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Amen Brother Jesse.

God bless.

Who/what were the giants referred to in Genisis? Were they the humanoid groups science has dug up the skeletons of?

If Adam was around 4000 BCE and God took 6000 years to bring him around, that would be about the end of the last ice age 10,000 BCE that God begin to redo the earth? Where does the proof of life from say 500,000 years ago, fit into the teachings of the Bible? Could Adam have been many 1000s of years before we are taught? Answers anyone?

I have come to understand,.. that God created all the races, in the 6th day , an he looked an it was good ,.. ie; end of chapter 1 of Genius,.. an as I too look an see that it is good , an of continuing growth,.. I of course, realize that not all of children have come to a conclusion of agreement an understanding of this knowledge,.. an I would never disrespect anyone on there personal opinions,.. but I also have truly been blessed to spiritually have eyes to see an ears to hear,..

what does it mean when he says a servant has done his duty but has to ask forgiveness for being a unprofitable servant?

please remember Kristie and me today in your prayers please remember my daughters and there families remember to pray for my lost coworkers and all the lost of the world

I am wondering what others think about this article I read. I don't know if anyone can explain why God didn't explain different races. Would we be happier if we knew God purposed it that way?

The only differences explained are like: Jews, Palestinians, Caananites, all the "ites", etc.

Website: AnswersInGenesisDOTorg

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I was an artist when younger. I learned how to make new colors from basic colors, plus white or black. I think it was people who began to value or devalue people according to color.

God used dust to form the first humans.

Have you ever sculpted with clay? The sculptor looks for earth that is shaded already; or they shade it themselves. Every piece can be different.

God made no distinction. We have no direction on skin colors.

We'd get bored to tears if every sunrise or sunset all looked identical. What if cats and dogs were all the same color? Yellow and pink & neon orange tee shirts make me feel hostile. What's up with that?

Goodnight. Enjoyed your comments and questions today. Happy New Year.

Pray for Denver and Colorado.

It's on fire.

Goodmorning, pray for health my ear is ringing all the time and my back has real bad pain arthritis I can't stand up long, and my right knee is starting to pain again, I want to afford treatment I owe a big bill from the Dr, pray that i blessed with a big big financial blessing to pay bills and afford treatment for my knees, and people laugh at my car it's 40 years old and messed up I need a car it's all jacked up. Thank you

Amen! I have to come up with a little thing here now. Before I went into water baptism disease ravaged my body. It was like obsession, as soon as I approached the Word of God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit, I was crippled by asthma. And as soon as I turned my back I got well again !!!!. But in the end I was 39 years old I went in the water baptism and after that there was no obstacle and coming to Jesus. These are serious freers. And seriously!

I was a little afraid of being baptized in water. But something told me I had to try it. On the day of my baptism, I had bilateral pneumonia. But after the baptism in water, I actually started to get well right away!

So if there is anyone here who is constantly REMINDED and baptized but holds back defiantly, like a little infant. Then for your own sake you must learn and crawl to the CROSS. It may be that God has a greater service for you than the one you are in now.

Ill pray for u all who struggle with this. Because it's about doing something for the Lord. He who has done so MUCH for us. And if we talk about sex in this direction, we should be ashamed. If it should be. Then ladies can probably baptize each other on their own days and as I see it, no men need to see it at all.

Problem solved!

There should never be an obstacle in being baptized. Will anyone be responsible for that? And hold back God's will? Now then the grave of all water baptisms should always be open. Unless there is a river, or sea nearby and hot weather. Let everyone who wants to be baptized do it right away! Do not hold back. And we do not need swimsuits either, we can baptize in the clothes that each individual wants. White clothes are religious, the main thing is the water!

1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

God bless u and a Happy New Year too u all, Love u in Christ

Hello Zakariyya. You're most welcome to raise discussion on the Deity of Jesus Christ and/or His Prophethood. You may like to start a new thread on this as the existing one concerns Water Baptism & any other discussion will get lost in this thread. As this is an open Forum, with clear guidelines for posting, you will get other views/answers to your enquiries or beliefs, given with respect & understanding to all. As well, we only use the Bible, God's Word to mankind, as our authority & don't appeal to any other religious book to form our beliefs. We will look forward to your input.

The Scriptures about the Godhead. Sometimes called "Let Us..." in some passages. These scriptures are evidence of all 3 persons of the Godhead speaking to each other.

Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

Romans 1:20

Colossians 2:9

Acts 17:27-30

1 John 5:7

John 10:30

"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GODHEAD so that they are without excuse:"

Genesis 1:1

The Father purposes

The Word (Jesus) speaks. ( John 1:1)

The Spirit (Holy Spirit) executes the spoken word. Action.

All working together. Jesus came to show us the Father, as Emmanuel.

Matthew 1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God WITH US. [Jesus]

1 Corinthians 12:1-31 explains all the gifts, titled, administrations that God gives to the Church that Jesus has planted on earth Now.

Those that He calls, he anoints for the work. Luke 4:18. The Bible says the gifts and callings are without revocation. If we try to operate without the Holy Spirits anointing; we will not bear good fruit. Can even become apostate.

It's not something to treat carelessly. The Head of the Church is Jesus Christ. All parts of the Body are connected to Jesus.

Jesus is High Priest, sitting at the right hand of God the Father in heaven now. He ministered (on earth) in all offices of Prophet, Teacher, The Good Shepherd (pastor) and Evangelist.

An Apostle is one who has seen the risen Christ. And who operates in all 5 offices of ministry. All of Jesus's Disciples (except Judas Iscariot), became Apostles. Who are Church planters. I think missionaries most qualify as Apostles. (My opinion)

Most important church people: are the praise and worship leaders. "Enter His Courts with Praise."

December 1-31/2021-1/1-31/2022 woke up 1:21am unction Isaiah 21:1-17v.12(21:12)

It might help your studies to get

A King James Reference Bible WITH center of EACH page, Reference columns.

Each verse may have other scriptures in later pages that shed light on the verse you are currently studying. More info, future tie-in's, past tie-in's; fulfilled prophesies.

Moses wrote the first 5 books of the Bible. He'd be writing along and might have been interrupted? He was writing on scrolls. In some chapters the continuity is flowing; it picks up another idea, then it refers backward.

I always advise to take notes in Genesis and leave room for your own references. Read all the Geneologies.

There is no such thing as evolution which is what Satan tries to get us confused with.

By Genesis 3:15, the Godheads' plan to introduce the SON OF MAN, was activated.

Satan Took Adams dominion. Adam could have evicted Satan right then__but he protected Eve, and lost it. What we miss is that Satan WAS NOT HUMAN. He had to get permission from God, every time. Job 1.

If you stand back a little and look at what God had purposed already. He readied the earth. Provided creatures and food for all. Formed Adam to have dominion over all of it. Of course satan was jealous. But he was a snake and crafty. Isa.14 says he's short and covered in snakes, with a I WILL bad attitude.

Generations flow by and Creation waited for Jesus to be born. He had to be born Human. The whole Bible is Gods gift to you. Read often. You'll see the patience of God.

Jesus as a human, shed his blood over humanity and the earth; to win back dominion and authority over evil. He gives that to US HUMANS.

Antichrist will submit to be possessed by Satan. Losing his own soul.

We are living in exciting times! May we all follow Jesus to that Final Battle! Hallelujah to our King. He's taking us to heaven soon; CAUGHT UP in the clouds. Be Ready & look for the sign: abomination of desolation in Jerusalem.

Adam.. thank you for your input...that is probably right but I don't believe anything in the Bible is any bad joke...

we will find out sooner or later or when ever Jesus comes back.

I guess there's no real answer..until we ask God personally..wont that be so awesome !

Thanks for the reply

Catherine.

Mishael..yes it really dose put a chill down my spine too :)

Yes we must watch for the signs ..they are already beginning...for sure we know not the day..get our souls ready !

Thanks for the reply.

Catherine :)

I want to discuss with any Christian's preacher about the Jesus is God or a Prophet.

M. Generally if you make a statement and 20 people write comments on it, they're not feeling unity in the Spirit.

Paul was sent to the Gentiles, and he was frequently beaten, stoned, run out of town, had to hide, leave town in the middle of the night.

It's amazing to look at a map of his travels.

Ask the Holy Spirit to anoint you and your ministry. When He's in on it, it flows.

Someone told me a long, long time ago; God doesn't like Lone Rangers, and bloom where you're planted. I tell myself the stings are a good thing and it usually is.

