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Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7:21-27, John 3:16, Isaiah 53, John 20:29, John 5:19-20, John 5, Here are a few scriptures to help you better understand who GOD is.

Hi Adam Most people can't understand or are blinded scripturally God is all powerful and all knowing but he also is the author of freedom of will and does not force his will on anyone or anything. The devil or satan is the one who wants to be like the most high only by manipulation, true God pure love false god lust of flesh product of his doing. All people have a choice either to do evil or good.

Second post about the veil of the temple . When the veil was ripped it exposed the fact that the mercy seat wasn't there . There is no mercy for Israel or for any one through the ordinances of the temple , the sacrifices and oblations cannot save Israel or any one else . From that moment Christ is the only way to God . The law cannot save , it only condemns . Christ becomes the mercy seat , we may approach God in prayer through Christ our Sinless High Priest .

As I'm sitting here drinking my coffee and eating breakfast I come to this comment and get so happy and the feeling of joy sets in my heart. I'll admit I haven't been there to much for my wife and family even though they've seen a change in me but God is working in me to have more wisdom in doing the things I need to do for my family which is give them time and love and a lot of patience with them. Even at times when I feel faced with difficulties in my own marriage that's when I have to ask Save my marriage oh Lord ! I love this woman so much and have not been the best husband but I know that trusting in God and understanding he ordained and sanctified this marriage is the key to making it work. I know it will get better within time. Finances will get better.

I've mentioned to her about speaking to the counselor, principle, teacher someone to address these concerns about the bullying so hopefully we can. I was bullied and I don't wish that upon anyone (mentally) it's draining and some kids can't get out of it but by the grace of God I was.

I'm in the counter at McDonald's most of the time and we'll I've been giving the opportunity just to give the seeds out to customers/employees. Maybe not full entire conversations but I've been learning when to open my mouth and when not to. There's times where I feel like I am a complete failure but I know that's when I have to seek him more.

Prayer means alot to me. Loving my God means the world to me. He's shown me his goodness and I try to reflect that upon others so they can to see the light of Jesus and one day ask where my hope relies on and well it's on Jesus !

Brother Chris, Sacha, and others that have dealt with all these trials and have been such an encouragement to me. Like I said I don't have to many friends nor brothers and sisters but I know my family is the family of our Living and Loving God and one day we will tell our stories to one another how we all overcame it.

Many Blessings

The reason the veil of the temple , which shielded the mercy seat from view , was ripped open at Christ's death is because it was the barrier between God and man , which is our sinfulness . Because Jesus served God completely and never himself , the veil is not needed any more and we have access to the Most Holy Place through Christ who is our Sinless High Priest in Heaven who ever liveth to make intercession for us . Note it was ripped from the top . To me that means from heaven . If we continue in Christ , doing our best to be as much like him as we can be given our personal circumstances and limitations (we all have them ) then his perfect and willing sacrifice covers all our sins . We can rejoice and be thankful and do as much good as we can when and where we get the opportunity , confident in God's love and mercy towards us when we do fail (we all fail ) , because of what Jesus had done for us . Where does a malevolent evil spirit that gets to be in God's presence and makes us do all kinds of awful things that we wouldn't normally do because we are so good and nice (yes , that was sarcasm ) fit into all this ? It doesn't .

Hi Jonas In Gods word there are a few translations of the word know or to know according to context, one is the word oida which would be i know mentally that there is this being called God I've been told about Him. The other is ginosko experienced by some one born again of Gods Spirit. Example of first I know Romans 10: 9+10 but haven't done it, the other Ephesians 1 :18 The eye of your understanding being being enlightened that ye may know [I.E. experienced understanding God works in your life and you manifest that] what is the hope of his calling and what the riches of his inheritance in the saints.

please continue to keep myself and my daughters and there families in your prayers please pray for my lost coworkers

A few days ago , I spied the most awesome vase of coloured Italian glass in a charity shop window , my first thought was : my best friend Jeni would go crazy for that . I thought it would be very expensive but it wasn't so I bought it for her as a pressie and I was soooo happy to be able to get if for her cos I know she will adore it . I've looked on line and it's worth several hundreds of English pounds . I have about 300 in my account . For one second I , I was tempted to keep it sell it and keep the cash . I , me , thought of that . But just for a second . I bought it as an act of love towards my friend , it cost me ten pounds . So , my original intention was an act of love . I was tempted , by my own desire / lust . My own greeed . Mine . I own it because it's my lust and greed . My friend will have her pressie . God will provide for me as perfectly and generously and lovingly and thoughtfully as He always has done . I want for nothing , but I do some times desire / lust for things that I don't actually need . To give in to my own lusts is sin . To serve myself is sin . I sin every day . Christ denied himself and served God perfectly . I'm very thankful that he did .

