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Amen Stuart T Lyons. The Holy Spirit will lead you into all righteousness.

Hi Clayton, Many are called to be children of Yah, but few are chosen. God bless!

What shame. Pharisees got the answer they seek yet still not believe. We humans are blind by what we dont understand. Ye are not my sheep that is why you do not believe.

Lisa I give you words of encouragement and prayer. Yahweh said for us to keep knocking. So keep trying to find a job. I know it's difficult, but you will reap a harvest. Yahweh Lisa and I stand in agreement that she needs a job. May you please bless her with employment and give her the tools that she needs to successfully do that job. And I thank you in Jesus name, Amen.

Yahweh I come before you on the behalf of Mason Elmore. His grandmother has gone to be with you. I ask that my you strengthen his family during this difficult time. May you hide them in the shadow of your wings. I do pray in Jesus name.

Some believe that while Jesus' body was in the tomb, His spirit was in hell.Scripture doesn't support that position when it is taken in context and we look at the meaning of the word "hell." In the Old Testament, the place of the dead or the place of departed souls was called "SHEOL." It was to this place that all souls of the dead went to await resurrection.

In the New Testament, we find the story of Lazarus and the rich man who both died and went to Hades ( Luke 16:19-31). The KJV translates the Greek word "hades" as hell but most other translations use the Greek word. HADES had two separated parts: Those who died in faith believing in God's promise waited for the resurrection in Abraham's Bosom. Those who died spiritually separated from God wait in torment for the resurrection unto death, eternal separation from God. The rich man was on the torment side and Lazarus was in ABRAHAMS BOSOM which was called "PARADISE" by the LORD Jesus Christ himself when He addressed the thief who found faith the day Jesus was crucified ( Luke 23:42-43)

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment" ( 2 Peter 2:4). The word translated "HELL" is not the Greek word "HADES" but is the Greek word "TARTARUS" meaning ABYSS or the lowest regions. This could very well be the "gulf" that was fixed between the PLACE OF TORMENT and Abraham's Bosom ( Luke 16:26).

Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fulfill all things" ( Ephesians 4:8-10). Leading captivity captive seems to refer to Jesus taking all those that waited in Paradise to heaven to be with Him. The descending into the "lower parts" then refers to Jesus mission of declaring Victory

I miss my moms lemon cakes. No one can make them like she did. Now I do love lemonade or Texas style tea. :D Right now I'm weaning myself off coffee by drinking ice cold water instead. It's kinda working.

Wow did anyone go on YouTube today? I had to exit. Every news desk is reporting Trumps Lie. Sometimes I wonder what Jesus thinks?

Let's go fishing and cook em right on the bank!!

Fred Now that I have no problem with our salvation was Gods Will [on Earth peace GOOD WILL toward men] announcement by angels concerning our Saviour!

Hi Clayton My understanding in context is many will are given the call to believe in God through his son but few will make the choice and change and do walk others will try shortcuts so to speak, notice how many times he was addressing the pharisees and the sadducees and they knew he was condemning there practices. There's other aspects or points of thought.

Hi Earl,

It sounds like you're using a single speculative assumption to suggest that hell isn't real despite the multitude of Bible verses about it?

If you believe in Jesus, wouldn't His words carry more weight than a single speculative idea? Jesus talked about hell plenty, including in: Luke 12:5 - so do you not believe Jesus?

I'll address your comment in 2 parts:

1. You wrote: "If it's real and punishment for sin, why didn't he tell them of this place."

Maybe He did. How can you prove that He didn't? The Bible also never mentioned Adam & Eve going to the bathroom or bathing or using basic hygiene. Does that automatically mean they didn't? It also doesn't say they were "human beings" so does that mean they were lizard people or space robots? The Bible doesn't say its even a Bible, so does that automatically mean it's not one? When people use logic of what 'wasn't' said or a logic of omission, some tend to draw false assumptions and illogical inferences from that.

2. You wrote: "Why is it that HELL only shows up when the Hebrew scriptures are translated to other langues."

That's untrue. How did you come to believe that?

