Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 721

That's a deep question, John.

It demands a far deeper answer, perhaps, than I can give.

First, we must note that on this side of heaven, we will not know and understand everything. The secret things belong to the Lord; the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children... Deut. 29:29. We have plenty of good meat to chew on in God's Word when we don't have the teeth to tackle the huge steaks. :)

Overall, to me, the whole HIStory is the story of God's love for mankind. It is astounding that angels He would not save; but fallen man He would redeem with His own blood.

He created Adam and Eve, knowing they would fall, BUT..in THAT very way He could demonstrate the amazing depths of His mercy, His love, His grace, His pity, His power! He could have just said, "I love you'...but after all...isn't love demonstrated much more meaningful than words just spoken?

Lucifer, in this big scheme, is being punished every day. ALL of his weapons are, ultimately, futile. He has to work so hard to try to do something - but will end up in the lake of fire. And in the mean time - He is a servant of God, albeit unwillingly.

Again, the best part of all of this is the story of God's beautiful, deep, wide, unfathomable love towards us, Who are created by Him. Amazing! Praise the Lord!

Blessings, John...

Bible...King James ...pray , study ,reach out , learn from experiences... Trust in the Lord with all your heart...( Prov. 3:5-7) .God Bless !

Carl, the issue of 'why Christians suffer' is one of the biggest dilemmas we often see amongst believers.

My thoughts are these.

First of all, it helps to remember that all of our maladies stem from the fact that we ourselves our sinners, albeit redeemed ones, and live in a fallen world. This is not heaven; believers are subject to anything and everything this world holds.

Secondly, because we have sinned, and there is much work yet to do within our hearts to conform us to God, the Lord does bring us through many difficulties, whether financial distress, relational troubles, and physical ailment, to name a few. Many of God's saints have been exercised in sickness of mind and/or body, as well as manifold other troubles! David says, in Psalm 119:67, 'Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but NOW I have kept Thy Word." Afflictions are the sheepdogs that drive us to our Shepherd. :) And I smiled wryly at one point of your comment, Carl: "...she is faithful to the church". That can be a wonderful thing! What an honor to serve the lambs of Jesus! Amen! BUT, often, we can slip into being more faithful to the church than we are to Jesus Himself. We spend our time in programs and other things that actually eat up time that He wants us to spend with Him. I'm not saying this is the case with this dear woman...but it could be that Jesus is 'making her to lie down' on her back for a while so that she looks up at Him more. :)

ALL things work together for good to those who are the called according to His purpose". Romans 8:28.

2 Cor. 4:

16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

God designs that all that we experience in this life draws us closer to Him. May we all learn to let all things we endure cast us deeper into the mold of Christ Jesus! Amen!

Blessings, Carl....

DEAR, Mr. FLEENOR

tell your friend she is getting sick because of (SIN ) she is flesh, and she inherited (SIN ) you see god told adam and eve that if they ate from the tree of good and evil that they would surely (DIE!!!) THEY DID!!! so unfortunetly (WE ) DIE. ( I WANT YOU TO GENTLEY!!! ) tell her that she wasnt the one who disobeyed but (WE ) are the ones who shall reap of some one elses sowings !!! i also i want you to tell her that one day when she is done running the race and she crosses the finish line that she will recieve her (PRIZE !!! ) and there will be (NO MORE SICKNESS !!!) - (NO MORE PAIN !!! ) - (NO MORE HUNGER !!! ) - (NO MORE THIRST !!! ) -( NO MORE WHYS AND HOW COMES !!! ) - (NO MORE WHAT IFS !!! ) - (NO MORE SIN !!! ) - (NO MORE DEATH !!! ) - (NO MORE CORUPTION !!! ) - (NO MORE EVIL !!! ) - ( NO MORE FLESH THAT IS WEAK !!! ) - AND - (NO MORE CRYING !!! ) just believers bieng one with (CHRIST !!! ) so Mr. FLEENOR i want you to go back to your friend and (TEACH AND PREACH ) to her the (GOOD NEWS !!! )

I have faced this very question in my own life at one time. God led me to James chapter 1 which talks about our faith being tested when we face temptations or adversity. It says "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing (this), that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have (her)perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:1-4. Much like Job in the old testament, whom didn't do anything wrong yet his friends accused him of it, God allowed the testing of his faith. When we go though trials, our faith is tested. God desires us to continue to trust fully in Him, which at times can be difficult, but God is faithful and tells us that the testings we go through are not more than we can bear. Our afflictions can also bring unity of the Body of Christ which is also discussed in James chapter 5: 13-16, "Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess (your) faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." I hope this helps and is an encouragement even in times when we struggle. God bless

Who is Jezebel in the church of Thyatira in Revelation chapter 2? She cannot be the Jezebel of the Old Testament so is she just a namesake or a spiritual application of the spirit of the O.T. Jezebel?

