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I agree with what you said.

I personally believe that Christianity is an active religion. It literally means a Christ-follower and following is an activity, not a passive or stationary thing. Many are taught that believing in Jesus gives them a get out of jail (hell) free card like Monopoly. That they have zero obligations, don't have to worry about sin, can even enjoy sinning, and can continue their lifestyle following the world with no consequence. I don't believe that. I know they have a few cherrypicked supporting verses which frames that view, but one has to ignore the mountain of other verses that Jesus said himself. So much of what Jesus said was to his followers to avoid sin. So, when all those Bible verses in context are put together I get an understanding that if we're following Jesus actively, like driving on a highway, we can have confidence in grace that we're saved. However, if we metaphorically exit off then turn around and start travelling the opposite direction- the direction of evil, and following the world, then I believe that Christian is no longer saved. I believe Christians still have free will, that they're not forced to be sinless. Even angels in heaven itself still had the freewill to sin and did, so I don't think it's a stretch to think that a Christian still has 100% freewill to sin after becoming a Christian. We must actively try to avoid sin and follow Jesus. God bless...

Thank you for sharing I'm truely trying to learn more.

God is Spirit; a consuming fire.

He chose Israel out of all nations to be his peculiar people. The apple (iris) of Gods eye. His inheritance.

That is why ALL nations are jealous of Israel and try repeatedly to disperse them, eradicate them, strip their land from them, and nuke them off the face of the earth (spoken by Iran often). Now Biden intends to fund the Palestinians with all the money that the USA has blessed Israel with throughout our history as a nation. We did this to ourselves.

GENESIS 12

[2] And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

[3] And I will bless THEM that bless thee, and CURS him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Get ready to experience CURSES. It's coming to America, soon.

The zeal to fire President Trump will start something you all ignored: Genesis chapter 12.

It is my understanding from Scripture that Adam & Eve & their progeny were the only people on the Earth. To believe that there was another creation of mankind, is not only not found in Scripture, but raises questions about the veracity of the revealed Word about this important matter of Creation & also of the transmission of sin, which is seen to only emanate from Adam & Even, to these other humans.

What you read in Genesis 4:13-15 particularly, doesn't give us a clear timeline to work with. Some could justify Cain's fears about being hunted down & killed because there were other human creations (aside from Adam & Eve) that would do this evil deed. But then, the question: how would those people know about Cain's murder of Abel so soon after the fact, unless his parents wanted to publish it in some manner? I doubt if Cain in his travels would volunteer the information.

I read the passage as something that could take place in the future, after Cain chose to leave the family home & settle in the land of Nod. Cain's cry that he would forever be a fugitive & classed as a vagabond bringing on his demise, may have been a matter that he foresaw in the future, whether real or imagined. Yet God placed 'a mark' upon him (we don't know how that worked), that secured his safety from others.

Thanks for your reply. The law is for sinners. Christ fulfilled ALL the requirements of the Law for believers by His death on the Cross. Believers are justified by GRACE thru Faith in Christ alone. Believers are under a new law: the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus.( Romans 8:2). Those who continue to SIN, without repenting, ("workers of iniquity") lose out with God, fall from Grace, and bring themselves back under the authority of the Law of SIN and death. Hope that clears up what I meant in the 1st post.

didnt really answer my question...just gave me more of what i already know

"If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha," 1 Corinthians 16:22 . Why these two words, one Greek and the other Syriac, were not translated, is not obvious. They are the words with which the Jews began their greater excommunication, whereby they not only excluded sinners from their society, but delivered them up to the divine cherem, or anathema, that is, to misery in this life, and perdition in the life to come. "Let him be Anathema" is, "Let him be accursed." Maranatha signifies, "The Lord cometh," or, "will come;" that is, to take vengeance. See ACCURSED .

I believe you can put that in Google: type teaching after it

You'll see what the teachers say. Just pick Jesus following teachers.

Just to add to the other good comments."What is a Christian".

Firstly, a Christian isn't born a Christian - He/she is made one (by God). In all the religions of the world, one is either born into that religion or converts from one religion to another because of choice. A child maybe born into a Christian family & that indeed is a blessing to know about God, but that child doesn't become a Christian automatically.

