Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 808

There were many sons and daughters of Adam whose names are not given.

Gen. 5

4 And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:

Jesus was made flesh and dwelt among men before offering Himself a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world and returning to heaven as the Creator God of the universe.

The Amalekites stood throughout the OT as a type of the flesh that is always at war with God. The flesh is still at war with God in the unsaved and saved alike.

Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God are all God, but Jesus laid aside His heavenly role when He took upon Himself the form of a man and was made in the likeness of men. No man has seen God the Father or the Holy Spirit in heaven but men did see God manifest in the flesh as Jesus.

Elijah is likely one of the two witnesses spoken of in Revelation 11, and Enoch is likely the other. Enoch and Elijah were the only two men who disappeared from the earth without dying in the OT, only to reappear on earth during the tribulation and die there.

Rev 11

3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.

4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.

The day spoken of in psalm 37:13 is most likely the day of God's judgment of the wicked, not the rapture of the Chirch.

Beloved "Rick A Bussard", imagine thoughts of peace, gentleness, tenderness, tenderness, the gifts of love. I advise you to read the Praise Song where you will get some insight into what the Lord's thoughts are.

And also think of Easter which is now at the door. He gave Himself. We have so much to thank Jesus for. Every day in heart and mind. Fill us with the word so we become acquainted with Him who has all Power. Amen

Stay blessed in His Holy Name, love u in Christ.

1 Corintihans 15

Dear "Somefair" you have right the pure of heart shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Exodus 33:20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

(Here we are reminded of God's Holiness again).

Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Think what Jesus has done for us? Jesus loves us all, and i love u all in Christ.

Genesis 19:9And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

(We should always think about what is best for our neighbor).

Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Amen

1 Corintihans 15

Christ was definately flesh , just like us , he did however receive the Spirit of God without measure , something that had happened in the past to the prophets of old but not without measure . God cannot be tempted , we read that Christ was tempted just as we are , unlike us , Christ resisted to death . Even on the cross he was tempted as the Jews shouted to him ; if you are the son of God come down from the cross , save yourself . This would have been a temptation to anyone who could actually do that if they chose to ,

considering the physical pain he will have been in .

Beloved "Richard H Priday", everything is just emptiness without the Holy Spirit. For without Jesus we dig and run in all directions and do not know where we end up.

Ecclesiastes 1:1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.

2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.

3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?

4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.

5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.

Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Be blessed in Jesus' Holy Name i love you in Christ. 1 Corintihans 15

Dear "Carol", Isaia 14:12-15 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Be blessed in the name of Jesus love you in Christ. 1 Corintihans 15

Hi all dear friends remember that each one is valuable and real new creatures in Christ. 2 Corintihans 5:17-21

And see what kind of speech Paul must give to the Corinthians here: 1 Corintihans 15:15-28

Have a wonderful day in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is King forever. Love you in Christ

Here are a few for you to consider, Dorothea:

Leviticus 19:16; Psalm 15:2,3; Psalm 101:5; Proverbs 6:16-19; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 16:27,28; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 18:8; Proverbs 20:19; Proverbs 26:20; Romans 1:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Timothy 5:11-13; Titus 2:3.

Alex,

Yes, definitely the spirit goes to God at death, leaving the body behind.

The full matter of whose spirit is doing what and when is in accordance with the order of resurrections.

There is much confusion on this topic that will never be settled in our time, unless you have the code.

KJ scriptures on talebearers

Hi John. Just to add to Kay's very good points, something which does help both in identifying with the sufferer & giving of yourself to the one in pain, is doing what the Lord puts on your heart to be an instrument of blessing.

We can never hope or expect to help every suffering person/child in the world, but by understanding the reason for suffering (as Kay has shared), we can take it further in expressions of faith & love. No doubt you pray for those you know who maybe going through various trials (family, friends, the street dwellers in your city, single parents) & those in other countries where famine, wars, disease may be rampant. When we come expectantly to God in prayer, we can truly believe that He is ministering to the hurting in ways that may be beyond our imagination.

