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That is a brilliant and understandable explanation.

Thank you for enlightening me on a controversial topic. Makes perfect sense when viewed beyond the surface.

Hello Robyn. I'm unfamiliar with the song, "O come to the altar" or even Elevation/Bethel ministries, so I share this somewhat ignorantly. I did however, check out the words to that song & went through each stanza. I could not detect anything wrong with what was written; appears as a modern Gospel song with an appeal to come to Jesus for salvation. Even the tune was pleasant listening.

From that song title, I thought of Hebrews 13:10, "We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle", and admit that the song-writer may not have been thinking of this particular verse, though the message is quite provoking. "We have an altar", an altar quite different to what Israel & their priests attended to. There were restrictions & impositions placed upon them as far as what was sacrificed, where the beast was killed, manner of sacrifice, condition of the high priest, what could be eaten after the sacrifice & by whom, etc.

But "we have an altar", different to the one Israel approached - verse 12, "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate." Using this Scripture, I believe that the song implied that 'coming to the altar' was 'coming to the place of our Lord's Sacrifice'. The lines that are associated with the song are: "O come to the altar; The Father's arms are open wide; Forgiveness was bought with; The precious blood of Jesus Christ". We can understand that the altar referenced to in the song, is the Cross, where our Lord was stricken, smitten, God's Lamb sacrificed for us.

Commentary:

Mediator





"One who intervenes between two persons who are at variance, with" a view to reconcile them. This word is not found in the Old "Testament; but the idea it expresses is found in Job 9:33, in" "the word "daysman" (q.v.), marg., "umpire." "This word is used in the New Testament to denote simply an "internuncius, an ambassador, one who acts as a medium of" communication between two contracting parties. In this sense Moses is called a mediator in Gal. 3:19. "Christ is the ONE AND ONLY mediator between God and man ( 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24). He makes reconciliation between God and man by his all-perfect atoning sacrifice. Such a mediator "must be at once divine and human, divine, that his obedience and" "his sufferings might possess infinite worth, and that he might" possess infinite wisdom and knowlege and power to direct all things in the kingdoms of providence and grace which are "committed to his hands ( Matt. 28:18; John 5:22, 25, 26, 27); and" "human, that in his work he might represent man, and be capable" of rendering obedience to the law and satisfying the claims of "justice ( Heb. 2:17, 18; 4:15, 16), and that in his glorified" humanity he might be the head of a glorified Church ( Rom. 8:29). "This office involves the three functions of prophet, priest, and "king, all of which are discharged BY JESUS both in his estate" of humiliation and exaltation. These functions are so inherent in the one office that the quality appertaining to each gives character to every mediatorial act. They are never separated in the exercise of the office of MEDIATOR

Read Luke 18:18 and following verses

Is Your ALL on the Altar; Who is Jesus Christ.

You have longed for sweet peace, and for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed;

But you cannot have rest or be perfectly blest,

Until all on the altar is laid.

Would you walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, And have peace and contentment always;

You must do His sweet will to be free from all ill,

On the altar your all you must lay.

Oh, we never can know what the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed,

Till our body and soul He doth fully control,

And our all on the altar is laid.

Who can tell all the love He will send from above, And how happy our hearts will be made,

Of the fellowship sweet we shall share at His feet, When our all on the altar is laid.

Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?

Your heart, does the Spirit control?

You can only be blest and have peace and rest, in the Spirit.

Mishael:There is no likeness or comparison to an altar to Satan. Curiosity into dark arts and meanings can open a door to Fear and Torments.

Acts 19:19 comment: rid your home of idols, and anything lewd.

Annie:

Galatians 3:18 For if the inheritance be of the law, but it (the inheritance) is no more of PROMISE, but God gave it to Abraham by PROMISE.

We have to know what this PROMISE is.

The PROMISE was A SEED.

Luke 8:11 ....THE SEED .....is THE WORD OF GOD.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the WORD (THE SEED), and the WORD (THE SEED) was with God, and the WORD (THE SEED) was God.

