Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 1026

Before Jesus was born, God existed eternally as three Persons in One Being (the Godhead). When the appointed time on earth came, God the Father sent His Son to earth to redeem us by taking on human flesh but still retaining His divinity in this new person, Jesus. So, Jesus is the eternal Son of God made flesh for our salvation. The humanity of Jesus had a beginning at His miraculous conception, but the Son of God lived forever prior to becoming Jesus. It is more theologically correct to say: that Jesus is God and man in one Person; that the Son of God is eternally God, The Father is eternally God, and the Holy Spirit is eternally God. Together, these three persons are God together in One Being. Hope this helps.

Donna, God never changes. None of His Persons can end or stop "being". In the Trinity, all three Persons have always existed together and will always exist together in perfect unity, harmony, and will, but still be distinct from one another in what is called the "Godhead" or whole being of God. They love each other and have perfect communion and a relationship with one another. God is not made of parts, however. He cannot be divided or pulled apart. That is why Jesus said, "If you have seen me you have seen the Father" (who is pure Spirit). Or "I and the Father are One." (a perfect union). In heaven, we will experience the Father (who is Spirit), the Son (who is Spirit), and the Holy Spirit (who is Spirit) in the person of Jesus Christ, who is fully God Spirit and fully man united in one person forever. The concept of the Trinity is pretty mindboggling. But as Adam stated, we are not to fully understand the Triune God, we are to believe in Him and what Scripture says of Him." We will be satisfied in Him without knowing all there is to know about Him because we are finite and He is infinite. Even in eternity we will have finiteness and therefore limits on all of our capacities that help us comprehend God but not fully know Him. He fully knows us, and we will know what is needed to know about Him. He is awesome and wonderful!

Donna, You are correct to feel concerned about the "Oneness" teaching you are encountering in this church fellowship you are attending. This "oneness" doctrine is false teaching. It as cropped up within the church many times over the centuries and the church has refuted it thoroughly every time and determined it to be heresy, Today we are in a time or "anything goes" within the church and "don't make anyone feel bad by 'judging' their views. But this type of climate breeds false and spiritually dangerous doctrines. My suggestion is to leave this "oneness" church and pray for God to lead you to a true trinitarian fellowship.

Oh and I forgot, Those "eagles" stopped the car 3 feet from a phone pole that they would have struck head-on if God had not stood in from of the pole and put His invisible "hand" out to stop the car. (or His angels). whatever God did, it saved my friends lives last Sunday. They are strong believers and are ready to meet Jesus, but I am thankful they escaped harm and I get more time with them. We have stuck by each other through thick and thin and their companionship is very valued. We are blessed!

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You have misconstrued and misapplied your views into this passage and therefore, your post is deceitful to those reading

Your quotations from Acts chapter 11 does not support your interpretation in any way. Peter was recalling the words of contrasting the baptism of John and that of Jesus, (who baptized in water across the Jordan after John baptized Jesus). Jesus always baptized with water and the Holy Spirit.

Alex, I don't mind that you post your ideas on here. It gives me and others an opportunity to contrast your erroneous teachings with correct orthodox teaching and interpretations that do not butcher the Scripture text as you do. I know this sounds harsh, but I must say this for the sake of correctly showing forth the truth of God's word.

To all of those reading these posts between Alex and I, beware of what Alex says.

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But Peter heard God say "what God have cleansed you must not call common (unclean and unworthy of God's attention).

And in this vision God was preparing Him to step into the fulfillment of this prophecy in his soon to be encounter with the household of Cornelius. He admits his understanding of the prophetic word by what he said in verse 28: "You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to onw of another nation. But God has shown me that I should" not call any man common or unclean. Peter then listened as Cornelius encountered the wonderful way God worked in his life over the past few weeks. Peter then affirms the prophecy by speaking by the Holy Spirit beginning in verse 34. He said, "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.: and then proceeds to preach the gospel to Cornelius's household.

While Peter was still speaking the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those who were circumcised (Jews) with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

Then Peter said in verse 47 "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who aver received the Holy Spirit, just as we have?" So Peter and the Jewish believers with him baptized Cornelius and all his household.

This is the a truthful interpretation of this chapter, Alex. It doesn't need to have the added ideas you tried to insert into it to fit your narrative. Also, it does say that Peter commanded them (by the Holy Spirit) to be baptize the new Gentile believers in water at this time, not what you stated. Nor did the chapter state that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was a "baptism". Nor did Peter imply that the outpouring was not an action of grace (cleansing) . Peter did not think or say anything to signify that He thought he did wrong by having the Gentile believers baptized in water. .......

Hi Square. You've stated that 'soul & body are completely destroyed at the end of this world'.

