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I do not understand the meaning vs 16 - will someone please explain

THANK YOU for your help,I should have known the answer to the question I asked you.

Again Thank You and GOD bless you.

What does the bible mean when it says He will guide you into all truth? who is this He? Thanks

When we appreoach the throne of grace, we are remembering the death and ressurection of Christ Jesus! When you attend the church or the synagogue, we are remembering a moment in time, not 2000 yrs ago, but comming in the here and now! That this our savior has died and ressurrected, that we have life in Him in the here and now!

That we too shall appear before Him the same way He has left us, that we will put on incorruption and become like Him!

Paul, proclaims His witness, and those of the apostles, that what they teach is the unfathonable realities of eternal life!

That if, we believe! We should be filled with joy and revelation that are in His loyal word, knowing these things are real!!! The next time you take the sacrament ,remember that you are taking the body and blood of this person! The Son of God the Savior of the world!

Repent and be Baptized

Hello everyone , I'm in need of some help please . I'm quite freaked out . I am a very grounded person , feet firmly on the floor , not given to flights of fancy , don't believe in any kind of ghost , a very practical logical person . So , about fifteen years ago , at a record fayre ,I bumped into someone called Colin , who I was brought up with as a child , we lived in the same street . His family were very poor and there were always horrible rumours about his mom and dad . We weren't friends with his family . At the record fayre I said hi , he was painfully shy and uncomfortable so I didn't say anything else . So since that day fifteen years ago I've seen him a lot in my town centre where I live . I always smile and say hi but that's it for about twice a week for fifteen years . At the end of June my Aunty told me that he had died quite suddenly at the end of May , I thought that was odd because i was sure I'd seen him a couple of times in June but admitted that I must have made a mistake . There was a death notice for him in our local paper and on internet , I left a message of condolence . I've just seen him , as plain as day , two feet from me , outside , smiling at me and saying hi to me . He looked slightly different , he had a lot of white streaks in his dark hair and he was wearing different clothes , he always wore the same outfit for the last fifteen years , pale blue t shirt and dark trousers , today he had jeans and a white t shirt on . He was as solid as you or I am . He gave me a big smile , even his eyes smiled , and he said hi . I just thought to myself 'oh , he can't be dead ' and smiled back . I've just texted everyone I know who knew him and they all say that he's dead . I'm not crazy , just freaked out . Please help !

I ask for prayer that my follow-up appointment today will go very well and that the rest of the week will also be encouraging, as well. I also ask for prayer for full healing. God is always in control! Thank you; and may God bless you!

Kenaket When you read the words John 3:16 and 17 then you begin to see the Great love of God displayed and

made known by Jesus Christ and notice 17 for God sent his Son NOT TO CONDEMN the world but that the world through Him

might be saved. Also next verse the condition you have to believe nothing gets done without believing and that requires

action based on Gods word on what to do. Romans 8:28-39 look at who has our back and also 2 Peter 1-8 those who believe

through the knowledge of God and act on that knowledge will never fail. So the draw is Gods love and only the scriptures

show it. Agapeo

Amen Bron.

God bless.

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."

Dear Jan, I found this protective prayer for you which says it better than I can: "God, I pray for protection from the evil spirit of fear. I pray you would give me the strength to cling to you and your truth because I know that fear is a liar. Fear would have me feel frantic and hopeless about things that might not even be true. Fear wants me to forget that you, Almighty God, are in control."

Take to heart what God said in Isaiah 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

God Bless You!

Thank you for the scripture references.

Regarding "into a three-sixty?" I try to keep an open mind to correction and what is truth. Truth though must be true throughout if it be true. It cannot contradict itself nor be in some parts uncertain and others sure. It is unalterable, eternal, and unambiguous. It can be unrecognized,but cannot be changed.

