Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 385

Also, to go along with what you said concerning John the Baptist of the revelation of who Jesus The Christ was before any miracles were performed. Even before John laid his physical eyes upon Jesus, it says in Luke 1:41 that the baby John leapt in his mother's womb at just the presence of Christ also in the womb in his mother's womb. This revelation only comes from the Father and His will and design.

John 1:5 conclusion. When we read John 13:30; we see Judas Iscariot going out "immediately" after given the "sop" which was given traditionally to an honored guest. The narrative continues into John 14 and 15 all the way to John 15:16 which mentions the Disciples being called; chosen AND ordained (sans the traitor). The "fruit production" comes to those God has enabled to do this.

They have promises therefore of inheriting eternal life and the glories of heaven ( John 14:2).

The cost of being a disciple of course was soon to be revealed; namely in Peter's fall. In Luke 22:32 the word "converted" is used in order to describe what would soon happen. Christ knew all; of course that Peter was one of His own (as He would give nicknames to emphasize characteristics of the Apostles). In John 1:42 Jesus said that he would be called Cephus or the rock; later on in Matthew 16:16 we see that Christ was revealed to Peter as to who He was. Therefore the word converted here would mean to be restored spiritually after the fall; but it showed the effects of true repentance. Peter until this point was impetuous and immature in many ways as a child in his walk; so the meaning here is when Peter's outward behavior would represent a radical transfomation and involved dying to self. This made him ready after the Resurrection to take on what he knew would end up in martyrdom ( John 21:18). It also gave him boldness in the Book of Acts despite a realistic fear of his own persecution.

Let us therefore take heed; that we are slow to speak as well as swift to hear and slow to wrath (mixed up interpretation of James 1:19). We need to look out for false teachers as well; who self identify as believers; but show no evidence of true faith and producing good fruit.

John 1 verse 5.

Somewhere I have discussion here on the entire book of John focusing on Predestination. I thought this particular verse needed emphasis. This verse shows how those who are in darkness spiritually can't understand the Spirit and how Christ is distinct from the world in Holiness as well as being its Creator. Therefore; the standard set is according to man's interpretation of a "righteous man or a Prophet" ( Matt. 16:15). Such a question this late in the game really boggles the mind; and it is clear early on with John the Baptist ( John 1:33) that the Spirit revealed to him who Christ was. Keep in mind this was BEFORE any miracles were performed by Christ Himself at the onset of the ministry. Jesus went immediately to the wilderness to be tested of the Devil BEFORE His onset of public outreach. This should reveal to us all those world powers and principalities that rule in high places and how hard the enemy will fight those who are potentially dangerous to his world system ( Eph. 6:12). It is interesting to examine this in light of our salvation experience; it seems rare that people take on a fast immediately after conversion but we see Paul for instance in a forced fast after his blindness ( Acts 9:9) after God struck him down.

We need to ensure that the light in us isn't darkness ( Luke 11:35). Satan comes as an angel of light ( 2 Cor. 11:14). This is why we are to test ourselves to see if we are in the faith ( 2 Cor. 13:5). Hence the verse of the day ( John 15:16) demonstrates that we are chosen AND ordained to bear fruit. This is slightly different as to Judas Iscariot who was called and chosen but didn't bear good fruit. In God's presence miracles would happen but he was only interested in how it benefited him. This should be a warning to anyone attempting to do good works in their own strength. True fruit only comes from above as the Spirit abides in a man ( John 15:4). We must therefore abide in Him (see Romans 8:16).

Johnnie,

Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 19:1-12, Ephesians 4:5,

I think the main point is the outward living life, dead to the flesh ( selfishness, bad actions, etc. ) resurrection in the last days, is the goal. Mark 10:38, Luke 12:50, Colossians 2:12-14, 1Peter 3:18-22,

* Romans 6:3,4, please read all of Romans 6, chapter, Colossians 3:1-17,

John 12:23-36, Romans 8:13, Luke 14:27-33,

Hopefully these are helpful

If you have trouble understanding pray for wisdom: James 1:5

Glad you and yours are safe and sound.

Psalm 74

We see the theme here as in much of the Book of Lamentations where God appears to have cast His presence from His people. When we get to chapter 3; verse 31 He promises not to "cast them off forever." Isaiah 26:20 describes God Himself stating that He had turned away for a short time but would return with mercy. Again; the final prophetic application would appear to be in Revelation (or the time of Jacob's trouble in Jeremiah 30:7).

