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All the red letters are the words of Jesus.

He had been crucified and then resurrected to life again, before the Book of Revelation. That's why the Book of Acts and Revelation have those red letters. Jesus is alive.

Nobody can dispute with the red letters.

All the Apostles (disciples Jesus traveled with) knew they would be killed eventually.

Except Apostle John. They dumped him on a little island to die alone. But first he wrote the Book of Revelation. :D

When I was a new Christian, I would touch the red letters as I read them. Funny huh?

Explore the website. Find the Commentary box by typing in a scripture in the top SEARCH BOX. Tap it to make it turn yellow. Scroll down.

Read some from the Testimonies Link on the red page.

We are supposed to be examples of Christ, and letting the Light shine through us,because people are watching our actions in our everyday living.

Please keep me in your Prayers today and May GOD bless those that pray for others

Wayne, if your car was going 80 mph down the road towards a bridge, in a flash flood

But the bridge just washed away

Wouldn't you want someone to try and wave some flares to try and stop you from sudden death ??

Should I park my car and just watch people pile up on each other as cars wash downstream??

It is their fault they were driving too fast in the rain...texting and checking email.

You know what else? NO ONE gets to be someone else's choice or conscience!!

All this big honking SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT amongst 20-30 yr old kids is: the last cycle of generational curses. It says the children will eat their parents. If that means they're going to eat all the food, eat the parents and move out of the basement into the house again....

It's good us old foggies are going up in the Rapture soon, huh?

Nothing will stop Antichrist from FORCING you to take take The Mark of the Beast. Force you to bow down on one knee to Worship Him and the False Prophet. He's not your friend.

We reach out to those people in Romans Chapter 1, the Bible describes plainly: Men who reject the natural use of women; and women who do the same. People burning up with lusts they cannot control.

We know that God loves everyone. We love you too, but we have to tell you that you need to come to Jesus to be rescued. Ask any questions you need answers to. Read John chapter 3. This is the hazard flare that's being waved to warn you. Is there a little tug on your heart right now? That's Him! He's calling you. Knocking on the door of your heart. Ask him in. He's real. Alive.

Every time you say no; your heart hardens. Till you don't even hear Him calling you anymore. Keep coming back here. We love you. I love you because I know Jesus loves you. He died, so you can live.

Midhael

I've never seen requirements for Christian funerals.

Jesus was put in a borrowed tomb

Revelation 20:13

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it;

and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

If God knows where all the bodies are, underneath the waters,

He will be able to collect our ashes. He's God. He made everyone who ever lived.

With God all things are possible.

Be at peace in your heart.

God is a consuming fire. He cannot look upon sin. That's why Jesus had to bridge the gap with His sacrifice; once, and for all.

For God so loved the world ( John 3).

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Yes, all people of any age have the freewill to do anything they want and do the sickest, most evil, vile sins imagineable. But you can't pursue evil and genuinely follow Jesus and expect to go to heaven, so those who pursue evil will go to hell. People reading the Bible are usually trying to learn about God and follow Jesus try to avoid sin which is different than what you describe. Romans 1:25-27

Shirley, I gave this explanation below verbatim about a month ago to someone else, so I've copied it here for you to consider:

"The Bible doesn't give us any more details about Theophilus, the recipient of Luke's two 'manuscripts' ( Luke 1:3 & Acts 1:1). There have been speculations about this man, so I'll share here what I've researched about him:

a. he may have been a Jew from Alexandria, Egypt, to which John Wesley also attests.

b. a Roman official; because of the use of "O Theophilus" & "most excellent Theophilus", denoting someone of high rank in the Empire.

c. just an honorary title, since Theophilus (Theophilos) means "friend of God", so Luke wrote generally to all who came under that category. I can't subscribe to this, as it appears to me that Luke was addressing a particular person rather than anyone.

d. Paul's lawyer, since some of his expressions are used in law. Words such as 'eye witnesses, account & infallible proofs' are given in support.

e. the High Priest of the Temple at that time, Theophilus ben Ananus, also brother-in-law to Caiaphas - no doubt a handy connection to have.

