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Salvation is the beginning of a Christians life. After a person turns from sin, & accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior, they have now entered into a new adventure & a Spirit-filled existence. Once the Holy Spirit becomes the guiding force for a believer, it begins to convict and transform them. This process of change is known as sanctification were God makes someone more holy, less sinful, and more prepared to spend eternity in Heaven and as this happens our health starts getting better. Stresses of the world alone cause a lot of illness and/or ppl not truly giving up their sinful nature and relying on Him more. Lord I ask that you be with her, helping get things she needs financially as well as filling her w/love & joy as you are given the glory for all you do. Let our silent deeds be seen by you alone and not a decoration of our life putting a crown on our own heads yet you knowing their heart Father. The fact that we are to honor you and give thanks for anything and everything in life, thanking you alone, for without YOU Father we are nothing. Thank you Lord for all you have done and continue to do for each and everyone in need. In Christ Jesus, precious & holy name, I pray Amen!

Thank you GiGi for your further thoughts to which I fully concur. Even if we're not privy to those extra details which could help set us straight in knowledge, our anticipation as we see world events unfold, keeps us hopeful, waiting & longing to meet the Lord Whom we love, Who did everything for us to secure that love.

Thank you for your son Jesus Heavenly Father. Lord continue to be with David and as I pray for him, Kristie and his family I ask that you free them from any heartache or doubt they may have in any situation. As you get the glory heel them in your time as your will is done in their lives. Thank you for loving us and always being with us. It is in yours sons name I pray Amen!

sorry, thought I prayed for this 2-3 days ago. Thank you for your son Jesus Heavenly Father as well as your protection as you intervene on our behave as we continue to deal with all the sin and dishonesty going on in this world today. Lord I ask that you be with "E." on a daily basis helping to break through any difficulty in the way also. I pray these things in Christ Jesus name, Amen!

No that's not true we're going to sleep until Jesus comes, when he come then we shall rise to be judge.

Good evening Ronald,

Nice to hear from you.

I think we are warned to be ready for Christ's return. I take that as an admonition to grow in faith, to know the Scriptures, especially what Jesus said would happen, (after all He is the One who truly knows what will come about), and to practice loving God and others each day. This is the walk we are called to. This is the way the Spirit uses to conform us to the image of Jesus. This is the upward calling of Christ Jesus. This is the light we shine out to those who are unsaved. This is the concern we have for those we can help and the help we do give. This is the using of our intellect to gain insight into God's wisdom so that we can explain this wisdom to others. This the willingness to be taught by other believers from the Word.

I could go on and on. I just wanted to emphasize that we have plenty to do with our hours and minutes each day as we live a godly and obedient life. One day we may have to sacrifice our life for the sake of our testimony of Jesus. We should be preparing ourselves to be persecuted and martyred, not raptured, since we do not know the day, nor hour of Christ's return, but we do know that the world will increase in its hostility towards God and those who follow after Him. Jesus said that we will be delivered up by authorities as well as even family members. So, I want to be prepared in the best way. if I am raptured and do not have to go through the sufferings predicted, then that will be great. But, I want to develop a heart that is willing to suffer loss of all for Christ according to His will for me.

Bible Hub interlinear study:

Nikolaits

Definition: a Nicolaitan, a follower of Nicolaus

Usage: a Nicolaitan, possibly a follower of Nicolaus (a heretic at Ephesus)

Nicolaitan: plural, Revelation 2:6, 15 - a name which, it can scarcely be doubted, refers symbolically to the same persons who in Revelation 2:14 are charged with holding , i. e. after the example of Balaam, casting a stumblingblock before the church of God.

Please brothers and sisters let us pray for each other for protection and guidance and discernment. Freedom from anything that might bind us or keep us out of the fight against the devil and his workers of wickedness. Let us come together in agreement for the protection from the Holy Spirit in Jesus name amen protect our children Lord and our minds from the wickedness that keeps us trapped in sin.

What does this mean to you?

amen

2 Corinthians 10:3-7

3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.

In Jesus name amen

Samuel, Kings and Chronicles are, in a way, like the HARMONIES of the Gospels in the New Testament.

You might read a story in Samuel or Kings and see more info added to the stories in Chronicles.

When I discovered that, my studies picked up some speed. It is like reading the "rest of the story."

Also King David was alive during those times. You'll find additional nuggets of information in Psalms.

