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Psalms 84 :10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

1. Court is a village, town, a hall, a palace.

2. "For a day in THY courts is better than a thousand" One day in your present is a lifetime of blessing, joy, and happiness.

3. What is a doorkeeper? A doorkeeper is a person who tends a door. If I can work at your door for one day, I will praise you. I will rejoice. Just to be in his present.

4. Who is the wickedness? Wickedness is unrighteousness, unjust, mischief, hurt, bad, trouble, and evil.

I find it interesting she was told to bring her husband, which she couldn't, so instead after the truth about her shame was openly faced and she received the Lord's (light) chastisement of her sin with inquiring faith he revealed Himself to her as plainly has He ever had up to that point. After that she was able to bring her whole town.

We have to learn to see love when the Lord rebukes, corrects, chastises, and humbles us rather than try to hide or run from it.

Revelations 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

The light is critical to face as He shines it on us. When the darkness is exposed to the light it loses its power over us before others.

I find it interesting that unlike many sinful Jews he healed or received and told "Go and sin no more", Jesus didn't say that to her. Although we could speculate, we don't really know what she did about the man she was living with.

Yet Jesus totally changed her from a person no one would talk to or be seen with into someone people saw a change in and gained faith from. That change probably gave her options to make other choices that she had long ago lost through her sin. Rebuilding our lives in His light may not be instantaneous or rise to the standards and expectations of others when we first recognize Christ for who He is, but once we are turned to Christ a path forward becomes possible.

I knew of a couple (over forty years ago) who were fellowshipping with the Christadelphians, but had left them. When in discussion with me, their biggest hurdle was believing that the Holy Spirit was a Person of the Godhead & not just a force or power sent out by God. So ingrained were they in their belief that I still wonder whether they have come to realize the Truth of this Doctrine. As you wrote, we will always be students in God's Word - His Light can wonderfully illuminate our ignorant hearts, whether during our life on Earth, but certainly in Glory.

Rick

This is a good question. I've read many explanations.

I think that our spirit is that part of us that makes us alive, as in Genesis 2 God breathed into Adam the breath of life and Adam became a living being.

I think that our soul is the part of us that is our essential self-our mind, emotions, will, conscience, personality, character, etc.

Our body is the part of us that is physical matter-all of it's parts, functions, and abilities.

We are actually a unity of these three parts and all three are necessary for us to be human, as God designed us.

That is why are bodies will be resurrected incorruptible and immortal in which we will possess all three parts in unity in heaven.

Dear Felicia,

I it says think that God both loves and hates, as the Scriptures does mention places where it says He is loving. (1John4:7-11 is one example.) And there are places in Scripture that says that God hates. ( Malachi 13 is an example) God loves and hates with perfection. He does not misuse either, ever.

I think that God loves everything and everyone that He creates. He hates all evil, rebellion, and sin.

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Yet God is much more than just love and hate. He is perfect in all of His attributes. So, He is absolutely perfectly just, righteous, pure, holy, good, merciful, compassionate, benevolent, etc. So, His thoughts about Satan are multifaceted beyond simply loving and hating. He always thinks, wills, and does what is right. He has no evil in Himself so He cannot have evil intentions towards anyone. But He does execute His anger and wrath in perfect ways, never in evil ways.

Hope this helps.

Dear Paul Terry,

I will pray for you today.

Dear Lord Jesus, we lay before You Paul Terry's situation and ask that You intervene and bring peace and deliverance from the disputing happening in his life right now. We ask that You guide Paul Terry into Your word for solace, encouragement, and direction for his steps in this situation. We ask that You will end this attack on Paul Terry whether, physical, verbal, or spiritual.

Lord Jesus, we thank You that You have called Paul Terry into salvation in You. He is Yours! And You are His! Bless Paul Terry today in every way he needs.

We ask these things in Your name, Jesus. Amen.

Revelation 3:18 COMMENTARY

Wesley's Notes for Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee - who art poor, and blind, and naked. To buy of me - Without money or price. Gold purified in the fire - True, living FAITH, which is purified in the furnace of affliction. And white raiment - True holiness. And eyesalve - Spiritual illumination; the unction of the Holy One, which teacheth all things (the Holy Spirit)

People's Bible Notes for Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy of me gold. In Christ are "all the treasures of wisdom" ( Colossians 2:3). And white raiment. That they may have the wedding garments ( Matthew 22:11-13). Anoint thine eyes with eyesalve. The unction of the Holy Spirit ( 1John 2:20).