Romans 1:1 "seperated onto the gosprl of God", what does this seperated mean?

Both answers from Jesse and JESUS's; I agree with and are good I would just add that for the 3 days scripture tells us JESUS went all the way back to (Noe Greek of Noah); the left side of the gulf (Gr. chasma) (a medical word from Luke who was a medical doctor meaning open wound) It is a gulf in the dimension where Gods throne is in paradise; the gulf divides the unrepentant from the repentant. GOD is a GOD of the living and no one is in the ground for absent from the body the spirit instantly returns back to the CREATOR. 2 Corinthians 5:8. CHRIST went there saving those and says HE saved many. CHRIST never stopped for a second of preaching until is last breath, on the cross preaching the whole Ps 22: that was prophesied by David; action for action the entire crucifixion a 1k years before the fact. That should give everyone comfort that the WORD of GOD is true.

Everyone have blessed day and remember every day in the WORD is a good day.

i dont believe in the pretrib doctrin there is to much scripture saying we will go through the tribulation but there will be a rapture after the tribulation and yes at that moment we will die but will be transfomed into a glorious body at a instance all men must die this body cant enter in

Dear Carl.

In my opinion I don't think there is a unique answer for these kind of issues. It may be due to any reason or no reason at all. I think the person concerned must ask God about that to get an answer for herself. But a general advice is that since God never promised to not let health problems,happening to people, we have the right as children of God to go to Him and ask for healing having faith in our heart, and even ask for faith itself if we lack in.

GBU

foundations=Heb. hashshathoth meaning settled order of truth or institutions; As Christians our foundation Mat. 7:23 is CHRIST and we walk on the path of doctrine of CHRIST. As to what we do: Stay in the WORD to show yourself approved 2Tim 2:15, be vigilant and alert as watchmen 1 Thessalonians 5:6 putting on the gospel Eph.6:11

I did not mean to use rendering super human they are super natural, all spiritual beings are super natural; our true eternal self. These flesh bodies are not our natural body's but a temporarily body that houses our souls that only the consuming fire of GOD can destroy. Scripture is clear in old and new testaments about the 7k fallen angels leaving their habitation and coming to this dimension and impregnating women. They are allowed to come back again for 5 months for a final test for those who fell with Lucifer and will instantly be destroyed, end of 6th trump never to be heard of again.

Carl; without knowing the full extent of sickness it would be unwise to comment too much on her. But for most illness in a wider sense, is sickness or an evil spirit? My 1st question would be does she fallow Gods health laws? Has she always? that includes eating no scavengers, pork? But GOD wanted to be ruler of HIS people but man rejected and wanted man kings instead. Sense man has ruled they have polluted our environment to a degree that sickness comes. The truth of it is because they have rejected HIM. GOD gave man everything he needs to live healthy and prosperously in HIS WORD. GOD even warned us what would happen with a man king but they still rejected HIM. GOD does not put burdens on people and HE certainly would not cause sickness on one that loves HIM; that is not to say HE wouldn't allow it. It is a true statement that "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" We can't live a rough and tumble life and expect nothing to happen later. Flesh is mortal; Paul spoke on this and said all the pain he endured brought him closer to GOD; I can personally attest to this. Look at poor old Job what he went through, GOD didn't cause it but HE allowed Satan to do it why? To show Satan in a (1 and only time GOD allowed an all-out and out assault, that Job was faithful till death). I say this as politely as I can; if she is a true believer and of faith, repent to be closer at time and anoint her with Olive oil as Gods tells us to do and pray IF it is FATHERS will, heal in YESHUAs name.

All Christians should do this: Anoint your door post again with pure virgin Olive oil asking GOD to bless the oil in prayer. As you anoint with a touch to the top and sides, Ask GOD to bless the home and keep any evil spirits, negativity, illness, from entering the home, command any evil spirits or sickness out if it. FATHERS will be done in YESHUAs name.

