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Naturally I have a few questions and I would like to think about them before moving on.
1: In Genesis 1:26 God said "let us create man in our image". Who are the "us" and "our" in this sentence? Then in Genesis 1:27 "he created male and female" I thought this was Adam and Eve, however in Genesis 2:7 it goes on to say that "on the seventh day that God rested. However it goes on to say that he created man from the dust of the ground". Further, it states in Genesis 2:22 that he then created woman. Were these different sets of people?
2: Genesis 4:5 Why did the Lord not have any respect for Cains' offering? The bible does not offer any explanation?
3: Genesis 4:15 What kind of mark did the lord place upon Cain after he slew his brother Abel?
4: Genesis 6 Who are the "sons of God" who took themselves daughters of men? And who were the giants mentioned in Genesis 6:4?
Thank you to anyone who is able to answer some or all of these questions for me. I am in no hurry to rush through all of the chapters and would just like to gain a better understanding before I proceed. Thank you and God bless.
with the true God it was under His rulership that all religions of the world including catholism had their roots. The reason I
said religions of the world is because Christianity is of or from Heaven. The great whore Babylon represents the adversaries
rulership on earth and how it uses and waste Gods creation which is why it will be eniliated and taken to the pit.
Forgiveness is something that the Lord teaches us to do. We've been forgiven so we must also forgive others. Sometimes it's difficult, especially the "love your neighbor" thing. What if my neighbor is a jerk? Can I say that? It's not a nice thing to say I know. But who is my neighbor? Some people think that it is those who live next to them in their neighborhood, and that they need to get out there and start loving their neighbor.
But to the Jew, their neighbor was their fellow Jew. For Christian believers, our neighbor is our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. They must come first. The question is do we truly love them? The lord knows our hearts. Sometimes we fake it pretty well when it comes to loving our brothers and sisters, but the Lord knows if we are genuine or not.
As for forgiving others, it's hard to do if we look at it from a human perspective. If someone does us wrong, we want revenge. Something I heard a long time ago and it makes perfect sense, is that we see our sin or faults in other people. What I mean by this is that when we see someone doing wrong, we are quick to judge that person without asking ourselves, "Do I do that?" It's the whole "It's okay for me, but not for them" thing! It is easy for us to see a loved one commit a sin and forgive them, but if we see a total stranger do the exact same thing, we have a different response.
You say that sometimes you don't do so well? I think we all at times don't do so well in this area. Sometimes we let our flesh get in the way. But God's Spirit is there to remind us. When I look at all the things I've done in the past and I realize that the Lord has forgiven me, it sort of puts thing in perspective on what my response should be when it comes to forgiving others, including myself!
My friend, if you are truly saved, God's Spirit will give you a heart to forgive. It may take some time, but He will. His Spirit in you will give you the capacity to forgive. Pray on it!
We must do all we can to take as many as possible with us, those who refuse or are left behind, God have mercy on their souls.
Rent and be baptized
ENSAM'PLE, noun [ Latin exemplum.] An example; a pattern or model for imitation.
Being ensamples to the flock. 1 Peter 5:3.
In short, both have been said to be the same word -- rather, ensample became a defunct word in English and was later replaced (similar to stablished
In looking at and comprehending Christ's unlimited attributes; we might think that with no surprises as to the assessment of men; that He wouldn't experience some of the reactions that He did. One notable example of this was with the Centurion who prayed for His child. ( Matthew 8:5-10). In His human emotions there was nothing wrong with this; in essence He was greatly rejoicing and "basking in the moment" as it were. Mark 6:1:6 shows the opposite example; that of the unbelief of those from His own hometown. This was righteous annoyance if not downright indignation; again not any surprise to the Son of God. Other times there are instances where He wept; careful study of those scriptures gives us insight as to WHY He did so; often associated with the unbelief and blindness of others. It should be noted that as the "Man of Sorrows" there is no verse showing Him laughing while on earth ( Isaiah 53:3). There is no die hard rule here; but we should carefully assess our reasoning for humor and ensure it isn't for inappropriate thoughts.
Again; it is clear that there were varied levels of depth to Christ's speech; particularly in regard to the parables which He expounded to the Disciples privately after declaring them openly. They were designed so that those who thought they could see were revealted to be blind. ( John 9:39; etc.) He therefore upbraided His disciples frequently for not understanding. To draw all men unto Himself; therefore meant all those the Father had given to Him ( John 12:32; John 6:37 for comparison). We see His temporary solitude with the Disciples after the death of John the Baptist be abruptly halted after the crowds followed Him. Since only some of the crowd was sincere; it shows the nature of Christ in continuing to meet their needs despite the grief of Himself and the Disciples. His priorities made such decisions to care for others above His own needs (coming to serve and not be served
constantly addressing pagan practices that certain individuals did not give up or were persuaded to keep doing them. In the
corinthian church Paul had to address sexual perversion because there were christians delivered from that, but kept certain
practices not Good. There was a rather large temple at corinth that sex was worshipped, I think the god was eros.
Scripture as given by GOD, is different from any other writings by men. GOD does not hide the failures, and sinful nature of men. It is all recorded to show me that even in my short comings and failures, the LORD can and still is able and willing to use me provided I repent, and follow HIM in faith according to HIS direction in Scripture. The LORD gives the comfort and peace I need to continue on; He gives me the power and faith to desire HIS will in prayer, supplication. He allows me to help others in their walk with the LORD as we all strive to move forward be be fruitful in HIM.
God bless everyone on this platform, and may HIS face shine brightly on all the saints as well as those that are still seeking. GOD bless our nation and our leaders to follow CHRIST JESUS in salvation.
