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Thanks brother. Your words, from the Word of God, ought to strike our hearts with a searing iron. It certainly does mine especially when I read some comments that are so far removed from the Truth, prompting others to believe a lie.

Many forget that the Gospel of the Cross is two-fold: one of propitiation ( 1 John 2:2: to provide a means for atonement & forgiveness by God, as well as to avert God's Anger against the sinner); and one requiring a response ( Romans 10:13,14). If the Gospel fails in both conditions, then there can be no salvation - we are forever lost in our sins. Though I've sought an answer to this several times in the past, without a response, I can only understand that there are some who believe in the first part (of God's Forgiveness), but the second part is almost inconsequential. And why so? For God is All-Loving, All-Forgiving, & all men will eventually be saved (a Universalism teaching). Why then the need for repentance in this life? Why did the apostles hazard their lives, even laying them down for the Gospel, if those enemies of the Cross would be changed & accepted by God in the last day? Where does the Bible ever speak about a 'second-chance salvation'? Why should the believer ever be called upon to live holy separated lives unto God if even the unrepentant will be saved?

And then some consider us as believers in a vengeful angry God. And yet we have the Scriptures: Matthew 7:13; John 3:36; Hebrews 10:31; Hebrews 12:25,29; & many more showing that here is a God Who is to be feared & none can stand guiltless in His Presence. Thank you again for bringing this to light brother - it may be that others will be able to differentiate between the true & false Gospels.

A big thank you to you all for these reminders, alone it is so strong and shows us the whole work of God. Hallelujah and then you "Mishael", referred to the words you usually say, "popped" it in my heart!

Know that i love God's fellowship with all of me. And a hearty Happy Easter to you all! Love God and each other.

Matthew 22:37-40

Hi Alex , having read through some of the responses that you get , I genuinely think that some people have difficulty understanding your posts , I don't and I'm sure others don't but I think that some defo do . This makes me a bit sad . For you , because you get a few negative responses , and for them because they just don't seem to get it . I have to wonder what some people think that 1st Corinthians Ch 15 V 13-28 means especially V 28 . I wonder what people think about the awesome depiction of the temple in Ezekiel is about and who the Prince is . Please don't be disheartened Alex , we are all at different levels and I personally love to read things that are a bit beyond me as it stimulates me to study and learn more . Keep it up please . Much love in Christ .

Dear everyone Happy Easter! These verses also have a bit to say: Matthew 22:37-40

Hello Joanne. Of Noah's sons, Japheth was the eldest ( Genesis 10:21) & Ham was the youngest ( Genesis 9:24). Therefore, Shem would have to be the middle son.

We're not given the name of Noah's wife in the Bible. However, many pieces of non-biblical literature & traditions from various religions, each give her a different name. Maybe one of them is correct, or more likely, none at all.

Thank you "Grandma JoJo Preiser", when you say it that way, it seems really different from everything else stable and good. Easter greetings from Northern Scandinavia to you all.

Matthew 22

Very well explained , thank you .

This sin of eating the communion bread with out respecting the Body began with Judas.

Jesus was asked to point out the betrayer. Jesus said it is he who takes the morsel from His hand. Judas took the morsel and in that moment Satan entered him. Then Jesus said; "do what you must but do it quickly". Jesus seemed to speak toJudas and Satan as one.

This depraved act was completely unmindful of Christ's crucifixion the next day. Judas took the bread having decided to betray the Lord. After choosing to act Judas took from Jesus His Body given up for the forgiveness of sin. Judas ate the bread not considering that Jesus said "this is my body"

By this act Satan, having in himself the power of death can rightfully cause anyone else who so thoughtlessly and sinfully approaches the Communion meal suffers condemnation and is subject to Satan's power of death.

I was thinking very deeply over Bruce's question brother S. Spencer but couldn't come up with a very pertinent verse to give him. When I saw your Hebrews reference, the penny dropped - you shared the perfect verse that fulfils all his requirements. Thank you.

What was Noah s wifes name ? Which son was born first ?

My favorite wife in the Bible.....Noah's wife....the town neighbors thought the ark was strange, gathering of the animals interesting, locking themselves in with all the animals and family members a bit odd. Then 40 days inside with no toilets or running water, then landed on a mountain, let most animals free and began rebuilding a new home without a plumbers, electricity and no lowes or homedepot. Kind of like a prehistoric cruise. God bless your week and Easter weekend. Jody, grandma from the outer banks, north Carolina.

They have chosen to be honored in the sight of men rather than seeking honor from God.

Hi Jeremiah.

God bless you and Amen to all who have responded with great truth!!

Tina reminded me of something I would like to add.

In Luke 22:31-32. Jesus tells peter Satan desires to sift him like wheat.

Then in Luke 22:34. Jesus said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.

The Lord stands outside of time looking in. He knew what sins we would commit before we committed them and he knew who would come to him.

What's wonderful about that is we can't disappoint him.

We are saved according to his mercy Titus 3:5. by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9.

God bless you.

Matt 19 v 29

Hi Bruce.

