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Hanna Fowler,

Sometimes we have to find out who we are not, & who we don't want to be, before we find out who we are. I've told several people at times before testings & temptation we can say "I'd never" but as Peter under the real pressure gave in, we really don't know how we handle trial & temptation until testing. (We're to pray that God deliver us & lead us not into temptation ' Matthew 6,) Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:40-62, Matthew 26:75, John 21:17, later Peter became a bold preacher read all the book of Acts to see Peter's boldness afterward. Here's a few: Acts 2:38-47, Acts 2:14, this is in the Bible for those of us who need this encouragement. Also this scripture : Luke 7:47, in context Luke 7:37-50,

Here are a few more: Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38, John 3:15-16, Acts 3:19, Romans 3:22-25,

Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Ephesians 5,

Ephesians 5:8 "For ye were sometimes darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord: walk as children of the light."

Matthew 7, Matthew 25:31-46, 2Corinthians 1:4,

Hopefully these are all helpful

Hello Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ. I am very hopeful from all your comments. I am sure that we all share Gods preferred Will. Spiritual Vision. Disciples and to BUILD DISCIPLES. TEACH.

The NT teaches the will of God on two "levels": 1012/boul ("God's immutable will" which includes the providential presetting of all physical circumstances), and 2307/thlma ("desire, God's preferred-will") which centers in choices.

[1012 (boul) focuses on the will (plan) of God for physical circumstances. 1012/boul ("a resolved plan") underlines the pre-set, unalterable nature of the plan. When used of God,1012 (boul) refers to Him authorizing all the physical scenes of life in His perfect wisdom and love.]

Nothing happens outside of God's plan (boul). People are often out of God's2307 (thlma), but never outside of God's1012 (boul)! See also1012 (boul). Both terms are used for example in Eph 1:11,

"In whom (Christ), we indeed (2532/ka) were divinely lot-cast, having been pre-horizoned (predestined), according to purpose (4286/prthesis, 'providence'), of the one energizing all things according to the boul-plan [arising out] of His thelma-plan."

[ Eph 1:11 states believers are "in Him" (Christ) and chosen by Him for a "divine-lot inheritance" (Gk text), i.e. our "divine-lot inheritance, having been pre-horizoned, according to (divine) purpose of the one energizing all things (neuter plural, ta panta), according to the counsel (1012/boul) of His will (2307/thlma)."]

Eph 1:11 conveys God's1012 (boul) as naturally proceeding from His2307 (thlma). The broader term (2307/thlma) includes the Lord's generous offers of love to all people. Each person therefore must make meaningful (undetermined) choices - in physical circumstances He arranged in His perfect wisdom before creation ( Jn 1:3).

["God's2307 (thlma) is more inclusive than1012 (boul), and centers on choices. God's 1012/boul ('plan') predestines all the physical scenes of life.

Blessed

Dav47,

Genesis 4:1, Genesis 4:2, Seems to clearly state these are seperate births. Twins are also seemingly clearly described within the Bible Genesis 25:22-26, Esau & Jacob being fraternal twins, Genesis 38:27, Pharez & Zarah.

We need to be careful not to add to scripture.

Genesis 3,

The fruit was of the "tree of the knowledge of good & evil"

Genesis 2:9 " And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food, the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil"

Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:22

It is symbolic, spiritual & seemingly literal. If it were an apple tree, or fig I believe it would have said. See Matthew 21:19, Genesis 1:11,

Knowledge of good and evil, yet GOD's Word says the things of evil, we shouldn't learn. Genesis 6:5, Genesis 48:16, Exodus 32:2, Numbers 13 -14, Deuteronomy 1:39, (in context Deuteronomy 1:20-40 ) Hebrews 10:22, James 1:13-27,

Romans 16:19-20

James 1:5,

Hopefully these are all helpful

Soon after Pentecost : Acts 2:42-47,

Acts 3, Peter & John continues into Acts 4,

The Apostles: Acts 5, Acts 6, specifically says the 12 , including the newly appointed. From Acts 1:26, Acts 9:27, Acts 11,

Philip: Acts 8,

Peter: Acts 9:32-42, Acts 10:5-48, Acts 11, Acts 12:3-7, Acts 12,

Barnabas: Acts 11:22-30,

James: Acts 12:1-2,

Mark, John, Barnabas, Acts 12:25,

That is just some of what the Apostles did after Pentecost. Please read through the Book of Acts, & rest of New Testament books for even more.