Could you expand on that aspect? What is the difference between me dying now & returning to dust or ashes and the wicked also likewise destroyed in death? If their bodies, like mine return to ashes, where is their judgement? If their spirits & souls also become ashes (which I can't fathom how that can happen), where is the judgement & punishment?

If you mean that they will never enjoy eternal life with God, as far as I know, most sinners would be quite happy to be exterminated just so that they can enjoy their days on Earth as they wish, fulfilling their every lust. Surely, the Gospel given, brings a greater weight & conviction than just a future annihilation?

Finally, what should we do with the Scripture ( Mark 9:44,46) where Jesus warns that the wicked's worm (flesh) never dies (or, consumes away) in hell's fire? And Revelation 20:11-15.

Alex, I just re-read Acts chapter 10. I don't know where you get your thinking from, but I doubt it is from the Spirit of Jesus in this matter. You have added and interjected Your ideas into the Scripture account in an incoherent way, again

God was not rebuking Peter in this account in any way. God gave Peter this vision for several reasons. First, God wanted to re-order Peter's thinking from a mind shaped by Jewish tradition, to one that is shaped by the Spirit. Secondly, God wanted to give a prophecy to the church through this vision-that salvation is for both Jews and Gentiles. And thirdly, God wanted to prepare Peter to step forward in this prophecy that very day with the household of Cornelius, a Gentile who had already been made clean by the Spirit of God.

In this vision God was permitting Peter to let go of the lifelong deeply held traditions of his Jewish heritage and see the world through God's eyes in this age of the Messiah, who had now come, finally. And God demonstrated tis release from these traditions with showing Peter foods that are unclean according to Jewish dietary laws, of which Peter had never once eaten. God said to Peter, "Take and eat." God was challenging Peter to obey God over what he thought was right before God. God was also showing Peter that He was able to make and declare clean whatever He willed to make to be clean-not man's determination. Implying to Peter that it was not a sin for him to now eat of such foods that God had determined unclean in the time before the Messiah's coming.

In the vision, God was telling forth a prophecy that God was going to be the God of all wo believe in Jesus, not just the Jews. This was radical thinking for a Jew. They believed that since they were chosen by God, that their "race" was superior to all others and that Gentiles were not as human as they were. They thought that Gentiles were "unclean" and not to be interacted with, especially in terms of fellowship or sharing in faith in the true God..

Yes.the swaddling clothes also swas a pictue of jesus death. the manager was were a lamb that was unblimished for there rititual of law, it was a picture of royality, a king. thanks maybe ou can share more information for us coy.

yes, please. Thank you for remembering.

I understand Spencer, I like to type out a prayer on the post to encourage someone so they will know that their request met someone else's eyes and was prayed for and for me, to keep me honest and sincere about praying for someone. I went back tonight and went through the first 3 or 4 pages to check to see if there we any prayer request unaddressed in words in a post. If anyone wishes to go to pages 4-10 and begin to pick up older requests, please do!

Hi Donna. Just further to the other good comments. I've always found it easiest to understand the Trinity by looking at the trinity of mankind. Even though this analogy falls way short of an adequate interpretation, it does help - and no doubt you've heard it before.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Paul speaks of the whole person when he prays for them: spirit, soul & body (man's trinity). If we look at that more deeply, we see that we cannot exist as God intended if one aspect of our trinity is missing or absent. What would you be like without a body but only a soul & spirit? Or being a spirit without body & soul? We would be deficient, or could say, incomplete as people.

Likewise, God Who is One God, exists with three aspects (or, persons) in His Being. Maybe, that's one way that He created man in His Image. God wouldn't be Who He is without His Word (now made flesh in Jesus) & His Spirit. But God in His great Wisdom & Power, which we don't possess, is able to send out Jesus & His Spirit to accomplish His Will in the heavenlies & Earth. Jesus, God's Word, is involved in all creation, Who proceeded from God to instigate the re-creating of sinful man. The Holy Spirit of God, has always been sent out to empower people, to empower God's Word, & to infill special ones with God's Presence.

So God is still God but He chooses to effect His Will & Work in the worlds by His Own Actions - & this He does through His Word (Jesus) & His Spirit. We can't ever do that type of work from our being, but we can allow Him to affect our lives fully: body, soul, & spirit, so that we might be acceptable by Him & be used of Him as His witnesses in this world.

Donna, I will pray for you.

Lord, Jesus, Donna is seeking forgiveness and is looking only to you for this wonderful mercy. Grant her peace in knowing that Your grace reaches into all of our troubles and failings and renews us and your mercy comes and takes away all of our sins. Thank you, Jesus. Donna, you are forgiven and free.

Freddie, I will pray for you.