Perhaps these verses.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2.

Thanks Gigi.

I've heard it said recently that everyone will be refined by fire and make it in Gods heavenly kingdom whether they accepts Christ or not,

Here's what that looks like according to their Doctrine.

1) "An un repented sinner in the likes of Vladimir Putin doesn't needs Christ to enter Heaven".

What's the point of the commandment not to kill?

2) Vladimir Putin is going to have a baby Holy Ghost. REALLY?

I thought Jesus was going to present us as a chased virgin.

That means blameless!!

You can't be blameless without the blood of Christ!!

There's no salvation in this teaching.

All facets of the Bible is purposed to lead to salvation or anticipation of a savior coming or came.

What's the point in being a sacrificial Lamb if ALL die and live again to go to Heaven? By the blood of Christ what did we escape from?

This teaching is an offense to the cross and put the death of Christ to an open shame!

And it diminishes the love of God mentioned in John 3:16. because this teaching presents the crucifixion was useless when saying all will be saved anyway.

Hell fire represents a place of torment, Not refining.

John 14:6.

God bless.

The king could not sleep that night

So he decided to read a book

The book of his legal records

He decided to take a look

He was reminded of the time

When Mordecai reported the plot

The king wanted to know

How he had been thanked for his troth

Nothing had been done

Not yet for this man

The king wanted to reward him

Thank him for his stand

Haman had just arrived

To ask for Mordecai's death

The king asked for Haman's presence

They hadn't spoken just yet

He asked what should I do

To honor a good man

Hey man thought he would get

All that he can

He must be speaking of me

I am the man he upholds

I would give him a royal horse

Put on him a royal robe

I was slowly parade this man

Through the city streets

Proclaiming his royal honor

For all of the people to see

Go do these things at once

You'll leave the horse, yes you

Do all that you recommended

For Mordecai the Jew

Haman robed Mordecai

Led him through the city streets

Proclaiming his honor for all

For all the people to hear and see

Mordecai went back to rest

Sit down at the palace gate

Haman rush home and told his wife

All about his day

She said he must forget

About his malicious plan

Because now the Jew he hated

Was a famed and honored man

Haman was not happy

For he knew what she said was true

How did the tables turn?

Now he must honor the Jew

It's time for Esther's banquet

Where the king wants to hear her voice

Haman had to hurry

To attend he had no choice

(By Esther Coleman-Spells)

I hope you enjoyed the poem for Esther 6.

Dear brother.

Please read carefully the passage in Matthew 12:22-37 You will then understand that blaspheming the Holly Spirit is to attribute to satan actions done by the Holly Spirit like healing. NOTHING ELSE. And one to be aware of what he is doing. Because one may just say what he has heard from other people and just repeat it. That is not blasphemy. God does not attribute to people what they don't know but when know and still choose to do the other thing.

It is very important to always know that when one blasphemies God's Spirit HE NEVER REPENTS that is why this sin is not forgiven. If you had done that you wouldn't worry at all, you wouldn't care at all. The fact that you worry and this thing troubles you so much is the proof you didn't do it.

So stop being sad and trouble yourself and start rejoicing. Your name is in The Book of Life like everybody's else who repent for their sins and ask for the Blood of Jesus.

Again rejoice

GBU

1 Corinthians 12:3

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Don't curse the Spirit. It won't be forgiven.

The only way to overcome this is massive Bible reading in the New Testament.

Acts19:19, you may need to get rid of worldly or cursed objects. It opens a door for "unclean demons" to hang out at your home. Ask God for an angel to guard your home.

If your heart condemns you__pray Right away. The more Bible in YOU, the less you'll be tempted.

with The HOLY SPIRIT inside of you, you will stop your cursing, but you have to listen for that "still small voice". That's Him.

Memorize 1or 2 scriptures you can quote out loud, instead of swear. Mine is: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Or, Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within me_ it works instantly.

The Holy Spirit started singing a song to me once: I walk the Line, by Johnny Cash. It was so sweet I would cry. I sang with Him! One day I said exactly what was in my heart and mouth: BECAUSE YOURE MINE_I WALK THE LINE.

He loves us!! He will show Jesus to you in ways you never imagined possible. I tried to throw a gum wrapper out the windowand I felt Him cringe. Now I have a litter bag in my car. :)

Read 1,2,3 John. There's alot of info in there to help us stop before "something FLIES". When you know He's hanging with YOU, it is joy to the 10th power.

Ask the Lord for some new friends. And hey! Everyone in here is your friend. We're all a work in progress.

GiGi,

Thank you for your kind word, and also for your encouraging words to Jeremiah, Amen!

Tina M,

What you wrote is very powerful and true and has ministered to my spirit. Thank you!

Albert,

Jesus says don't be as the hypocrites, that they may be seen of men. They have their reward because they like to stand out in the corners and make long prayers so that people will see them.