I think we complicate things , and I include myself . We complicate things when we bring some one or thing into our relationship with God and Jesus . There is One God , then there is us and then there is a beautiful sinless mediator between God and us and that is our Sinless High Priest in Heaven Jesus Christ the Righteous . We need a mediator because we sin . God can't even look upon sin . How does an evil supernatural malevolent spirit stand in front of God and talk to Him as if they were well acquainted ? We mystify and confuse our own selves : is satan tempting me ? No , it's probably some thing you really want to do , you want to do it but you know you shouldn't . That's our flesh talking ,our physical or mental or emotional desires screaming to be satisfied . It's not satan tempting you when it's some thing that YOU WANT TO DO . We complicate things by ascribing a mystical power to make is do wrong things and then we compound our own sinfullness by not talking responsibility for it . Not me though . I know that it's me that wants an extra glass of wine , it's me that wants a flashy new frock that I don't actually need , it's me who gets angry too easy , it's me that feels too lazy to go and ask my neighbour if they need any shopping , it's me . Just me . Serving myself not God . That's what sin is .

Where does God identity himself as Jesus ? He does not .

Where does Jesus identify himself as God ? He does not .

Where does the Holy Spirit identity himself as God or Jesus ? He does not .

The trinity is a big lie .

Where does it ever say God is of God ? It does not because that is insane .

But Jesus is the son OF God .

That is self explanatory unless you are a deceived trinitarian.

You can twist scriptures to match your insane beliefs.

But God is only God . 1 and only just as he said .

Think about it a little please .

Thanks I'm glad I'm not nuts like doctrine of trinity is !

Does anyone know where was noah's ark built?

Mary. 'Usury' is an older English word, which today we would refer to as 'interest' (e.g. gaining interest on an investment, or paying interest on a loan). In the biblical usage, 'usury' sometimes had a slightly negative connotation: one of excessive interest. In the Old Testament, the children of Israel who lent out money to another 'brother in the faith', was commanded not to even charge interest (whether in money or kind) on that loan, but to freely lend (see Deuteronomy 23:19,20).

I'm unsure whether that Law is still practised in Jewry, but in Islam (which could be similar to Jewish practise), this teaching is also apparent. However, banks & other lenders somehow obviate this ruling by introducing other conditions. Even when one purchases an item at a store, even though the purchase price tag might be evident, you're not actually paying the price asked, but putting a 'contribution or gift' (Hadiya: Urdu) towards the cost of that item. So, 'usury' & money matters that were strictly enforced in the past, are somehow altered by 'letter but not by spirit', so that the profits still keep coming in.

Thank you and Amen, brother.

I was sorry to read that brother Arnold, but life's concerns happen to us all & in our case as believers, the Lord enables us to see the situation correctly & also gives us wisdom to deal with it. Your son, no doubt will recover & your daughter being bullied can be taken up with her teacher or principal. Your wife undoubtedly sees the difference in you & even though she may look at it negatively, how you treat her (even over & above what she expects) will certainly test her thoughts & feelings.

Your Lord & Saviour must certainly come first in your life - in everything you say and do. And your family come next, even before you can ever think of evangelizing others. They are the family God has given you & has given you to them. They are special & priceless in God's Eyes & I know they are to you also. Even if your wife may be at odds with you in various areas of your marriage or faith (& we all face this to some extent), she must never lose sight of the fact of your unflinching devotion, support & trust that you have for her. She must know you as her devoted husband and one who can rely on that special bond of love from you because of that special bond you have with your Lord. Your life, your wise counsel & care you give your family from the Lord, will speak volumes to them more than any coercion to be saved. Saved, they must be, but according to your witness, the Spirit of the Lord can work & will work through your life.

You have a great ministry right there at MacDonalds - not many jobs allow for such special interaction between employees. And these folk can approach you knowing they'll get a listening ear & practical help. I assume you're not at the front counter when it would be difficult to take orders & share in personal matters. Soak your family, your working life & your contacts in much prayer - and watch for the answers in the Providence of God. Just sharing the above as a reassurance that you are being used of the Lord.

Dear "Arnold Benavides Jr". I have some words too u dear friend in Jesus.