Secondly, a Christian isn't one who wants to be one because he might think it to be a 'nice religion' to connect with. A Christian, is like anyone else in the world: a sinner who has broken God's Laws, done wrong in the family & society, & stands condemned by God for it. But the difference is: he is now troubled by this broken relationship with His Creator & wants to rectify the matter.

Thirdly, he has probably tried to clean his life up, to deal with his sins & then present himself righteous before God. But in his heart he knows that that's not working because every time he does something good then some other sin shows up showing him that his efforts aren't working.

Fourthly, if he is then convicted & burdened about his sinful existence before God & cannot rectify the situation by himself or from anyone else, he then has to cry out to God to help him. And that's why God sent His Son Jesus to this world: Jesus took on the blame & punishment we deserved by laying down His sinless Life in our place. So when we believe in God's Act of Love for us in the gift of His Son, then our sins are forgiven because of what Jesus has done & not what we could ever do. So all of sudden, the sinner is saved from God's judgement against him & immediately brought into a special relationship & into God's family. And the Bible says that we are now 'born again of God' or, given a new (spiritual) birth from Him.

So here's the difference: Christianity is not a religion, like other religions. It's a relationship with Almighty God & His Son - & it's God's Work alone, not ours.

The Bible calls them inhabitants. Noah preached to them while he was building the Ark. Yet none of them believed and were saved from the flood.

Only Noah and 7 other people; plus the animals.

Read all of the center column references to other scriptures pertaining to the word you are searching. You'll see, inhabitants.

You can put that word in the Search Box on this website and see some of them.

You are experiencing what Jesus went through on His way to the Cross. Read the gospels of those events.

He was heckled, accused, beaten, scourged; mocked by those that heralded his entrance to Jerusalem, and then cruelly rejected days later at the Trial.

A time of darkness and the Hour of shadows. Satan believed he finally would have the Son of God killed: at his hands.

We are not to stand by and think that we alone are going through the shadows of evil, alone. If you stand with Jesus, you will be enabled to endure it. Even on the Cross, the 2nd thief said: you've saved others! Why don't you save yourself now! Jesus was dying for his sins too; but he refused to accept salvation.

This generation is set to die. You are seeing it. Don't be the 2nd thief. If you can accept this.... maybe you will instead, lead someone who is perishing into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? We are Jesus's BODY now. His hands, his eyes and ears; his feet, even His voice to tell of His power to forgive sins and to offer freedom from the penalty of those sins. Just tell what you know. You be His feet.

You already see the need. Just tell one other person what you know. The Holy Spirit will Help you.

Mishael

If indeed the Law of God is still in force & binding upon the Christian, what in your understanding, is the design & objective of the New Covenant which comes through the Blood of Christ? In other words, do you see any conflict arising between the Covenants when a believer tries to syncretize the two?

Thank you for your reply. Do I have to honor my biological mom who did not raise me? I want to do my best to keep the commandments but this situation is confusing that I am in.

You have sometimes thought God walked off and forgot about you; but He doesn't do that. Within you He was growing the spirit of adoption.

Everything you've endured was to bring you to this day. How do I know that? I was brought that way too. I was the little gray duck in a family of swans.

Some day, even now, you'll be able to embrace the great work that God has been doing within your heart. Only you know the hollow feeling of not really belonging anywhere.

In the perfect time, God sent forth the Spirit of Adoption, into your life. His name is Jesus. He is your ABBA. Your Daddy.

Daddy means as close to his heart as you desire of him. Now write these 2 verses on the inside cover of your Bible.

Psalms 27:10 - When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

Psalms 68:6

God setteth the Solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

You're not a mistake. There is a plan in place for you. Let go of the past, and embrace your adoption and the future. Ask Him now to complete the work in your heart. Get still and listen for the Holy Spirits voice. One of peace; not fear and confusion.

I'm not speaking out of my flesh here. You are to have this Word now.

Mishael

Don't stop there , get to know the Lord and his will ! Through the word and Holy Spirit !

Romans chapter 1

What does verse 3,4 , 9 have in. Common ?

Luke 21

34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares.

