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Dear "Wade Harrids" Acts 2:38 are words that many are saved by, and are my favorite words. It also says that: If there are any pp who doubt whether they should be baptized with water, they usually repent, as they understand the word here. Amen

Personally, i believe that a water baptism is a covenant of good conscience with the Lord. This is also confirmed by one of the Apostles in:

1 Peter 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Amen.

Personally, i also think we can change the tactics with water burial/baptism. Because many shy people don't actually get baptized. Because of the white apron they will dress with. Shows the most delicate things a person has.

A proper baptism must take place in the person's own everyday clothes. You could probably say that they should be freshly laundered in that case. In the sea under the sky it is not so difficult. But there is probably chlorine in the baptismal font.

God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ John 7:10-24

Thanks. I see your point.

Thank you for clearing that up. I appreciate it.

Dear "Glenda", vulture is the correct word.

Stay srong in our Lord Jesus, love u in Christ. John 7:10-24

Please pray I get better soon been sick since July 18th. Haven't been to church or any study classes since either. Got outside to feed birds and squirrels but even that made me dizzy. Thanks to all, in advance, that pray. Just pushing the "pray" button I wont see it but God knows that you prayed and that's good enough for me. I'm grateful to you all.!

Which is correct? Luke 17;37....eagle or vulture?

The bibles are the most scientific written and jesus one of the most smartest human. any of his word are carefully chosen and referred to scientific laws that means facts. but again you are all so humans and distracted. your eyes and ears are far away to even be able to see or hear what he are saying. that's the reason he talk about blind and deaf.

the only way to start having a tiny taste of jesus abilities is by turning away from your sins. just open your eyes and ears and pay close attention!

if god said i made you holy or at my image, do you think the holiness laws rules on earth for no reason?

why there are jails, school, government, churches...?

why evils is not taught to children?

open your eyes and ears, pay close attention!!!

This is the perfect prayer for the Ukrainians! I say it twice a day for them!

Man was first form by god then he needed a help meat not help mate food..man then wo man pronounce in english woman. jeus had 12 disciples neither of them was a wo man boy!! will the wo mens give us hell now man we open up a can of worms!!!....peace....

Hello john:

it is written the preaching of the cross to the jews; a stumbling block; to the greeks foolishines.

but to those jews and gentiles that believes it is the power of god. that should answer your question if not maybe a little...peace...god is love not that love that the world gives but spiritual love which surpasses all understanding.

Is Paul is the last of an apostle?

Thank you

Hey Giannis,

Thanks, I agree, many will burn in the lake of fire, but no one will be cast into it until Rev. 20:15 not before. I believe this is a parable and you do not and that's ok. If we look at the context, Jesus was directing it to the Pharisees who was highly educated, who was being snooty.

I agree the story fits Greek mythology but in the Old or New Testament scripture does not support an after-death place we go before resurrection; I have not found one verse that says we, as man, go or are taken to heaven. Do you know one?

My understanding of scripture death is sleep; scripture tells us there is no knowledge of time until we are resurrected. Greek philosophy of death from Socrates, Plato, death is the separation of the soul/spirit from the body that is falsely said to be immortal. This has (in my understanding) intertwined into Christianity teaching.

There is only one group of angels that are locked in chains of darkness, the ones in 2 Peter 2:4 and Jude 1:6. These left their own habitation, and God locked them in darkness for what they did against God's creation. Satan, other fallen angels, and devils/demons are on this earth even today.

In Matt. 27 it just seemed different to use another word for resurrection than the Greek word "anastasis" used all the other times for resurrection. It was John 5:25 When Jesus said the hour is coming and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and shall live. These are the ones I believe when Jesus cried out came out of their graves. John 5:28-29 will be the final resurrection. Hope that makes since.

The different times in Mark and John I will have to go with everything else that was written. There is not a contradiction between John and Mark, Jesus was nailed to the cross and stood up on the 3rd hour, 9AM the same time the first lamb of the Tamid was put on the altar on Passover day, the preparation day for the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a sabbath day.