Hopefully these are all helpful

I apologize I think some of the words are incorrect I hope you realize what I was trying to say I have to talk and text I'm kind of slow please forgive me take care

I tried to be very careful when I say because in Revelation at the end it says do not add anything or do not take anything away so I fear the lord I was just saying being the spirit not the flush that's all I think I fear more than anything else if I said anything incorrect I apologize and please forgive me God bless take care

Dear Susan,

I will pray for you and your husband to get through this. I also pray that you receive wise council and that God can work through this situation to restore the way things were before.

I think the marriage partnership is there to support each other when one is down and love is doing what is best for the person and for the couple, not necessarily what is fun or offers short term pleasure. What I mean is he is down and you are currently the strong one in the relationship, and I personally think you are still respecting and loving your husband by doing what is best and right, not necessarily what he wants in the short term. And what I mean by that is if he is continuing to harm himself, go into debt, and sustain more and more losses, then I would consider taking measures to mitigate the damage and stop that.

More specifically, I personally would consider freezing credit cards, limiting bank withdrawals, blocking casino as a merchant that can no longer be paid, talk to your bank and see what your options are. I would organize some kind of intervention, bring in his old friends, other family, counselor, not at the same time, but in steps to hold strong against this dangerous addiction and possibly idolatry. This is not to defy him or break any marital yoke, but since he's currently not acting like his rational self, you are showing love by helping prevent him from harming himself and you further, while supporting his real future self. I would speak to any family and friends about what steps can be done to mitigate the loss and put in roadblocks to discourage further addition and losses. This is just my opinion that comes to mind. God bless you.

Hello, just a thought I have been concerned about this issues of women pastors for awhile. I'm not the judge. But the word is pretty plain on the subject. Go back and read in Genesis about the order of men an women ,Noah and his sons went in the ark first then his sons. Animals went in male and then female it make alot of sense to me on God order. The twelve were men for a reason. I don't think a woman can't preach but to be over men I think that's the question. I truly believe that God has a order. As a woman I glad to have a husband that is my help mate to do things I can't do . I don't want to be over men because as a woman we think emotionally a lot of times and the Lord knew that, that's the way the Lord made women. God has the answer. His word is forever settled. His word has been purified over and over and over and has withstood the test of time and it will withstand the test of time.

Hello Free

Thank you for your thoughts and replying to my post. I have directly told him and looked straight in his eyes I know this is not you, because you would never live this life you are living now, you are the complete opposite. I also told him he has strongholds on him and must be broken in Jesus name.

He understands but will not accept it. He said he could quit gambling if he wanted to, but says he doesn't want to quit. He is not a willing vessel as before. He's acting like a rebellious child.

He tells me I will just have to get used to him living this lifestyle. I pray for him all the time as I should. But if he's not fighting to change himself only a supernatural miracle will have to take place. He doesn't want any church folks (my friends) around him. I know God never intended this to happen after being together with him in a Christian marriage for 36 years. God doesn't change his mind. Why oh why Lord? I have no answers. I have to trust and believe God is working on him, even though I see no evidence.

God Bless you Free and would appreciate continued prayer.

Susan

Alex,

Thank you kindly for reading and replying to my request. Yes, I am heartbroken, never ever thought this type of life is mine now. I don't want to live this way! I want my husband back, the husband who had a heart of Gold. Not this man I don't even like.