If you don't have a reference edition of the KJV Bible, you may look at some. Those column notes around the edges of the page, send you elsewhere to read " the rest of the story."

Better yet, make good use of The SEARCH ENGINE ON THIS WEBSITE. It makes finding scriptures much faster.

Yes! Suicide is murder. It is self-murder.

Hi Andy, while the Bible doesn't specifically address that, we know its a sin because Exodus 20:13 says not to kill that would be violating that exact command by destroying God's creation. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. We are made in His image and are priceless. The bodies we temporarily inhabit are God's holy temples that belong to God and not us.

This topic is asked fairly often and some may be asking for others and some for themselves. In the event you are having such thoughts yourself, please let us know so we can listen to you and offer support. There are hotlines and sites online specifically designed for that too.

It may be a surprise to know how many people know what its like to be in that place by personal experience. To the person in the valley, the temporary struggles often like blinders and makes it hard to see clearly realities outside of that limited thinking. God always provides a way out, even if we don't notice it right away. People usually need a radical paradigm shift and something like volunteering to help people can accomplish that. God is there to help ease or burdens and His body of believers is there to offer support. God bless.

Psalm 34:17-20

Anthony. let me know when you are recovered from this bout or how I can continue to pray for you.

Are you referring to verse 7? I see it spelled (Endor) in the KJV

I then see it spelled En Dor in Bible Hub interlinear study

However you spell it she's a Medium .

Leviticus 19:31 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after those having occult knowledge, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.

Familiar spiritS - These are evil spirits personating dead human beings, and attaching themselves only to "mediums" and those who give up their will to them.

Dear Melissa, I will pray for Butch and Alice.

Dear Heavenly Father, what sorrow Butch and Alice have over this horrible death their daughter experienced. Comfort them and help them in their grief. Bring the one who murdered their daughter to be found and be given proper justice for this crime. Keep Butch and Alice safe and bring peace into their hearts, home, and family as everyone who loved this daughter recovers from the shock, anger, and grief of this horrendous action that ended this dear daughter's life at such a young age. Be their peace and anchor in this troubling time, strengthen them and renew their hope for the future of their family. We as this of You Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Dear Emily, I will pray for Gianna and her family tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, we ask that You provide for Gianna and her family according to Your manifold riches and unlimited supply. You are able to provide for our daily needs and bless us beyond what we can ask of think. This family is in need of food and drink, daily needs, financial help to pay bills. These are troubling times for so many who are feeling the effects of the economic downturn. We ask that You will correct this downturn by giving our government elected officials the wisdom and courage to reverse the policies that brough on this recession and inflation. We ask that You help those love You who are suffering from this economic mess, not allowing any to go without what is needed and even to have extra to share with those who do not love You that You may be glorified in their abundance and generosity by those who do not yet know and love You.

Father, Gianna and her family are under duress and this is unsettling for them. Please give them peace and assurance of Your love and providence each day as You supply their immediate needs. We ask this of You, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Dear Justin, I will pray for you tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You tonight and ask in the name of Jesus that You will bring quick healing to Justin's back that was injured in such a way that prevents him from working to provide for his family. Father, You care for us and give us good things even before we ask. You provide in amazing ways. Justin wants to be a worthy provider for his family. Heal all of his back muscles, tendons, nerves, and vertebrae, restoring his back to health and fitness. I know You can do this because You have brought such healing to my back and given me back my mobility, strength, and removed the constant pain I was having for years when I was working fulltime. So, please bring a swift answer to this prayer for Justin. Thank you for all You do and all that You are able to do. Amen.

Thanks Giannis for sharing that. I wanted to post something similar that I had learned from a Greek professor about the Nicolaitans. I'm not sure how much of a difference there is between koine Greek and modern Greek, but what he had taught was that the word Nicolaitan is made up of two Greek words, _IKE, pronounced nee-kay, (please see my note below) which is the word for overcome. It's the word for victory like you say. _IKE means to overcome, and LAOS means the people.

It represented the democratic control of the people in the church, where the leaders ruled. They lorded it over the flock. And the Lord says I hate that!

Note: I tried sharing this a while back but it kept rejecting my post. Come to find out, me spelling it out the way I was taught was the same spelling of the athletic shoe (Just add the letter N where I placed the underscore. It kept rejecting it because it took it as advertising.

Anyways, what are your thoughts on the differences between modern Greek and Koine. I know Greek is your native language so I trust in what you might have to share on this, and thank you ahead of time!

