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Dear Alex , in my congregation I am considered a newbie , only 30 years of reading the Bible , I have brothers and sisters who can tell me the significance , in detail , of all the sacrifices , offerings etc , every piece of equipment of the tabernacle etc from memory ! We Christians tend not to be flashy or boastful which is why the world doesn't know us or even want to know us . Take heart Alex , your posts have encouraged and comforted many on here and you will see a lot of friends , that you didn't even know you had , in the Lord's Kingdom . May that day be upon us all soon . Just because a post doesn't get any feedback that doesn't mean that it's not appreciated . Keep up the good work please .

Please pray that I have favor energy strength and do a great job with alertness and that it's not busy at work today and tonight and I can go to the store a few times ijnip

Thank you Daniel for that clear, fundamental teaching on 'tongues'. However, I was somewhat confused by your penultimate paragraph, referring to tongues (in 1 Corinthians) as a "usage of known languages". I do believe that actual languages are spoken of in this letter, rather than unintelligible sounds, but the question arises, what part does the utterance of a known learned language play when Paul speaks of the "diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit" ( 1 Corinthians 12:4)? In other words, if the Spirit gives one the gift of Tongues, how does that compare with someone who already knows that tongue - it can't be a gift then?

You mentioned that you are multi-lingual; I would understand that these languages were all learned by you. Paul too, would have spoken several languages I'm sure. But all those learned languages cannot be said to be received of the Spirit since they were learned. I've read these Corinthians passages over again, keeping in mind your explanation that known languages are spoken of, but I find that several verses pop up that just don't allow me to proceed with that thought. And I refer especially to 1 Corinthians 14:2,13,14: all these verses seem to indicate that this 'unknown' language was a language that neither the speaker nor the hearer understood, thus the need for an interpreter. So if neither person understood the language, then the speaker must have received it from the Spirit. Or, if the speaker understood the language, then it wasn't a spiritual gift. Maybe I've misunderstood your paragraph, so I seek clarification. Thank you.

Dear Eileen, first and foremost, become born again Romans 10:9-13. Then--or if you are already saved--draw closer and closer to God by reading your Bible, praying, serving, and trusting Him to rescue you while you sneak around and find a safe house for women. Do Not Threaten To Leave Him. Say nothing to him. Wait until he is gone and run to that safe house. And don't worry about your clothes and things. Your safety is of utmost importance. (If you can't find a safe house, go to a trusted family member or friend, just run to someone who will hide you from Ken. There, you can take steps to try and remove Ken from your life where Ken cannot harm you. And whatever you do, do not agree to meet with him alone for any reason.

Hi Darrel.

I would like to share my thoughts.

First I would like to establish this;

In 2 Peter 1:14. Peter says "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me."

The tabernacle is the body which the spirit resides in. Peter still exists, The only thing seems to be going anywhere is Peters body.

Now I would like to share a few verses.

John 14:20.

John 14:23.

John 11:25-26.

John 17:22-23. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:

I IN THEM, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. "I IN THEM"

Colossians 3:3-4. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. ( You are already in Christ. ) When you die Christ will be fully manifested to you and in you. No longer hidden.

Galatians 2:20. Paul says he is crucified with Christ, nevertheless he lives. ( Christ dies no more, neither does Paul. ) This is why Paul says absent of the body, present with the Lord. There is no where for the spirit to go! It's not the spirit of the world that lives in a Christian, It's Christ spirit that lives in you.

1 Corinthians 15:44-49.

This sinful body we inherited from the 1st Adam returns to the Earth.

The 2nd Adam is a life giving spirit, one that we was baptized into, and the same everlasting spirit that resides in you.

The spirit will be made perfect and the body returns to Earth.

God bless.

I have been been praising GOD every day. I was told that you do not keep saying the same thing, even praying. How do i prayse GOD every day with out repeating myself? Do you prayse GOD every day. I need help for this.

Robert Johnstone

please pray for Kristie and me and our families

I have to be honest , I don't always read every reply on here , so I could be wrong about this , it seems I haven't found any posts from T Levis or Mishael for a little while . Hope you guys are ok . Much love in Christ .

Amen and Amen Suze....GBU well said...

Dear "Leah Leonetti", werry well spoken, In that way we can manage and overcome most of everyday life. Thank you Jesus Christ for being close in thought words and deeds 24/7. Then we have to pray night and day so that we reveal the enemy, it can be difficult enough! But greatest and first is the Lord, Amen.

Thanks for the testimony. John 8:31-32 Love u in Christ.

Dear "Ronnette Radican", It's really true, we can not / do not have to force ourselves on people. With neither one nor the other.

If they obey the Lord, they will hear His voice. And best of all, we all have our way with God. Thank you for your testimony. Continue on the path He has called you to, be blessed in Jesus, i love you in Christ.

John 8:31-32

Good to hear Gigi , may God continue to bless you .

Dear "Greg Avina", Thank you it was well explained, we will finish in the end,

Love u in Christ John 8: 31-32

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 9:7-9 (KJV)

All we know Larry, is that the believers were in Jerusalem (as commanded by the Lord: Acts 1:4). Some have suggested that they gathered in the upper room, as they did earlier ( Acts 1:13), but with such a large number (120), it seems more reasonable that they were in another location, possibly in connection with a synagogue or the temple, or even a large courtyard of someone's property.