The "perpetual desolations" in verse 3 of this Psalm remind us of the "Abomination of Desolation" when the Temple is overtaken by Antichrist much as it was with Antiochus Epiphanes earlier in Daniel 9:25-27 and quoted by Christ starting in Matthew 24:15.

Verse 8 is as far as I know the only passage in scriptures mentioning the word synagogues; here they were being burned up by the enemy; likely prophetic of the Babylonians and of course the end times. Blasphemy as seen in Revelation 13 is mentioned in verse 18. The prophets being seen no more could refer ahead to the intertestamental times or again when there is vision sought in the end times by false prophets who predicted peace; peace when there is no peace ( Jeremiah 6:14).

Verse 20 implores God to "have respect unto the Covenant" as related; no doubt to the Promised Land. Once again the poor and needy are sought out as those who the Lord will restore; and the Psalm ends with a plea not to forget those enemies and their "tumult". Surely God will come soon; but will there be any faith on the earth when that Day comes? (See Luke 18:8).

I thought I would start out with when we don't fast. That would be for someone that has blood sugar issues (for lengthier fasts); or when we need physical strength for work or mental acumen to perform tasks.

I have stated the verse where Jesus casts out the demon where prayer and fasting were needed for that type of demon; thus the disciples couldn't cast it out ( Mark 9:29). It appears that Jesus expected the disciples to seek the Father through prayer as to the challenges to come; so that it could be revealed to them when fasting was needed. Christ of course had the power to do all things irregardless; but in His dependence on the Spirit so that He could "suffer all things as we did but without sin" ( Heb. 4:15) meant that He trusted in the Spirit for all of His miracles and actions.

Obviously; prayer is something we all should do constantly ( 1 Thess. 5:17). We are also to meditate day and night ( Joshua 1:8). We see how Christ was up all night in prayer before He picked His first group of Disciples; and how at the end the Disciples were to fight sleep due to sorrow ad exhaustion and pray to avoid temptation.

There is no set command for fasting; it appears to have been something the fear of God instigated for instance by the pagan king in Nineveh ( Jonah 3:7). Esther had a 3 day fast before appealing to the King to save her people and reveal her origin in chapter 4; verse 16. The King of Babylon fasted for a night when he was disturbed about Daniel being placed in the lion's den in Daniel 6. Churches these days probably do this much less often than should be done; certainly a short fast would be proper more often than long ones. There are health benefits as well; obviously one without water should be limited. It would seem that God intervened before 40 days without water in the case of Nineveh or it was a miracle they survived that long.

We are to be filled with the Spirit as we are emptied of ourselves.

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when 'cares' of this world burdens; -

when one determines to -

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[IAM]

God' . . .

which is -; as in vs.(7;The Lord of Hosts is with us,

the God of Jacob is with us -

Selah.

HE; the Great IAM is with us -who/what can come against us! ! !??!!

Gratefully, this verse chimes into my life more than just occasionally.

It rings; remind me, O Lord!

Hello David. In Job chapter 6, Job is responding to what Eliphaz was speaking to him in the previous couple of chapters. Eliphaz was essentially urging Job to simply bear up (be patient) & submit to God, the God Who would bless him if he would repent of sins, for which he was suffering ( Job 5:17: "Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty").

Now in chapter 6, Job is responding to Eliphaz that the impatience with which he is being charged & the agony that he is bearing, be weighed against the great calamities he has experienced ( Job 6:1-4).

Then in v5, Job asks a couple of questions: 'does the ass complain when it has food and likewise the ox?' The expected answer is, 'No, they are satisfied when there's enough to eat'. Likewise, Job says that he does not complain without good reason, just as those animals. Rather, he has lost his taste for life: just as anyone would refrain from eating saltless/inspid food as also when eating just the white of an egg which has no taste of its own, so to his sufferings (which were undeserved) have now become his detestable portion in life. If it was that easy for Job to overcome his sufferings as simply adding salt to food or flavor to an egg, he would certainly do it. But in vv 8 & 9, Job longs for relief from God, or if none comes, that God would shorten his life so that his sufferings would finally end.

Job 6:6

"Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?"

The second question is just a repeatition of the first, is there any taste in the white of an egg (that is the unsavoury) if it has no salt on it?