Chris, Thank you for your reply.

I do think that the Holy Spirit is ever present and active in all of creation. I do not think He will ever remove Himself from this realm because it is God's power that sustains everything and accomplishes everything in history. I do think that the Holy Spirit was present in the earth during Jesus' lifetime, but He was not indwelling believers at the time Jesus promised to send Him to the apostles saying that the Spirit would be in them.

If the church is removed from the earth in a rapture, that does not mean that the Holy Spirit is unavailable or not present in the world to convict the world of sin, draw men to Jesus, regenerate people, and bestow grace upon those destined to be saved.. I don't think that this action on the part of the Spirit will ever cease as long as there are humans on earth in need of God's grace and mercy.

But perhaps the removal of the church and its influence will be what allows the antichrist to reveal himself. Or, as you said, maybe it is the removal of some forms of government, such as representative democracy or other type of government that respects individual rights or national sovereignty that would fight against a one world government takeover, that will allow the antichrist to "rule the world" as a whole and single unit.

Perhaps it will be some other restrainer that we do not know of. But when it is removed, the antichrist will rear up and overtake control of the nations promising peace and expecting loyalty and even worship.

I, personally, do not spend a lot of time pouring over ideas about the end times and the antichrist. I believe that God will make us fully aware of signs of the times as they happen. I am not putting my head in the sand, by any means, but I prefer to spend my time learning the whole of God's Word to us and to grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus. I also daily wish to live the day for God in His way. I am very comfortable living this way. He will keep me in perfect peace.

I'm sorry to read that you intend leaving off contributing here Ronnette as all you've shared with us has been very useful & for the building up of the saints.

But you must needs obey the Lord's leading and we know that wherever He leads us, they will be to pastures green. I pray "that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain", to God's Glory.

Hey GiGi,

I agree the Holy Spirit will not leave. Don't we wish it was written what Paul told them, 2 Thess. 2:5. I am not a believer in the rapture as taught, I believe confuses end-time prophecy. A key is "Even him, who's coming is after the working of Satan". The beast is out of the bottomless pit, is he who is retrained? Rev 9, 11, and 17. Just a thought to look into.

Love your posts and you, God bless.

RLW

do you believe in God?,or do you believe GOD ?

Fully agree GiGi, that the intended meaning of 'catholic' is 'universal'. It's only when 'Roman' is connected to it then the papacy with it's doctrines & practises are understood.

Mishael. Have heard about read it never followed or agreed with it scripturally

I don't read in bible Catholic or world wide universal church but I do read church

Of God in Christ Jesus or Body of Christ so I'll stick with scripture besides this

Isn't what the Apostle Paul was taught by Jesus Christ himself.

Hi GiGi. What you say is correct; God is an omnipresent God but I think that John 16:7,8 may help us here. If God sent forth His Spirit specifically as those verses suggest, then it would be safe to believe that God can take away, or even hold back His Spirit for His Own reasons. If the restrainer is the Holy Spirit & He is taken out of the way, then those who enjoy His infilling, must needs be taken too. But if the Spirit is only held back, then that might give weight to those who don't subscribe to an imminent rapture.

And then to add to this mystery, the other option that is also given, is the one who restrains is human government. In any case, Paul's readers seemed to have understood what Paul was referring to.

I am wondering how the Holy Spirit can ever be absent from the earth. I believe that God is omnipresent, ( present). That there is not any place in all creation that He is not present. So, I don't think that it is possible for God to remove Himself from any place. It would go against His essential ontological nature.

Please pray for Jeremy and his management For everything done hidden or in the Darkness at his job to be brought to light Jeremy has been having trouble with coworker Louis at his job and unsure the intentions but I pray that his management would support Jeremy and provide ideas and solutions as well to manage or provide consequences to the employee. Also for wisdom for Jeremy

Hi Luke, most Christian denominations use this creed in their ministry. After the Reformation, as the body of believers began to split into denomination after denomination, most of these sects still assented to this creed and taught it in their churches.

But, there are many today who do not participate in these many denominations, so have not heard this creed, which is a summation (and clarification) of essential doctrines of the Christian faith passed down from the time of the apostles.

Dear Sparticus,

In this creed, the statement "one holy and catholic church" was referring to the entire universal Christian church. catholic means universal. It is not necessarily speaking of the Roman Catholic Church.

Does it say in the Holy Bible that suicide is a sin??