July 19, 2022
Christ's perfect alignment with the Father's will and works allowed Him to have every action planned out; as well as a clear understanding of His impending death and Resurrection. Again; His Divinity necessitated this; but he was able to learn (as best as can be described) obedience ( Heb. 5:8-10) when in human form. This necessitated all His time to be prearranged for that final outcome and dictated where He went; who He talked to etc. In short unlike us there was never any confusion how to handle the situation moment by moment while simultaneously planning for the future long term mission.
This mindset; of course would clearly cause much confusion among His disciples and everyone else who were thinking with their own understanding. Clearly; He didn't condescend to placating other's expectations; although He was obedient to His parents after starting an early evangelistic venture in the Synagogue at age 12. This was to show an example of servitude and honoring family; but also He had a specific time (at age 30); perhaps according to Rabbinic principles to begin His ministry at that time.
Nonetheless; despite frequent misunderstandings He would heal all those who sought Him out. He Himself would go to places not considered appropriate; to the woman at the well; to hang out with children; and other unseemly individuals in society. The emphasis was always skewed toward repentance. Whenever the crowds followed Him after providing for their physical need; He would honestly assess that they were doing it for the payoff. He would base His actions incorporating responses such as that of the Pharisees complaining of Sabbath Day "work"; doing things in the power of Beelzebub; etc. He had Disciples arguing about who was the greatest and be betrayed and left alone just when their support mattered the most. Most notably; His concern was for the Church at the Hour of His trial ( John 17:17-23).
Matthew when he wrote this, was writing the commandment from the Lord to be baptized. (In water - to be immersed).
In Acts 2:38, Peter was obeying this commandment by giving the prescription for salvation - "Repent and be baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus.......and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost"......This promise is to you, your children and them that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call...."
Matthew was there when Peter gave this proclamation as were the other disciples. Peter knew that the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost was indeed the Lord Jesus Christ. (Father Son and Holy Ghost are the titles of the one true God - Jesus - God manifested in the flesh.
Acts 10:48 - And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
After this, Phillip also obeyed the commission given by Peter, who interpreted what Matthew said.
And this is I a significant command to be baptized by Paul...
And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7And all the men were about twelve.
Amen.
Imagine; if you can the God of the Universe and beyond time itself humbled to live; breathe and die as a man. He truly suffered as our High Priest; but didn't sin. ( 1 Peter 4:1-2; Hebrews 4:14-16). He was able to know the hearts of all men; hence didn't need to analyze whether they would be responsive or not to the Word and therefore spoke things in light of that based on whoever He was addressing. However; specific rebuke toward individuals was focused on His Disciples; most notably Peter with the famous statement "get behind me Satan." ( Matthew 16:23; Mark 8:33). This was shortly after His statement that Peter's understanding of His being the Son of God was only revealed from God ( Matthew 16:17). There was no misunderstanding in the demon world when they were cast out as to who Christ was. He therefore was operating in the Spirit realm; and based all His conversations and actions on those efforts.
There are unsaid things as well. When the deaf and dumb demon was cast out; Jesus told His disciples in the midst of others that prayer and fasting were necessary to carry out that particular deliverance ( Matthew 17:19-21). This would indicate Christ's preparation for that event along with other times He had reasons to be up well before dawn and late at night with prayer. Knowledge was not necessary but reliance on the Holy Spirit above; and trust in God throughout the process. Since He is our High Priest; he willingly gave up doing anything in His own Divinity so He could be an example of how we are to live trusting entirely on God in our limited state. He still needs to be seen because of having the "Spirit without measure" ( John 3:34). Not acting is as much an example of God's character as actions; when we see that Christ's Divinity would have allowed access to more than 12 legions of angels; which could undoubtably have destroyed everyone at the crucifixion.
Amen and Amen!
God bless !
Praise the Lord Hallelujah....
Congratulations for the second life GOD has given you!
Glory to God in the Highest!
by flesh and sinless blood because GOD created the sperm in Mary physically and the life of the flesh is in the bloodline passed
from the God side. Hebrews 2:14 He meaning Jesus Christ took part the flesh His blood was sinless thats why he is the payment
for our sins.
29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
These verses signified what happened when Apostles were killed. Any Religious sect Leaders who perverted the church will account to all their lies. From the beginning till end of the Acts of the Apostle, Luke the wrier clearly stated in transitional way who God chosen Apostle after Judas Iscariot. God is so bold that after he died he would not let any man decide the most important decision here on earth. The fallacy of any religious sect is that they could not outsmart God. We are purchased with Jesus Christ blood. Jesus knows who are those who follows men and not God. That makes the division who are the sheep and the goat. We are in perilous times and this warning has been written 2,000 years ago. There is an important reason why Paul, Jesus Christ chosen 12th Apostle, is our Apostle Today for the Jews first then to Gentiles, both Jews and Gentiles can be saved before Jesus comes, as we are warned in 2 Corinthians 6 in its entirety: Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,. Then reiterated in Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and
......Wendy Jesus has to be born in us via his good seed the living word....My lil children of whom i travail in birth till Christ is formed in you....Christ is gonna be formed in us via his good seed which is his word....Thus he is our 1st born ...our only son as Zech 12 : 10 mentions....There shall be a great mourning as when one is in bitterness for his 1st born...his only son...Thus he is truly our Son our 1st born when we are bornagain of his seed the word...The world has been in bitterness and in mouring for 2 k yrs for her 1st born her only Child the H.G.....The Child of Promise...Which is Christ in you....The Son of MAN...Which is mankinds fruit unto God... Romans 7 : 4 KJV
Amen ! Thank you Lord Jesus
God bless you too !