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May God bless you and your family , may He keep you all safe and well and close to each other and may He provide for all your daily needs in abundance , may He keep you all very close to Him . Much love in Christ .

Just from memory, I don't think the Israelites were allowed to make slaves of other Israelites , I'm pretty sure they had to pay each other wages , which means they would be payed servants , even if they were only paid low wages or part of their wages went on supplying food and lodgings , living in , they were still servants not slaves , it's seems they could hire themselves out for a period , a bit like an employment contract , I will work for you for six years for this amount of remuneration and after six years the contract was up for the negotiation . This is just what I can remember without looking it up . Hope I haven't confused the issue smiley face .

This is great insight and detail about God freeing the children of Israel from Egypt.

Brother Roy

Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia, Grace be unto you, and peace from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the SEVEN SPIRITS before his throne.

This is speaking about Christ, and the SEVEN SPIRITS of HIM.

Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse (Christ), and a BRANCH (man, you and I) shall grow out of his (Christ's) roots.

Here are the SEVEN SPIRITS of Christ.

Isaiah 11:2 And the (1) SPIRIT of the Lord (the Father) shall rest upon him, the SPIRIT of (2) wisdom and (3) understanding, the SPIRIT of (4) counsel and (5) might, the SPIRIT of (6) knowledge and (7) fear of the Lord (the Father);

The root is the LIFE of the BRANCH; it feeds the BRANCH with these SEVEN SPIRITS.

May God give us eyes to see and ears to hear.

God Bless You.

Continue from previous. I ran out of space.

1 John 2:11

But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.

I find it Amazing that out of the 2000 Characters allowed on these posts, If baptism is mentioned once it draws attention.

If you mention the command to love your brother "And that's whether he holds the same views of baptism or not " Love shuts the thread down!

Most will admit you can be baptized and not be saved, as well as every alter call in the local Church means someone got saved. But they passionately hold to the view you must be baptized by water to be saved!

As Texsis said the scripture doesn't say that. Nowhere!

I would love to see this intense debate on

John 13:34-35.

John 15.

And especially 1 John 2:1-11. Where it speaks of what's contuary to loving your brother which is hating your brother! and sadly over a view!

I'm not here to judge but it seems the fruit that confirms a live branch seems to be lacking from some!

Is this because the foundation you're they're standing on is built by your own works?

This Post was never about water baptism, It was about fruit barring, the old nature crucified, and the baptism of the Holyspirit which sanctifies a believer Positionally and practically and puts us in the body of Christ with other believers.

This is why I felt Texsis asked a good question that was fitting to the post. Because only the baptism of the Holyspirit brings new life and the beginning of a better covenant.

God bless.

Hi Bro Spencer,

Thanks for your reply, and always so great to hear from you.

We were discussing the subject of water baptism, but I will defer from that, to answer you - regarding the two greatest commandments.

You certainly won't get any disagreement with me regarding these two (2) greatest commandments that Jesus emphasized while here on earth. Love God, and love our neighbor's as ourselves! Jesus also tells us that "all the law" hang from these TWO!

Matthew 22:40

"On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."

So, if the Holy Spirit is truly working in us - to help us to follow the 2 greatest commandments, it only makes sense that we will also be following all of God's 10 commandments since "these laws" are incorporated into the TWO greatest Laws - per Jesus in Matthew 22:40

GB

Desr Sheila. Just think, was Roman rule better in Paul's time? No surely it wasn't. Christians suffered many persecutions during the first three centuaries AD but never revolted, always obeyed the Romans, and the example of their lives made after those 3 centuaries almost the whole of Rome christians. Our lives are often the best testimony of our faith in Jesus Christ. Of course one has to obey God's rules when they are in contrast with gov rules, it is what Peter said to Jews when they arested the spostles because they were preaching the Gospel. So lets do the same.

GBU

Even the people back in the days of Abraham seemed to be so wicked. Killing Abraham to take Sarai. I suppose there has always been evil throughout the entire history of the world.

An interesting observation. There are 31 chapters in Proverbs and the longest month is 31 days. A good practice is to read a Proverb a day observing the day keeps us on track. Example July 4th read Proverbs chapter 4

Proverbs is a great book to get wisdom. But it does take a little effort. Proverbs 2:2 tells us to apply our heart to understanding. So we need to read and meditate on God's word to gain wisdom and understanding.

It means to not eat meat. Some will falsely say you can only eat plants. Gen 9:3 shows us we can eat meat.

What does 2 Peter verse 12 mean ?

What is the reason for preachers avoiding the book of Revelation?

Hebrews 2:6-7 In 6 it talks of man and Christ in 7 it says thou make him lower than the angles. I thought that man and Christ were above the angels am I understanding this wrong? No offense to the Angles.

Dear brother Alex N, when you talk about being born again, it sounds like something people have to do themselves. Now you could elaborate a little on what they can not do, think u not? We know that everything comes from the Lord, no one gets there without God the Father Himself. Ephesians 2:18 and mm.

