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Walter,

There is a whole lot of truth in what you are saying here. In your first post, you say "Thy word is truth" and that is what does the washing. There are two keywords I see in Thy word is truth, (Word and Truth). Jesus is called the word in John 1:1. And Jesus is called the truth in John 14:6. Both the word and the truth refer to a person, and that person is Jesus Christ. John baptized with water which could not fully cleanse anyone, but Jesus baptizes people with His Spirit. That is the baptism that cleanses us completely.

Now as far as sin goes, for the person who has been born of God's Spirit, that person can still commit an act of sin. However, a person who belongs to Christ is no longer capable of living a lifestyle of continuous sin because God's Spirit in that person is there to convict them and keep them from sinning (Habitually). Prior to receiving Christ, a person can live a lifestyle of sin, sin daily, and think nothing of it. But this is not the case for the ones who belong to Christ.



You mention something that Paul also said, although not the exact same words, "I find no good thing in me except the word (the truth)." As a believer, I understand this to mean that in my flesh there is nothing good. My flesh wants nothing to do with God and continuously wants to get away. But the word, the truth (Christ) in me, He is good. When we as believers stand before God one day, we're going to know we don't deserve to be there. But God is going to look at us and He's going to see His Son. The only way we enter in is to have Christ in us. That is the only good thing God is going to see in me when I stand before Him, and that is how I enter in.

I hope you have truly called upon the Lord to save you. If so, He has promised to save you and keep you saved. You are doing well to immerse yourself in the word. If you have already received Christ, just know that He is the one who lives in you that is giving you the hunger and desire to remain in His word.

True I want a relationship, with jesus, I want to

Spend quality time with him and be taught by his word.

Truly the LORD our God is one LORD:

Matthew 3:16-17:

"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Mark 1:10-12:

"And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness."

John 1:1:

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

1 John 5:7:

"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."

For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, (even) Jesus Christ. Adam's sin has allowed death to "reign" over the human race. We face physical and spiritual death because of sin. We may say that at the present time death is king of the hill ( Hebrews 2:15) for all who are not Christians. Death ceases to be king for those who become Christians because the saved "reign in life through Jesus Christ." Those who are in Christ are able to overcome the spiritual consequences of sin, and they overcome physical death in the sense that they will be raised to inherit eternal life. Death is no longer an unbeatable enemy. It may win a battle when it claims our life, but it will not defeat the Christian in the war for the soul. For information on the word "trespasses" (paraptoma), see the commentary on verse16. Concerning the word reign (basileuo), this same term is used of an earthly ruler in Matthew 2:22, sin ( Romans 6:12), and Jesus Himself ( 1 Corinthians 15:25). It is also found in verse21. Here, it is used twice, and its dual use shows that the reign of death can be defeated if we accept the reign offered by Christ. Describing God's grace as "abundant" (perisseia) caused Paul to use a term found only here, 2 Corinthians 8:2; 2 Corinthians 10:15; James 1:21. In each of these places it refers "to something above or beyond the normal. It suggests 'the element of excess and fullness that overflows the set bounds. In this process of overflowing, the existing standards and rules are transcended and what was comparable becomes incomparable'" (CBL, GED, 5:160). We have access to God's grace right now because "receiving" is a present tense verb. Notice too that our ability to overcome the consequences of sin is only possible "through" (ASV) or "by" (KJV) Christ. This is absolutely consistent with other verses like John 14:6.

Dennis A. Coley- Eye of the Needle

In re-reading Luke 18:1-30 it seems that the rich man was not rich due to "ill gotten gains" as I previously stated, but rather that he had put those riches ahead or cared about those things more than he cared about his relationship with God, and thus breaking Commandments 1 and 2, which are among those not mentioned in Luke 18:20, and is the "lackest thou one thing" ( Luke 18:22) that Jesus was referring to. Either way he was missing something pretty big.

I am asking for prayer for me I just want to be close to God and just learn of him and seek his face. I also am asking for pray for my son who is 17 years of age that God saves him and that he make good decisions in life that GOD place good men his life. I pray that God protects him everyday. I want prayer for my dad and sisters and brothers and nieces and nephews. I want my family saved. I ask prayer for me to lose weight and get healthy.