Fasting is mainly (but not only) used to accompany praying, it makes prayers more powerful.

Julius Caesar was assassinated, and King Herod (the first Herod since in the Bible there is 3 of them) died of old age.

Hello Mara

Let's assume you are right about that number 444. Question. So what is the purpose of that number? A sign for what? What do you think it may mean to you, to your life? Is it a kind of a "protection" number, an amulet, a magic number that you may recall when needed? What is it for? Because if it is for nothing, then obviously it is not of any use, is it? It is a number just like any other, one more than 443, one less than 445.

But let's leave nos for now and see what God did for mankind. God left His throne, became like one of us, a poor man, was born in a manger, got mocked at, was humiliated, was beaten, and finally was led to a horrible death on a cross, like the worst criminal, as a lamb for slaughtering. And He did that to save us, you and me, from eternal death. And not only that but He also became our Father and we have become His children. And He has prepared a marvelous place for us to live with Him happily for ever. So my question to you is. What kind of no. or any other thing in this world can be compared or take the place of that Person(God)? What any combination of nos can have any more importance than God's own sacrifice? What else on earth or heaven (anything one may think of) can stand infront of our adoption by The Almighty God? God that made the vast universe, billions and billions of stars and galaxies, with just His Word, became our FATHER, a real father. Can any no. be compared to that person we call God? Didn't God create numbers? Isn't that what the pagan nations were doing in ancient times? They worshiped the creation instead of the Creator? Let's be serious. If you are not a child of God then ask Jesus to come into your heart. Become God's child. Follow Him till the end, and a blessed life awaits for you in the future. And there will be a time that you will see God Himself with your own eyes and speak to Him mouth to mouth.

Something more. Any fake faith that is not based on real things always collapses sometime.

May God Bless You

How did Julious Ceasar and King Herod die ?

Hello Mara, my suggestion to you is to give up this interest in angel numbers and rely instead on God's word and the teaching of the Holy Spirit. Numbers cannot affect you nor your life. They are only abstract ideas really. And angels will not work on your behalf due to numbers, but only according the true will of God for them and you. So, look to Jesus always, not to angels, nor numbers. The Scriptures are pretty clear about not resorting to such things as brother spencer pointed out. Looking to numbers for hidden meaning or influence on your life is participating in superstition, which is considered sorcery. Prohibited by Scripture.

It is ok to smile whenever the number 4 or 44 or 444 comes up in your life. It is a coincidence. Just say to yourself, God is my only true and righteous influence on my life. I will lean on Him and not on this number.

when do we fast

Hi Mara.

As a child of God there's several things we should ask ourselves in all we do.

"Will this hinder us? How will this affect our ministering?

Will it cause stumbling for those who are weak? and will it glorify Christ?

You see this example displayed in

1 Corinthians 8:7-13.

This principle applies to everything we do, especially those in leadership.

I don't have tattoos but if I did I may and I may NOT race to have it removed once becoming saved. But I wouldn't go get one knowing what I know now being that I am saved.

Those who would judge one in this matter should be careful being that they place themselves under the same type of judgment no matter what they do.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

It brings me GODly fear

As we see the numbers of precious people falling into more poverty than we ourselves are increasing in number all around in cities & countries, it's powerful to think GOD does not overlook a single poor person nor does he overlook our actions towards them. Matthew 25:31-46

what is the meaning of 2nd question in Job 6:6 is there any taste in the white of an egg

I started seeing 44 at age 12, before even realizing what angel numbers even were. I didn't know until I searched "why do I keep seeing the same number over and over". Seeing 444 didn't come til later, so I didn't mark it as seeing an angel number as of then.

However, I didn't know what angel numbers were or even believed it at first. That was until, I started seeing signs of things that questioned my belief in the topic. Such as, seeing cardinal birds, seeing a cloud that looked of as a hand, looking at time randomly to see 4:44, which all happened at 4:44.

As of what I know now, I see it as a sign. Maybe not involving god, or any biblical topics. But just as a sign. And no I don't believe the meanings in google of what 444 means.

Lastly, the one true thing that made me question it was my mother showing me a picture of me in the womb. Which had the time of 4:44 in which the time were the picture was taken. I can show the picture to you, but i don't know how or even if you wanna see it.

Psalm 73.