Prayers for this New Year Amen. Be at peace.

Watch Pastor Greg Laurie (Harvest Church) on YouTube. He's a good teacher; has an evangelistic view.

This is how you know:

Romans 10

9 That if thou shalt CONFESS with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation.

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For WHOSOEVER shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

There is a link on the Red Link page, named

Become A Believer; that has everything we need to know to have Assurance that we are Born Again and our names are Written down in the Book of Life.

:) What a wonderful way to start the New Year!

My advise. Read in the Gospels about Jesus and learn what he is like and our future with Him.

Hello Nakia. That's very sad that you have to face such people, especially those who are disabled, who enjoy being sarcastic to their assistants. Maybe their sorrowful state mixed with mental/emotional anguish puts some into that frame of mind, to want to degrade or attack others. Sarcasm comes in various degrees of verbal attack; it maybe very mild filled with innuendo right up to a very derogatory remark about you as a person, about your job, or even the type of service you give her. They might have nothing nice to say about you & very likely about anyone else - does she complain or gossip about others?

It is clear that you cannot avoid her, since you need to tend to her needs. Also, you probably cannot check her to tell her not to speak like that to you - it may only inflame her & may not be company policy to do so. I assume that you are a Christian, since you're presenting this problem on this Site to find advice. Therefore, the way the Lord would probably deal with such a person as this who is struggling within herself, is that you continue to show her love & respect, maybe even laugh it off when she darts off a snide remark to you. I know it is uncomfortable & even painful for you to do so, but real "love covers a multitude of sins" ( 1 Peter 4:8). Try and look past her words & see a very needy woman (physically & emotionally) hurting inside, who needs a loving greeting, kind words & the extra help that she needs - maybe check on her often during the day to see that she is comfortable & she might in time, find in her heart to accept you & shower you with praise instead of sarcasm. The Lord will see your good work which is of great value, rather than the fickle fading attitudes of others - rejoice in Him & serve others with the gift He has given you, with His Love & Care.

Helpful people, doing such kind an great works , for people of that special care needs ,.. in Gods eyes is a very good and righteous act ,.. an did you have knowledge, that one righteous act , covers a multitude of sin ? Welp , it's in that book ,. An so , knowing this , will certainly make , these off the path comments, much easier to just overcome an forget !!!! An hey, good looking out , an helping those of needs ,.. it's not easy, an as you stated, it's hard

Peace

Prayer ,.. is not of what anyones else's thoughts, our father is of wanting to hear your thoughts, an there is no book of prayers, no certain way you demanded to follow,.. my frens , it's simply YOU, being open , honest, an talking to him , just as you would to anyone,.. God is not only our creator,.. He created YOU , an he knows you , an his wants ? Simple, your mercy ( love ) an your willingness to work for his knowledge, an of course, to follow his way , an repetitive of the sins that of course we all have,.. do pray, an you can pray anytime anywhere,.. there are no specific rules,.. just you being YOURSELF

Peace

Yes , it was 6000 years of man's time , for our father to create this current situation, an on the 7th he rested ,..

peace

People could demonstrate proof of God...

All Christians need to heed the bible when it comes to proving to an unbeliever of GOD/Jesus Christ existence in this universal.

Let this be your warning.. (It is not your problem, Jesus didn't do it so why should you step into those shoes) Stop trying to fill a void that is not possible to fill. Everyone is not GOD's children.

Jesus requires Faith to Do/Move/Be/Humble/Surrender,etc.

Here are bible verses to back that up.

Matthew 4: 2-4

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Satan is asking for proof)

Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 9:27-29

crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

28And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

29Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Matthew 11:3-6

And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

So you see.. Jesus only needs you to do the job, that he asked all of us to do.

1. Follow the 10 Commandments

2. Believe in Jesus Christ

2. Have Faith

3. Do the work

Your Job to an unbeliever is only to tell them about Christ and be prepared to explain in detail why you believe.

All else is vanity.