My 29 year old son has been struggling with heart and lungs disease all his life, he's now literally fighting for each breath he takes,the doctors don't know anything else to do, but we are trying to keep Faith, God will bring him through this and allow him to LIVE!! He's in and out the hospital almost every other week, struggling just be breathe! Although he has numerous other conditions it seems right now, his lung condition is what's threatening his life, I as for prayer to help him be able to go through this trial and praying for his emotional health because this is so overwhelming, Lord help.

Regina,

If they are teaching against an unmarried couple living together then they are correct in doing so. I have heard of unmarried couples who are living together say "We just live together until we get married, but we do not have sex?" Now that may be true, but how is the outside world going to see it? Sex before marriage is considered fornication. That is to be avoided. Even if an unmarried couple lives together and they are waiting until they are married to have sex, to the outside world, the appearance of fornication is there. The bible teaches that we are not even to give the appearance of evil. So if a pastor is teaching against unmarried couples living together, I would say amen!

For if - This verse contains the same idea as before presented, but in a varied form. It is condensing the whole subject, and presenting it in a single view.By one man's offence - Or, by one offence. Margin. The reading of the text is the more correct. "If, under the administration of a just and merciful Being, it has occurred, that by the offence of one, death hath exerted so wide a dominion; we have reason much more to expect under that administration, that they who are brought under his plan of saving mercy shall be brought under a dispensation of life."

Death reigned - Note, Romans 5:14.

By one - By means of one man.

Much more - We have much more reason to expect it. It evidently accords much more with the administration of a Being of infinite goodness.

They which receive abundance of grace - The abundant favor; the mercy that shall counterbalance and surpass the evils introduced by the sin of Adam. That favor shall be more than sufficient to counterbalance all those evils. This is particularly true of the redeemed, of whom the apostle in this verse is speaking. The evils which they suffer in consequence of the sin of Adam bear no comparison with the mercies of eternal life that shall flow to them from the work of the Saviour.

The gift of righteousness - This stands opposed to the evils introduced by Adam. As the effect of his sin was to produce condemnation, so here the gift of righteousness refers to the opposite, to pardon, to justification, to acceptance with God. To show that people were thus justified by the gospel, was the leading design of the apostle; and the argument here is, that if by one man's sin, death reigned over those who were under condemnation in consequence of it, we have much more reason to suppose that they who are delivered from sin by the death of Christ, and accepted of God, shall reign with him in life.

Shall reign - The word "reign" is often applied to the condition of saints in heaven, 2 Timothy 2:12.

Blessed be the day!! Marlilyn T., I love your comment. I read the 23rd psalm everyday with every breathe in my body. May God continue to bless you and your love ones, especially during this pandemic and we all will heal especially families who lost a love one.

Jesse, so Psalm 146:4 Which explains in the very day that we die, all of our thoughts perish indicates that we're in an unconscious state after death. I've given other scriptures which explain what happens at death, but okay. I'm not going to debate about it. We're all entitled to our beliefs. I'm not upset at your disagreement.

And about the Rich man and Lazarus, if you read through that chapter and really see if for what it is, it is clear that "that" even takes place in the future. That has not happened yet. That rich man was in the Lake of Fire, which we all know hasn't even been created yet. No one is currently burning in the lake of fire. The Lake of Fire will be in Jerusalem, just like the Kingdom of God will be in Jerusalem. A gulf will be fixed between the two places.

Abraham is still dead/asleep, has not been resurrected yet. So how could the rich man have seen Abraham? That story takes place after the Lord returns and sets up his kingdom on earth.

The Lord will return & raise every human from death, great and small at his Coming, either in the first resurrection or 2nd, So how can any human be awake now?

But again, I understand your position. I will not go further into it.

Jesus finished his ministry on earth as it pertains to fulfilling what was testified about him in the Old Testament. All of that is the first half of his ministry and yes, he did complete that.

Everything the prophets testified about concerning Jesus' coming was fulfilled and completed.

The last 3 1/2 years "or" days in the week talked about in Daniel will be the 2nd half of his ministry when he returns and teaches in the wilderness.

By the way, I am NOT a Jehovah's witness at all and not even close. Not saying that you called me one. But I wanted that to be clear. I do not agree with their teachings, like at all.

I'm of no denomination. I just study the bible as it is written.

No need to reply. We've had a nice chat.

Nice talking to you too.

