Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 606

This makes sense too. Thank you!

Makes sense. Thank you.

That makes a lot of sense too. All good answers. Thank you all, funny things is the first thought that came to my head was...cuz He is a real man.! :)

Tracy,

The resurrected Jesus Christ taught Paul the Gospel which is Jesus Christ, our Salvation. This is the same gospel Jesus taught the other apostles and which was preached by them years before Paul was converted. The Scripture now where says that Jesus taught "the dispensation of grace" to anyone.

The Bible does not say anywhere that we are in the "dispensation of Grace". That is an invented phrase from the likes of James Nelson Darby, who began this dispensational teaching in the 1830's. Since the scriptures do not teach this, I consider it false teaching.

Is there a difference between "made" and "create" in the Bible; specifically pertaining to God? I've long been accustomed to thinking God creates with His mind, but the word "made" is used quite often

Susan, You ask why I don't think we can have a meaningful conversation on Scriptural matters and I stated if we do not agree that the Scriptures are accurate and without error.

If we cannot agree on an objective source of truth, then everything discussed would be considered subjective. There is no "plumb line" to test what each others says. I do not think that "everyone has their own truth".

I believe that, when it comes to spiritual matters, the Bible is the source of absolute truth and is reliably accurate and the measure for which all spiritual viewpoints are held up to. It doesn't seem that you believe this, so unless we can agree on what we accept as the fundamental and objective measure of truth, then I think it is unfruitful to engage in Scriptural conversations with another person.

Perhaps there are some others on this forum who would want to engage with you, but I have a check in my Spirit on this matter and so will go with the lead of the Holy Spirit. I wish you well. I encourage you to seek the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart and take hold of Him by faith.

Hello Chris:

There is no death in Jesus Christ. The believers have given eternal life. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ. He is no longer an Apostle. Apostle Paul is chosen by Jesus Christ. Mathias was chosen by men. Why do you think it is written every 1st verse in Paul's epistles that he is the Apostle of Jesus Christ? Mathias disappeared after the 11 apostles casted lots. No where in the Bible account of his whereabouts or any epistle written by Mathias. Make no mistake Jesus knows His Apostles. Revelation 21:14

And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Thank you.

Hi Susan,

Just noticed your reply. The Bible is correct. It never said the hearsay of "2 or more" as you believe. People's memories are subject to error and often people memorize hearsay which is wrong to begin with. Just because something was repeated many times during someone's upbringing doesn't mean it's correct. There are other examples of this where people have misremembered verses in the Bible. Example is people saying "Money is root of all evil" instead of "Love of money..." People may hear it in songs or movies, but doesn't mean its correct. What's interesting is people are more trusting of their own flawed teachings than the Bible itself. People are so quick to discredit God's Word and that's hard to see.

There is proof that the Bible has never changed- all someone has to do to prove the KJV hasn't changed is compare the text today to what it was 400+ years ago at its first printing. That is actually on this website and I checked and that verse hasn't changed. It's always said 2 or 3 and never 2 or more. It also shows many other translations which say the same thing. God's truth never changes; people's flawed memories and flawed hearsay does. But one aspect I do agree with is that this is a living Word, that God can reveal new things to us each time we read it through. His Word hasn't changed though and any time someone tries to attack its reputation or claim it has errors I will fight to defend God's word. God bless.

I am always moved by the account Lazarus's death. The compassion of Jesus and yet how slow to believe us as humans can be. Notice that Thomas witnessed Lazarus's coming back to life, but when he was told that Jesus had a rose he wouldn't believe until he saw it. Another lesson on how Mary and Martha approached Jesus both said "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died," but Mary came and fell down at his feet.

Hi Ronnette. What GiGi has shared is accurate. If, after Judas Iscariot suicided, another disciple also died or abandoned (the faith), then you would be correct that only ten would be remaining and Matthias would have become the eleventh & Paul the twelfth. But we're only told of Judas' absence (the other eleven still together), hence the vacancy to fill Judas' place. And the qualification for the new encumbent was that the person had to accompany the other disciples & be a witness to Jesus' resurrection ( Acts 1:21,22). Two were found worthy, but the lot fell on Matthias. Therefore, Matthias became Judas' replacement: the twelfth disciple.

Hello David:

Praise and glory to God. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man do account of us, as of the ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Timothy 2:14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Let us grow in Charity and grace in One BODY OF CHRIST. Agape.

The 12 were told not to enter the land of the gentiles. jesus was ot sent but to the lost sheep of the house of israel. jesus..after he resurrected taught paul by spirit the dispensation of grace.

1corinthians 15 1-4kjb simply believe . Grace plus nothing. Romans through philemon are for us. God chose paul acts 9:15.

Can I respectfully ask why? I hope you are able to hear the sincerity in my reply. That is the reason that it's so important.

An example would be the current narrative surrounding the pandemic. There are many insightful physicians and scientists with differing perspectives. But those with perspectives that don't fit within the popular and allowed narrative, regardless of their peer reviewed research, are censored and worse. If we cannot have discourse about religion because the "other" disagrees with our views, we cannot grow.

Ronnette I absolutely agree with your reading of scripture, Jesus Christ came for the lost sheep of the house of Israel as stated in the gospels and the church epistles. The apostle paul was specifically called out to the gentiles because the judeans were still

working in the law although they were operating GODS GIFT OF GRACE. The APOSTLE PAUL WAS SPECIFICALLY GIVEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ONE BODY IN CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-9 also Colossians 1;25-29. Thats why Romans through thessalonians

is the complete knowledge of the operation of the church in the grace administration or age.