Dear "John", That was a good question. Hope you get more answers that are grounded in the Word dear friend. Just want to give you a new thought here. But God actually repented that He created man in any case! I advise you to go ahead and not think so much about things that are difficult right now. Because you find out. He who seeks he finds.

Genesis 6:6 Matthew 18

Dear "Carl F Fleenor", it is never easy when one does not see the healing. What did Jesus say in Matthew 17:14-21 ? It is there even in a state of invisibility. You have to go in everything you ask for. As i pray and read in the word of God every day, i feel that the Lord Jesus heals me every day. See me a poor man who does not even know what i am asking for! He says that the answer is on its way! Think how great a joy it is in Heaven for people to be saved. That is the most important thing of all. ps. In my life there has been illness from day 1. If I now end up in hospital, I testify even more for Jesus. So even the wicked refuse me to go to the hospital. :D

Let's say we ask for a sore shoulder. This does not mean that we should go with the arm in the sling, but use it and soo on. If you ask to buy a new car for the one you have, it will fall apart. Pray to the Lord, and even if you are afraid, He will help you to cope with the stress of buying a car. Go in it with thanks!

I once met a young lady who said: God helps those who help themselves. I have thought about these words a lot. Because they are true in a way. For we must enter into healing, into the church, into the blessing. Then we understand that the Lord has done for us. Then the thanksgiving and His glory will be much much more. Thank for everything.

It is an honor to God that we walk in His way. My grace is sufficient for you, said the Lord to Paul. And those are strong words, but we will also meet Paul sometime in the future. The words also apply to us. We never know when. But we know the day is coming. May God bless u and her with all Spiritual wisdom in Him who will have all Glory and Power forever, Amen Hope this was helpful. Love u in Christ.

Matthew 18

GOD wants HIS children to have a little bit of common sense; I am not saying that to talk down to anyone, it's just fact. If you want take the 2 verses as gospel for what it clearly states, than it is for certain you want see, not even important. All that overcome become brides of CHRIST! You cannot be brides if we are male and female. You can look at it in the spiritual sense and physical; Rom 11:8. Will leave it with this: All rudiments, elements that causes sin will be done away with; what has caused sin? Abominations? What defiles? Rev 21:27

I agree with the answers here and feel that besides study and thinking deeply on God's word that prayer can be another form of meditation. The healthy kind, not the worldly polluted kind.

I agree that the sons of God are those that were following God were enticed by the looks of carnal women.

I was ministering today to a lady who asked me why as a Christian she was having to go through all the health issues she was having. She is faithful to the church and a great person. She can not understand why she is so sick. I struggled to give her answers. I hope someone can help me answer her.

God bless your studies in the KJV, David! You'll find some interesting threads on here to provoke you to thought and study, too!

Blessings!

This is an interesting thread, and a topic much discussed in Christendom today!

I agree with you, Marke. I don't believe the 'sons of God' are angels. Not one of the old time preachers/commentators I've read believed so either.

I believe the godly line of Seth began to degenerate and instead of taking godly women to themselves for the sake of maintaining a holy race, they looked upon the fair daughters of men and began to mix, believers and unbelievers....much like today's ecumenism.

Once there was no holy race left that was totally devoted to the One true God...destruction ensued!

The sad thing about history is that we don't learn from history, Marke! What has been is again...and the crazy thing is, people do the same things as those 'back then' did who apostasized, and are deluded into thinking they will come out of it all without ending up with the same tragic results as they did in the past! Lord, help us!

Blessings!

T. Levis answer was very good! I only want to add that 'meditation' is something believers have always done, and been encouraged to do, in God's Word.

Satan, the great impostor, tries to counterfeit what God does. Thus we see false religions also practicing their own so-called 'meditation', but their 'meditation is so lame. They 'meditate' on crystals, candles, and every other kind of vanity, for they meditate not in God's Word! Their religions are a sham, a shame, and they are deceived!

Blessings!

If God know everything before it happened ,why did he create Lucifer if he knew he would rebel and make human sins too and bring them with him to hell. Why did he create Adam and Eve if he knew they would sins against him?

Some believe that while Jesus' body was in the tomb, His spirit was in hell.Scripture doesn't support that position when it is taken in context and we look at the meaning of the word "hell." In the Old Testament, the place of the dead or the place of departed souls was called "SHEOL." It was to this place that all SOULS of the dead went to await resurrection.