Now we know Christ is the SEED, but Christ is also the ANGEL of the Lord; therefore HIS SEED, those born of GOD will also be an angel, because we have become ONE.

Ephesians 2:15 ....for to make IN HIMSELF ONE NEW MAN.

Isaiah 63:9 ....and the ANGEL of HIS (the Father, SPIRIT) presence SAVED THEM.

Christ is the ANGEL.

A SEED always duplicates itself, wheat seed always makes wheat seed, it's a LAW of GOD.

When Christ the SEED is planted in you; at maturity you will be the exact same SEED: two; you and Christ, become ONE.

Galatians 3:19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added for transgressions, till THE SEED (the WORD, Christ); could come to whom the promise was made; and it (the SEED) was ordained by angels (THE SEED of the SEED) in the hand of a mediator.

1 Timothy 2:5 For the is ONE GOD (ONE SEED), and ONE MEDIATOR, between God and MEN; the MAN Jesus Christ (the SEED).

Psalms 82:6 I (the WORD, the SEED) have said ye are gods (SEED made like the SEED planted), all of you are the children of the most HIGH (the SEED).

THE SEED IS ETERNAL LIFE.

1 Timothy 6:16, ...who (the SEED) only hath immortality, dwelling in the light ....

God Bless YOU!

Hi Billy.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

God is Righteous. He's the judge of all earth. The bible is clear there will be levels of rewards in heaven. And there is levels of punishment. This tells us God has a orderly way by which he do things in a way only he can. He judge the heart and intent of Man. We are saved by mercy through faith, Something I believe a child and some mentally challenged people don't understand or comprehend. So I'm sure you can trust God will judge righteously.

God bless.

Use the SEARCH BOX on the red link page. Just type in money. Sort the list, OT or NT

1 Timothy Chapter 6

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Comment: it's the Love of money that is unwise

Please pray for Peace, Protection, Improvement, Clean-up and God's merciful blessings for our neighborhoods of Holland and Wheatsheaf. Asking this in the Name of Jesus. Thank you for praying and God Bless all of you.

Beatrice;

Ecclesiastes 10:19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answers all things.

Money seems to answer all problems of the flesh, but:

Ecclesiastes 1:2 .....all is vanity.

Where does money leave you concerning eternity?

God Bless you!

Yeah; I'm stumped on that one verse as well; can't seem to find commentary on it. I can think of when the angels enforced judgment more frequently as a role. I suppose conceivably they could have somehow explained it while God Himself; say carved it into the stone. Hope to find a response to this. Hebrews 2:2 seems also to show angels involved here. See also Job 33:22-26 in regard to an angel proclaiming the ransom (i.e. Christ); and a man arestored to God. Also we have Acts 7:53 which seems to state the same thing. I guess these cross references are enough to show a pattern; the important thing is to remember angels of God can only do His bidding. This is one role I wasn't familiar with until now.

Great question. Agape.. Rich P.

Hi Janice. 1 Timothy 2:9,10 would be the Scripture that comes closest to what you're looking for. Though the gist of that description I feel, is not to set rigid standards or to not cross a certain line, rather that the believing woman should not be outwardly ostentatious, but revealing her modest demeanor & the beauty of the heart (see also 1 Peter 3:1-4).

Perhaps the question is better asked of the effectiveness of "altar calls" in the first place. I don't know the answer specifically; although it must be remembered for the wheat and tares to remain there has to be an element of truth in the worship for any poison to work more effectively. For those who wish to keep up an appearance; the preacher can quote those Bible truths convenient for say; a "prosperity gospel". Of course if the leadership is involved with a demonic entity; laying on of hands is dangerous. There are scriptural admonitions for those with true anointing not to be hasty in such matters.

