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Sacha,

Christianity is couched in the paradox that everyone inherently sins, and church is the remedy. Christianity and sin resolution were made for each other, like water is wet. God has a monopoly on salvation through the Christian branch. Makes me feel sorry for the others who by virtue of their own pagan religions, are shut out; Noah closed the cabin door.

Fred Scanlan - in Reply on Ezekiel 5:10

What kind of God would send His own Son to die for the sins of the world?

You make it sound like everyone in the world makes it to heaven. That depends the degree of Christian you are. God won't accept spiritually lazy people, only those who make the grade. If your faith was less than what's required, your soul will be tormented day and night in the lake of fire. It would seem that God only loves the ones that are good, who perpetually bend a knee for Him, the rest are cast asunder like they never were. It's such a shame all the errant seeds that landed on hot rocks.

This is the maxim Christians adhere to for salvation, or your being will be eternally extinguished in fire and brimstone for not living up to established ethical and moral requirements set forth in the Bible. The gate is narrow, so sleep well, sheep.

A day is not a thousand years in his sight but , a day is "like" a thousand years when it pass and a thousand years "like" a day, what the prophet is saying is that time does not matter with God cause he is Eternal.

He sent his son to die in our stead so we would have the right to eternal life. Also, God needed a mediator. No man goes to the Father but by me according to the Word of God. Jesus is our mediator. We can't get to God except we go through His Son. God gave his Son, the Son gave his life so that we could have the right to the tree of life. Jesus died so that many more wouldn't have to. But he didn't die an eternal death but he reins eternally.

We're in a situation where we need to move asap. However, we don't have the finances to move. Please pray for the Lord's provision for us. Thanks.

please keep myself and my daughters and there families in your prayers

Why did Christ give his body and blood as a reminder of what He did on the Cross? Why didn't they just have a simple day of food and drink, day of celebration? What kind of God is this, that would send His own Son to die for the sins of the world? Unimaginable!

I need the Holy Spirit of God to fill in my lige

The intention of the murder , such as a veteran, such as a body guard, these are intentions to protect! David didn't actually kill Bathsheba's husband by sending him to the front, but He payed the price as if He did the act of killing! The matter is of the heart, a murderer is anyone who will kill out of spite, a robber, a rapist ,a thief. There is a difference.

The old testament is full of killings .How God forgives this ,is his way. We honor men and woman who serve and protect, even give medals for heroism. Distinguishing , measuring, is part of the wisdom ,God gives to determine these things. A murderer, cannot be forgiven, if there is no consolation and forgiveness of sin through Christ, through the blood of Jesus, forgiveness is the promise of God given when we confess our sins. He is faithful to forgive us our transgressions!

I need the holy spirit of god to fill in my life

Ashley,

There are definitely some strange things going on in the OT: God made Ezekiel eat human dung cakes.

( Ezekiel 4:12) And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight. Then says to make them with cow dung.

vs 15 Then he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee cow's dung for man's dung, and thou shalt prepare thy bread therewith.

God made Isaiah walk naked and barefoot for 3 years.

( Isaiah 20:2-4)

2 At the same time spake the Lord by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.

3 And the Lord said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia;

4 So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.

You said it yourself ! None of us can escape our impure or sinfull or wicked thoughts ! We may not have the same sinfull thoughts but we all have them at some time ,none of us are pure and as long as we are flesh none of us will be ,you are right ! NONE OF US ! That means you ! and me ! and EVERY ONE ELSE ! There are many many different kinds of impurities / sins , none of us is clean of our own selves CHRIST IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS ,we have none of our own !

Hi Cheryl,

As I'm not here to say who is going to Heaven and who isn't. Just to put my view to your question with a couple verses. First off there are no surprises with God and He knows exactly who is going to spend eternity with Him. As in Ephesians 1:4-6.

I believe us in the Lord who are His and worthy to be with Him for eternity go to be with Him when our physical body dies. A couple verses: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 1:21-23.

As it is written there are two resurrections. Here in Revelation 7:9-17 are all types of people in Heaven around the throne of God and Christ. Also Revelation 20:4-6 which speaks of those who are worthy of the first resurrection who live and reign with Christ and shall not see the second death. This is before the great judgement which is the end of the chapter.

As also that confirms that not all shall go to be with Christ right after our physical death. Only those worthy of the first resurrection and the rest of the dead lived not until the second resurrection before the great judgement.