When i'll come over this web site ill startet on something new. All glory too Jesus. Soo remember dear friend too think over this word, is intendent too build u up.

Matthew 16.19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

John 20.23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

James 4.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

God bless u and yours in Jesus Name with peace and happiness.

You can not be rebaptized in Jesus name twice the thing is you need to stop sining stop playing with God turn from your evil ways God will not be mocked. The only way to be rebaptized twice is if you where baptized in the titles that is not the true baptism its not valid Acts 4:12 only in the name of JESUS is there salvation. We don't serve a God of confusion, its plain and simple it is written, this world wants to have the last word their opinion, philosophy, theory which causes confusion, let God be true and every man a liar.

whats usury means

Hi dear "Charmain L". In jesus Name Welcome am soo happy for u and here's some words i'll got for u.

John 20.23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Matthew 18.18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

19Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

God bless u with wisdom and understandig in the Holy Scripture by the Holy Ghost.

I am being attacked by a coven in Barker NY. They have used animals and parts of animals as well as ouija and other things. They have been worshipping a false christ "Charles". I am in fear for my life, as I have learned that they want me dead. Please pray for me my name is Michael. This is the truth as bizarre as it sounds.

If ever there are things mandated to know about God (knowing God) what are these so that one will be able to say and claim that he truly, indeed, know God?

Sanctified is set apart, holy. God sent JESUS who was sanctified for us. John 3:16

Old Testament law

Exodus 21, Leviticus 24,

History & today teaches us that a ruling body or a People that refuse to punish criminal behavior fairly: results in chaos, fear, injustice, revenge, distrust in leadership, distrust in policing forces, instability in communities & breeds corruption, & more crimes.

1 Peter 2:13-17

Clarify for "they are sent by him for punishment of evil doers" "honor the king" to be lights, blameless

However if you're in USA we are the Governing force. "we the People"

GOD gave society laws to follow & punishment

JESUS gave example of forgiveness for individuals, religious, family & even examples of forgiveness in society. With those he said repent. Paul is an example of repentance.

Hopefully that's helpful.

Thank you and I think you're giving too much credit to a fringe cult belief that very few believe and isn't supported by the Bible. One can only arrive at such creative interpretations through man's reasoning, not God's truth. Rather than read the Bible directly as truth it seems some try to come up with their own explanations for things first, then cherry pick whatever scripture that can be found to fit their belief. The red flag is someone trying to diminish the divinity of God, or to diminish the divinity of Jesus Christ, or lift up satan. It's amazing how sneaky and poisonous these false teachings are. Anytime someone does this it should sent the loudest sirens and emergency lights filling the air.

Most of the false teachings seem to come from logical fallacies and false assumptions. Some claim that since God is all-knowing, that we don't have choices or freewill, and that's an example of a false assumption. This starts with someone wanting to make sense of an all-knowing God, but in forming their belief end up throwing out many other scriptures that show that God clearly gave people freewill/choices to do good or evil and there's examples of God changing His mind. Is God not powerful enough to choose to live in the moment on our timeframe and change His mind if He wants? Of course He can. We must watch out for satan's lies and stand on guard with our armor on, as he is a pure evil being ready to devour us. 1 Peter 5:8

Amen. Well written, Virginia.

I'll be honest with you on something. My day today was not that great. My baby son is sick my daughter being bullied at school and wife being unequally yoked is still a concern. I felt today as if everything was just hitting me at once you know ? But I know he saved me for a purpose and that's to be a light that shines in the darkness. It means alot to me to always rely on you fine folks because I learn everytime. It's a beautiful thing to have a relationship with Jesus and the brothers to be strengthened in all aspects. I know as much as my prayer life will increase much more things will happen in my life. I want to go out but maybe sometimes it's better to gain more knowledge so we can be a better witness. I'll telll you one thing. Best joy of my life is to witness to the teenage crowd at McDonald's which is my second job. From 530-9Pm I am there. It meant a lot when one girl told me to pray for her yesterday and then another boy coming to me and expressing his problems. I conveyed once of the best part of my days was to go to work with them and talk to them when I can. The Lord is working in my life I know he is but I still have a lot to go but I know he's not going to leave me. Thank you everyone may God be with you always

2Corinthans12:9

Hello Tony. I think of Ephesians 2:8, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God". We see here that the "Gift of God" is the whole: Grace & Faith. Both are needed from Him to receive His Salvation: the Gift of Grace & the Gift of Faith.