Hi my name is John I was about to sign off and flip through this and well I feed the spirit not to flush I know it's hard today but that's what I do I don't know if that helps I also on YouTube there's a Christian church thing line of Judas it's a encouragement thing they mentioned the King James Bible a lot and I also have the Bible nearby so when they mention something I look it up to make sure I hope this helps I pray in Jesus name that if I did this incorrect that somebody else will come along on this side and do better than I in Jesus name I pray amen

I like to say one thing my brothers and sisters I'm 60 years old don't wait until you get my age to realize that well I've known the Lord for 30 years I wish I would have done bet my brothers and sisters love you Lord with all your heart soul mind and strength from the time you wake up in the morning from the time you go to bed at night I remember somebody tell me once we're on borrow time I've not been a really good server of the Lord I'm just talking this way because I I just want people to do better than I did The last 5 years the devils come after me really hard he's going to lose I know that I'm just tired I got Jesus Christ and I got my angel oh one more thing for when you feed the spirit instead of the flesh things do happen God Jesus Christ does put you in situations take care of my brothers and sisters

My prayer request is that all my brothers and sisters that their prayers will be answered and I will come into their life and help them and there are times of need I want to thank everybody I don't know if this is going to get everybody but thank you for all your prayers and kind words and everything there's a lot of good people on this website I just want to thank everybody I know I text a lot keep my ex-wife Shelly Bailey in your prayers she has honey disease stage 3 and my son Chris thank you again all of you take care and God bless

Thank you responding thank you for your kind words I read it but I'm tired I know that doesn't sound like good faith but I'm tired I think I might have sent this already but I'm just double checking so I'm sitting again thank you again take care God bless

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. I believe in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ first and foremost. After Jesus died on the cross He said: For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. I believe in the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the word "HOW" is very important. I do take seriously every word written in the KJV Bible. I would listen to men, and ultimately God directed me to read and tell the truth according to His will. We are all so bless in so many ways after Jesus died. He gave us a very gracious free gift. All we need to do is to die with Him with our flesh and live and walk in the Holy Spirit He freely give to those wanted to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. ONE account sited in the Bible that they received the Holy Spirit by Peter and John laying hands. It does not hurt to get wet. But necessary to understand the blood Jesus Christ shed for our sins according to scriptures. Then, you will know the Kingdom of God here on earth. Agape.

please pray for me today

please keep praying for Gianna i ask that you please pray for her.

Dear John , I believe that God is number one , omnipotent self existing always everywhere all knowing all seeing all powerful beyond what we know as space and time pure righteous and more beautiful than we can ever imagine . You are never and have never been and never will be alone John . His love and mercy surround you . We used to have a member in our congregation , in his sixties , single with slight mental health issues , he traveled around , mostly on trains for the whole week and would end up in a different church every Sunday , he was obviously slightly vulnerable and would often be travelling in out of the way places at all hours of the night , trying to get here or there , he wouldn't settle anywhere , we all tried to get him to stay somewhere smiley face , he never would , we , literally thousands of Christians , were always worried about him and we kept in touch with each other to find out if he was ok and where had he turned up this Sunday etc . He did this for very many years , no one picked on him , no one hassled him , he slept in a warm safe bed every night , never went hungry or thirsty . His name was David , he died some years ago , quickly of cancer . He was a sweetie , may he rest in peace . God loved him very much and definately was with him 24/7 . Try not to be afraid John , walk by faith not by sight . God loves you very much . So does Jesus and so do I . Trust in His love for you .

Jesus said the meek shall inherit the earth .

The wicked shall be gathered up and burned . So being left behind is a really good thing .

What prayer do I say when I feel evil spirits around me or making me scared?

Luke 11:13

If you then , being evil , know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him ?

That was Jesus speaking .

Wow do you understand this ?

No need to take God at his word , just ask him in obedience, and trust him . Of course you desire to be led by the the Holy Spirit and not doing your own thing right ?

The word of God instructs us .

When you are blessed by the Holy Spirit in any measure you will know it , love , joy , peace are fruits of the spirit . So do not settle for a dead word only . God and his Holy Spirit are life changers . Amen ?

GiGi

In Jesus Name Amen.

I'm so happy after I prayed with you in agreement .

I believe that will answer and grant the prayer of the faithful mothers.

Yes the Holy Spirit is always within us believers. Thank you for reminding me.

I want to say goodnight to you my dear , have a restful sleep.

God be with you always !

Father God, in Jesus name please help the family that donated to Sister LaTonya. Comfort them and give them peace that passes all understanding. Salvation. Blessing.