If we're able, we can help practically to those we can physically contact, whether in gifts of food, clothing, or even a listening ear & a guiding hand. I write this not just to pacify your heart, but also that you may know that whatever contribution you make to help others at home or abroad, given in the spirit of godly love & concern, will bring the desired results. There are so many people & organizations that are heavily involved in this very matter, because like you, the thought of men, women & children in pain is so disturbing. Now if everyone can have such concern & practically help others, so much suffering in the world will be relieved. And when believers do so, helping others in the Name of the Lord, the Lord's Name is magnified & the witness of Divine Love becomes evident to them & their ears & hearts are open.

As has been said, pain & suffering will always be with us - our sin & corrupt nature guarantees that - but expressions of the Love of God in practical ways will help many & even be the catalyst for the suffering heart to be open as the Spirit leads His servants to them. Often we're just one small cog in God's great ministry to the practically & spiritually needy.

May the Lord give you peace in your heart & skill to the surgeons, dear Sister. Remembering you before the Lord during your hospitalization & for a speedy recovery ahead.

Hi Rick.

I believe there's two tabernacles, an Earthly one and an Heavenly one.

I believe they're looking for the Earthly one. Who knows? They may have found it.

Hebrews 8:1-2. Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man......

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Hebrews 8:5. Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

Hebrews 9:2-9. .....

Verses 8-9. The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;"

Hebrews 9:24. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

I've heard it was seen in the basement at a Church in Ethiopia.

Who knows? perhaps it will be used in the literal Millennium kingdom here on earth.

I don't think we "the Church" have to concern our selves it.

Hebrews 10:19. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,

God bless.

Does this mean there is a rapture of the wicked?

Consider it done GiGi, and hang in there!

Genesis 4:1, Genesis 4:16,23,24,

Genesis 4:25,26, Genesis 5:1-3, Genesis 5, Genesis 6:1-13, Genesis 7, & 8, Genesis 9:8-9, Hebrews 11:1-7, 1John 3:12,

Romans 5:14, 1Corinthians 15:45, Deuteronomy 32:8, Matthew 3:21-38, Romans 5:14, 1Corinthians 15:22,45,

Jude 1,

The subject of suffering in the world is something that we humans struggle with, so for sure, your struggle, John, is a very common one. :)

There are a couple of thoughts I'd like to share, if I may.

First of all, when I see suffering, it reminds me of the seriousness of sin. From the beginning, sin causes death. God warned our first parents that if they ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they would surely die; and they surely did die spiritually for their disobedience.

We too, learn in Romans 6:23 that the wages of sin is death. It is sin that brings death and misery into this world. When I see the headlines - they scream out, "SIN!" What misery sin brings upon lives! The sinner himself or herself is injured by it, and most often - others are injured by it! Sin brings its own punishment, and it always has consequences!

Secondly, our Good God allow suffering to be his 'sheep dogs' that often drive wandering souls back to Him. David said in Psalm 119:67, "Before I was AFFLICTED, I went astray." When everything is going well - how quickly we wander far from God in our vain confidence! Remember - when Israel prospered and 'waxed fat', THEN 'they kicked against the Lord" in idolatry!!

Thirdly, the problems and suffering of this world help us to long for the new heavens and earth, wherein righteousness will dwell. The suffering here makes us wish for 'there'!! The suffering 'here' hinders us from desiring to put our roots down here, and hinders us from making this sad world our 'all in all", which is a BLESSING! How tragic for those who love this world and the things in it! It is all a delusion, and it is all passing away!

May the Lord help you understand the good that can be found even in suffering, John. :)

Blessings!

Revelation 10

Is that you Elijah?

vs 1 The angel with his right foot on the sea, and left foot on the earth is Jesus (mirroring the 2 beasts inRevelation 13, rising from sea & earth).

