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LaTonya,

so good to hear from you. I have been thinking of you and wondering if there were problems with your transplant. Glad to know that God brought you through it.

Yes, and we can thank the family of the one from whom you received this heart. They have had a great loss, and yet, they were generous to donate the heart to one who needs it. May God bless them richly and bring them to salvation if they are yet unconverted.

Latonya, I pray that you continue to get stronger and stronger. I pray that you have many years to live. I pray that God will use your testimony to bring others to salvation in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Have restful sleep tonight, LaTonya.

Bobby,

I'll try to redo Part 4 as best as I can remember.

So I ask myself, why does my sin matter in my relationship with God?

I go to Romans 1:18

"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men..." (NIV) Whoa!

And in 2:8

"..but to those whoa re self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness-indignation and wrath, tribulation and guish, on every soul that does evil..." (NIV)

And 3:10 says:

"As it is written:

There is none righteous, no, not one...."

and in 3:23

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

And 6:23

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

(All NIV, being the translation I have on hand at home.)

So, this tells me that I am guilty and ungodly before God.

Romans 6:6 tells me that "For when we were still without strength, in due time, Christ died for the ungodly."

and Vs. 8 But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

and Vs. 10 "For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life."

Ephesians 2:1 "And you He made alive who were dead in trespasses and sins...."

Well, we all stand guilty and are all dead to God in our sins, and are enemies to God until we are reconciled to God by the death and resurrection of Jesus, through whom we are regenerated and made alive to God. So, I think, it is good to be alive to God and not good at all to be dead in sin. so, my sin matters to God in that it separates me from Him.

So, I think, why would I want to be reconciled to Him, aside from avoiding being under his wrath and judgment? What is it about God that would make me consider turning to Him? In my sinful state, I would not want to turn to Him, but even then, the Holy Spirit works in me to turn me to God by grace! I am to believe that and act of the grace given to me

Hi Giannis ,

Yes indeed.

Very well said too.

God bless you

HMM Bobby, it seems that part 4 is missing. don't know where it is. Well, it is what it is tonight. have a good sleep.

Hi Fred Scanlan,

Thank you!

Yes I will.

Big time prayer is always my weapon against the unbelief.

"Do you believe the words of Apostle Peter? Peter speaks directly about when we are baptized we receive God's Holy Spirit!"

The word, "receive," and "Holy Spirit" are never found in the same verse in the KJV.

On the other hand, "receive/received" and "Holy Ghost" are found here:

John 7:39

John 20:22

Acts 1:8

Acts 2:33

Acts 2:38

Acts 3:21

Acts 8:15

Acts 8:17

Acts 8:19

Acts 9:17

Acts 10:47

Acts 19:2 ("Holy Ghost" is mentioned twice here.)

1 Thessalonians 1:6

Anything we can learn from this?

This is the day that the Lord hath made I shall rejoice and be glad in it. I have a testimony I am a living witness that God is real. On April 28 I had a heart transplant . It was touch an go because I lost so much blood. But God but God but God spared my life. And I will forever be grateful . I am also grateful for the family of the donor because of them. I have a second chance at life . Thanks to all my prayer warriors on here it means alot that I didn't have to fight this battle alone Love you all and my God bless you.

Heavenly Father Please Pour out Your spirit upon this list of our brethren and sistren (is that even a proper word? Idk) in such a mighty way. That they each would feel the Holy Spirit wash over them so mightily that they would buckle under the weight of Your love and glory! And worship YOU! There's NOTHING better on this planet than to know that we know that we know that You have everything under control. And have perfect peace. Thank You Father. Please strengthen me again, I know the enemy has been trying to wear me down with illness and trials but block and bind every attempt and every attack against me and every believer today. In Jesus name .And Lord God I ask You to heal every person praying for Miracle healing from cancer and other terminal disease.

Just on your reference to Master. I've always understood the word to mean 'teacher', as in Matthew 10:25, & many other verses.

Just checked the Greek word for it & it seems to confirm it. If you're of my vintage, we always referred to our male teachers as 'Master', at least in my very early school years (based on the British classification of Master & Mistress). Yet certainly, the idea of subservience is very evident by virtue of the position of the two parties, though unlikely that of a servant/slave.

Thanks for sharing what you did - always helpful & soul-nourishing.

I have not felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in a long time. Please pray that God would give me the desire to do what will bring about my salvation and sanctification, and that my community would be enabled to help.

Heavenly Father thank you for you Son Jesus and for your love, grace and forgiveness. Please Lord continue to be with Christina's aunt and change her heart Lord. Help those around her cousin to understand and learn better about autism and ADHD treating ppl with respect when they are different in their own ways that you created for a purpose Lord and help them understand and be more helpful and not hurt those that are not perfect for NOBODY IS Father. In Jesus name Amen.!