I receive your prayer in Jesus name! Waiting for the breakthrough. Though I'm getting very weak and weary waiting, I have no choice.

God Bless you

Susan

John,

Thank you so much for reading and replying.

Yes, I watch Christian TV and listen to Christian music. But I will keep on trusting and believing in God. And that he knows what is best for him and for me. Nothing is impossible for God.

God Bless you

Susan

Giannis,

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to read my post and give me your thoughts and concerns about my situation.

He always tells me he stubborn, and no matter he will always do things his way. Kind of acting rebellious. So, until he decides he wants to live for Jesus again I have to live with a person I don't like. About me talking with a pastor, counselor etc I did mention that to him but he would never agree with that. He says there is no need and when he wants to go back to Christian life, he will and no one will tell him otherwise. But I told him just I want to go and talk with someone. Again, he has the one car always and couldn't even go if I wanted to. Never in a million years would I ever have thought I would have written yesterday for the help I need. It seems like a nightmare. How a person can change so much. I would have never married him years ago if I would have met him the way he is today. I will give my son my debit card, this way every month my son will keep safe my disability money. My husband has already pawned all of my jewelry and his in order for him to have more money to gamble with. I remember the days when he used to preach/teach/encourage people on YouTube. Recently he was in the living room, I was sitting at the kitchen table and played one of his little sermons and put up the volume for him to hear. I made the statement "this is really good" God was so proud of you telling everyone there was hope for them in any situation. Then he remarked I'm not that man any longer. He just doesn't want to surrender. Now, I wait. God knows all about it. I don't want to sound like a child but life sometimes is not fair. I know the life I'm living now can't be God's plan. But again I feel stuck waiting on my husband's decision to live the life God intended for him.

Thank you for your encouragement and I appreciate your prayers !!

Susan

May God bless you John , may He give you the strength and wisdom to get through your difficulties and to stay strong in His Word . You are not alone , be not soon shaken , much love in Christ .

Susan your post touched me....I pray for you and your husband and your whole family....Susan if you will permit me I Baptise you and your husband and your whole family in the Precious Name of Jesus...Right now LORD put an end to this nightmare this lady is going thru....Sown a good seed in their hearts and minds right now LORD....In Jesus name I pray....Let your kingdom come Lord right now in Jesus name.....I rebuke you Satan right now outa the lives of this precious lady and her family in Jesus name.

.....Lord this lady has no one to help her but You...So we trust you O lord to fill her and her husband with the H.G....OH LORD HAVE MERCY ON THIS PRECIOUS LADY AND HER FAMILY....And have mercy on all of us in this forum in Jesus Name i pray OH LORD....I send the Great Promise of the H.G. ON ALL YOUR FAMILY SIS SUSAN IN Jesus Name.

I'm so sorry sounds like you were really devoted wife and Christian sounds a lot better than me I know that I became Born again 1995 and I haven't really served the Lord that well I mean I was good towards man you know being nice but anyways I'm so sorry I don't know what to tell you my own life is kind of screwed up I take care of my ex-wife she's in a nursing home don't have to but I do I'm the only one nobody else cares it sounds like you have a son if I read it right that that's good my son he doesn't I don't know I did everything right but he just I don't know I just can pray that you have people around you you know that will help you out you know I'm sorry that I can't give good advice I'm not in a place to do that I don't know good scripture I got one foot in heaven and one foot out I can only pray that your children if you do have them sound like you do they will be there for you I'm sorry I can't say anything else you do have an ange there are verses I can say in the Bible that we have to fear the lord and I do I don't know if that helps in any way I'm probably saying that incorrect but maybe you know what I'm talking about take care God bless you

God has revealed some things to you how to deal with this situation. Verses that come to mind are 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; Read the previous chapter how it refers to Christ dealing with unbelief and he follows with "Likewise , ye wives". Another verse 2 Timothy 2:25 applies ....In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; The human nature thinks more knowledge and lectures are the answer, but the following verses show how our view has to turn inward and practice how we apply knowledge. 2 Peter 1:5,6 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. Take care of yourself and do the faithful roles of a wife so he desires to be with you. Hopefully you can have meaningful conversations that will help him see with God's grace. God give you much grace and the pray for the Holy Spirit to lead you!