But what we can contribute is and tell the people we meet that they should believe for their own part. so that they do not fare badly on the last day of God. Because faith comes from preaching, or what they hear right? So that they may repent and believe from dead works and believe in the Living God Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17

Romans 6:10-11

Thank you that you will never forget what He has done for you. Know that you are highly loved by our gracious God and in what you have been handed down. (if the grammar is wrong forgive me). What gift u have get from Him is precious, always stand strong in the Living Word of God.

God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.

So true to you both, thank you both for sharing God's presence in your daily life. It's uplifting! I do not believe in coincidences, i believe that God Angels are with us all the time, every second of the day and night always.

It is especially important nowadays that we teach the children and all we care about to keep calm no matter what happens, because in anger and hatred it is not certain that we have these Angels watching over us. At least Jesus is not with then. I can imagine that they are unable to be present in such circumstances. For even though the Angels are fearsome, the Angels always say when the Angels appear to us humans. Fear not! So even then they must live in peace.

O Lord Jesus Christ, we live in times where there is noise and commotion night and day. forgive us if we do not fully understand Your opinion every time. Thanks for the website that really helps in gray days. And that gives such joy in light.

God bless us all in Jesus Name, love u all in Christ. Romans 13

I very much liked your comment, Adam. There is so much truth in it.

Dear "Shaa Rei" u wrote: He that KNOWETH My name shall be saved. Is it a confusion with lowercase and uppercase letters here? And u wrote: So also, in trials and tribulations , we too must seek our new name. ???

If i am going to search and find my new name, a new rule? Can you please elaborate on this a bit more. It was a bit of a long search for me at least.

On righteous works yes and Revelation 2:17 and Revelation 3:12

God bless u, love u in Christ. Hebrew 10:7 Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Everything is for Jesus. We stand in the radiance of Jesus Christ.

Well written dear "Paul".

He made us in His mind at the foundation of the earth. Psalms 139:13-17

He has created all life forms as well. Genesis 1:28-31 see v.30

All powers are subject to Him, even there He is Lord! Ephesians 6:1

God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.

Dear "Sheila" so nice that you remembered it. Today i have a word for you that can slip under the same. Romans 13. Thank you for your patience. It is an important gift, and the love for it does not hurt our neighbor, know that we work for the One True Just God. He alone should have the credit. God bless u and yours in Jesus. love u in Christ.

What does this extract from Revelation mean "and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne?

What I find noteworthy about the baptism debate is that some seem to work hard to avoid something while others work hard to follow God's commands. Which one is priority? Is it normal for a genuine Christ followers to do the very minimum, or is it more healthy for Christ followers to be excited about following ALL of God's commands without hesitation or excuse? What is the greater risk? To risk disobeying God or to risk potentially doing something extra to honor God?

Acts 2:38 ...Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ...

"Surely not me though, it doesn't say it in other verses..."

"every one of you"

"Not Christians though"

"every one of you"

"probably not me though"

"every one of you"

"because of [excuse] I can't though"

"every one of you"

"I'm sure there's some other verses I can cherry pick to get out of this, though..."

"every one of you"

"No thanks, I don't feel like it."

John 14:15 "If ye love me, keep my commandments."

Luke 6:46 - "And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?"

James 1:22 - "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."

*Q: My friends say that if you are not baptized in Jesus' name and filled with the Holy Ghost then I'm not saved and going to hell! Is that true? I believe Jesus is God and came to earth to save us from sins.

*A: The Bible indicates that baptism is not required in order to have your sins forgiven and spend eternity with God. If we were to look at the passages in the New Testament that discuss "being saved" or "salvation," we would discover that only 5 of 27 mention baptism. Not one of those five teach baptism is required to be saved. The five references to baptism are found in Mark 16:16; John 3:5; Acts 2:38 and 1 Pet. 3:21. When only five out of twenty-seven passages refer to baptism, we must ask, "Is baptism required in order to have our sins forgiven?" If baptism is essential for salvation, why was it not mentioned in the other twenty-two passages? Why would God allow that to happen? If it is needed to be saved, then very important information was left out. If we look at the five passages closely, we discover that the passages do not teach that baptism is required in order to be saved, that is, to have our sins forgiven. We would encourage you to read the study titled, "Baptism and Salvation." It explains that those five passages do not teach that baptism is necessary. Baptism is only a symbol of your faith. Being baptized is an act of an inner submission to Jesus. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.*But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law*.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Gal. 5:16, 18, 2 ***But if one is a Christian, one will get baptized as an act of obedience; and the Holy Spirit will do a work in one's life to make one more like Jesus. Then we will see the fruit of the Spirit. God bless & be w/all misinterpriters

Read 1 Co. 11:3-8 first. Then come back....

Man, not man and women, was created first. Woman was created from the man, for the man.