Revelation 10:5-6And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, 6 Andswareby him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

vs 5-6 are paradoxical because Jesus says all creation is from God, where Christian's are sworn to saying that Jesus created all. The dichotomy. John 10:30

vs 7 We are reminded that God has plans to end this age at the 7th trumpet.

vs 8 Jesus gives the prophet the little book, the Word of God (Bible) to eat.

vs 9-10 Since it's sweet in his mouth, then bitter in his belly, it must be before the 6th trumpet, day of the Lord, and the terrible judgment to come.

Revelation 10:11And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

vs 11 This is a GREATEST prophet, Mat 11:11, whom we were promised. This introduces Elijah's ministry, before the day of the Lord. Elijah is to preach the word of God, salvation, on the backdrop of the day of the Lord, Malachi 4:5

Thank you for your prayer request, Gigi! It's always a joy to stand with brothers and/or sisters in Christ!

May the Lord's healing hand be on every aspect of your surgeries and your recovery, and when all is said and done,

may you have a marvelous testimony of the faithfulness of God to share with all of us!

Blessings and hugs, dear sister!

GiGi

Thank you again. I select from your answer to me three key phrases as your ideas consolidate my own thinking:

1."The Roman Catholic church has "mystified" what the bible calls our union with Christ"

2. "This mysticism is a mixture of Eastern religion and the concept of believers being unified with God through Christ"

3. "We will be perfected humanity likened to the perfect humanity of Jesus

I have never heard of any possible association of RC thinking with the "Eastern Religions" and probably because I have not considered the possibility before and not asked an related questions. Here I find the CE teachings at fault in that they did not refer in anyway to such a link in my religious education, indeed thinking back there was never ant discussion about any alternative religion let allow RC'sm. I should add that I was educated in the a very traditional C of E environment of the English.

Public School system and its normal "High Church" as opposed to Methodist, Baptist and Lutheran thinking. C of E still tending to support an abhorrence of Roman Catholicism with some respect for King Henry VIII and his rejection of Rome. To this day our Queen when she was crowned (1954) the Archbishop of Canterbury declared her to be the "Protector of the Faith.

I hope that I will not be considered rude by asking the question, are you a consecrated person as in clergyman, pastor or religious leader?

Very many thanks for your help with my understanding of our faith.

Roy

Truly a lamentable chapter. Very much like the book of Lamentations; in fact in many ways. This whole section of scripture shows Job's accusation of God bringing on the misery that He had delegated to Satan to be permitted to test Job. Not forgiving sins is an accusation that may have been the worst thing Job accused God of. It was; indeed the "accuser" Satan himself that was causing ALL this misery; from the bodily pains to the terrifying dreams. Thankfully; the transgression of verse 21 was finally taken care of at the cross. Before that time; we have righteous men such as Lazarus in paradise. After then; praise God! when absent with the Body we are present with the Lord. ( 2 Cor. 5:6). Verse 12 is surely interesting as well; reminding us of Jonah in the whale probably feeling much the same way at a much later time in recorded history.

This desire to depart from God is truly sad as well. Those who know God may have fear of Him; but it is never for their destruction if they are saved. This is a really great book for those who are overemotional in their walk and who may trust their feelings over their true status. The opposite of course is much more dangerous; for if we are expecting jubilant feelings while loving the world brings God's favor; and we aren't aware what He has saved us from or that we are enemies of God before coming to Christ; then we have to "test ourselves" ( 2 Cor. 13:5) to see if we are in the faith. Food for thought...

In this continuing monologue (with occasional responses by Job) from his first "friend" Eliphaz; here is a general principle of long life and prosperity mentioned as a benefit of being corrected or chastised by God. (v. 17). Although not directed to Job; and certainly not meant to compliment his righteousness in any way; there is nonetheless scriptural links with these admonitions and other verses in scripture; the chief being that He "chastises those He loves" ( Heb. 12:6). It was a sort of prophetic hope coming to pass with Job's eventual renewal to his original state; in fact even more than at first. It is unlikely that Job found any comfort in this; of course.