God bless,

RLW

John chapter 10

Predestination. This is a continuation of the discussion in chapter 9. Jesus explains the concept of His sheep hearing His voice; then there continued to be fractious dissention among some who listened to Christ because AGAIN; they couldn't deny that a blind man being healed had to have come from God.

We then switch to the scene of the "feast of dedication" otherwise known as Hanukkah. There were Jews there; perhaps some others and the previous Pharisees; who asked Him point blank if He was the Christ (or Savior). He then told them that He clearly was; but that they were NOT His sheep and couldn't hear His voice. The concept of election of those who were given to Him (v. 29): and His unity with God (as part of the Godhead).

Once AGAIN they prepared to stone Him. He told them once AGAIN in verse 38 to at least believe Him for the works sake and that just led to another attempt to seize Him; then He escaped. Then ironically where he went where John had done NO miracles they believed because His testimony had been true about Christ. In this case it was the opposite of when people often demanded miracles as evidence that He was Christ; clearly those spiritually blind were not convinced EITHER way.

There are verses such as "absent from the body is present with the Lord" ( 2 Cor. 5:8); and others where Jesus says He isn't the God of the dead but the living ( Mark 12:27). There is mention of souls under the altar in Revelation ( Rev. 6:9-11) and the transfiguration; as well as David stating that he would not see his dead son come to him but he would go to him ( 2 Samuel 12:23). When the Rapture comes; then there will be a reuniting of souls with bodies when the dead saints are raised; then we who are alive are changed into Resurrection bodies without death ( 1 Cor. 15:51-52). The final Great White Throne judgment is for those who are in hades or what is now called hell; who are judged according to their works then thrown in the lake of fire. From my undestanding of eschatology; there could very well be those who physically survive the Millenium period and ARE written in the Book of Life.

There is more that can be said; but I felt that the focus should be on how NOW we can recognize through Christ and the new man in us what will exist someday in eternity by the power of the Holy Spirit. If we are saved; then we are new creatures; and although we see darkly as through a glass; we get a taste of things to come ( 1 Cor. 13:12). We are already spiritually "seated in heavenly places" ( Eph. 2:1-9). We become hearers of His voice; and start to sense His presence; and have the "mind of Christ" ( 1 Cor. 2:16). He has given us good works to do which no doubt will continue in heaven in some form as we are all uniquely created.

Scripture simply doesn't allow for an nihilism in any way; verses differentiate between the word "qeber" for the body in the grave and "sheol" which is the state of the soul in the O.T. after death. Now; we can go immediately into God's presence; so Satan no longer has power over our souls to keep them under the earth in the paradise part of sheol anymore HEBREWS 2:14-15! Perfect love casts out fear ( 1 John 4:18).

Janet:

remember the parable jesus gave about the poor begger that the rich man wouldn't give him the crumbs that fell from his table? moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. the begger died and was carried away into abrahams bosom, the rich man died and he was..buried; and in hell he lifted up his eyes and saw lazarus in abrahams bosom. it depends on the way you lived your life in your body (the life that god gave you!! )determines which place you spend eternity. with abraham bosom (heaven,garden of eden, paradise,the kingdom of god whatever..you surely don't want to go where that rich man that wouldn't give that begger the crumbs that fell from his table!!! hope this helps...

Hi James.

Maybe? Hebrews 10:5-10 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:

In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.

Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.

Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;

Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.

By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Or perhaps John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

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All of our conversations should be uplifting. we are the salt of the earth. if the salt has lost it savor how can the earth be salted.. maranatha..