The narrow path of the Gospels.

There are some churches that still read a fair amount of scripture today. You may be in the statistically few that preach of a real hell and judgment of the wicked. It is rarer still to really hear the Gospels being preached as they are. Usually; if not almost always it is the basic message of belief in Christ; and salvation and sometimes a proper emphasis on the subject of Predistination as heavily emphasized in the Book of John (i.e. the "grace gospel"). For some reason Christ's love seems to be seen as the overturning of the tables being the only exception to his annoyance. This misnomer is counterindicated by numerous references; and often toward the Disciples about their unbelief. They were said many times to "harden their hearts"; and as the more well known rebuke to Peter where Christ said "get thee behind me Satan" ( Matt. 16:23 and again in Mark); we also need to see that Peter was rebuking Him. On top of this was family members saying that He was out of His mind; disciples trying to tell Him how to be a King; arguing who was the greatest (of which He gave an amazingly merciful response) and other situations. He was angry with the Pharisees; and also with the Disciples not getting what the meaning of unclean hearts are as contrasted with outward ceremonial law or just traditions of men. There is of course a difference in chastising His own and His warnings about say; blasphemy of the Spirit. Another seemingly overlooked passage is that when the Pharisees rebuked Him for healing or doing the "work" of eating grains on the Sabbath Day. He certainly wasn't inhibited in such activities; at the very least He recognized work as the Father Himself is always working. He is just following suit. When we look at passages like all the Disciples deserting Him; the best thing we can do is ask "help us with our unbelief". Many are tares; others will have to recieve severe rebuke to get them back on the right path.

So sorry your going through this Christina. ppl can be so cruel and immature at times. It may not be that they don't like you per say it's most likely that they're taking out their issues on others to make them fell better because their miserable without Christ!

That is how satan and his minions work. Continue Praying and keep your head up when their around and maybe even say Hi or smile at them. If you let them know it bothers you the more they will do it and satan wins. We are to pray for those that persecute us.**Heavenly Father thank you so much for your Son Jesus Christ and continue to be with Christina Lord.! I ask that you touch her heart right now healing her pain & sadness for she knows you are an awesome God and will turn all things for good and please Heavenly Father let her persecutors know that you created everyone equal and when ppl make fun of or don't like your creation that makes you sad because you created every living thing and every breathing person for a purpose! In Jesus precious name Amen.!

Always hold on to your first love, hold it tight, never let go. Keep the sin of unbelief away!

God bless!

Concept of "Master". Over and over in the Gospels; Christ is addressed as "Master". We hear of God's love and salvation; less frequently with an emphasis on Him being Lord of our lives; rarely master. I had one friend of mine from a couple years back frequently start his prayers with that term. We can argue about the slave mentality of the ancient cultures; but how often do we think of ourselves as "unworthy servants" just doing what is required? (See Luke 17:7-10). It is sobering also to think that the scriptures show the absurdity of many today who think that somehow they will treat the servants any better than their "Master" (see John 15:20). As adopted children; we have certain rights and privileges that the "hired hands" don't have. Nonetheless since we are Temples of the Holy Spirit we are to honor God's presence and not grieve the Spirit. We are His possession and are to be fit for His use as He sees fit.

Of course; this all fits in with the fear of the Lord ( Prov. 1:7 etal). It seems like backward logic; at least to the world; who consider themselves free but in reality are slaves to sin ( Romans 6:20 and many other like verses). If we love Him; we obey His commandments. ( 1 John 5:2-3). Love and obedience are NOT mutually exclusive concepts; nor can either survive on their own. Now His saints are free to choose to serve God or to sin; a concept many who correctly believe what's known as the "Grace Gospel" seem to have trouble with. Before we are saved; we are only able to sin. The truth is hidden; as it were like the Parables are to the lost. This ties into His Diety as God in the flesh; hence no earthly saints are to be given special titles such as "Father" ( Matt. 23:9). Let us strive therefore so that we can avoid unnecessary discipline through sins. The way the world views punishment now; His chastisements may seem unduly harsh. It is better than ultimate judgment in hell; and for our own good.

Agape.

Please I would like prayer request for my friend Timothy Barrientez that he is healed and that he can get help so that I can have peaceful life and not hurt me anymore hlp him

Mae,

That is my understanding from the account of Moses' death and burial in Deuteronomy 34:1-7 It says God buried Moses in the valley in the land of Moab, perhaps below Mt. Nebo where he last spoke with God.