This Psalm basically describes Asaph's contemplation of the wicked. In particular it examines those who are rich in this life all the way up to the moment of their death; and has envious feelings. Finally; he is in the Temple and the final state of eternal destruction is revealed to him and he repents of his attitude.

There is a general description of pride given in verse 6; but the real issue is that they think God is ignorant to their behaviors and mindset (v. 11); and they are generally listed as "the ungodly" in verse 12.

It is interesting to note verse 15 where there is not only envy but a desire not to "offend against the generation of thy children." We should remember that Asaph was in charge of the music and worship therefore even if not in charge of preaching the law directly; he couldn't show favoritism just because these were descendants of Abraham.

Verses 18 through 20 give a vivid description of God's wrath after the wicked people die and their spirit passes to the afterlife. Verse 22 shows the penitent attitude with further details in verse 23-25 once this situation is realized. He is grateful to be saved. Verse 26 shows Asaph's own mortality perhaps with his death approaching. Verse 27 shows that those who are "far from thee" AND those that go "a whoring FROM thee" have a bad end (i.e. atheists and those that walk away from God who used to be part of the visible "church" or in this case natural descendants of Israel and those under the Covenant of Abraham. Such would no doubt recieve greater damnation. Finally verse 28 shows trust in God as well as "declaring His works" as important for his own meditation and praise in worship.

Thanks for the kind words. It is so true and alive. I am so grateful to be able to understand and read. Thanks for all the good Godly words you share, I call you brother. Hallelujah Hallelujah Praise be to God the Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. 1 John 4 chapter. Take care love u

How we understanding the chapter 49 to me about and how does prayer comes towards you.

I don't think that the Franklin Electronic Bible has a sleep/auto-shutdown function, even though it has many other good features. Probably, most folk would use a the KJBO App on their cell phone, a tablet or kindle to read their Bible, which will then go into sleep mode. The KJBO App is perfect to use with an audio function for the passage that you're wanting to listen to before drifting off to sleep.

Thank you, Steven for your prayers. Still really weak and fatigued, coughing. But airways are much less reactive. I am getting better day by day. Thanking the Lord for His mercy to me.

I'd like to add, because I see your title as "Evangelist" If you didn't know you can use this site for much study in the Scriptures. There is a word, phrase search bar even partial word can be searched such at "prop" for all words regarding Prophecy, Prophets, Prophetess, Prophetic, under "Modify Search" tab. The search bar will show up when you tap on the version KJV Standard or KJV 1611.

For deeper word translation meanings for study there is also Strongs Exhaustive Concordance within the site. Prophetess Hebrew word "nbiy'ah" in Old Testament & greek word "prophetis" in New Testament

Acts 21:9, doesn't give the females the title "Prophetess" but states the "four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy"

Hopefully this is helpful

You're Gigi.

I've never heard of it before either.

I just done a brief research on it.

Praying for you.

Blessings.

Hi Mara.

Part 2.

Whenever we see anything being promoted in the world, we need to weigh it against Scripture. Simply because angel numbers are popular right now does not mean we should partake in it.

Angel numbers are part of numerology. Numerology goes directly against the Bible since numerology is trying to tell the future. God tells us not to be a part of fortune-telling as He says,

Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the Lord your God ( Deuteronomy 18:10-13).

Numerology leads us away from God and toward the occult. If we want to grow closer to God, believing in numerology is not the way to go.

Even if others try to claim numerology accurately predicts the future or manipulates situations, we are to stay away from this practice. Instead, we need to turn to the Lord and trust Him with our future.

There is no methods to being in Christ. It's all Christ that works in you!!

You read about more activity of Angels in the old testament but even then the prophets was led by Christ spirit when they prophesied on Christ coming.

1 Peter 1:11-12. Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ WHICH WAS IN THEM did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

Proverbs 3:5-6.

I Hope this helps because this is so dangerous.

God bless.

Hi Mara444,

God does not judge us by our skin. He does not see us with physical eyes. We should give more credit to the Vision of Christ. He sees the Christ and Truth in us. I don't believe markings on your body qualifies as sin; a mistake, yes, but not sin. Yet, it does qualify as fear, and reinforce the belief the body that fails us is our reality, ultimately returning to dust. God is Spirit. The flesh gives birth to flesh, but Spirit gives birth to Spirit.

Peace

GOD IS

Some people believe you must be baptized in the name of Jesus only and others say baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Should we do both or is either alright with God?