Hello wayne When it comes to Gods word as originally given is perfect therefore even numbers have meaning. The number five

biblically means or represents grace i.e. five gift ministires in the church, pentecost started the fifth administration in the scripture.

I encourage you to view E.W.Bullingers number in scripture, very inspiring.

Jim I invite you to first look at Peter 1:23 we are born again of incorruptable seed[spiritually] but our flesh is corrupt, so when we are walking by the spirit[the revealed word of God] we are all profitable but when we walk by the flesh the sences we walk

corruptly. we cannot lose our spirit which is God given, but you can turn away from the grace of God and decide or be tricked to walking by the flesh and become useless to GOD. iN 1jOHN ITS CALLED THE LUST OF THE FLESH AND THE PRIDE OF LIFE. So

basically what you sew is what you reap either of the flesh or of the spirit. Remember in the gospels Jesus christ said those who

really believe from the heart Romans 10;9=10 none will be lost why because we have been bought back. God is not an indian giver and He keeps his word. Keep something in mind its called gift of holy spirit so when understood correctly we operate it by our freedom of will because God is not a control freak that the other dude and he does it by manipulation. When someone says to me God made me its never the true God. Prayerfully this helps.

Hi Brain,

Not sure why Matthew Henry chose to go there using 2 Cor. 4:6, when the angel was the one whose countenance was like lightning. Matthew Henry commented it is often mentioned in the New Testament, as the day which Christians religiously observed in solemn assemblies, to the honor of Christ. This can be debated there are as many mentioning they met on the Sabbath because they did not have bibles like we have today and the only way to hear the scriptures was in the temple or synagogues on the Sabbath. We also see in scriptures they met every day of the week Acts 2:46-47.

What is not talked about very much, Jesus rose on the day of the Feast of Firstfruits. That is the first day after the Sabbath after Passover which is the first day of the week. Jesus is the Firstfruits of those who slept, 1 Cor. 15:20. It is also the first day counting each day of the 7 Sabbaths that brings us to the second harvest we call Pentecost that means 50 that is 7 Sabbaths plus 1 day.

The Jewish day starts at sundown at ends at sundown so in Matthew 28:1 Mark 16:2 Luke 24:1 and John 20:1 when the sun went down on the Sabbath it was the first day of the week. The women headed to the tomb with the spices to anoint Jesus and the sun was just about to come up except for Mary Magdalene, she was the first to go and it was still dark, John 20:1 but it was the first day of the week.

Romans 14 should help, if you will study all four accounts of this day it will shine light on many things. As Jesus told the woman at the well John 4:24-25.

Someone said, we are not called to go to church we are called to be the church and that is every day.

God bless,

RLW

Thank you Gigi , I also respect your beliefs .

Susan

I do understand and I am not offended. I just don't think we can have a meaningful conversation about Scriptural matters if you do not believe it is accurate and God inspired.

Giannis, there is a segment of the Christian population that adheres to dispensationalism. I have been aware of this for a long time. You can look it up on the internet.

What Ronnette is espousing is called ultra-dispensationalism and is new to me. I researched it last night to find out more. I suggest that you do too in order to understand more of what believe. I do not support her views.

John 20 Sir just a few scripture on subject matter, Jesus christ stated I can do nothing without my father, also when casting

out devils or when he dealt with satan he was never called God but what have we to do with thee thou Son of the most high

God. also many times after healing people they said praising God for giving such power to men. Also other points only God knows when Christ will return and when the apostles ask for a seat in heaven jesus christ said it is not for me to give. Also when he

ask peter who do people say that I am peter said thou are the Christ the son of God then jesus christ said my father has shown you this. i don't argue this subject matter and not expecting and don't want a response. Just sharing scripture. Last but not least

in Luke 1:31-34 twice the announcment is Son of the Highest gabriel speaking.

Suze, I think Adam has done a good job of where in Scripture Jesus accepts worship.

I do not believe that any created being can "become" god. Jesus, the Son of God is the Creator of all, nothing was created that He did not create. He was not created. This is classic Christian doctrine. But I can see that you do not hold to this belief. I rspect that you do not want to discuss this further with me. So be it.

Thank you Adam for these verses.

Thank you Adam , I have no problem obeying Jesus , he is my Redeemer and the Son of God , he spoke the words that God gave him to speak and God has given him all power and authority .

One Eighty Scripturally we are body soul and spirit if born again Thessalonians 4:23 notice spirit soul and body are used

spirit we are given when born again I.E. holy spirit, body of course flesh and blood soul is breath life when we take our first

breath we become a living soul. Scripturally when we a believer falls asleep body dust of the ground Gen 3:19 the spirit goes back

to who gave it God and when you take your last breath that is the end of soul life.

Brian I invite you to look at Collosians 2:16-23 the reason being Christ fulfilled the law and opened the age ofm Grace Pentecost

which is the day and time we live in. for us believers everyday is the sabbath, we are complete in Christ. The proof of this is

which day was the sabbath in the garden of eden. The answer is it did not exist until exodus when the law was given. remember

the sabbath was made for man not man for the sabbath. Our walk now is the law of love, accomplished by walking in Christ

summed up in Mathew 22:37-40. Some things to consider.

The answer is he was heart in His heart because after everthing they witnessed Him doing they still didn't believe.

Hi Suze, John 1:1 tells us that Jesus is God and other verses say He created all things.

Verses of Jesus accepting worship:

John 20:28

Matthew 28:8-9

Mark 16:1

Matthew 2:11

Matthew 21:9

John 12:13

We are also to obey Jesus:

John 8:31

John 14:15

John 14:21-24

John 15:10-14

1 John 2:3