In the New Testament, we find the story of Lazarus and the rich man who both died and went to Hades ( Luke 16:19-31). The KJV translates the Greek word "hades" as hell but most other translations use the Greek word. HADES had two separated parts: Those who died in faith believing in God's promise waited for the resurrection in Abraham's Bosom. Those who died spiritually separated from God wait in torment for the resurrection unto death, eternal separation from God. The rich man was on the torment side and Lazarus was in ABRAHAMS BOSOM which was called PARADISE by the LORD Jesus Christ himself when He addressed the thief who found faith the day Jesus was crucified ( Luke 23:42-43)

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment" ( 2 Peter 2:4). The word translated HELL here is not the Greek word HADES but is the Greek word TARTARUS meaning ABYSS or the lowest regions. This could very well be the GULF that was fixed between the PLACE OF TORMENT and Abraham's Bosom ( Luke 16:26).

Wherefore He saith, When JESUS ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also DESCENDED first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fulfill all things. Ephesians 4:8-10)

Leading captivity captive seems to refer to Jesus taking all those that waited in Paradise, to heaven to be with Him. The descending into the "lower parts" then refers to Jesus mission of declaring Victory!

S.Spencer,

Good wisdom from you. Thanks. We can always speak the truth without engaging in a back and forth in a separate post. I think that it is always good in a format like this to present the true doctrines of our faith, despite what others will present that are false and dangerous to believe.

Have a good night.

I lived in one of the most religious city's in the US. Tulsa, for 3 years. Went to church twice on Sundays and Wednesday (intercessory prayer group).

First church I tried, believed they should pair up all the single people do they could get married. I guess they didn't even have to be attracted to each other? I fled.

I was driving around on Sunday looking for a Baptist Church. When the Holy Spirit says: go up 3 Streets and make a left turn. I drive a couple of miles, when he says " turn in there". It was huge. I get joyfully greeted as the usher opens the door. I see a sea of black, brown, white, Asian, elderly church moms, deacons everywhere. They were all clapping to a song, bobbing or dancing, singing loudly. Heaven could hear that!!! The Holy Spirit said, " that is your shepherd." I sat down, but pretty soon I was clapping too. Joy was dripping off the rafters. I have cassettes of sermons I still listen to and cry.

My Pastor married a closet witch and years later Pastor became Apostate. Left the Church. Some people followed him__not JESUS. Pastor is on YouTube now preaching heresy and pro gay, transgender, if it feels good, do it. The Holy Spirit told me why he really left God.

It's a warning to all of us. If you let people lift you up, INSTEAD OF JESUS, you are in the wrong church.**Ask the Holy Spirit to take you to your Shepherd. One who will carry you in prayer, faithfully.**

All of you who are anointed by the Holy Spirit should follow His Leading. The anointing BREAKS THE YOKE OF SIN. The person is freed to hear the scriptural TRUTH.

I can't even count how many times, as a street minister, the Holy Spirit warned me, said go here go there, or stop for coffee and there would be someone who would see my ragged Bible and ask me if I believed the Good Book?

Don't be afraid to witness. It's the Power of God unto Salvation!! Some of us are called spiritual paramedics.

Eph.4:26 is not about anger against our brothers in the Lord or people in general, Be Angry, and sin not, it is against the devil

we are to be angry and don't let up on him, don't allow him to accuse you and bring you into fear and doubt the power of God.

Christians should make a stand and don't let their anger against the devil to stop, John 10;10, the devil is out to kill, steal and

destroy YOU so stop being passive! You have been given power and authority Luke 10:19, AMP read it- its time for the church to wakeup -your enemy is not the people - but the devil that's behind them. Corinthian 2:16, "You have the mind of Christ," Romans 8:11, " the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead is in you declare it 2Peter 1:3, 'His divine power has given us everything we need for a Godly life. This verse is not about you be angry all day but at sun set you can not be angry against your wife , your children your neighbor, your Mother or Father but be vigilant against the devil Jesus did it Matthew 16:23, Jesus turned and to Peter " Get behind me Satan", then sweet Jesus in John 2:13-16, goes after the money changers - amazing. So think again Ephesians 4:26, Blessings David

I appreciate your comment after each chapter, it's very helpful and insightful!! Stay blessed

Creation of Eve and the first Marriage

Genesis 1:26-31

Genesis 2:7-8

Genesis 2:15-18, 20

Genesis 2:21-23

Genesis 2:24-25 first marriage

The Bible says that every man is distant die, it also says that during the rapture we will be taken up to meet the lord in the clouds. Will we die during the rapture?