In any event; whether one goes up to an altar or not; any genuine conversion must involve a transformation of the heart; and be a 24 hour a day; seven days a week lifestyle paradigm shift. For a mere emotional high; and the concerns there we only need to look at the parable of the seed and the sowers on those who immediately respond with joy; but have no root. And most get caught up ensnared with the riches and cares of the world; which of course makes such ornate places of worship cater to the tastes of those who for appearance sake like to be in opulent settings. There is a place for those who are pricked to the heart; and it does involve public confession of Christ by mouth and change in the heart as Romans indicates. This cannot be engineered along with all the other "healing ministry" miracles with God being a genie who shows up at the pastor's convenience. And with Steven Furtick wearing a David Bowie androgynous Iggy stardust t-shirt; that may be a more serious indication of trouble. Bethel; of course with it's out of control manifestations is clearly out of control. Better to run out of there than partake in communion with those into idolotrous practices.

Still; God can still do a genuine work for those who seek Him if they are called and chosen. But true converts won't remain where the Spirit tells them to avoid.

I suppose you could google it. It would seem that Genesis is rather sparse on the subject; but the book of Job which was said to be written perhaps before that by Moses does contain a very important passage at the end where he was asked to pray for his three misguided "friends" before everything was restored back. We have Elijah praying for no rain; a king praying for 15 more years of life also in the book of Kings; numerous references on prayer and meditation in the Psalms; and of course many prayers of David in 1 and 2 Samuel; and Chronicles as well. We have Solomon's prayers when the new Temple was built; Daniel's prayers for the nation realizing their sin and rebellion in the Book of Daniel; Jeremiah's desperate plea wishing he had never been born; and the prayer for the sun and moon to stand still of Joshua. There is Hannah's prayer for a child. There is Elijah or Elisha's prayer (can't remember which) for his servant to see that more truly were on his side than the enemies armies. And of course the plethora of prayers in the N.T. including all of Christ's in the gospels; and in the Epistles where Paul was said to constantly be praying for those in his churches. There is even mention in Revelation of the incense of the prayers of the saints in both the seal and trumpet judgments.

This list is by no means inclusive. The effectual prayers of a righteous man availeth much ( James 5:16). The same book warns us; however that if we don't see results when we are asking to fulfill the desires of the flesh; we shouldn't be surprised. A true scriptural approach will seek to be in accordance with Bible truth and the guidance of the Spirit. It is more our heart attitude than what we are asking for which is important. The lack of balance in seeing impreccatory prayer for judgment along with praying for our enemies and blessing them (hating the sin not the individual sinner in question) is because of a skewed view of a loving God also angry with sin.

The serpent on the pole; which indeed with the medical institution represents healing and is also tied in with occult practice is on a surface level appearing to indeed represent this. It foreshadowed Christ; who was to become a curse for us (as anyone hung on a tree was considered accursed; and because He took on the wrath of God for our sake). It was also not established to worship the imagery; but to be looked upon. It could possibly be compared in some way to the Cherubim placed in the Temple; angels or any image was never to be worshipped; but it was a representation of the way angels faced God in heaven. It was also in a broad sense for anyone who was to look upon it; which is unlike a coveted object that individuals would be seduced with. It was not harboring anything that was pleasant to look upon and therefore it would seem the intent was to help people realize that their own hearts were also filled with abominations and vile things. It brings to mind somewhat the fatal wound (head wound) of the serpent mentioned in Gen. 3:15. Perhaps in some sense it reminds us that we have to be "crucified with Christ"-in any event; since He was said to take our infirmities on Himself as Isaiah predicted; that alleviated the plague at the time.

Thank you Sister , I would like to say thank you and may the Lord richly Bless you and your family, please keep Kristie any me in your prayers,

Beatrice:

Jesus taught more about the kingdom of God, than any other thing.

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God ......

God Bless YOU!

Hello Brandi,

I have never come across a Scripture verse that says "age of accountability" but Jesus said in Matthew 4:13 that we are to encourage and lead the children to come to Him and do not forbid them. he laid His hands on the children.

Concerning baptism, are you asking at what age can a child be baptized?

Serita, My Mom died today in the hospital. Last night my husband and I prayed with her. My brother and I sang Amazing Grace over her. And now we trust that she is "moving into" the place Jesus has prepared for her in His Father's house. Jesus is our treasure and heaven is the place of our real "citizenship". I am sorry that you have MS and have matters that hinder you. I pray today that you indeed fall onto the mercy and grace of God to endure whatever suffering He allows in your life and also that He will relieve your suffering, too. We just cannot understand all of what God brings to us but we can always trust Him and rely on Him. I hope your evening goes wonderfully and that you sleep well tonight.