Lord Jesus, Freddie is seeking You for salvation. Praise be to You, O Lord, for You have drawn him to you and your Spirit has already begun this great work of grace in Freddie's life. All grace, fait, and salvation comes from You, O Lord. We can agree together that it is Your will, Lord for Freddie to come into a saving relationship with You as his Savior and Lord forever. Thank You, Jesus, for adding this new brother to your family. All Your saints rejoice! We pray this in Your name, Jesus. Amen.

Freddie, how are you doing this week? Have you accessed the helpful things people have recommended to you?

Have confidence in Jesus. He is willing to save all who ask. Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that that Jesus is truly Lord over all and our only Savior, who died for our sins and rose again by His mighty power as the holy Son of God. Jesus told his disciples that those who believe on Him should seek to be baptized in water. I suggest that for you. Talk to a pastor about this.

Let us know how you are doing, please.

Kent, I agree with you in prayer on Believe in Jesus's behalf. Lord, Jesus, hear our prayers. Amen

Lord Jesus, Christine's family is under so much duress. I bind up the enemy before You that he will not win in this wicked attack! Lord, bring healing to Cristine's sister and Mom and bring them home from the hospital well. I pray that You will remove the spot on Cristine's lung. I speak in Your name to her body, "Be Well, in Jesus name". Amen!

David, I agree with you in these prayers. Lord, hear our prayers. Amn.

Dear Patty, I will pray for you and Robert.

Lord Jesus, Patty and Robert need Your immediate intervention in their troubles they have suffered over the past year. Lot's of whammies, Lord, that drag a heart down. Restore them to a home and health. Keep them from calamity. Lord, i especially ask You to sow Yourself near to them during the Christmas time. Touch their lives in a special and amazing way that will make their hearts sing to You in gratitude and praise. We ask all of this in Your name, Jesus. Amen

I will pray for you, Lisa.

Lord Jesus, Lisa is sharing her concerns about this relationship. We ask that You intervene and stabilize the relationship once again, according to Lisa's desire. Show Ken how to love Lisa to the exclusion of anyone else. WE pray this in Your name, Jesus. Amen

T. I will pray for you.

Lord Jesus, T is feeling heavy about the burden of his student loans. Lift this for him in a miraculous way. T is also concerned about how his boss is doing business. Please prick the heart of his boss so that he will discover where he is in error and teach him how to rectify this quickly. We pray this in Your name, Jesus. Amen

Shannon, I will pray for you.

Lord Jesus, you have given Shannon precious daughter to sing Your praise3s in glory with her. Stir up the faith You have planted in them. Cause the eldest to turn back to and become a strong while still young. Also, grow the faith You have planted in her younger daughters so that they will grow up into beautiful children of Your Father. I pray for Shannon's3 year old son, who is wavering in his faith during these teen years. Keep Him from sliding away from You and Your Word. Make him grow into a strong godly man who will not ditch You when times get hard.

And finally, Lord, I ask you to help Shannon's granddaughter who has this rare brain condition. Comfort and alleviate her symptoms. Bless the days You give her to remain on earth with her family. I know You will never abandon her. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen

Hi Donna I keep it simple I pray to God the father in the Name of Jesus Christ and I'm born again of Holy spirit.

Everything is covered. God Bless

Thank You Adam and Gigi.

Bill The word there used for uprightly means complete and to walk complete before God is in obedience to

His Word because His Word is His will.

Micheline Your Welcome God Bless

Adam, thank you. I know that the enemy of my soul would like me to doubt my salvation and doubt the word of God. I do believe every word of God in the Bible. :-).

Hi Donna, Jesus is the second person of the Godhead. Yahweh created the heavens and the earth by his word which is Jesus. Jesus has all power in his hand. He can be on the earth and maintain the entire universe(or get this, maybe even universes) at the same time.

Yahweh says that he will make everything new. There will be no more darkness. The Holy City itself will be compact. I think there will be houses, land, and animals that are not within the Holy City itself.

There is and always will be God Father, God the Son, and God The Holy Spirt. They are each eternal and work in perfect accord.

Hi, David. I now understand is to show an example of a life of a Christian that it is different. It is already understood that we are not to judge. Thank you, David.

is god Jesus?

Hello Coy The shepherds were told specifically by the angels that ye shall find a child wrapped in swaddling

clothes a specific sign indicating that indeed who they saw was the Son of God. In the east a male child born

of royalty for a few minutes is wrapped with legs and arms straight to covering everything but the mouth and

nose to breath in a 2-3" clothe that has salt water in it indicating that the child's words would be pure and would walk uprightly before God. So the shepherds showed up at the exact correct time to see this event, Gods timing is

always perfect.