God Bless.

I would point your grandson to the love of the Father, the love of the Holy Ghost and the love of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Isaiah 53:4-6 I would encourage him to find out all about why God sent his only begotten Son to die on a cross for us that we would see our need of a Saviour. Jesus hung on that cross for our salvation our healing and our wholeness. " 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus. Psalms 138:8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy mercy, O LORD endureth forever: Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

May God bless you Sonia, and your grandson with wisdom knowledge and understanding.

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Lastly, have a serious look at your relationship with your wife. Any entertaining of a thought or act that lessens the worth & love in a holy marriage, usually means that the spouse no longer upholds the purity & special bond that it demands. In such a relationship, no third person, whether in body or mind, should ever have any place. Put the Lord & your wife in first & second place & none other. If my mind begins to stray, I also immediately look at my wedding ring on my finger & remember the holy union that the Lord has brought us into & the love & life that we have shared these past 25 years. Engage your mind in this worthy discipline - put away anything that takes you away from the Lord Who loves you & from your wife who cherishes your love & commitment to her. No other person can replace the ones you have in your life now. May the Lord help you & your wife in this area and find His Peace & His Joy in living for Him & each other.

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Hello Levi. Just to add to the other brothers' valuable comments. There is usually some area or areas in each one of us that gives Satan access into our lives. It may not be as dramatic as what you've shared - it could even be a fleeting evil thought or intent. Most believers will quickly recognize that intrusion is certainly not of God & something that is either sin or will lead to it. And we have to deal with it - it can be an ongoing daily battle for some - others may find healing as they submit totally to the Spirit's Power & Direction. I'm sure the Lord has forgiven you (& your wife) as you've come before Him in repentance & in earnest to turn away from such sin, yet the sin of lust in your thoughts continue.

The main thing at this point is to prevent those thoughts from becoming an act of sin. You are showing restraint & you must continue to withstand Satan from taking a foothold in your life as he did before. I think of the Apostle Paul writing in Philippians 4:6-9 about those who were plagued with worry & anxiousness (which, by the way, is also sin). Paul suggested that they commit those matters to the Lord in prayer & thanksgiving, allowing God's Peace to fill them & sustain their troubled hearts & minds. Sin takes root in the mind: it's the Devil's playground. We are not to join him in his games, but attend to the Lord's ministry to cleanse & heal our minds. One way that Paul gives, is in verse 8: let the Devil play his games, but you have to perform it the Lord's Way. We must fill our minds with the things that come from the Lord: things of purity, honesty, truth, loveliness, etc. If it's lust, then we turn our minds to the purity & loveliness of God, of our marriage, how to please our wives, engaging ourselves on worthier, wholesome matters. We also attend to the reading of God's Word, especially at those times of fleshly weakness. When such things become a part of our lives, even during temptation, Satan will flee & the Peace of God rules.

Hi Cheryl,

The Bible says we will all first be judged. Not just non-Christians, not just "sinners."

Ecclesiastes 12:14

2 Corinthians 5:10

Matthew 12:36

We also know that some will be confident and assume they'll go to heaven, but won't get in.

Matthew 7:21

To me that means that no one is going to either of those places until after judgment day:

Revelation 20:11-15

Hebrews 9:27

1 Corinthians 4:5

And finally, if people don't go to heaven or hell when they die, where else do they go? Here's what the Bible says:

Job 14:12

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1 Thessalonians 4:17

I believe just as 8 hours can pass in the snap of a finger will it seem like a snap of the finger for those "sleeping" will awake and rise to meet Jesus in the air then face judgment. This took time to put together and paste all these verses here for you, so I hope you likewise take a moment to hover over them and read them. I care.

Ya... I'm gonna pass on your cannibalism. Why does anyone think is the true nature of a creative consciousness?

Fred Scanlan - in Reply on 2 Corinthians 5

"Those have been judged to be murders are already in Hell". What about this murderer? Does Moses get special treatment, qualified immunity for his sins?

11 And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.

12 And he looked this way and that way, and when he saw that there was no man, he slew the Egyptian, and hid him in the sand.

This then would be the final judgment of the world! Those from the holocaust, many holocausts, since!

Those have been judged to be murders are already in Hell. The last judgment of the world. the last time, the end of time as we know it, will be the consummation of all the prophecy! Them the judgment! No more sin, death, only everlasting life!