That doesn't mean you can't pray in public or that you can't pray long prayers. It is the motive behind it. Their motive was to be seen of men. It's the whole "look at me" approach, look how spiritual I am. And that's what Jesus said they were doing. They were looking for the praise of men for what they were doing. Jesus says we are not to do that. That should never be our motive. The things we do, we do for the Lord, and He will reward us later. If we do things to be seen of men, we receive our reward from men.

When Jesus says "They have their reward," what He is saying is that they are receiving their reward right then and there. Their reward was getting praise from men.

Anything we do, even if we are "doing it for the Lord," and our motive for doing so is to be seen of men so that they will give us praise, our reward will be here on the earth, and the Lord will not reward us for that later.

Could someone tell me which verse states, Remove any obstacles that distract you from seeking or following the lord, the way?

What verse states remove any obstacles, even if it's your wife?

Dear Daniel,

Thanks for your input. I do think it is important to speak about this subject as it is leading so many into a false sense of salvation and false "encounters" with whom they think is God.

Thank You S. Spencer,

for these good words from Scripture today. The true Gospel speaks the truth of Scripture on all points, not just some, as some do among us. Let's hold fast to that which has been delivered once and for all to the saints.

Be encouraged dear Jeremiah. Jesse has spoken well here to you.

You belong to Jesus. All of your sins are forgiven. It is not the Holy Spirit bringing this sin to your remembrance and causing you to suffer doubt and anguish. It is Satan, the accuser of the brethren speaking through your sinful nature trying to rob you of your assurance of salvation in Christ. So, tell yourself that you are forgiven of this sin every time you remember it and give praise to God for the sacrifice of Jesus that makes it possible for this and any sin to not be counted against you any longer.

Jeremiah, most of us have sins from our past that come back to accuse us at times. But, we know we have eternal life and salvation in Christ in whom we have placed our trust and faith, and so, can forgive ourselves as God has forgiven us and send these accusations packing.

I am so glad that God has saved you and that you are among His sons and daughters destined for glory with Jesus. Our treasure is kept for us in heaven and awaits us to receive with the redemption of our bodies. We have the Holy Spirit as our " guarantee" or "down-payment" of this life. We taste it in this life, but will have it in fullness in the resurrection. Praise God!

Hello Chris,

I am so sorry to hear about your kitten. I LOVE cats and fully understand the heartache of losing a furry family member.

The concept of praying in belief is complicated and simultaneously simple. We can have confidence in going to the Lord in prayer. We can have confidence that He hears us, the He loves us and wants what is best for us.

I find there is also a fine line between believing that a prayer will be answered and expecting it to be answered the way we want it to be answered.

The fact is, that sometimes His answer is "No". Then there is the fact that we are in a broken world in imperfect bodies that can and will fail (even kitties). Just because His answer may be No from time to time, does not mean you are praying wrong or that He didn't hear you or that He doesn't exist. It just means that His answer was No at that time. Perhaps your kitty was too far gone, or would have suffered had it remained alive. God loves all of His creation, and grieves with us when we are grieved.

I hope this helps you!

To Mike

They did have the authority, as they did in fact eat. If they hadn't had the authority, they would have been physically unable to eat.

1 Corinthians 10:23 "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not."

In Exodus 20, the ten commandments are spoken by God in an ordering voice: "Thou shalt not commit adultery.", for example. And yet people still do commit adultery, so they have the authority. Whether it is convenient or not, well, I don't have to spell that out for you.

The serpent deceived Eve in telling her that she wouldn't die despite God saying that they would:

"But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die."

Sure, they wouldn't die immediately, which the serpent based on this his "half-lie": "Ye shall not surely die"; but they certainly did so eventually, as for God one day and a thousand years are one and the same.

Genesis 3:20 "And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."

1 Corinthians 15:45 "And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit." I repeat: The first man Adam

Another observation, though this is but speculation:

There is only one tree of the knowledge of good and evil, so the fruit it bears might not have seeds as it doesn't multiply.

The physical body is here until the rapture (after death). The Spirit of the born again are with Christ. I'm not sure why some seek to complication this simple Biblical truth.

Jeremiah,

The bible tells us that all manner of sin will be forgiven except for blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The term blasphemy is a term that expresses rejection. It is when a person goes through life rejecting the testimony of God's Spirit when He comes and convicts you of your sin and your need of a Savior. That's what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit. It means to reject Him. If a person dies in that condition of rejection, that sin will not be forgiven.

My dear friend, if you have received Jesus Christ into your life and been born of His Spirit, you have not committed blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Please know that the Lord knows your heart. If what you are saying here is true, God knows. If you have called out to the Lord to save you, He has promised to do so. You just need to trust in that promise.

And yes, Satan continues to attack believers. Once we are saved, he can't take that away from us. Satan knows he has lost a believer (Born Again) forever to Christ, so the only thing he can do is keep our minds distracted in order to keep us from growing in Christ. If you're saved, you will never lose that. In order for Satan to take you away from Christ, he would have to defeat Christ in you, and that will never happen.

Stay in God's word and trust in His promises. He promises to save all who call out to Him for salvation. He promises to keep you saved by His power alone. Don't let Satan get in the way of your relationship with Jesus Christ!