35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

36 WATCH ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Jesus

Hi, can I ask you to pray that this individual living in the same street as me very soon repents of his sins including those associated with this individual please?

Thank you.

Dear Grace,

I'm sorry to hear you were so badly mistreated. You deserved better and deserved to be loved.

I believe the Bible has provisions for getting out of toxic, abusive relationships, both with spouses and with family and friends. I have distanced myself from family at different times to reduce negativity. Even though I still love family members it doesn't mean I have to be around them. Some I do not go around because nothing positive comes from it.

This isn't an exact match to your situation, but at the end of 1 Corinthians 5:11 it says to not eat with (I interpret as associate with) people who claim to be believers but who are living in sin (with examples listed). It doesn't say ignore non-believers, but believers who are engaged in these sins. To me I think this supports leaving a toxic environment. Part of loving ourselves and taking care of ourselves I think will be making decisions to distance from certain temptations, certain people, certain negative situations. Hope this is helpful.

God bless...

2 And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

5 When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;

6 The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;

7 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.

8 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.

9 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.

10 He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.

11 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.

12 And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick CLOUDS of the skies.

13 Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

14 The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.

15 And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.

16 And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

17 He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;

18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

19 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

20 He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

21 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

22 For I have kept the ways of the LORD,

Hi, please could you pray that God guides me and shows me his wonderful plan for me and that he may do his will through me. please pray that i gain understanding and steadfastness in my faith. Thank you!

Proverbs 30:6

"Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar."

This is fairly reminiscent of Revelations 22: 19. The difference here being would be God's reproof and being found a liar. The same can be said for the myriad of modern lukewarm Christian preachers today which will add Messianic, philosophical, psychological, or other secular doctrine to the New Covenant or any part of God's Word. The Bible is not up to man to manipulate or self-interpret verses either. Doing likewise would be just the same as adding to the Word of God. The Bible is written clear enough for scholars and even children to understand; therefore - any additions are clearly deliberate and a lie with intention to deceive the young lambs (newly saved) or the lost.

I have a question about honoring your mother and father. I was put up for adoption as a baby. In my thirties I met my biological mom but did not have a connection with her. Do I have to have a relationship with her? Also my adoptive mom abused me physically, mentally, verbally. Am I obligated to her as well?

Thank you so much for this, I have been looking for ways to turn to Christ and this has helped me. I can't wait to learn so well about the bible and speak the gospel to others.

Jesus Christ came to FULFILL the Law, not to do away with it. Many will say "Lord, Lord" (the workers of iniquity, or lawlessness) on the last day who will miss that key point.

John 3:16 for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. The gospel is simple. We that are Christians believe that Jesus died for our sins and was buried and rose on the 3rd day. If you believe this then you are a Christian. Just tell God that you believe this about his Son and tell him that you want to make him your Lord and Savior. Make a confession to someone that you know is a Christian. For it says that when believe in your heart and confess with your mouth then you are saved. At some point you would also want to be baptized into the Christian family it's just a symbol and public confession to the world that you belong to Christ. Hope this helps plus I'm sure He will help you get there. God loves you much and will bless you richly. May he also draw all your family to Him!!!

Thank you for your answer. I have read this before but some people seam to believe the word RAPTURE is really in the bible.People actually believe the actual word appears in the bible--just wanted to set some readers straight.

No, there is no other place in the Bible, but verse 26, is a prelude of the future of those who reject Christ.

i would like to dedicate my life to god mentally and fiscally and emotionally because i want to change my way of life and learn the was of life that is good and tought by the way of god. i want to bealbe to walk in the steps of my lord

V. 5 I had thought for years they would come saying I am Christ, meaning they would say they were him.

As I look around I see many coming saying "Jesus is Christ" but then the theology is messed up;

Plant your seed and get rich is not in the Bible. Jesus came to set us free from sin, not make us rich. I believe in planting your seed into the Kingdom of God, but as Mark Lowery said, "check the soil". Many tell you that once you give the money its none ya business what they do with it. I believe you must know so you can tell its really going into the work of the Lord, or just to update the model of airplane they have. Jesus walked when he could have ridden on a donkey, horse or chariot. He was a modest man who went about doing good.