The disciples knew that the Promise of the Father was to come upon them, and they would be baptized in the Holy Spirit, but one could well imagine the tension & anticipation of that day, yea, of that very moment - maybe talking amongst themselves, 'will it happen this morning or maybe this evening?' But when they were endued with Power from on High, it must have been such a mighty experience that lasted for a long time (several days or more), as others from afar heard about it & made the journey to witness this phenomenon of people speaking fluently in foreign languages unlearned. And how did some respond? As even today, when people see the works of Christ in people's lives, they disparage that witness & voice their own carnal reasoning, as did those at that time ( Acts 2:13).

Wrong, Esua is USA, Russia, Rome and Jacob is the Yahudahs.

Dear "Anti666 JustisRighteous FastWatchPray WeAreDust", Antichrist has been with us every day so i agree with you. And the angle about fasting i have never heard but it is true in my heart. Thank you for the information, i really need to remember this. What if that's why there are so many sick among us?

God bless u and yours in Jesus name. Have a good Easter time. John 8:31-32

Just to confirm Marke and you say here "GiGi", the robber on the cross got to paradise right away. : D We may be very surprised (if there is a surprise) in Paradise.

Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Surprise me Lord? You who have all Power in heaven and on earth. Matthew 28:18-20

John 8:31-32 Love u all have a nice Easter

The wage of sin is death, but the wage of righteouness is etrnal life !!!

Roman,

What you're teaching here seems to be Universalism which is considered heretical teaching by any reputable Christian. Everyone certainly does not go to heaven. The Bible is crystal clear about this subject. God is absolutely forgiving (you're right about that- in a way); but only to those that seek forgiveness and salvation through the blood of Jesus. If everyone were forgiven by God then Jesus' death served no purpose at all. But Jesus took our "rap sheet" of sins and in return we get to take His resum of righteousness before God; ONLY if we repent and trust in Jesus. I hope you'll search the Scriptures and see there isn't a single verse in the Bible that validates Universalism (unless a verse is taken out of context).

I am going on a 3 days fast, other than read your Bible and pray, what do you do?

I am Believing God for Total Restoration in every area of my life,

Dear Darel

Lets start from the beginning.

I won't take into account the Scripture of the OT as long at that period of time not much was revealed to people.

Lets go to NT. We can separate the period people lived in this world into two sections. Before and after Jesus' ressurection.

BEFORE: In the parable/real story that Jesus said in Luke 16:19-31 both the rich man and Lazarus are in hell. The greek text uses the word Ades instead. Ades was the place that souls went after death according to the ancient Greek mythology, and Luke uses that name to make gentiles feel better what he talks about . Surely Jesus used some other Jewish word. Nevermind it seems there were two sections adjacent, the good and the bad one. People could see others from the other section but couldn't go. A prejudgement has taken place since the final judgement will take place in the final chapter of Revelation and people were placed according to their lifes. Suffer or rejoice.

AFTER: Jesus said to that thief Luke 23:43 that today he will be with Him in Paradise. But where that paradice is located? Where is that "be with the Lord" that often Paul says in his epistles. We wii see. No other information is provided. to us untill Revelation 6:9-11. There we can see the souls being under the altar under the Throne of God. So after ressurection Jesus took all the saved souls from Ades and transferred them to Heaven under the altar under God's throne. This is where Paradise is located. And they will remain there till the final judgement when the bad people will be placed in the lake of fire and the saints will live with God on the new earth that God will create.

Now see that the souls at the altar are aware of their surroundings, are aware of what happens on earth, also they have a feeling of time ince they ask" How long oh Lord don't You..". They are not asllep, neither the rich man and Lazarus where. Sleep is just a nice way to say die. That is obvious in the story of Lazarus' ressurection.

GBU

The Bible beautifully personifies wisdom in Proverbs 8. Here are some highlights:

1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me.

22 The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.

23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

Great question. i found in scripture mathew 28:18-20 summarized, says we are to go into all the world teaching and preaching the gospel baptizing in the name of the father, in the name of the son jesus, and holy ghost.

Where was the 120 believers when the Holy Spirit descended

Just to give a Scripture to the accurate definition that GiGi gave you. You can read this Name in Isaiah 14:13,14: "For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God (el): I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High (ely-own)". He is indeed "the most High God", otherwise translated, 'the strongest Strong One'.

Praise the Lord for successful surgeries. Trusting too, that the doctors may have sensed a divine Hand upon them during those times. You said that your "hubby is here and helping me"; I think that he's probably chasing after you, now that you have a good leg & four wheels to zoom around the house. Praying for a 'speedy' recovery for you as well.

We can only guess Albert, what John the Baptist said when Jesus, or any other person, was being baptized by him. In the case with Jesus, John could have said: 'To fulfil all righteousness as you have declared, I baptize you the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world'.

I don't believe that John would have baptized Jesus or anyone else in a name. For the people, his baptism was because of their declaration of their sins & the need of repentance. Of the Lord, His baptism was entirely different, involving the inauguration of His Ministry, obedience to the Father to fulfil it, & a foretaste of His Coming death, burial & resurrection. At the completion of His Baptism, the Father gave His 'full pleasure of His Son' & the descent of the Holy Spirit as that visible confirmation of this special Man & His Calling. Just my thoughts about this brief part of our Lord's Life.

Matthew 25:31-46,