Subject: Holy (GHOST) Received but not Realized? |
Bible Note: Why do we "think?" Why can't we "Know?" Please don't take this as a personal attack Justme, but I see the terms "I think that," "I believe that" so much lately on this forum that it leads me to believe that these people have no bibles. If they did, they wouldn’t have to “think or believe,” they would KNOW. I believe in what I believe because “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God, (Rom 10:17 KJV)” "And I have not only heard, but I have seen the word of God. So I don’t have to “just think or just believe that…,” I know. I could look up every verse it would take to answer your numerous questions. However, who would that benefit? Sure, it would give me the additional experience, but I believe, and, know that "rather than being continuously given the fish, a person should LEARN HOW TO FISH FOR ONESLEF, thus, I would recommend Tim LaHayes book, "How To Study the Bible." When I first saw it on the bookshelf, my first thought was "Ha! Any Idiot knows how to STUDY THE BIBLE." Well, the spirit led me to buy it. It cost about 10.00. Well I barely got into that book before I learned that I wasn't just "any idiot." That book has been a wealth of information and inspiration to me. Coupled with your NIV, NASB and perhaps one or two of Tim LaHaye's recommended commentaries and "Bible" dictionaries, you will fine Justme, that Tim's book will be a welcome help to your learning the word in depths that you may not currently realize exist. There is so much in the word that does not meet the eye of even the strongest believer. Salvation is the greatest. We will enjoy that in it’s fullest in due season, but meantime, Grace has so much to offer that is mostly overlooked, misunderstood, contradicted and totally missed I'd say that, rather than we being like a battery, we are more like a high powered automobile, observing the speed limits set by society (the flesh.) We don’t really know what power we posses (the spirit,) neither do we know what powers are available (the gifts and promises in Gods Word,), even though it is there in the owners manual, because we don’t necessarily understand that manual; have been lied to, misinformed, and or simply don’t read it… And NO... Speaking in toungs doesn’t come naturally, nor can it be TAUGHT by MAN. Read Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Then re-read it. Then read it again and study it this time. Don't be afraid to make notes, underline or highlight verses in your bible. It's a book. Books are made for learning. You won't defile the word. God Bless George |