our seal... this is what makes us part of the Unit: Body of Christ... the Holy Spirit is the one that guides and enlightens our beings awaking in us that desire to call God "Abba!" In the case of Romans 8:15 I would capitalize the second Spirit since it is directly referring to that Spirit which grants us the right to call God our Father! As comparison I refer to the Jesus' words in John 10:34: we are gods... we are essence of God; yet we are not gods with capital "g" but creatures made in God's image and likeness... our spirit, reflective of this relationship, is essence of the Holy Spirit never capitalized unless the reference is a direct reference to the Holy Spirit who dwells in us! I would also capitalize 2 Cor 1:22 and John 3:34... the Holy is in us not just symbolically but tangibly (as much as God can exist in our corporial bodies) and functionally! God Bless! Angel |
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236 | N.A. or not? | Mark 4:20 | JCrichton | 145202 | ||
Hi, worleybird72! Jesus prayed for His disciples (and for all Believers) to the Father... He prayed that we be kept safe... He did not pray that we be removed from the world or placed in some isolated region/s... (John 17:9, 15, 20) Counter any ungodly speach, ideas, actions with fellowship in Jesus and with Jesus... study the Holy Scripture constantly, maintain a prayerful life (even while at the meetins you can simply call Jesus name repeatedly, in your mind of course as you would not want to interrupt the activities in the meeting), employ any free time serving Jesus in your local Church, and you can even speak to your pastor and ask him for permission and assistance to start a rehab group which is Bible-centered!... lastly, ask God for the wisdom and strength (James 1:5) to be able to absorb all the positive techniques and skills while rejecting all the ungodly interaction that may surface around you. Remember: "Greater is He (God) that is in you, than he (Satan) that is in the world! (1 John 4:4) God Bless! Angel |
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237 | Adulty and scriputers | Ex 20:14 | JCrichton | 145174 | ||
Hi, clean2day! There is a form of adultery which is symbolic but it is based on the same principle as the physical one and it is just as damning: serving other gods (idols, money, people, animals, job, car, lifestyle...); this particular reference is found in the Old Testament (I think it's in a couple of the minor prophets) where Yahweh associates Israel as His bride/wife and speaks of both kingdoms as two sisters who committed adultery against Him... God Bless! Angel PS: If you want me to search for the actual passages drop me a line! |
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238 | what is jesus saying to mankind ? | John 16:12 | JCrichton | 145172 | ||
Hi, naetaylomae! Jesus, the Word Incarnate, as the Lamb of God (John 1:29), did not come to reveal all; His function was to fulfill Scripture, return God's people to the Law (the Law had been circumvented and altered throughout the years), establish the New Covenant (Salvation through His Blood, a new form of worship--open to the gentiles and in a spiritual plane, establishing of the Church, sending of the Holy Spirit)... Jesus makes preparations for the Church to receive the Holy Spirit who will come with the fullness of Truth and Knowledge (John 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-15)... if you read the book of Acts, you will notice the evolution of the Church as the Holy Spirit teaches and guides it. God Bless! Angel |
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239 | living togeather out of wedlock | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 145171 | ||
Hi, andrewjustin! Read the following: Matthew 5:27-28; 15:17-20; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13, 15-20; 7:1-3; Galatians 5:19-21; Colossians 3:5-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; It is not a matter of choice; we cannot serve God as we please... so even if they are planning to get married, the union between a man and a woman must be made in Christ Jesus! God Bless! Angel |
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240 | Is God against interacial marriage? | 2 Cor 6:14 | JCrichton | 145170 | ||
Hi, RubyAnn! No! I remember some years back watching a talk-show where some white supremacists inferred that separation of the races was ordained by God... they were wrong: The separation spoken of in the Old Testament is a separation that is still in effect today; yet, this separation is for the people of God (all Believers both Jews and non-Jews) to remain separate from the gentiles (pagans; nonbelievers)--this separation was never of ethnic/racial origins. God Bless! Angel |
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