There is no man/woman single being hermaphrodite in Scripture. They are completely seperate. In creation, purpose, goals/reason for existence.

I believe you are confused because the Genesis account jumps from a general description of Gods creation of everything including "mankind" ( both man, Adam, and eve, woman, to the specifics of their seperate creation, and the fall.

Understand, Satan is so powerful that he convinced 1/3 of all the angels that were present when the foundations of the

earth were laid, that he could take God. We, are, according to scripture, "currently" lower than the angels. You think there is something you can say or do to "restrain Satan" or "rebuke" him. As a matter of fact, Jude 1:8-16.

Even other angels, greater, by far, than any living human, won't lay a single accusation at the feet of Satan. Instead they say, "The Lord God rebuke you." " I rebuke you..." Is going where no angel will ever go. They're not stupid. Daring to rebuke Satan is like daring to stand in front of a freight train and yelling stop I command you in the name of Fred my janitor."

The format isn't stop in the name of the law/Lord either. Its, Lord, please build a hedge around us and protect us from the damage of Satan, fallen angels and demons. Let your influence reign in our lives and the lives of those we seek to influence for your kingdom.

Remove the word "I" from all of it. Even in "The name of the Lord." Be smart. Don't revile angelic majestic, even in His name. Ask God to do it directly and be done. I, personally, do fear to go where Arc Angels, the most powerful angels of all, fear to tread. Ask God to do it and be done. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.

If taking all I am, all I gave, all I love and care for brings you glory Lord, have at it. I live for you. Job... It's about Him being glorified. None of this is about me.

which is the correct translation for exodus 21:2 - "If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing." is it servant or slave? some translations say slave while KJV and some others say servant.

First read 1Co. 7:9-11. Asking for forgiveness means nothing. As a child I often begged my parents to forgive me just to avoid my consequences in a moment where I was caught in my sins. I wanted to avoid my consequences. I didn't want to obey. There was no change of heart. There was no desire to figure out and do their will. I just didn't want to be published for my willful disobedience.

This is the sorrow of the world. This is the world begging for forgiveness with no intention at all of changing their course. If you confess with your mouth Jesus Lord... You shall be saved. If you make a 100% true statement that Jesus is your Lord, God, Savior, the one who's will you habitually seek to figure out for and by yourself so you can ivey absolutely all He truly said and meant, you shall be saved. Confessing a lie saves no one.

Back to 2 Co. 7:9-11. If you are truly sorry, The sorry that is true repentance, I.e. with the true intention of dedicating your life to figuring put and obeying the will of God as a habit and way of life from that moment forward, you won't just "ask for forgiveness", everyone will see it. You will have a new life, a new purpose, a new focus for every area of your life.

You will with great earnestness desire to clear yourself, your behaviors, your responses, of absolutely everything your Lord God and Savior doesn't like while seeking in all ways to figure out and do His will. Why? He who is forgiven much loves much. If you love Me you will do my commandments.

If you understand and believe the depths of your own sin fullness, the size of the debt you owe, and that while you were Gods enemy and we're hostile to Him He died to save you, to free you, because He loved you that much, then, being forgiven that much will result in great live. That great love will result in complete dedication to figuring out and doing His will.

Asking for forgiveness means nothing. Understanding the severity of your sins, believing He died in your place...

If you examine the context of "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" the term is used after Jesus, doing only the perfect willvof the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is accused of casting out demons through the power of Satan. Example Mat. 12:24-32, Mark 3:22-29, Luke 11:15-12:10. In all cases, in the very presence of Christ Himself, doing PERFECTLY, the will of the Father, through the perfect power of the Holy Spirit, they call the entire Godhead Satan. If you are physically in the presence of Christ doing the perfect willvof the Father through the power of the Spirit, and attribute Gods works to Satan, there is no hope for you. That's the only context for this sin. Every other sin is forgettable till the day we die. But Christ is not here on earth right now... Which is why you never see blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mentioned after He ascended.

Brother Dan.

Here is what is highly ignored and is where by we "know! whether God spirit is in us or not. And is what should be a greater concern!

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35.

Here's the sum of it all.

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

Let me show you what a dear Brother on this site shared,

Take a close look at verse 21! " He who love his God love his brother also!"

Do you notice that doesn't say He who love God "should love his brother also? It says He who love God love his brother ALSO!

This is confirmation that he is in you and you in him! This is a fruit produced by the Holyspirit! And something we have no control of.

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh is in darkness.. 1 Jn 2:

Hi Wanda

I used to have similar questions in the past, it's not easy, but we need to trust scripture, and as Suze had a great reply in that we should read the bible and use Jesus life and teachings as our perfect example, especially for what he did for us on the cross.

These are only a few verses that have brought comfort to me to help keep my life in perspective.

Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"

Matthew 5:3-12 "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Luke 23:34 "Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots."

Romans 12:16-21 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."

God Bless