Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 391

I wouldn't let that sort of thing worry you too much. God knows your heart and your journey to His Kingdom can be a bumpy one but you can be sure , if you are His , then He has you in the palm of His hand and you are His forever . He is One Lord and He will keep you , nothing can stop His love for you , stay strong in Him and don't allow any doubts to creep in and cause you to fear or feel insecure in His redemption of you . You are His and He is yours , be assured ! And be happy .

John 15:2, Matthew 3:10, Matthew 7:17,18,19, Matthew 12:33, Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 6, Luke 8, Galatians 5:22,

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Please read Isaiah 58, Leviticus 26:35, Exodus 23:11, Exodus 23:12, Deuteronomy 5:14,

Matthew 25:31-46,

Revelation 11, Revelation 11:4, Matthew 5:15, Mark 4:21, Luke 8:16, Luke 11:33, Hebrews 9:2,

Exodus 25, Romans 11,

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I understand this as do what you will do,

Then notice it says Ecclesiasticus 32:7-18, is in context, also saying " do not sin by proud speech"

Doesn't that point to another scripture Ecclesiastes 9:10, Deuteronomy 8:18,

it's GOD that gives us abilities

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This is the best bible everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Interesting. Thanks for the study.

I also found it's used with the HOLY Spirit in Old Testament in Isaiah 63:10, Holy: translation as ( qodesh )

with searching site word search & then referenced Strongs Exhaustive Concordance on site.

& Isaiah 11:12 as And the Spirit, of the LORD (Yhovah) transliteration (Yhvh)

Spirit (ruwach) used 3 times in same verse, prophetic of Jesus CHRIST, awesome

1John 2:27,

Amazing what GOD reveals to us when we're receptive

Merry Christmas :)

Psalm 68.

Messianic and prophetic in nature; Psalm 68 is full of references to the destruction of the armies of the earth and the restoration of Israel and God's Covenant people along with the world at large eventually coming to worship the true and living God.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 discuss the Lord returning in vengeance with flaming fire; and this verse is hardly isolated in the scriptures; as we see finally occurring in Revelation 19. That pretty much sums up the first 2 verses of this Psalm.

The rest of the first half of the Psalm through verse 17 focuses on the deliverance of God; with the personal view of families (widows and fatherless) being represented in verse 5 and 6; where captives are also said to be released. These verses and their themes are repeated in Isaiah 42 as well as Isaiah 49. Taken literally; it would seem that there will be a final Exodus in volving children especially; which occurs during the Tribulation for slave purposes which will end abruptly at the return of the Lord. There will clearly be many widows of those who survive until the Millennium which will have children returned in some cases by royalty; who will basically bow down in the dust and act as foster parents. Verse 18 seems to bolser this idea with worship of the Lord in the Temple which finally fulfills its role to be "a place of prayer for all nations" ( Isaiah 56:7 also quoted by Jesus in the N.T. Gospels). Even MORE support is given in verses 29-32 for this concept.

These verses and many others sadly are often taken as symbolic language which takes much of the impact out of the passages. There needs; of course to be some latitude when we observe symbolism within a text of literal descriptions as to interpretation but hopefully the joy and awe of God's Providence won't be unnecessarily watered down because it seems to go against some sort of specific doctrinal stance. Let us be as Bereans searching the Scriptures daily and dividing rightly.

Agape. Rich P.

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalms 11:5, Luke 12, Malachi 2:11-17, Malachi 3:5

As you read in Malachi 3:6 GOD is true to his promises, & left a remnant

Deuteronomy 23,

words translation ( bow' ) using the Strongs Exhaustive Concordance & comparison in this site, the same word is used for each scripture= meaning to come. If read within the meanings; points to Jesus in Matthew 1,

Interesting

Alex1939...Alexis M...May i give ya my view of Isaiah 60:22...A lil one shall become a 1000 and small one a strong nation...I the lord will hasten it in its time...This is the multiplication of Christ Jesus via his seed the word sown in humanity...The Sower and his seed...The Children of Promise...An Israel of God is that strong nation... Gal 6:16...There has to be an Israel of God via the seed of Jesus...I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven... Gen 22:16...Which are spirits the H.G many ...The Children of Promise that are gonna be as the stars of heaven in multitudes...Thats y he has to know us...That he might sow his incorruptible seed in our hearts...That Christ might be formed in us...Its gonna start with a lil one...one lil one is gonna be multiplied as the stars of heaven...Just as Jesus was just a lil one but he was multiplied and became as the stars of heaven... a number no man cd number John saw,simply b/c of his seed the words of the book that he wrote with his own blood...That New Covenant...I will know them all from the least to the greatest...This (Know them all is an intimacy) that is gona result in a birth of Christ in everybody...Isaiah speaks of a knowledge ( an intimacy ) that is gona cover the earth as the waters cover the seas...In Isaiah 11:9...Thats y he has to know us...Thats y the Woman is giving birth...And that y we must be bornagain of his incorruptible seed...Thus Christ will truly be multiplied as the stars of heaven in humanity....They don't call him the bridegroom for nothin....He has a seed to sow in humanity...Thus our new heart and new spirit..Thus the babes and sucklings...The Israel of God...ok lemme go...Jeremiah saw all men in travail and birth pains...a time of Jacobs trouble that heavenly Jacob the H.G... Jeremiah 30:6 ..

