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NASB | Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 17:11 Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. |
Bible Question: To Nolan: I am curious as to why you want to avoid Joyce Meyer. Will be waiting for your answer. Shell |
Bible Answer: Dear Shell, Nolan and Kalos have made some good points. Please excuse me for butting in, but I want to share with you how I can relate to what you are going through. It can be frustrating or challenging to put your faith into a man or a woman, and just when you really like the message they are giving you hit a brick wall and discover or hear a negative that makes you want to turn away. Whether it is from the horses mouth, or from an outside source we cannot help questioning the soundness and morals of the those we look to for guidance in the Word. I read the Bible almost daily and quite often listen to the radio or watch those on the TV. I find God works in incredible ways. I will read a scripture one night and the next day He teaches me things I was reading the night before from the mouths of people I watch on TV and listen to on the radio. He also teaches me things from people that I interact with during the day in my work world, people that don't read the Bible, people that don't know that I read the Bible are teaching me through their mouths things that I study with the Holy Spirit. I know it is not the people teaching me it is the Holy Spirit that is telling me to keep studying the Bible and learning the love that God has for me and the Holy Spirit that is showing me that God is in control of every situation I come across in my walk towards understanding His will. My point is, I think we need to hear what Joyce Meyers says, we need to hear what John Hagee says, we need to hear what all those presented to us have to say so that we can know and learn the differences between what the Bible teaches and what men and women are teaching and look for similarities or differences and then go to the Bible for confirmation or further pursuit of understanding and continue to ask questions. The one thing I have learned is the Bible will answer all questions we have and we need to dig into the scripture and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus and also seek help utilizing the resources and people we can reach. Sometimes I look at it as though the truth is scattered like a jigsaw puzzle and everyone I come in contact with has a piece of the puzzle to offer and my job is to recognize which piece they are holding and go back to the Bible, which is the key to the puzzle, and put the piece back where it belongs. Bless you, Love Fountain John 7:37-39 |