So take your pick! Best to leave him just as a name & focus on the important accounts that Luke gives us to learn from."

Julie, I don't think there is any such verse in the Bible. Psalm 127:3 says, "children are an heritage of the LORD". The word in Hebrew can signify a "gift or a possession" from the Lord. Then in 1 Samuel 1:11, Hannah, who was once barren but God enabled her because of her vow to Him, gave her a son whom she called Samuel. She then gave him back to the Lord in accordance with her vow & we know that he was a mighty prophet used by the Lord.

Pastors sometimes refer to this account in the Bible when offering up a child in a Dedication ceremony, as when the child's parents dedicate the little one gifted to them by the Lord, back to Him for His safe-keeping & service. But we know that not only children but all of us have to one day return to the Lord Who made us & give account. So in that sense we all are placed on this Earth for a short time, to enjoy her blessings & the Lord Who made it all for our sake, & then one day we will return to our Maker.

Turning away from sins is healing. He sent his word and healed them.

The Lord's words are spirit and life.

Isaiah 45:5-7 I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me: 6That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. 7I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.

Sandra, this matter of homosexuality has been condemned by God throughout the Scriptures. Even before God gave the Law to Israel, which included this matter ( Leviticus 18:22 & verse 23 for bestiality), God had pronounced judgement against Sodom & Gomorrah (Genesis chapters 18 & 19) for their many wicked deeds which included homosexuality. Then in the New Testament of the Bible ( 1 Corinthians 6:9,10), the apostle Paul speaks of the many who can never enter God's Kingdom. But if these people acknowledge that what they do, is sin against God & sincerely repent & turn away from it, then they can truly be forgiven & brought into a holy relationship with God.

As in generations gone by, much of what the Bible calls SIN, is regarded by people today as of no consequence. So if engaging in homosexual activities gives someone happiness & companionship then why should anyone condemn them, is what they say. But God Who made us, made us male & female & that this union within marriage would reflect God's plan for mankind & be the means of a loving, fruitful relationship that would produce offspring as a result of that love. Any departure from this plan is wrong & God will deal with all those that do it.

So what about the homosexual saying that that is how I am from birth? Or he becomes one out of his choice or because of a devastating upbringing? Then what about the kleptomaniac who can't help but steal or the prolific liar & deceiver who gives no second thought to his sin? All this is sin & must be acknowledged as such & to be turned away from. Yes, it will be hard for these to exercise discipline & do what is necessary to depart from evil, but when one turns to Jesus & is made new, God's Power will rest upon him & he can be healed.

When I see a homosexual, I see a person whom God loves & longs that he turn away from his wickedness. No sin is too great that Christ's Sacrifice for them can't fully atone for. But we need to acknowledge it first & the world refuses to do so.

Submit to God and Resist the devil.

John 3:36

"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."

Sin is offensive to God. But God loves the sinner. Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us

"Man was made in the image of God. All agreed?" Fully agree.

"So why does man not have 3 heads?" Does God have three heads?

"Or at least 3 distinct personalities?" The Bible speaks of man having a body, soul & spirit ( 1 Thessalonians 5:23), which doesn't in the least equate to the Persons in the Godhead, but does indicate that a trinity is necessary for man so that he is how God intended him to be & exist. If one aspect of our trinity is missing, then what do we have left?

Then the question should be: What is God's Image? There can be many answers to this as Scripture doesn't reveal it clearly, but one thing is clear, that our image is not of any physical appearance to God. God is Spirit & no one has seen Him, except the revelation of Him in and through His Son. So I see God's Image to be the character of God that He has imparted to mankind but for sin that has marred & distorted that image. Virtues as godly love, self-awareness, justice, mercy, kindness, hope, eternity set in our heart & many more no doubt, would count for Who God is & what He has imparted to us, that which animals don't possess.