Many people have no faith to ask Jesus, themselves, to be healed (physically, emotionally, financially, making decisions, etc). Why?

It's one thing to lay on your mat and stare at Jesus wishing he would heal you. The man explained his parents must've sinned. Jesus had mercy on him. Stand up, pick up your mat and walk home. The man lays there a minute, then obeys. He stands up, dances around leaping for joy-picks up his mat and walks home.

His faith in Jesus's ability, opposed his belief in his parents sins. His faith stood up.

ONLY THE BIBLE can counteract our unbelief and excuses why we are sick or downtrodden by society at large.

Mix faith with obedience to the known Will of God.

Pray the Lords Prayer, and let your ears hear each line. Each one is a YES and AMEN, from God the Father.

Let's be real here? If there's some kind of hidden sin hindering that prayer; dig it up and give it to Jesus. "I did "this" and I'm sorry for it." Jesus's blood erases it. Guard your heart and mind.

The Lords Prayer says, THIS DAY. This is a daily thing. I do it every day. I'm not perfect yet. Some day I may shine a little like gold or silver, that I purchased with prayers. I have His Love and Acceptance now. So do you.

Mishael

Hello, Jerry

FREE is right here. When all is fulfilled that God has willed, the end will come. We are told to be ready, faithful, eager, and watching hopefully for His return. You can read what Jesus said about this in the gospels:

Matthew chapter 24-25

Mark 13

Luke 12:35-59

Horace,

Chris has given you a very good reply which reminded me that Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:35-58-that when we are resurrected we will be changed, as he explains the difference between our mortal, corrupted bodies in this life and the immortal, incorruptible bodies we will receive when resurrected. So, I suggest that you read this section.

I wish I knew the answer to how we will cease from sinning in eternity. But I think it does have something to do with our union with Jesus Christ and the total restoration of the image and likeness of God in us through our Savior who possesses the perfect image and likeness of God in his humanity (a humanity which He still possesses with His divine nature in heaven). I think the Holy Spirit will totally sanctify us in this eternal state and maintain this holiness in us as He forever dwell within us.

We will possess this holiness in a similar way that the angels who did not rebel are holy and sinless. They were able to sin in that rebellion, but did not. Perhaps God then made them unable to ever sin after their rejection of rebellion. That may be true for us as well.

But the Bible does not give us a clear narrative on this as to "how", just that we will be incorruptible, pure, holy, and sinless for all of eternity when we are resurrected. That is a wonderful thing to ponder! But that is part of the wonderfulness of our salvation-not only are we saved from the sins we have committed, but we will glorified in such a way that we will forever obey and worship God in Spirit and in Truth.

Dear

Edgar,

You can google Old Testaments verses that contain prophecies about Jesus Christ. That should help.

Hello Frank,

Good question.

I think that it demonstrates that God will no way cast out anyone who comes to Him seeking salvation and eternal life, no matter what our sinful state entails nor what class, race, or group of people we come from.

I think that it also demonstrates the omniscience of God. He knows all things, as Jesus demonstrated this divine characteristic here.

I think that it demonstrates that God is compassionate and merciful towards people others may not dare to interact with.

I think that it demonstrates that the woman recognized that Jesus indeed was the Messiah and went and told others, since what she saw and heard was definitely 'Good News".

Others may shave additional remarks to what has been posted so far.

Thank you all for the words and encouragement.

Seeking His truth and sound doctrine!

Thank you for the encouragement to not overthink things-as I find myself at such unrest when I do.

I am in the word and am beyond grateful for more time to study the word now that I am retired.

Since I have been studying more, several things have come my way.

The question of saved vs being saved, also the differences in Bible translations.

The church I go to uses the NIV, which I am now wondering about as the NIV says being saved vs saved, being sanctified vs sanctified.

Oh boy, how can there be so much division or differing interpretations!

It is very important, in fact nothing else matters beyond knowing Gods truth, for we are to go and tell the world about Him and his one true gospel. We are to be one in Christ!

So do I leave my church and find another where they use a translation that preaches saved vs being saved?

Thanks ahead of time

1. It demonstrates the Word of Knowledge, that the Holy Spirit imparts as He wills.

2. Jesus was sent to the Jews first, but this was a Samaritan Woman. This could be a Divine Appointment because not only was she saved, but most of her town got saved too.

3. The Lords not going to be conformed to our opinions and presuppositions on how He should behave.

Does the clay ask the Potter, "what! Are you doing?"