I found tithes and offering are always confused in manner in which God intended. You can review several chapters in the book starting with Exodus 30: 13 through 16. God indicates to give half of shekel of sanctuary 20 gerah =1 shekel. You also can read Leviticus chapter 27 it tells you how much each of us are supposed to submit for tithes and offering in a single vow.

In numbers chapter 18 verse 19-32, it talks about tithing and what supposed to be given as well. The Levites we're giving a tenth part of the inheritance from the children of Israel. The inheritance was the land. The Bible is specific when it indicates did the Levites are not to receive any more inheritance. They are given the tithes of the sanctuary and the heave offering. If it is to be given in monetary value you would need to refer to that chapter to understand it's estimation value. Hope this helps. Most Ministries skip around the book. Leaving their congregation confused.

Dennis A. Coley- Eye of the Needle of Matthew 19:24

In ancient times, (and up to only a few hundred years ago) would be a needle gate on the side of the main gate of a city.

The reason for this is mainly night time travel.

Main gate closed at night for obvious protection, which would make sense.

The traveler would have to unload the camel to fit through the gate. A way for the guard to check the person's belongings, again, which would make sense.

Because of the building and rebuilding of Jerusalem and the area, it is difficult to know whether these gates were used at the time of Jesus or before that, but I don't see why not.

I believe that the lesson of the parable has to do with ill-gotten gains; as a "rich man" that has become rich due to sin and must unload his sins and get right with Christ before he can fit through the little gate. If he was rich because of blessings there is no sin.

Matthew 7:13-14

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

Alone we can accomplish nothing good. With Christ, anything is possible!

Pray that I don't leave this place I reside until I receive this abundance of financial blessings God has promised..

Pray that God destroys all witchcraft attacks and delivers me, dogs, and family from all witchcraft. Been in bondage for a year and would like salvation. Pray that I fast and pray for this deliverance and a financial blessings.

Help me to trust God in the storm. Pray that he brings peace in this house permanently and blesses my requests I made to him.

Please pray for healing for Chrissy who has heart and breathing problems and trouble with her eyesight. God bless

I have no church in my area that I can attend for several reasons. How then do I pay tithes? w

Who do I support ?

I claim these versus for us here on earth

does evyone in the world get saved when thay die

Mark 2:27

"And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:"

Matthew 5:17

"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."

Matthew 5:18

"For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."

Please continue praying for my sons James and John. My prayer is that they are healed from addiction, freed from anxiety and depression, and that they're blessed with long, healthy, happy lives. I know God is working in them, and I know this has to be an ongoing prayer, as it's not something that can be answered in one day. Thank you all for persistently praying with me. God bless you all, and may all of your prayers be answered.

Do we have 2 spirits, one that we are born with and whenwe surrender we get the holy spirit. upon death the holy spirit goes back to god and the rest die with the body.

Note: when seal 6 & 7 start, these 2-combined /occurring together, shall cause the earth to be a VERY undesirable place to be for all alive, even with 401K's, SSI, rent paid, good jobs or no job, ..., never-the-less those AWFUL days could start any minute of any hour, especially after /when we considered all events of seal 1,2,3,4,5, are more then likely fulfilled or being fulfilled globally in 2020. So if we are confused,and most are confused about SALVATION through JESUS, it is still better to be SAVED /secured in JESUS (see John 3:16-21 and similar verses) thereby avoid the 'Lake of Fire'.

KJV book genesis 1;27 says god created man did not say Adam

Please keep me in your prayers today

Lord Jesus send in your warring angels to hold back the evil so he can give His Life to Jesus, and take Jesus's Life unto himself. Force every demon to leave so he may read Jesus's offer of salvation and Deliverance and life eternal with You. Amen!

Have you been born again into the Kingdom of God? Do you have a Bible?

John 3

Ow! Sounds like me. I pray that according to the mercy and grace of God that pain would leave Now in Jesus Name! Go now into dry places. I ask you Lord to release your healing power into this finger.

In faith I bind the spirit of infection from entering and command it to leave!

Have you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

I pray that the Lord would strengthen your immune system with His healing hands and give your doctor wisdom in treating you.

You need to go on YouTube and watch some Derek Prince videos on spiritual warfare (ones over an hour). Search: Derek Prince Alcoholism

You're both under spiritual attack. Get some knowledge in you first, ok.

Admin your website just ate 2/3 's of my comment...

Have you both been born again according to the Book of John 3