Please pray that Ricky Rebel and i canhave love realationship

I like to think of the scripture absent of the Body in Presence of the Lord n the their whom owned up to his sins and Jesus told him he would be in Paradise n the one Like into the Angels we become is another fav but my favorite one is the one on The Last to go in Lake of Fire Death alit of grief I have had and almost 60 so hope you find what your looking for in ? Just felt like Sharing somewhat with what The Bible says on subject :)

How to I witness for and of Our Savior Jesus Christ to a Mormon whom even went on mission for them and me at age almost 60 left that Fake False Teachings after being brang into it through Baptism at age 8 and parents to whom I know they believed in Christ looking for answers there they never fully fell into the teachings of them and gave us choice to go or not to the synagogue til around 15 when I left and started Bible Studies and have had many trials and tribulations right down to that Mormonism and the hurt it has done and truth about when they originated and my Grandpa n Grandmas being deceived and falling into it :(to my family and many others as I Tell you the truth of the Falseness of the False Profits they go by still as today I feel for there Souls because they are so deceived and call themselves The Church iof Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints With what they teach and believe is scaree please pray for me n this matter and all those believing in Fake False Doctrines as the Mormons and my future son in law that I say I won't give him my daughter unless he leaves and he's saying they are True and plan for Temple Pagen rituals also he has said if she don't follow with him God will replace her it's so Crazy Love Jesus Christ Lord of Lords King of Kings Host of Hosts Savior to the World our Fathers 1 n only Begotten Son I believe in him Faith Grace repentance washed in the Blood forever greatful I am to be a part of him his 4/ever plan of life and eternity Thanks for listening n assistance for Gods Glory :)

I have no comment at this time, except to say that I appreciate all that this org. has ment to me. Thank you and God bless.

Good evening all! Please pray for my husband for tomorrow he's going to a new job! Pray for his safety on the road for he'll be driving doing deliveries!! My Lord Jesus, we ask for your mercy and watchful eye over all who love and give thanks to You for all You do for us!! May we be worthy of all the gifts You have given us, life family, fellowship with our brothers and sisters!!! Thank you for forgiving our sins and sinful ways!!! Help us to always remember the pain You suffered for us, for our pains are nothing compared to Your pain on the cross!!!! Hope we will learn by our mistakes to try to be Christ like to show and tell the world all about You!!! Thank You, King of the Universe!!!!! The Throne of our Lord Jesus will last forever!!! Amen!! I am a sinner!!!!!

Yes and that's another one of those beautiful stories out the Bible. Christ love us even when we make mistakes. Christ knew we wasn't perfect from the start that's why he give his life here on earth to save us and heal us from our sins. And His Father is a loving God. And still a living God.

Thank You and God Bless

Thank you very much for taking the time to pray for Ukraine

Nat.

Jesus also "didn't" tell is to search out who ever wants to debate the trinity. We should be more concerned with spreading the Gospel.

God bless.

Please pray for Christine who has stage 4 bone cancer and is in terrible pain. The tumors have broken her back twice. The doctors don't seem to have much hope. We are praying that Jesus will heal and strengthen her. Thank you for praying for Christine, our daughter. God bless.

Dear Robert

Some people are born having a disability of any kind, special needs, like say Asperger's syndrome or anything else, all sort of diseases yet from birthtime etc. Something went wrong during pregnacy, something went wrong during birth, many things are inherited from parents etc etc. Is God responsible for all those? Was it His will that those people were born with those? No, of course not. Who is the ruler of this world? Satan is, he rules on people through sin. Since mankind revolved against God and chose to go their way, they have to face the consequences of their choises and their sinful lifes. Wordly people are not under God's protection and concern, only His children are.

GBU

2nd Corinthians 5:8 [ absent from the body is to be present with the Lord]

1st Thessalonians 5:10

1st Thessalonians 4:13-18

1st Corinthians 15th chapter

Read also about thief on the cross Luke 23: 39-43

Lazarus & the rich man Luke 16: 20-31

Dear James

In 2 Timothy 3:16 Apostle Paul writes "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" What is the scripture that Paul talks about? I mean the books of the New Testament were not written yet, not all of them, some Paul's letters were shared between churches when Paul writes his letter to Timothy. A long time will pass by untill all the churches at that time have a complete and organised form of what we call today New Testament.The Scripture that Paul talks about in Timothy is mainly the Old Testatment.