Hebrews 12 : 22 ....New Jerusalem is the City of God not old Jerusalem....You are come unto Mount Zion the city of the living God That HEAVENLY JERUSALEM and to a hugh host of Angels ...And Jesus said that the Kingdom was gonna be in our hearts via the seed of the sower... Matthew 13 : 19... The good seed is the WORD of the Kingdom....And the Kingdom will come as a man who sows seed in his field...and Jesus said the field is our hearts where that good seed will be sown....

.....Paul says that OLD JERUSALEM is like Hagar and is in bondage with her Children...But Jerusalem from above is the Mother of us all ... Gal. 4 : 26 ....The Kingdom has to be in our hearts simply b/c thats where satan's seat is...Thus its gonna be kingdom against Kingdom ...An external kingdom ( old jerusalem ) wd be no threat to satan...but an INTERNAL kingdom wd crush Satans head b/c our carnal minds is satans seat....But NEW JERUSALEM is the CITY of the great KING...The H.G.

.....The Kingdom of God is not in meat or drink but in joy and peace in the H.G.... Romans 14 : 17...And the Kingdom of God is New JERUSALEM.....Not Old JERUSALEM which is in bondage with her Children....Old Jerusalem will be saved when she says blessed is he that comes in the name of the lord....Which is the H.G. the man Child that is gona rule all nations....The Kingdom does not come till the woman births the Child .. Rev 12 : 10 kjv....Unless ya receive the kingdom as a lil Child you will in no wise enter there in...And thats y the new birth is so important...We are gonna birth that heavenly Child in our hearts and minds.

......My lil Children of whom i travail in birth again till Christ is formed in you... Gal 4 : 19 The Child of Promise the H.G. ...Thus the Kingdom will truly be with in us...Jew or Gentile....God so loved the world...

Mark 16:16

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned"

How do you know she wasn't baptized, she truly adored JESUS and would of fallowed HIS teachings where HE went to John the Baptist himself and was baptized.

Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Is 28:19 not a commandment of CHRIST?

Mat 10:19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Mat 10:20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

2nd part Tried to use Hebrew letters , but they didn't post but translation is still good.

Long subject but will try to condense as much as possible: It is sad to this day churches teach little kids that eating an apple caused sin when the word apple is not even in the whole of Genesis. Heb-ets=fruit trees was commanded by GOD good to eat.

Gen 3:3 Hebrew =(fruit) Noun masculine=this particular instance it leads to the seed of Satan; 2 Corinthians 11:3 beguile translated-wholly seduced. Hebrew verb: (touch) = ; is a primitive root meaning to lie with a woman; fruit of the womb is the impregnation of the seed Gen 3:6 Serpent was, is most beautiful of all GODS creations that Eve nor even Adam could resist. Serpent ( Rev 12:9) more subtle than all GODS creation, which HE made the full package of beauty, might and cunningness; Eze 28:13 He was called the glistening 1 because of his shining glory. He was wise and cunning and led Eve down a dark past where the tares would be planted in the world; having twins Cain and Abel 1 bad and 1 good. Gen 4:2 (again) =Heb. yasaph = continue, she continued in labor; Cain and Abel were fraternal twins by 2 different fathers Satan and Adam both coming to the age of accountability at same time Heb 11:4. Joh 8:44 Matthew 13:27-29. Genesis 3:10 They only knew they were naked after the act of seduction; only then did they realize their private parts and felt ashamed. They didn't use leaves to cover their mouths but their privates, fig leaves at that, which leads us to learn the parable of the fig tree, Gen 3:7; Enemy of GOD sewed the seed, Satan's seed, Rev 12:9. Genesis 3:15 1st prophecy of the bible where the sons of Satan bruised CHRIST heels on the cross but CHRIST will bruise his head. Between Satan seed (tares/Kennites=sons of Cain) and the man Adams seed where the fallen angels left their 1st habitation to seduce the daughters of eth haw adam in a second attempt to corrupt the seed line from which CHRIST from umbilical cord to umbilical cord would come..