Jeremiah 18 and Romans 9:21

Matthew Henry Commentary:

David was certainly the penman of this psalm, and it has in it the genuine spirit of the man after God's own heart; it is a solemn vow which he made to God when he took upon him the charge of a family and of the kingdom. Whether it was penned when he entered upon the government, immediately after the death of Saul (as some think), or when he began to reign over all Israel, and brought up the ark to the city of David (as others think), is not material; it is an excellent plan or model for the good government of a court, or the keeping up of virtue and piety, and, by that means, good order, in it: but it is applicable to private families; it is the householder's psalm. It instructs all that are in any sphere of power, whether larger or narrower, to use their power so as to make it a terror to evil-doers, but a praise to those that do well. Here is,

I. The general scope of David's vow (v. 1, 2).

II. The particulars of it, that he would detest and discountenance all manner of wickedness (v. 3-5, 7, 8) and that he would favour and encourage such as were virtuous (v. 6).

When I want to read some commentaries on a scripture, I actually Google the verses and read several commentaries to get a larger view. Goggle this way:

"Chapter, verse, Bible commentaries"

I choose the BibleHub site mostly

The KingJamesBibleOnline site has commentaries on it. That box is located below the search box. Put your verse in it; and scroll down slowly till you see it.

I know Jesus died for all sinners.He washed all my sins away.i believe he has forgiven me of all sins. I love you Jesus.

Why is there so much difference of opinion between grace and work's doctrine?

You have to understand who the Apostle Paul was talking to in this verse and keep it in historical context. He was talking not to the heathen gentiles who were not born in the law and under the law and with the law of Moses, but were immersed in their idols. He was talking to the lost sheep of the house of true Israel, who were scattered outside the commonwealth and were cast away by the Most High and were assimilated into Roman culture Hellenized. They were who the disciples and the ministry of Paul was sent to seek out and bring back into the fold. There was no such things as a cult called Christianity or Christendom back then nor one established by Christ the Israelite, or any denomination that will get any of us into the kingdom when he comes to set it us up in it. This is relationship not not ritualism or religious affiliation. Grace in this context was a pardon, and a chance to do it over, and to be given more time, power, and mercy to make the transition from one under the curse of the law unto the Reformation unto that of the New Covenant, New Commandments, New Life and New Kingdom through faith in Christ that would lead to the blessing of the promises made to Father Abraham for both Jews [Judah & Ephraim] by blood and nationality and then to the Gentiles, Strangers and aliens. Our repentance and our return back to the Most High Father through faith and the finished works of the one whom he sent [Christ Yashaya] is not the same but the result is depending on who we are and out measure of faith given, used and received.

You're most welcome, Phillip. Even this a.m. in my quiet time, your question was on my mind, and another verse came to me, and that is Isaiah 66:1 -

Thus says the LORD: "Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest?

Heaven is God's home; Jesus will take us there. Where He is, that is where He wants us. :)

Above all, Phillip, it is vital that you be born again from above, as Jesus told Nicodemus as being vital. Unless you are born of God's Spirit, you cannot, in your own human wisdom, grasp spiritual truths. To understand that there is a heaven to win and a hell to shun is very simple to those indwelt by God's Spirit, and it troubles me that you have not, after 20 years, been able to grasp this very basic truth. Be sure you have been born again, Phillip. Head knowledge and getting some kind of answers to all of our questions is okay and has its place- but nothing is more vital than truly being born of God, and being sealed by the Holy Spirit!

Amen! :)

Thank you RLW. Your input is encouraging. The "many" who come in Jesus name and "deceive many", along with the "many", may find the Truth of that "deception" when they hear "the last trump". I pray for us ALL!

Bless you!

Philip

Hi John. It is always all about the person of Jesus Christ, first and foremost. Fellowship with the saints is wonderful; but there are tons of people in church who have lots of friends there -- but who have absolutely no relationship with Jesus. Reading the Word apart from Jesus cannot give life, for it is by Him and His Spirit that the Scriptures make sense.

Mary sat at the feet of Jesus to be near Him and listen to Him...and Jesus said of her that she 'chose the best thing." ONE thing is needful, and that is to know Jesus. When you know Him - when you have His Word quickened by Him to your heart - your faith will grow, and you will have life abundantly in your spirit and soul! Every day will be a continual feast.

Never let go of this: It is ALWAYS about Jesus, FIRST and foremost.

May the Father reveal Jesus to you in a deep and real way by the power of the Holy Spirit!