Romans 14,

Leviticus 11, Deuteronomy 14,

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Mark 10:40, context Mark 10:13-45, Matthew 20:23, context Matthew 20:1-29,

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Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 3:27, Deuteronomy 30:19,

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1 John 1 was the apostle addressing as yet the unconverted where he shares with them what he knew to be true. Why has this not been taught more wide-spread? Confusion stems from twisted truths and I believe if the twisted truth of 1 John 1:9 being written for the converted was put right then many would be set free from sin consciousness as the gospel was intended to do.

Generation as described biblically: Please read = Genesis 7:1, Ecclesiastes 1:4, Lamentations 5:19, Daniel 4:3, Matthew 1,

In comparison to your example of Noah- Exodus 20:1-5, Exodus 34:7, Numbers 14:18, Deuteronomy 2:14, Judges 2:10, 2Kings 10:30, 2Kings 15:12, Hebrews 3, Luke 1:50, Psalms 102:18, John 17,

Prophetic about Jesus & other generations- Proverbs 30:12,13,14, Isaiah 53:8, Matthew 11,

Psalms 12:6-7, Psalms 14,

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Genesis 1,

Genesis 1:26, there is actually one word ( " 'asah " meaning to do or make ) originally translated, into 3 words in English translation. The Strongs Exhaustive Concordance & comparison on this site, also reference the meaning in the " singular " form. You can study it yourself by clicking the Scripture itself then scrolling down page.

Notice Genesis 1:27, goes clearly back to the singular HIS image. & Genesis 1:31,

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Note Hebrews 13:18-25,

1Timothy 1:1-3, Acts 20:1-5, scriptures support Paul as the other writer

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The study of The Books/Chapters of Acts gives much detail of the ministry of Paul & Timothy (believing by comparison Timotheous is same person, spelling differentiation by translation)

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Here are some scriptures I hope help you: James 1:5, Romans 10:17, John 14:26, 1John 2:27, Psalms 34:11,

The Apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 3:20: "....the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water." And of course, Genesis 7:7 also states, "And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood."

Here, we get confirmation that only eight people were saved by entering the Ark - no mention of any children or slaves.

part 2

Hi again,

You mentioned the word "good", in reference to how God described His creation. Is not "good" a term containing numerous varying degrees? e.g., kind of good, pretty good, extremely near perfect good, and so on. Not so with the word "perfect". There are no degrees symbolized in "perfect". Something is either perfect or it is flawed; no in-betweens either. Respectfully and sincerely, I ask: does anyone understand how good God's creation is? Therefore, perfection, in my mind, is much easier to perceive correctly than "good". I agree with Richard that Adam and Eve were in a sinless state in an idyllic place. I associate "sinless state" with perfect, or holy, or a state of perfect love. We believe God is perfect AND eternal, don't we. So, if Adam and Eve were in a sinless state, they had to have been in an eternal, perfect, sinless state. This is because holiness and eternity are one, meaning, they can't be separated. Neither can God from His extension (creation).They are One. I don't have that ability, or power to usurp God, thus making Him fatherless.

I hope I haven't misconstrued anything you or anyone else has said, therefore, please correct me for doing so.

Peace and blessings to you.

GOD IS

Hello Ricardo. We are not told about the years it took for the Ark's construction, but from what information we're given, we can make a rough guess. In Genesis 6:3, God declared His sorrow that mankind had become so evil that God's Spirit would no longer "strive" (in Hebrew, the sense of pleading & continual judgement) with mankind. So from that time, God had given man 120 years of existence before being wiped out. This extra time may be for man to come to his senses, repent & turn from his wicked ways, but certainly for Noah's witness & preaching of man's destruction ( 2 Peter 2:5) to them, as well as for the building of the ark in preparation for the saving of the righteous ones.

Those who have calculated Noah's age & the birth of his sons & their marriages, believe that it may have taken between 55 to 75 years (maybe even more), for the ark's construction, plus the gathering of the animals & their feed. We're not told of those involved in its construction: certainly Noah & his sons, but there also may be others: unbelieving men (craftsmen) yet needing to earn a living by assisting in this mysterious build. Special tools & expertise would be required for the cutting & shaping of the wood & other necessary parts of this vessel.

No mention is made of saving any fish/sea creatures, so I assume that they continued in their state in the sea, whereas all, but the specified land & flying animals that went into the Ark, perished.

True love part 2

I would put a pitch in here for those searching to consider (after of course checking the validity) of online arranged marriages for Christians. That is a way to assure that we get to know the families ahead of time; and people are matched up with the wisdom of the temperments that the parents deem worthy for their daughters. It also avoids some of the silly dating and other situations that can lead to temptation; as well as getting down to business. It also is a good way to maintain Christian fellowship long term with families.