The question is do you have any desire and love of the Lord in regard to His Holiness and righteousness? It is only when the Spirit is within us that there is a battle of wills; between the flesh and Spirit. It is only His children who He chastises in order to conform them to the image of His Son. I am of the belief that anyone who is involved with someone when their spouse is still alive (despite divorce) is committing adultery; which makes it especially bad when they have sanction from the church and a legal certificate to remarry. I don't know your situation; there are certainly more senior dating sites today even in your age range.

Adultery is not only sinning outside God's intended covenant marriage; but also infringing against the husband of the woman as well as involving her sin. I would advise you to read in Proverbs in particular about the seductress and her entrappings; with her guests being in hell and other such warnings.

As believers; if truly saved we are a part of the Body of Christ; and should also love and honor others above our own interests. We should not foresake the assembling of one another; but also have "agape" love; as 1 John warns that he who does not love his brother is a murderer at heart. I am not sure how familiar you are with the scriptures; but again the Spirit brings sin; righteousness and judgment to come and also a hunger and thirst for righeousness. If that does not characterize your heart; I would ask you to seek God to give you a new heart. We need to undertand Jeremiah 17:9 (if I have the right verse) that the heart is desperately wicked; who can know it? We need to look at all our affections and see what we really are apart from Christ; not just try to avoid the consequences of our actions. If we hate God; according to the Word we "love death." The Antichrist and Tribulation are coming; you don't want to be left behind in that judgment if you can avoid it. I pray that the Lord gives you wisdom on this

How many references to prayer are there in the bible

Good evening my name is Grace Laura Makombe. Please pray for me for fruits of my womb. I have a 15yr old daughter but I'm struggling to fall pregnant again. FATHER God please bless me with another baby, Father God please make my womb fruitfull in the mighty name of Jesus Amen

As I read the scripture about the blood moon I see that it is for Jesus' time not the present day here in year 2022 if you can't understand that then I would take a course in English so that you can verify what you are reading. However let's wait to see if anything significant happens as a result of this blood moon.may 15th 2022

Hello QaraHAWAH

Leah and Rachel were born and raised in Harran in northwestern Mesopotamia.

Preached today on " He's Still in Control" The Centurion came to Jesus and recognized that Authority. Talked about how when Jesus was asleep in the ship. And the Storm came. And they asked him, fearful, frightened, worried," Master ,Carest thou not that we Perish" Are you even concerned? Lord look what is going on here. We are going to Die.

And I and You, every Person who ever came to God felt the same way. Lord , my Heart is breaking, I fighting all of Hell. Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually,,, I'm hurting. And I have no answers. But The Bible says Jesus stepped out and rebuked The Storm, the winds, the sea. Satan is the Power of the Air, Jesus rebuked the wind. He didn't send it, or he wouldn't be rebuking it. He asked" How can Satan cast out Satan, fight himself.

So we have to remember every trial, Storm, battle ,sickness, comes only by permission. Jesus Said" Why are you so fearful,afraid. Where is your Faith? And then He spoke" Peace be Still"

He cares, He is in Control. When everything is upside down, in this world of anything goes. My Father in law often Preached " If you miss Heaven, you have missed everything". That Roman Centurion recognized The Authority of Christ. So do the Buddhists, Muslims, a lost and dying world. That the Christian walks by Faith and not by sight. He, She, knows this.

God is so n Control

Mikey Out.

I have a question's concerning the song 'O Come to the Altar' as it is an Elevation song and I am fully aware of the satanic spirits that pervade inside the Elevation and Bethel ministries, so in your opinion; what context is 'Altar' in reference to? Do you think it's strictly alluding to Jesus, or witchcraft etymology?

JESUS taught more about money than anything else where are these scriptures found and what do they mean

what does this verse mean money answers all things and where is it found in the new king James Bible