Strengthen Sister LaTonya more each day. Bless her rising up & laying down. Thank You Lord for Your goodness towards us.

In Jesus name, amen.

:-)

Praise God Sister LaTonya

I'm so glad you posted. I've been missing you! I know you've just come through a mighty fiery trial with your health and your testimony is gonna help encourage a lot of people, please know that.

As often as I think of you, I pray for you! Much love in Christ our Lord.

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For what it's worth, I've for a long time held the opinion that "the dead" refers to the place of the dead, i.e. the grave. And so I read the verse, 'what shall they do which are baptized (i.e. those identifying with Christ), just to go to the grave & remain there. Why are they saved & baptized just to lie in the grave (to where the dead go)? Why do we (Paul & others) stand in jeopardy every hour, just to disappear into eternity?' That's why Christ's Resurrection was so important, & for this added reason, that it is a promise that those in Christ will also be raised from the grave (v20, "Christ is risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept"). And v17, "If Christ be not raised, your faith is vain (worthless); ye are yet in your sins".

Your understanding is certainly worthy of consideration (as I've never considered it in that way), but we have the hurdle to overcome with the phrase, "for the dead", which seems to not apply to a single person but to multiple people, or even the graves of many people. You thoughts brother - or from anyone else.

Dear Brianna,

Our standing with God is not determined on how we feel or if we feel the Holy Spirit in us. If you are a believer, it is a fact that the Holy Spirit lives in you always and does not leave you. Be consoled by this. Our measure of God's presence within us is not based on physical sensations or even in experiencing manifestations of the Holy Spirit. It is based on the validity of the promises in Scripture. Peter said at Pentecost to the people gathered who wanted to know how to be saved. He told them to repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be baptized, and they will receive the Holy Spirit. This is the truth and it is the promise Jesus made at the Last Supper-that He will send His Holy Spirit who will be with us and in us.

Jesus also promised to be with us, never leave us nor forsake us, forever.

And He abides in us by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who causes us to abide in God.

So, we can always repent of sin and unbelief when we doubt God and think we need to be saved all over again. We will be forgiven and God will help us to grow to stronger faith in Him and in His Word and promises.

Sometimes we just need to slow down and seek God without all of the hype that can accompany some "worship" services that generate a lot of energy and emotional responses that is sometimes mistaken for "feeling the Holy Spirit." We experience Him in the quiet of prayer and meditation on Him and His Word more often than not, and we are aware of Him working in our lives in answered prayer and in confirmations in our circumstances that we cannot make occur even if we tried to make these confirmations happen.

Be of good cheer, Brianna. Put your trust in God, not in experiences. He is faithful and just. He is always good. He is always awesome. He is always near to us. Our hearts know this is true.

To Brother Giannis.

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Thanks Giannis for responding to the 1 Corinthians 15:29 dilemma, though I wasn't particularly soliciting a response - just giving an example to Ronnette on some Scriptures that are clear to some & other Scriptures that are unclear, as the 1 Corinthians example might show.

I do fully agree with you that this verse speaks of water baptism & specifically concerning the resurrection of Jesus (as this chapter is all about that). When I read of your understanding of that verse (v 29), I note that you apply the "baptism for the dead" to refer to 'baptism unto Jesus Who died but never arose from the grave'.

You might also be aware of other interpretations of that verse. Such as, 'Paul referring to a practise of baptizing new believers who take the place of those departed (the dead)'. Or, 'being baptized vicariously for another to assure that person has a place in Heaven' (this is heresy, I believe). Or, 'those baptized because of & through the testimony of those who had died' (again, a bad understanding I feel).

Your understanding has merit, except that when I read that verse with that thought in mind, I ask, 'why would Paul describe baptism "for the dead" is such terms, when he could have easily have stated (& in line with his earlier verses), using Jesus' Name?' It seems very peculiar for Paul to write it like that, and then say that 'people are being baptized for the dead (plural)'. Even though the plural may not be in the Greek (you could clarify this), the sentence construction appears to indicate that it is those who have died, & not just one person being referred to.

Does God draw all people to salvation?

Thank you brother for your response. I will post my response in a new thread as this one is on another matter to Ronnette & by adding an unrelated question to it, it might become too cumbersome & lose focus.