In all this; we have two points of general note. First; value can be found whenever God's word is spoken; even if it is with contention; as Paul stated ( Philippians 1:15-17).

The second point is that scripture needs to be evaluated in this book to see what is the truth. We need to understand that all scripture may be for instruction ( 2 Tim 3:16); but surely what Satan quoted is used against Christ and since he is a liar among his other vices; the intention of the words may be for other purposes. A lot of other things his friends were to badger him about were at best unnecessary; and as in the earlier chapter with a spirit speaking stuff; may be from the pit itself. And this book is faithful only in giving an accurate message of what was said; whether it is Gospel truth is only how well it ties in with other scriptures. Whatever his friends spoke may have had some scriptural basis; but there is no way of saying what may have come from other sources or legends. Much can be said for any truth in the Apocrypha; for example. Much has been borrowed from the Word of God but we need to discern what is instruction and what to avoid from what we do know as revealed truth. Only the parts of books such as Enoch actually in scripture can be trusted as well.

What was Satan's name before he fell from heaven

Let the games begin; as they say. Job's lamentable situation was; up until this point met with silence of his "friends" for a week when he was mourning. Now; the seemingly endless dialogue between each of the 3 individuals and Job (eventually involving the more youthful FOURTH figure) was to begin; and encapsulate more than 30 chapters of scripture. At least the first few verses acknowledged Job's accomplishments in helping others (v. 3 and 4) before the criticism ensued. This; as far as I know is the only positive thing his friends said-and even in this case it was used against him. The "spirit" passing before his face in v. 15 of Eliphaz sure sounds like a demon; and whatever truth was stated; no doubt was inspired by Satan himself to further torment Job in his compromised condition.

It should be remembered that from what we can ascertain; Job never learned the cause of his suffering and the author if it was Moses or not was only later given this understanding. It should serve as a sober warning of the "accuser of the brethren" ( Rev. 12:10) who continues his old tricks even to this day and until His doom comes to its final fruition. However the Spirit restrains him at present; the fact that God can give him authority to this level; and in fact surely would have killed him had God given permission should be a sober reminder to us not to trifle with principalities and powers apart from the power of the Spirit of God. Christ Himself and He alone has victory and determines when Satan is bound and sent to his final punishment (even if angels administer the action). We need to be praying for others going through "like temptations" as well (although I can't find the verse at present!)

Hello Richard, Those Israelites good ol' boys just could not stick with God's explicit commands to refrain from taking wives from the idolatrous nations surrounding them. It seems that both male and female Israelites were very easily swayed by the "customs" of the surrounding pagans and repeatedly fell into idolatry despite having the history of God's miraculous deliverances (through the waters and from attackers), providence (manna and quail), displays of God's presence (pillar of fire and cloud, glory filling the tabernacle, Mount Sinai "shock and awe"), the giving of the Law. This makes me think that the ways (and women) of the pagans must have been very alluring.

This makes me think how people can become so enamored and intrigued by "exotic" or "new" trends. This is true in the church as well. These "baubles" can make our daily walk in godliness and fellowship with the Spirit seem somewhat "boring", especially when we are called to live a quiet and godly lifestyle. But I haven't really minded what most would consider boring, because I love to follow God's ways. I find them satisfying. But we live in a culture that glorifies risk taking behavior (rock climbing, extreme sports) and fancy, shiny celebrity lifestyles. But as believers, I think it is wise to heed what Jesus taught about being in the world but not of the world, so to speak ( John 17:15, 18)

And Paul says for us to not be conformed to the world, but to be transformed.. ( Romans 12:2) and John says to love not the world or the things of the world... which is passing away...but he who does the will of the God abides forever ( 1 John 2:15-17)

And we are told by Peter to lives such good lives among the pagans .. ( 1 Peter 2:11-12) as we should live like sojourners.

Unlike the Israelites, let's hope we do better to resist worldliness and pagan influences.