Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 661

Great answer Jesse. Great scripture references.

Edward, I hesitated to answer for lack of scripture references.

Read Matthew Chapter 21-22 & 23 you will realize he's talking about Caesar and anyone like him in This World Now..You will understand once you Read these through 23.We are to call know one Rabbi period that thinks they are above our Lord Jesus Christ.Nor now down to.What a wonderful Read Amen Thank you

Thanks Jesse for your thoughts. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. The oil is what makes the lamp work. The thought that strikes me is the foolish virgins didn't value the oil. They thought the wise had too much oil and could spare some. The wise were protective of the the oil when asked to give some up. Mat. 25:9 Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves." I picture the foolish virgins thinking the wise virgins were foolish for being so careful about their "walk of life". Interesting enough: they were all virgins.

Sons of GOD : Genesis 6:2, Job 1:6, Job 2:1, Job 38:7, Revelation 12:10, John 1:12 "But as many as receive him, to them gave he power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on his name:"

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of GOD, they are the sons of GOD."

Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of GOD, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world."

1John 3:1 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of GOD: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."

Matthew 5:16, Luke 8:19, Matthew 23:9, John 20:17, John 4:23, John 16:28, Matthew 6:7-34 did you notice how many times GOD is referenced as "our, your Father " in that portion of chapter 6? Matthew 7:11,

Mark 3:33-35,

1John 3, Romans 8:29,

Contrast = John 8:41-47, 1John 2:23, Matthew 3:9

Hopefully these are all helpful in your study

Zechariah 1-14

Joel 2 - 28

Acts 2 -17

Please Read Zechariah 4-14

Joel 2 -28

Acts 2-17

The 2 Olive Trees and 2 Candle Sticks

Are the Spirit of The Lord..

They are the Anointed Ones that stand by

The Lord of The Whole Earth.

I'm doing more research and going to Pray for

God to reveal it to me.

It sounds like these are the Two who will be down preaching for 3 Days then be killed and rise in 3 Days .I can't say who the Two are yet.I just know It's The Spirit of The Lord.

Zechariah 4-10

Joel 2 28

Acts 2 - 17

It's The Lord's Spirit..

There's many more verses..

The 2 Olive Trees and 2 Candle Sticks

Are The Lord's Spirit.

Does the Bible speak of the age of accountability? Is 8yrs old too young to know the difference between right and wrong in biblical speaking? Thank you!

Please see: Numbers 21:35,

Dear Edward

This is how I know this parable.

PART 1

The lamp is us, the oil is the Holly Spirit, the light ( Matthew 5:15-16) is our pure life. But an introduction is needed first.

How does one have spiritual fruit in his life? The answer is that that fruit is a result of the work of the Holly Spirit in him, that is why in Galatians 5:22 the scripture talks about the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT. It is not due to our struggles to aquire that fruit in our lives, it would be impossible to aquire love, peace, joy...on our own, it it smt given to us by God through His Spirit. How does one gets rid of the works of flesh ( Galatians 5:19-21) in his life The answer is by the HS ( Romans 8:13). In simple words how can somebody who comes to Jesus can change his character to be similar to Christ's, how can he be changed from a sinful person full of what the scripture calls deeds/works of flesh (sins,faults,passions,bad habits etc) and become a person with clean and pure life? The answer is due to the work of the Holly Spirit in him. That is why a person that never comes to Jesus can never become a saint no matter how hard he tries. There are certain limits we humans have. On our own we can never, say, love our enemy no matter how hard we try, we can never give up smoking, drugs, drinks, swearing, adultery, fornication no matter how hard we try. All these are results of the work of the HS inside us. So what is needed to supply our lamps with to have light/pure life? The answer is with God's Spirit. How do we fill ourselves with the HS. By reading the Word of God, going to church, have communion with other christians, have Holly Communion and mainly by PRAYING IN SPIRIT. In other words by living a decent christian life.

PART TWO

Now the 5 wise virgins made the proper preparation to meet the groom. This represents all christians that live a decent spiritual life walking God's way and let God's Spirit change them. Their life shines all the time.The rest represent the ones that walk with one foot inside and the other outside God's path. They live a christian life but not in its fullness, they occasionally, not always, read the Word of God, occasionally pray, occasionally go to church, occasionally have company with other christians, in other words they haven't taken seriously their salvation, they don't get prepared to meet Jesus. They don't realy try to change. They don't try to fill themselves with the Spirit of God, but maybe they let the spirit of world live in them sometimes.They don't really try to have their light on. They think there is still time so they postpone their preparation for later on. they are not in a hurry. So the oil starts finishing and the light starts blinking, which means that sin starts coming in their lives so their lives is not always pure and clean. If this is kept going the light will eventually go off and darkness will come in their lives. The darkness, the spiritual darkness represents a sinful life. If Jesus arrives when they (we) are at that stage, we will be left out of the Marriage. How horrible is to hear "I don't know you" How don't you know me my Lord? Am I not your child? Haven't you written my name in the Book of Life? Haven't you baptised me in your Spirit, haven't you given me spiritual gifts/miracles/casting out devils? "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that WORK INIQUITY."

We don't know when Jesus is going to come in our lives. We have to be ready all the time, our life has to shine all the time, ready to repent for our sins when necessary and walk Jesus' way. Not let sin in our lifes, not stepping back, not walking with one foot in faith and the other in the sinful world.

I hope it helps.

GBU

Please would you mind helping me to get a link for amplified bible. Thank you and may God bless you.

the oil represents the commandments and the light is talking about the Torah proverbs 6:23

where are the 12 tribes of Israel located today? the bible clearly states that Judah would be scattered Isaiah 11:12, but in jole it says that Judah would be sold off to the Greeks Joel 3:6 which happened after 70 AD which the romans chaste the Israelites to west Africa where they was sold into slavery Deuteronomy 28:68 which was the slave trade according to history

Dear Lord, help me to understand your word. In Revelation 1.7 every eye shall see..... Is this possible on a globe earth.