Earl Let me state this if you can show me scripture where it says God made or caused or Forced Jesus Christ to do anything I'm with you it can't be implied, it has to literally say that.

Hi Earl He Had freedom will and chose to do the will of His father all the time that's why in the garden of gethsemane He said to His father is there any other way God said nope and what were His Jesus Christ Words by freedom of will not my will but thine be done. Therefore he had a choice I didn't write the book.

Earl where does it say they were physically blind, that's reading into it then your other comment about leaven requires research on how leaven is used in the east and is compared to how the Gods word works and grows when used correctly for the right purpose. These are not far out mystical concepts most times they are explained in the context. He used many times eastern thought and common things in there lives daily to teach spiritual concepts to.

The will of God is our salvation. It was from the will of God that the very thought of salvation first arose. Had we been left to our own wills; we should have been willing to wander further and farther from God. No man originated the idea of restoration for our race; God himself willed it, and it is from the purpose of his grace that all our hopes begin; Spurgeon

me and my family because my gradma resently passed away

You came from above, threw water ( what breaks on a woman just prior to birth? ) Water ,. An into the flesh, an you are here in the flesh, to decide weather you love God , or you wish to follow Lucifer,.. he left us a book , of teachings from his many prophets, to read , an study, an to ask of him for understanding, after all he is our creator, an it's he that knows us best , the first shall be last , an the last shall be first, Hell is what they called the forever burning garbage pit. Right now , there is no lake of fire , there's 2 sides of heaven, one for the people that did at least try , an had good intentions, an a not so good side for those who have not a care of anything,.. an in between there's an impassable gulf , to which keeps all on there appointed sides , NOT a final judgement here , just a slight decrement on how those have acted ( WORKS ) , upon Jesus' death at that 9th hour, that curtain of the holy of holy's was rent TOP to bottom, meaning ALL were welcomed to pray an ask of our lord,.. you need no man , woman , no church, an you need not say it out loud, tho you may certainly say it a loud ,. But in a quiet, an personal space , not making yourself some sort of big shot holy roller ,.. pray , repent, an seek wisdom,.. if your of serious an honest seeker , it shall be given,.. slowly an truthful,. So as you May grow in knowledge,.

Peace

I'm praying for my current job search. I haven't given up yet even though my options are limited, which is my fault. Please guide me to a job that I will follow through on & send Holy Spirit to help me with that. Open up the hiring managers/recruiters heart to give me a chance. Help me fight the Devil & his evil thoughts that cause me to go off course. I also want to ask for forgiveness for not doing Gods will, lies I've told when desperate, not being grateful for what God has given me in the past, & for letting many people down. I know I am not deserving of Your help anymore & this time around I'll have to face consequences, so please send HS for support w/that heavy load to bare.

Brother Adam, wouldn't you think when God told Adam and Eve not to eat of the tree of KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL, he would have told them that their punishment would be HELL. If it's real and punishment for sin, why didn't he tell them of this place.

Why is it that HELL only shows up when the Hebrew scriptures are translated to other langues.

Fred and Adam I see again where what is stated is pulled out of context I never said I did't believe in hell the subject matter was is it Gods will for some one to Go to hell the answer no its there choice by unbelief. Don't throw throw scripture that are out of context to subject matter. We also didn't discuss being born again or not born again which would change context of conversation and if this is the way you communicate I'll be blessed to end this and say peace to both of you. Hell and damnation are both real now if you both want to choose who goes there and who doesn't my position is those without sin cast the first stone. I thought Gods will was to save those that choose to believe which was the context which has nothing to do with what you both commented on.

Brother Earl - Thank you for your 4 in depth replies, I have read them all and in much agreement with the understanding given. Much has been given and the latter glimpse of heaven is that part that I am waiting on the Lord for more revelation. Might need to simmer for awhile in my spirit. Sorry for yesterday's post, I was in much hurry but since it was a 2nd witness to me, I thought I'd better respond. In the mouth of 2 or 3 eyewitnesses, let every word be established. God gives us a word from His spirit and confirms it by His word. Like you said these can be hidden at times - that's why no eye can see and no ear can hear the things that God has prepared for us. 1 Cor 2:7 (even the hidden wisdom).