"King David's tower of Armour "

Song of Solomon 4:4, possibly: 2 Samuel 5:9-12, 1Chronicles 11:7, 1Chronicles 15:1,

See: 2 Samuel 8, were some of the things he gotten,

Note: 1Kings 7:51, 1Chronicles 18:8,11,

* 1Chronicles 22, whole chapter

Brother Peter:

Is Jesus Christ a LAMB.

Is Jesus Christ a TREE.

Is Jesus Christ a ROCK or STONE.

Is Jesus Christ a MOUNTAIN.

Is Jesus Christ WATER.

Is Jesus Christ a FOUNTAIN.

Is Jesus Christ a FIRE.

Is Jesus Christ an ANGEL.

Is Jesus Christ a SWORD, ETC.

There are hundreds of metaphors used to describe CHRIST and GOD.

Sun and Moon happen to be one of those metaphors.

You will never understand the WORD, until you understand the metaphors and parables of God.

May God Bless YOU.

Thanks Brother.

God bless.

Thanks I appreciate this; especially today. I am not really praying for others here as deeply as I'd like. Have had some personal issues that I won't get into now in my past that have left some scars. This gives me a boost to continue to minister to others.

I am sure He will bless you for these efforts.

Your brother in Christ; Rich P

You're very welcome, Donna!

Hello Bob,

The time frame for the Book of Acts is from the time of Jesus' Resurrection (30 or 33A.D.) to the time of the end of Paul's missionary journeys. it is said to have been written in about 60 A.D. Paul's death was about 67 A. D. I believe. So the end of Acts was probably no earlier than 60 A.D. and no later than 67 A.D. depending on when Luke finally parted with Paul before Paul was imprisoned or martyred and when Luke wrote it.

I have often wished we had more of an account of the acts of all the other Apostles, since Acts is mainly about Paul, since Luke was Paul's traveling companion on missions and with the work in the churches founded from Paul's work.

Please pray for my neighbors, Rodney and Charlene, and family. Please pray that God will intervene and change their hearts and their situation. Please pray for God to bring them to contrite hearts and to repentance for doing evil things to their neighbors. Please also pray for them to accept Christ as their Savior and begin to love their neighbors and help them. Thank you so much for your prayers. God Bless You!

Also Genesis 1:27, male = Zakar, Hebrew: translated in English sound,

Female = nqebah, both different word than, man = adam = human, mankind

In this sites Concordance references.

Please pray for my mother, Juanita. Please pray that God will intervene and heal her mind and body and restore them fully. Please also pray that she will renew and restore her relationship with Christ. Thank you so much for your prayers. God Bless You!

Hello Mae,

I am glad you found my reply helpful.

I don't think you need to worry about having the Holy Spirit within you. he is already residing in you from the time you were converted. No one can say "Jesus is Lord" without the Holy Spirit. So, be assured that you have all that the Holy Spirit has to bring to any believer. You are lacking in nothing in Christ Jesus. But, I agree, we do need to ask the Holy Spirit to guide and protect us as we live in a wicked world and the enticements can be very convincing when we are vulnerable or not watchful. I think we can pray to the Father, or Jesus, or the Holy Spirit or all three anytime, anywhere.

I will pray for your son (and my three)

Heavenly Father, we are mothers of these sons you gave us. We so wanted each of them to grow up knowing and loving you. We did what we could to teach them about and exemplify Jesus to them growing up. But now they are worldly, having turned from you and gone the prodigal way. We grieve so much over this, as I know it grieves You, too. You gave us these sons for Your glory, that they may be saved and serve You. We entrust them to Your will, the influence of Your Holy Spirit, the power of Your grace, and the immense depth of Your love for each of them. We ask that You soon draw them away from the world and the way of unbelief they are walking on right now. Bring a change to their hearts because they cannot do this themselves. It comes from You only. We ask that You return them to faith and trust in You and Your Son, Jesus, who is the only way to be saved.

We thank you for each of these young men and the privilege of being their moms. We look forward to when our grief will be turned into joy when they repent and confess Jesus as their Savior and Lord once again. We look forward to them spending eternity in heaven with You and each of us moms. We believe that You love them more than we ever could and are able to save to the uttermost all that You will. We ask this of You today.

The question that I'm trying to answer is that okay all right even though I feel alone but I'm not I have Jesus Christ I have an angel and also the Lord Jesus Christ gives us the comfort the holy Spirit so that means I have three protectors and you know what I mean Jesus is number one but I just like to know if that correct if so then well I become homeless and that is a good chance of that that's just the route I'm going to go and think that way please answer soon thank you if this is incorrect I apologize

thank you jesus for dying for my sins,in the name of jesus please protect my family,friends,co-workers,anyone that i come in contact with that you created .

God is Not a sun , but his creation , Jesus is not a moon , he's son of the living God. U are deceiving people by saying God the Sun , Son the moon .