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You & Heather are in my prayers this morning.

Could you please give me the complete understanding of John the 14th chapter in the 15th chapter and also songs 27 chapter in the Bible please give me the complete understanding so I have the wisdom and knowledge understanding thank you so much please give me a follow-up as soon as possible please so I can get no more about the word and get into the word thank you

Dear Adam , and T.Levis

I've read where you both stand , but It is from experience that when this question is asked, the intention is to use it as support and or argument (for) the pre-trib rapture , either for now or in future discussions . As we , and they know , Either word is not in scripture , therefore claiming the method used for support of the Trinity (The Godhead) which is a Triune God , for the rapture . where scripture gets twisted .

Hi Steve. I see merits from both sides of the Calvin/Arminius coin, so the discussion could be very long even if dealing with the one point of Unconditional/Conditional Election. To state briefly the premise of each position:

a. Calvin: God's Choice of certain people to receive salvation before the foundation of the world, rested solely on His Own Sovereign Will. It was not based on any forseen response or obedience on their part. He chooses the sinner to be saved and not the sinner's choice of Christ.

b. Arminius: God's Choice of certain people to receive salvation before the foundation of the world, rested solely on His Foreseeing that they would respond to His Call. Election therefore, was determined by what man would do when presented with the Gospel. So salvation is given by the sinner's choice for Christ and not God's choice of the sinner.

If I were to agree wholly with the Calvin view, then it seems that there are many (very many) people brought into the world that simply have no hope of ever getting saved, even if the Gospel is presented & the challenge given.

On the other hand, the Arminius position appears to give too much responsibility to the sinner to decide whether he solely chooses to accept the salvation offered or not, without God having any part in it. This seems to leave out the work of the Holy Spirit when the Gospel is given out; the Spirit, when He comes, "will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" ( John 16:8).

Therefore, my understanding on this aspect is: It is ultimately God's Sovereign Will that determines those who receive His Salvation (Calvin), but I don't agree that His Will has no part to play in the believers' responsibility (Arminius). If the Lord, "is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" ( 2 Peter 3:9), I understand this to mean that God wants all to be saved, but not all will be saved by their own choice - and God knows who they are.

please pray for my granddaughter Addie she was running a very high fever last night

Hi Greg. A 'firmament' as in Genesis 1:6-10, means 'an expanse, an extended surface'. This was a specific creation by God, which He called 'heaven' (v8). This is generally taken to mean the expanse we see above us.

In my understanding, & I can't be certain for lack of more detail, God took the large body of water that encompassed the Earth & placed an empty expanse to separate the waters. The higher part of the waters were above the sky & the lower part of the waters remained on the Earth. This smaller amount of water on the Earth, God gathered together in a way that dry land could now appear, so we now have land fit for air-breathing creatures to live on & seas fit for sea life as well. What happened eventually to the large body of water above the sky is anyone's guess.

Amen. Glad to see you back here Ayen and staying in the Word. God bless.

Dear Gideon, I will pray for you.

Heavenly Father, Gideon wishes to be enabled to hide your word in his heart and be able to bring commit it to memory. Please guide him to discover practices that help him memorize Your word. Also, help Gideon to be discerning about matters of faith, about people who influence him, and about his own heart. Help him to walk in Your ways and never depart from the path You have laid out before him. Use him to help others know and understand Your word as opportunities come to him. We ask this of You, Father, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hello Diane, The Scriptures does not forbid eating fish.

Betty, I am sorry for grandmother's situation. I will pray for her tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up Betty's grandmother to You tonight and ask that You will strengthen her and keep her sober. We ask that you deliver her completely from drug addiction and help through the trying times and temptations. We ask this of You in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Dear Treva, I am so sorry that you are having such a bad reaction. I will pray for you

Dear Heavenly Father, we ask You in the name of Jesus, to take away these hives from Treva and calm down her body's reaction to whatever is triggering this episode. Father, she is so uncomfortable. Help her now. Amen.

Yes, Richard, absolutely amazing!

Adam,

I do think that their minds are depraved and they have no regard for the life of others unless it benefits them. They have calloused hearts and lack true love and affection for others who don't fit into their life and plans. So sad, but more sad for those who are being slaughtered. May God bring an end to this abominable mindset!

Adam,

Thank you for this reminder. We should always be alert, examining ourselves to see if we truly are of the faith of the apostles, and check the doctrines of others, to see if they are supported by Scripture. Often we are called upon to explain spiritual matters. Bringing Scripture to the conversation is best, but we also explain God's truth in a more systematic way than how it was written by the apostles. This is where Doctrine comes in that Paul often spoke about. The leaders and teachers of the churches didn't just quote Scriptures (O.T.) nor simply read Paul's letters. They expounded on the Scriptures and on what was in Paul's letters to build the believers up in the faith, not just as a matter of believing in Jesus and then no further growth, but to first lay a foundation from Jesus' or Paul's teachings and then to build upon that foundation the truths Jesus and Paul addressed in the situations they were in when the matter was spoken about.