However, I couldn't place which verse(s) you were referring to. Both Romans 3:4 & Galatians 2:20, do not reveal what you suggest. Unless you were thinking of Galatians 3:26; Colossians 1:4; Colossians 2:5; & there may be more. I doubt if the apostle intended to infer that this was a faith generated by one towards attaining Christ, rather that the Gift being given & now existing in the believer, from which comes his varied expressions of that faith.

Well written brother Adam. We may not see eye-to-eye on everything (but then who does), but to your remarks, I agree. In fact, my perception of this type of reasoning of the Scriptures, is that Christians remain divided because some can only think in terms of God being the Creator, therefore He created all things, good or bad, & must happen because of Who He is. This is grossly erroneous as we change the Character of God to someone that no pen nor voice should ever describe or utter.

What we fail to take in as well (& rarely discussed), is the Foreknowledge of God. Could things happen, both good & bad, even righteous or sinful, that are permitted by God because of what He knows, rather than what He compels one to do? Is God pleased that sin is committed because He 'created Satan to lead man astray, thus fulfilling His purposes' OR, is God going to judge sinners sending them into eternal fire who choose to follow the words of Satan (who chose to rebel), rather than sinners choosing to listen to the Voice of God & turn to the Holy God, in Whom there is no sin? If God instigates man to sin to fulfil His purposes, what does this say of God's Character? Is this really the God of the Bible, in Whom you & I believe? May we "tremble in His Presence and at His Word". Blessings.

Romans 12:1-21, John 6:37, are you looking for a place of fellowship? Are you looking for scriptures to learn about giving HIM your life? You are welcome with us fellow believers.

Romans 1:31 in King James Version mentions 5 characteristics, while all others versions mention only 4 "implacable" seems to be extra in the KJV, or otherwise, the other versions seem to have left out this point ?..which is curious, looking up the definition of implacable , it would seem an important aspect of the character they are trying to descibe here.

see below comparisons:

Romans 1:31 - The New International Version (NIV)

31 they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy.

Romans 1:31 - King James Version (KJV 1900)

31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection,** implacable**, unmerciful:

Romans 1:31 - New Living Translation (NLT)

31 They refuse to understand, break their promises, are heartless, and have no mercy.

Romans 1:31 - The New King James Version (NKJV)

31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

Romans 1:31 - New Century Version (NCV)

31 They are foolish, they do not keep their promises, and they show no kindness or mercy to others.

Romans 1:31 - American Standard Version (ASV 1901)

31 without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful:

Romans 1:31 - 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

31 void of understanding, faithless, without natural affection, unmerciful;

Romans 1:31 - GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

31 don't have any sense, don't keep promises, and don't show love to their own families or mercy to others.

Romans 1:31 - The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, and unmerciful.

Romans 1:31 - The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless.

Romans 1:31 - The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

31 senseless, faithless, unfeeling, unmerciful,

Romans 1:31 - New International Reader's Version (NIrV)

31 They are foolish. They can't be trusted. They are not loving and kind.

Romans 1:31 - New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

31 without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful;

Yes, thank you so much for added!! Most important a relationship with CHRIST our savior!!, The full amour of GOD

Acts 19:13-16

Brother Rick, You said spirit of truth and spirit of error can not come from the same source.

I though God was the ONLY source of every thing.

Colossians 1:16 For by him were ALL THINGS created, that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and INVISIBLE. whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or POWERS: all things were created by him, and FOR HIM.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but against principalities. against POWERS, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

All these things we fight against in Ephesians 6:12 are the same things that he created for HIMSELF in Colossians 1:16

2 Thessalonians 2:8 Then shall that Wicked be revealed.....

2 Thessalonians 2:9 Even him (that wicked), whose coming is after the working of SATAN with all POWERS and signs of lying wonders,

2 Thessalonians 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness IN THEM that perish; because THEY received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:11 FOR THIS CAUSE shall GOD shall send them strong delusion that they should BELIEVE A LIE.

Man says this verse is talking about that ONE ANTI CHRIST, but verse 10 SAYS THEM AND THEY. That's more than one.

Ephesians 2:2 Where in time past ye also walked according to the course of this world (FLESH), according to the prince (Satan)of the POWER of the air ( 2 Thessalonians 2:9), the SPIRIT that now worketh in the children of disobedience (Satan).

2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall CONSUME with the spirit of his mouth (the WORD) and the brightness (the LIGHT) of his coming ( Hebrews 9:28).

GBU