I heard this preacher say that Solomon went to hell! Is this true? Did Solomon not return back to GOD??

"Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer."

God will destroy the earth with fire next time.

She had other children too. On the cross, Jesus said "John, behold your mother."

She wasn't alone.

In reply to the term ( persons ) the dictionary says person (psn)

n, pl persons

1. an individual human being

2. the body of a human being, sometimes including his or her clothing: guns hidden on his person.

3. (Grammar) a grammatical category into which pronouns and forms of verbs are subdivided depending on whether they refer to the speaker, the person addressed, or some other individual, So Again, No The Bible dose NOT spell out ( trinity ) in any of Mans ( ( Interpretations . )

In reply to the term ( persons ) the dictionary says person (psn)

n, pl persons

1. an individual human being

2. the body of a human being, sometimes including his or her clothing: guns hidden on his person.

3. (Grammar) a grammatical category into which pronouns and forms of verbs are subdivided depending on whether they refer to the speaker, the person addressed, or some other individual, So Again, No The Bible dose NOT spell out ( trinity ) in any of Mans ( ( Interpretations . )

Dear Who,

Yes, I did say that. If you want a more complete explanation, I suggest that you visit a website like "Got Questions" or "Compelling Truth" or similar Christian site after googling What is the Trinity? or "How can God be One Being inn three distinct persons?

These sites may have better ways of saying what i was trying to convey.

Giannis, Well said.

Also, I would like to add that Jesus' promise of the Spirit to the disciples at the Last Supper indicates that the Holy Spirit already existed. So, like you said, with so many different views even among believers, what does one believe is true? The person who says that there is one Holy Spirit who is eternally everywhere present (which is how He can dwell within every believer) or the person who claims that the Holy Spirit comes into existence in believers by gestation, (as Alex states), and that since every believer births a new Holy Spirit, there are multitudes of Holy Spirits rather than one.

This is why we are to test the spirits and what others put forward as "truth" to see if what is being presented aligns with Scripture or not and that Scripture is "rightly divided". I am thankful to teachers and pastors and fellow believers who help me understand the Word of God, filter out false views, and reinforce truthful views for me.

I believe that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to the church as a whole so that, even though each individual believer is given the Spirit, the church is a unit (a body of believers) and we are to strengthen, instruct, and correct one another in matters of the faith handed down by Jesus through the apostles.

God Bless you. Keep up the good work you do on here. You have much of value that you add to our conversations here.

Hello Donna, what a lovely way to begin your day!

I love hearing the birds early in the morning. However, I do not like the incessant cawing of the gaggle of crows that roam our neighborhood. they can make quite a clamor. But I guess they are "conferencing" with each other.

I love that the days are warming up. I've been planting flowers these past few days and love to watch them grow and blossom. My friend and I swap flowers as we have been working together on her veggie garden. Will love the fresh produce when it is ready. It has been a real blessing sharing this time with her.

I hope you have a great day. I continue to pray for Daniel.

Laura,

I just want to comment on the word mansion used in John 14:2 and let you know that this word mansion is not what we would normally think of when we hear the word mansion. If you want clarification on what it means, I can provide.

As for your questions, I will refrain from answering as Suze has graciously stated that she will provide you an in-depth scriptural response. I look forward to reading!

I don't think I agree with you dear Suze.

There is a difference between trying to follow God's way/commandments and fail and subsequently repent and be forgiven AND do sin deliberately, especially live in a sinful situation with no intention to repent at all. Paul advices christians not to even have anything to do with such persons. 1 Corinthians 5:11-12

"But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat ...But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore PUT AWAY from among yourselves that wicked person."

They should either warn their pastor that that situation can not be tolerated any more or change pastor or even leave that church.

The verse you are looking for is in 1 Timothy 5:24. GBU

When I search for 'Og' you don't find it. Yet it's in Numbers 21:33. Where else in the Bible is it listed?

Dear Louise:

I love the fact that God covered every precious word.

1 Corinthians 4:4

For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.

I prayed and God gave me these verses that I may grow in them.

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all your things be done with charity.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

1 Corinthians 13:5

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

1 Corinthians 13:6

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Colossians 3:14

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Grace unto you and peace from our Father in Heaven and The Lord Jesus Christ.

My fellow Believer BJ,

I love your enthusiasm.

2 Peter 1:2

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

Edward,

I think the oil would probably represent our readiness. I do not say this because the bible teaches it. It is just my guess. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins ( Matthew 25:1-13), it tells us that only five of the ten were prepared and ready. Verse 1 tells us that they all took their lamps to meet the bridegroom, but five of them took no oil.

A lamp in those days was a torch. It was a stick with cloth wrapped around it. They would soak the cloth in oil and they would light it, and they would bring an extra bottle of oil along to keep it lit. There were 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. So they are taking their station along the route. Five had oil and five did not.

Verse 10 is the key to this entire parable. They were ready, and they went in. And after they went in, the door was shut. Then the moral of the story would be in Verse 13: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

In Verse 12, when the master of the feast inside the door says I know you not, it is the same thing Jesus said in Matthew 7:23. He says "In that day many people are going to come to me and say, Lord, Lord, have we not done many things in your name? Cast out demons, premiered many miracles." And Jesus says, in that day I will say I never knew you.

As far as our readiness and our lamps burning, if we belong to Christ, our lamps will always be burning. Jesus Christ is our light. We are always ready because the light of Christ is always in us.

Hope this helps!