Ty for the information. My heart is in God every single second of every single day. Will be even the very day this earth body dies. I love all of this information from everyone on here. The church is on the tv & I've never asked them anything. They read chapter by chapter verse by verse every day continuously. They explain each verse as they go. I am aware of how ppl can change as they go persay. Or whatever they think is fine by them. That's how it is to be in these times. Also why I recheck EVERYTHING in my KJV Bible. We are in serious times today and the evil will most definitely be trying to get as many of GOD's children for himself. May GOD look into everyone's heart and find their truth. GOD bless you all. Ty

By the way, those who claim baptism doesn't mean water, but only spirit can read this which indicates both. John 3:5 I would say the way this verse is written "Unless..." [action] "...he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." it sounds kind of important. I don't know how anyone can read this and come to the conclusion that what Jesus said isn't important. And when Jesus keeps talking about baptism and water I think it's pretty clear what He's talking about. But while people may continue dismissing Jesus's words for whatever reason, most of us in our hearts knows what Jesus means. God bless. Mark 16:16

Brother Spencer,

Well said!!!

Hello, I personally believe the Bible message is simple that even a child can understand and know enough to follow Jesus. Beware of anyone trying to make it complex and try to reinterpret the original language or do anything to change what Jesus said. Generally there seems to be high motivation to find ways to disobey Jesus, rather than the same level of motivation to obey Jesus. We're in a spiritual war is all I can say. I know exactly what the Bible says when I read Acts 2:38 and those who disobey will be judged fairly by God. There's zero risk or downside to being baptized and only huge upside, but isn't it interesting how hard someone is willing to work to justify 'not' doing something.

May I address your assumption about sinning after being baptized. All are sinners Romans 3:23. After choosing to follow Christ we still are sinners, but as long as we follow Christ our sins will be forgiven by grace. Paul admitted his wrestling with the flesh if you wish to read about that. If we sin we should ask for forgiveness and be genuine- God knows our hearts. If someone intentionally sins to use grace as a hall pass to commit unlimited sin and wickedless, then I would not say that person isn't following Christ. John 14:15. Of course you'll find some people who claim they can do whatever they want, because their sins don't count and I believe that is a lie from the enemy. God hates sin and us obeying Him matters, regardless of what a man says to convince me otherwise.

Also, when you're baptized you're following Jesus's teaching, not a ritual to get into a particular church. So, if you want to be baptized you can ask church leaders in your area and I'm sure you'll find someone happy to baptize you even though you don't attend their church. I also have a hard time with church, because human beings are flawed beings whereever you go. I don't like seeing worldly culture infiltrating into a church, for example, in effort to please man, instead of trying to please God.

Ty. I am not a member of the church that is teaching this. I watch several of the broadcast church program's. I am slightly confused about Genesis as well. I read the KJV every day. I also re-read multiple times to be sure I'm getting the whole correct story. I do sincerely believe in my heart &soul that I'm a Christian.Gen.1:27 (the sixth day) GOD created man in his own image, in the image of GOD created he him; male & female created he them.

Then Gen.2:7 and the Lord GOD formed man of the dust of the ground & breathed into his nostrils the breath of life & man became a living soul. So am I reading right that GOD had created the races before he created Adam & Eve? Ty for ur help. GOD BLESS YOU TOO.

April,

In John 3:5, Jesus told Nicodemus that except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That might be the verse your church is referring to. It looks like they are telling you that the "born of water" represents the water bag that breaks right before a woman gives birth. So the water would represent physical birth and the spirit would represent spiritual birth. That I believe is incorrect.

Some believe that "born of water" means Christian water baptism. That also is incorrect because Christian baptism was not known then. John's baptism was not Christian baptism. It was a baptism of repentance for the Jewish people.

Nicodemus knew what Jesus meant by "born of water." He knew about John's baptism and that it was a baptism of repentance. It was a requirement by God that a Jewish person would declare God right by submitting to John's baptism because he said, as I said just earlier, that John was sent to prepare the way of Messiah.

In John Chapter 1, the apostle John sets this theme by saying that John the Baptist said I baptize with water but there is one that is coming after me that baptizes with the Spirit. There you have the two ministries, water and spirit!

As far as water baptism being required for salvation, there is no requirement. The only requirement for salvation is to receive Christ and be baptized by His Spirit.

Now, I am not saying that you should not be water baptized. Christian baptism comes after salvation, not as a requirement for salvation. It is a means of identification. You are making a public testimony that you have died to your old nature, been buried with Christ, and rose with Christ as a new creation in Christ Jesus.

I would have to disagree with what your church told you. If you wish to be baptized and they won't do it, find a church that will.

Will do Misheal.

God bless you.