Today, many hate the Jew. The contempt for God as God, in the Christ has brought this same hate upon those who trust and believe His words. (The Christian). We who bare these things are witnessing the sorrows spoken of in scripture . "These are the beginning of sorrows".

Not withstanding, besides these things , the Jewish nation still denies the Christ! Be not deceived, If you love the Christ you will know the sign of the times. Watch, be sober ,be vigilant, Satan continues his prey for those who stray!

Pilate said it well when he said what is truth!

Confusion, derision, division, are everywhere you look! These are indeed the beginning of sorrows!

Do you think Paul was in the will of God when he went to Jerusalem, after he was told by Disciples in the Spirit "Don't go to Jerusalem " Acts 21:4,11 and Agabus the prophet "Thus saith the Holy Ghost...Jews at Jerusalem bind the man......" v.14 " And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased saying, The will of he Lord be done."?

Thanks Michael,

God bless you.

Hi Margaret.

1 Corinthians 12.

and

1 Corinthians 13.

Good luck and God bless.

Hi Levi.

To answer your question, "has anyone else ever experienced something like this?" Sometimes I do things I regret, But not to that degree. Being saved 15 years I would have to examine myself closely against the word of God and make my salvation "SURE" IF you haven't already done this.

Let me give you a scenario of what often happens, " NOT TO SAY THIS IS YOUR CASE"

Often people make a profession whether in or out of Church and the next step is they're baptized, The preacher welcomes you in the family of believers and then the celebration.

Your confidence is in an outwardly ceremony. But the Life Jesus gives is inward!! God cleanse the inside of the cup that way the outside may be clean also.

We believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and our confidence is in him being true and faithful.

Our walk will reveal what Spirit is behind us,

Please take a close look at those 15 years in the light of scripture and be sure. You can't change what has already happened but you can be sure.

God bless

If a Christian is faithful, washed in the blood of Christ and cleansed of our sins and then dies, do they go directly to heaven at death or do we wait until the end of the world when all are raised. Does purgatory exist? What is it for and where in the Bible can I read about it?

Since when did the King James Bible include Maccabees? Why was it included?

Hi Raquel.

I would second what Mishael has given.

Hebrews 9:27 answers your question directly.

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

GOD BLESS

Dear Levi,

That's good that you are aware of the struggle between good and evil. Awareness is nearly half the battle. Becoming a Christian doesn't lessen the temptation of sin, in my opinion. But when we know the consequences of sin and do it anyway, it's basically like spitting in Jesus's face and turning our back on Him. He died for us and if we sin we are highly disrespecting Him and putting ourself at risk.

Paul struggled with his flesh too. This doesn't mean a Christian indulges in sin, but it means sin is always a temptation and we need to work hard to avoid it.

Romans 7:19

Jesus said if we love Him we'll obey (and not sin):

John 14:15

One could presume that if we willingly commit sins anyway that we love sin more than Jesus.

HEBREWS 10:26 - this verse echos that.

Matthew 5:30 - makes it clear what the priorities are. Basically if you're tempted to sin, DO ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING IMAGINEABLE TO AVOID IT! EVEN CUTTING OFF YOUR OWN HAND!!! This shows the severity of the consequences of sin. For those genuinely following Christ we are fortunate to have grace for our misteps. However, if we willingly choose to defy Jesus and disobey and sin, we're basically turning our back on Jesus and following the devil. So, I think deliberate sinning, despite being a Christian and knowing better, and knowing right from wrong can have eternal consequences just as Heb 10:26 says.

So, if avoiding this temptation was important enough to you, you could use a lot of strategies to ensure you never commit this horrific sin:

1. Move away (physically remove the temptation out of your life)

2. Don't watch images or videos associated with that desire. Out of sight out of mind.

3. Replace that lust with something positive.

4. Reward yourself for each week you complete where you keep pure thoughts. Save up for a vacation with your wife or something special to reinforce the bond between you.

5. Get rid of all friends and influences that might give temptation.

Etc. God bless...

Revelations 13 - 18 for instance.

I will explain to you what that Scripture means . The 666

It means every human has many beasts within there soul.

I know you didn't know what the scripture means. So that is speaking in an unknown tongue.

Is there any scripture that tells where Daniel was when his friends were cast into the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:16-20?