At least I can say with some confidence that it is better than many other "online" sites where people can photo shop their faces; or "reinvent" themselves to create whatever fantasy another may have to suit their purposes; or to find some way after a time to rip them off financially; etc. We also don't get a good idea of how valid someone's faith is in that way. Not to say that it can't work but I would take up my arranged marriage suggestion first before randomly looking for love on dating sites...

Of course what is well known by counsellors is that no one can "make you happy" if you are miserable within. only the Lord Jesus is transformative in the inner man; He is our confidence; our portion and our cup. ( Psalm 16:15; 1 John 5:14; Hebrews 10:35-36). Joy is a spiritual fruit and of course our faith in the Lord must take priority over everything and everyone. Psalm 37:3-4 asks us to TRUST in the Lord (take delight in Him) and He will give us the desires of our heart.

To find a partner we must trust that they will come alongside us in a time fitting with His plans. It should involve a help mate that will build us up as we fulfill the ministry or vocation He has called us in. I would venture to say normally we don't have to search at all but if we do it should be more like Genesis 24:1-10 when Abraham sent his servant out to find someone of his people for Isaac.

Hmm, One Eighty, interesting comments you have made here. I'll wait for the remainder of your thoughts and reply then.

A month or so back the Admin posted that in order to post one needs to have an account. So, perhaps that was the issue. But glad it got figured out for you and you can contribute once again. Thanks and God bless this evening. going to bed early. Trying to shake a nasty respiratory virus that is putting me down pretty much this week. I would appreciate your prayers.

What constitutes true love?

In considering what kind of wife a man should look for; of course we have Proverbs 31 as a guideline. There is nothing fancy there; although it appears such a woman would appear nicely; but modestly dressed. Her character would be one that is industrious (working to secure income as well as to make clothes to keep the family warm in winter. A noble character would be praised at the gate; as it were according to the end of the chapter. There is nothing there of the overromanticized emotional sort of behavior; oversexualized mannerisms or other such trifling nonsense. There is also nothing to appear as what is so often mocked as a "mousy" woman; who is constantly fearful or with trepidation. The concept; of course of Abraham's wife calling him "lord" (Not captitalized in 1 Peter 3:7) certainly wouldn't win any popularity contests today.

This type of woman commended in scripture would certainly interact with the rest of the extended family and as indicated with the community. It would be a sort of extension; or addition to all the blessings of the husband in exalting him as well as; of course building up her house with raising children (see Psalm 127:4). He who finds a wife finds a good thing and a blessing from the Lord ( Prov. 18:22). This is how it should be anyway.

Switching to the man; of course we have the admonition for men to sacrifice themselves for them as Christ does for the church ( Eph. 5:25 and following verses). The confidence in security of a man of character and strength of course has also been cheapened with this "free love" culture mentality. Manlihood has gone out the window; not to mention chastity being considered as a virtue. So we are largely left with wimpy wet noodles or men who are full of themselves living playboy type lifestyles.

Friendships which should be the obvious start or building blocks of relationships are rarely taken seriously for those worthy of marriage potential; it wold seem.

Hi GiGi,

I'm glad to hear from you, as always. For some reason, I couldn't reply on this site for a couple months. I was beginning to think it was due to something I wrote. But then for whatever reason, I could. Yet, I was able to read the comments. I respect you for your steadfastness, and your obvious love for God. I noticed your post a week or so ago, welcoming me back; it did not go unnoticed. Thank you for your kindness.

Ok, so we do agree on some things. God is One, eternally. It's part of the reason I frequently use the term God Is. From what I've read from you, I think we agree on the trinity. Also, I don't believe God was ever created, which, in my mind, is another meaning the term God Is, expresses. It would be helpful if we understood each others idea of what creation is, more specifically as it pertains to the Father and His creation of His children. Simply, I perceive creation as a sharing or extension of the Creator's ONE Self. So, it would follow, to understand Who and What the Creators Is, is to understand the identity of His creation. So is God a body? I'm fairly certain I read in a recent post of yours that God does not have blood, and I would agree. So He's not a body. Yet, we already know this, as scripture truly says that God is Spirit and His worshippers must worship Him in Spirit and Truth; not a body and Truth. And of course, we also read that flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to Spirit. So, I must inquire, which are we? Our reality cannot be both, as one denies the other, being an effect from an opposing cause other than Spirit. The truth of one thing always makes the falsity of its opposite perfectly clear. Thus, the truth of Spirit always makes the falsity of the body perfectly clear.

to be continued

Slaney3,

When did you receive Christ? When were you born of His Spirit? That would be your answer. I don't believe anyone here can tell you when. That should be something that only you know the answer to.

This in my personal view on Isaiah Chapter 60 verse 22 means a little one shall become big or famous a thousand times and this can be possible if we have hope in the Lord our Saviour. With him everything is possible.