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The verb tense for "die" is Present Indicative Active, but the verb tense for "shall be made alive" is Future Indicative Passive.

The future indicative expresses the occurrence of an action in future time.

The passive voice implies that the subject did not initiate that action or state, but is the recipient of it.

Living and moving and having my being in Christ should not need to wait until a future event occurs and I feel reasonably active with Christ in those things now, especially moving, along with everyone else if this is talking about the curent state of being alive that is experienced by believers and unbelievers alike. Seems strange to suddenly bring that up in the middle of a chapter entirely devoted to defending the doctrine of the necessity of Christ's resurrection and doubter questions about the nature and future state of believers following the resurrection.

Saying 1 Corinthians 15:22 isn't the resurrection is ridiculous. Here is that passage in context.

1 Corinthians 15:17-24

17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

"shall be made alive" is the resurrection dude. And ALL mankind will be resurrected by Christ by the end of verse 24, either to eternal life or the lake of fire.

Out of context you can make a verse say anything, and you have done that here.

All roads lead to Jesus . Read the Old Testament and see where you can find him . I shall give you a clue.....he's....... everywhere ! Enjoy , smiley face .

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I pray that Rachel finds her faith, her zeal, her love, APJ, FTV, her E, her joy, may we be engaged, SRDQP, be attracted, receive, may the Lord UMEEFEH!! I pray that she will return to church and serve, TLSD, SSESC, NDN, be baptized SE, pray in tongues and all of our loved ones!! May all men love you and A in E and V, convert, we A/R/S/E/E, change LTELC!! Help us to be unhitched, to know ourselves and TC, to be VES, to never smoke or lie, to be tough, to teach, to fast as much as possible, to loosen the bonds!! Send us !! Help us ANPJEV, with the H, for DP! QLFNS, unite marriages/families, churches!! May our loved ones know and love you, seek your face, read and love your word (B, C, GBU, R, N, P, P, C, M, neighbors, neighborhoods, M, family, friends, SB, Ah , WU, EMCI, ADJ, H, DDEC, A, AD, J, A, M, B, L, B, L, LP, M, FH, U, R, G, LL, R, B, L, K , B, N, I, Tankoua, SL, J, others, T, Yolain's, T, D, P, authorities, C, E, ES, M, H, YG, R, U/R, E, J, M, M and M, ISFEC, R, R, B, N, V, B, R, IE, J, DA, E, A, high school, P, I, M, P, G, P, MGV, LS, SJ, D, I, F, P, EP, A, HD, CSC, CNED, A, WU, M, Rachel, B, D, B, Mika, Housing, IB, A, IBG, USA, L15, J, LP, F, P, SJDC, B, JDP, 2C7, B, P, CSC, SJ, IDLE, LS, SP, SC, L, France, S, E, CE, P24, P25, P88, MG, MT, P13, P22, P15, HP, ND, SR, CE, LP, JS, CNED, A, G, A, L, C, LL, Ch, directions, university, employers, EP, L, C, B, MDL, HC, L6, W, W, U/R, R, M, unemployed, B, B, D, L, N, G, BK, Mcdo, Aecm, S, LVDC, P, Caef, AB, Cnef, ADD, Batistas, GP, G/I/V, traders...). Help us with LS, LA; the C and D, J23, 24, smooth our paths, always give us your peace, your joy, your grace, your P, your L, your D, your A, TB!! May all men be patient with us and slow to anger, SDLF, AAC, QLESBV!! Heal back, shoulders, depressions, gout, body aches, pains, MDT, Covid...Give us A's, LDE's, BN's and help us with perjury!! Help us with the T, the T, not the MI/G, to change the food, let everyone honor their p and

I have read that Christadelphians are like Jehovah's witnesses, rejecting Jesus' deity and the reality of hell.

Hi Nick.

Proverbs 23:13-14. Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

I believe that says chastise your children.

God bless.

I have read all of the comments on psalms 101, but no where in any of the discussions, have i found any reference to : psalms 101"1-- did everyone leave this scripture out on purpose? i would like to know the answer ? scripture , if not fully discussed, is not truth> let's discuss what david wrote here..... "i will sing of mercy and judgement: unto thee, o lord, will i sing'. why is discussion on this left out?

Grae,

Just so you know, I have only been on this site since November, not for a year. But I agree, you and I can cease this thread of discussion. I am just waiting for Alex's reply.

God bless you today, Grae.

Thank you Marke,

That is uplifting analysis.