I think 2 adults can do what they want ,and I don't see why that's anyone's business but theirs. don't try to be the mind of god.

In what book can I find the verse "Marry the child of your youth".

Thank you hope things get better for you.

1 John 4 v15

It says that who ever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God , if you add to Jesus here you are not confessing He is the Son of God .

You would be creating another Jesus . You can not add to the written word of God in statements like this one . 1 John 4 Verse 15 without being in error .

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So, as you believe, that in Jesus is found the Godhead (Father, Son & Holy Spirit), which in a sense is true, since the Godhead is just that - without one the others aren't complete in Unity. But this now raises two other problems:

a. Mark 14:36: "And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt." If Jesus is now God on Earth without a God in Heaven, then to Whom is Jesus crying out to? And for what reason? Surely, it can't be a cry to Himself as God the Father, since that becomes nonsense & also that Heaven is now devoid of the Divine.

b. 1 Peter 3:22; Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 12:2; Romans 8:34, etc. All these Scriptures show us that Jesus is now seated at the Father's right Hand & Jesus Himself said, "I go to the Father" ( John 16:16). How should I understand such declarations if the Father only exists now in the Person of Jesus? Is Jesus going to His Father that is already Himself? Such interpretations are mind-boggling that even go past the mystery of the Trinity. I'm sorry, but what you expect me to believe goes into the realm of extra-biblical claims & would need some careful explanation. May the Lord lead us into His Truth.

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Rev. Autrey, indeed Isaiah 9:6 does say that (Jesus) will be called Everlasting Father & the Mighty God. He was & is every part that completes the Godhead as revealed to us. In Romans 8:9 we also read "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Here Paul speaks of both God's Spirit & Christ's Spirit - self same Spirit without Whom, the Godhead would be incomplete & we would not be children of God, indwelt & sealed by Him.

And John 14:17, "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." If one removes God the Father & say that Jesus is now our God (post incarnation), then one is compelled to do likewise to His Spirit. If one does not do so, then we would have a Binity, & that too is unacceptable.

Re: John 1:1 ff: true, the Word of God is God - God cannot be seen without the His Word & His Spirit. But why should John say, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."? Wouldn't it be easier to say that "In the beginning God was there" & just leave off "the Word"? So just say, that "this God then became flesh & dwelt among us". That would easily transfer the position of God to Jesus on Earth. But maybe, the Word has something to do with that part of the Godhead that was sent to the Earth to become a man & to fulfil the Father's Will in bringing forth the Word to His people & be the sacrificial Lamb for His people.

I can't think of a replacement for the word Holiness , but it speaks to me of purity And perfection , no darkness , no evil , no sin , nothing that defiles or makes unclean .

More can be said of course , this is my first impression.

God has no pleasure with foolishness , you might ask why does God hate evil ?

It says God is angry with sinners , yet if they repent he is willing to forgive them , because he loves mercy over judgement .

God knows everyone and He is the perfect judge . He sees things only he can see about people , so must except that .

Please Pray for me and my family who are going through very hard times and need prayer for patience, unity and forgiveness.

Man was made in the image of God . All agreed ?

So why does man not have 3 heads ? Or at least 3 distinct personalities?

It's obvious man is made in Gods image .

I want to know what is your feelings about homosexuals and lesbians? Do you think that GOD is against people who engage in such deplorable acts?

Why is some of the printing in the REVELATION, RED, in Chapters 2 and 3? Also in REV. 14:10, 19:20, the Beast was also cast into fire and 21:8, it addresses the issue of fire, which is the second Death. Is this because the first Death was by water for the evil people? I also believe FIRE is pertaining to Nuclear Fire, for we are, in the near future heading this way. With the advancements of the Electronic age, the whole World is now engaged in Serious EVIL everywhere. Destruction from this age will kill all life, good and evil!