Dear "Susan" am so sorry to read about how life has become for you both. Before reading your post, i read a word from Matthew 5:31-32.

Unfortunately, your husband is gripped by a demon, maybe several. Your real man is in there somewhere, you know. So do not think about leaving him yet. There are help on the way. Jesus is not far away. Jesus is in your heart is He not?

You get to bring in some believing Christian people who are simply speaking out against this Rebellious spirit. Throw it out from him in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can do this with their and your help. You yourself can prepare your courage to and speak against the spirit that dwells in your husband. It's not Jesus who drives your husband, you know. And you have the right to throw it out in the Holy name of Jesus. You have the authority to speak it out, the demon is ruining your life. What Jesus did at Calvary has given us an unparalleled purification in Jesus' work, we are purified in His blood. Remember that when you speak to the spirit of your husband.

Clean out the demon from their house, instantly! Good luck and let us never forget we need too be alert all. I sincerely hope that it works out for you. God bless u and yours in Jesus name, love u in Christ.

Matthew chapter 5 and 6

What was the fruit? Was it really an apple of fig? Or is there also a deeper meaning in the

word fruit?

If you were on trial how would you defend your faith in Christ

Hi Shellon. I'm unsure which period of David's reign you're thinking of, but 2 Samuel 5:9-13 indicates that his throne was in Jerusalem, and he called it "the city of David". Even the king of Tyre, hearing about the greatness of David, sent lumber & workers to build this house for him. So, one could safely assume that David & his large family lived here.

God doesn't need possessions as we understand it, 'having or owning things' that are necessary for our survival or happiness. In Psalm 50:10, God says: "For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." God owns all things He has created, even the special called-out people (first Israel, then those who've come to faith in Christ) & also that special city Jerusalem (Zion). Psalm 87:2-3 says, "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." According to this verse, Zion is synonymous with City of God, and it is a place that God loves. Zion is Jerusalem.



Zion is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:7. Zion was originally an ancient Jebusite fortress in the city of Jerusalem. After David's conquest of the fortress, Jerusalem became a possession of Israel. The royal palace was built there, and Zion/Jerusalem became the seat of power in Israel's kingdom. When Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem, the meaning of Zion included the temple area ( Psalm 2:6; Psalm 48:2,11,12; Psalm 132:13). Therefore, the prophecy of Jeremiah 31:6, "Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God."

Zion is also used in a spiritual sense in Scripture. In the Old Testament, Zion refers figuratively to Israel as the people of God ( Isaiah 60:14). In the New Testament, Zion refers to God's spiritual kingdom: Hebrews 12:22. Peter, quoting Isaiah 28:16, refers to Christ as the Cornerstone of Zion ( 1 Peter 2:6).

Mount Zion, as a geographical area, is now the focus of much dispute (mainly between Jews & Muslims). The Bible is clear that one day Zion will be the sole possession of the Lord Jesus, and Zion, both the nation and the city, will be restored. ( Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 60:14). When Jesus returns to Earth, His rule will be from Jerusalem ( Zechariah 14:1-4; Luke 1:32,33). I hope you can see why Zion is so important & especially significant in God's Eyes as a special City of God (on Earth).

At the end of luke 7 jesus told the woman ,thy faith has saved thee go in peace,which tells us all that salvation comes through faith not in water baptism or any other ordnance of the church,but faith and faith alone saves a person