I just wanted to thank you Earl for all of your posts. You are a very kind person and have really touched my heart over the past months even since April. My wife and I lost our oldest son last December, -he would have been 21 in April from the fentanyl pandemic. He took 1 pill from a person thinking it was Xanax and never woke up, we found him in the morning in his bed and tried to revive him. He had given his life to Christ at 7 and I know that he is with him, but I still very much miss him. The Lord has been very faithful with His love and comfort. I would tell any parents out there to take more videos of their kids if they can, you'll never know if today is your last hug. He had the brightest smile and genuinely had unconditional love for every one he met. Caleb has given me many blessing since then as I reflect and I have felt his presence on occasion. I'm always telling God that Caleb is done spying out the promise land and its now time for his return. I will always believe the good report of heavenly father.

Again, thank you Earl for your deep insights - May God bless us all as we go forward in these uncertain times. At least His word is certain.

Hi Adam When did I ever state that I do not believe in hell that's an assumption on the reader and nor scriptural.

Brother David, Did Christ ever do anything of himself; or, did he do what his Father caused him TO DO.

Do you think Christ saw himself as a Puppet or forced to love his Father.

Hi David, I understand Fred's statement, but not yours. Is it possible that you don't believe in hell? Hell is mentioned many times in the Bible and is not a contradiction; someone who truly believes in the Bible would believe what the Bible says about hell, correct?

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Do you think the Bible says that people who intentionally choose evil shouldn't be punished, like Hitler murdering 6 million Jews? Do you believe the Bible in James 2 where it says even demons believe?

God bless...

This is referred to as returning to vomit. Peter 2 ;21 This whole chapter discusses what happens when people follow false prophets, teachers as it were. Leading the flock away from the truth. How God deals with our souls after we die, will be according to His will. If you wanted me to find a pearl in the middle of a field, so that I would look hard enough, wouldn't you tell me there was 100 pearls or more to find? Such is the extremes of God's judgment upon man! Heaven and hell, light and dark, extremes we must live in. When you except Christ into your life, these questions are all answered, while we are now redeemed and sanctified by His death and resurrection, through faith unto salvation! saved into a life eternal! What better answer than that?

Brother Dean, not only does he control the life of Christians, he controls the life of non Christians.

Philippians 2:13 For it is God who worketh in you both TO WILL and TO DO his good pleasure.

Ephesians 1:11 ...according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of HIS WILL.

Man hates these words because man refuses to give up control of his life. He see himself as god of his life.

Sister GiGi:

If there's not HIDDEN meaning in God's word, but totally literal so all can understand, then whats the meaning of:

John 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If you were blind, you should have not sin: but since you say. We see, therefore your sin remaineth.

Do physically blind people literally have no sin.

The TRUTH is HIDDEN and the Spirit has to tell you the meaning.

John 6:63 ....my words are spirit....

I takes the SPIRIT to understand the meaning.

1 Corinthians 2:14 ....because they are spiritually discerned.

Thank you for your prayers may god bless you

Sister Gigi;

Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he to them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leaven.

If there's no hidden meanings in God's word, tell me what this means.

The disciples nor anyone else understood Christ words, because they have to be spiritually discerned, the TRUTH is HIDDEN.

Re: Alma Stephens YouTube has audio KJV bible that you can listen as well as read along. I have used it many times. Take care Alma, I'm putting you on my prayer list right now.

God bless you.

Hello Jeanette John was called John the baptist because that is what he did and that was His Brief but very Important ministry to Israel to prepare peoples hearts for there messiah. Also Jesus Christ in going to him and being baptised was part of filling all the law which is what he completed. Now some say that to be born again you need to be water baptised but in Acts chapter 1:5 For John truly baptised with water but in contrast ye shall be baptised in Holy spirit ot many days hence. One Spirit baptism supersedes the other water.