We grow up by using our faith and also our minds, developing our understanding of truth through using our God-given intellect, ability to reason and make logical conclusions, analyzing what we hear, synthesizing aspects of the truth into a coherent understanding of the essential truths of the faith once and for all passed down through the apostles. It is for this purpose that we have these abilities to use them to apprehend the truth that we all must have to rightly follow after God. But an unregenerated person cannot apprehend it because our intellect must be enlightened by the work of the Holy Spirit, which He certainly wishes to do in believers.

We believe by faith, confess by will, and grow by sound teaching.

"For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." Jude 1:4 KJV

"And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God." John 20:28 KJV

"And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:" Mark 12:29 KJV

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:" Deuteronomy 6:4 KJV

"And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments." Revelation 16:7 KJV

Romans 10:9 , Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:5

Amen.

Pray for anyone who recently voted in support of candidates who plan to commit mass murder of innocent babies. Murder is evil ( Exodus 20:13) and its evil to support people who plan to carry out murder.

Those who committed the sin of fornication and have no plans to take adult responsibility to raise a baby can still let the baby have its right to life by being adopted by a loving family. Sadly, most democrats in their worldly ideology would rather selfishly murder a baby than let God's precious gift be raised in a loving home and have an opportunity at life. Some motivational speakers today are alive because of failed abortions. God is clear on what He thinks of murder and taking of His precious life He created. Jeremiah 1:5

In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth did you all read that?

he created the heaven and earth.created!!!

pray for my Granddaughter Heather ,she is in rehab for drug use and has just passed 90 days sobber, and it's just one day at a time, so please she needs your prayers, Thank You B

What the Bible says about Burning Bones of King of Edom ( From Forerunner Commentary ) Amos 2:1-3 Moab's major transgression was the result of a long-burning feud between Moab and Edom. Out of spite and anger, the Moabites dug up the bones of a long-dead Edomite king and threw them into a fire.

This is another example of taking advantage of someone who is weak and defenseless. Can a corpse fight back? The principle here is that every sin has a boomerang. God noticed the sin, burning the bones of the king of Edom, and promised to avenge it ( Deuteronomy 32:35).

Calvinism - Pre-destined

Any thoughts?

I have hives all over my body and and pain it's itchy

Is fish a non food for people to eat in the Bible?

Lord, Please protect my family. I ask that you watch over and protect my wife and daughter. Lead them to live happy, healthy and long lives.

I beg that you watch over our family and protect us from the forces aligned against us. May we live in your grace and compassion. Please help me in my illness so that I may live with them and help them.

Please help us to find a safe and healthy place to live that doesn't make my daughter sick. Please, I beg you, help us.

Hello again, Ayen.

I am glad to hear from you today and to hear that you are uplifted through the work of God in you. We continue to pray for you because we know that God will answer in the best way for you today. As a mother, I pray for my three sons daily since they are prodigals and I so desire for them to turn back to the Lord. But in your case, you are turned to God and that is so wonderful! May God continue to comfort you and ease your suffering, distress, and provide for your needs today. Since you are in Christ Jesus, you will be safe from Satan's attacks. God protects those who are His own children. He is a good Father and hears you when you call upon Him. So, do so every time you feel that Satan is trying to get at you. Rebuke Satan and resist him always. The Word promises that he will flee from you. Believe this. Ayen. I really hope that you are able to get into a safe dwelling place soon. Keep checking back on here. WE are happy that you continue to do so.

Hello Terri,

I will pray for this patient tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, we lift up to You today this patient Terri is speaking of in the name of Jesus. We ask that You will help this patient heal and recover and that You will send this patient the help needed. Father, bring comfort and cheer to this patient and a solution to her needs. Amen.

Dear Denise, I will pray for you tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus and ask You to help Denise today. Bring improvement to her nerve functioning and repair to the areas that have nerve damage. Help to relieve her symptoms and bring her to the best treatment. Amen.

Dear Pamela,

I will pray for you.

I do recommend that you see a doctor and get a referral to a gastroenterologist who specializes in such ailments as yours.

I pray the Good LORD would stop me from hearing voices. I have a horrible influence over me and I'm struggling with it intensely since August of this year.

Pray that God should give me a retentive memory to be able to remember portions of the Scriptures and the Verses accurately. And ability to teach God's words God's ways by the Holy Spirit.

God to give me the Spirit of decernment , Wisdom and Understanding, and to revive my prayer altar and boldness for street evangelism.

Heavenly Father

I command financial favor on me and my family

Open the floodgates and let them fall on us

Let all our avenues create lots of riches

Let all our businesses see an abundance of riches

Let money come to us

Bless our bank accounts and let them constantly receive money

Let our lives be full of favor

Open doors of opportunities for us every day

Let those who plan poverty on us fall on their faces

Bless us to know what to do always

Give us the wisdom to harvest riches

Plan our routes to find gold and other fineries

Bless us, o Lord

Amen