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how to keep that thirst for righteousness, staying on fire for the lord.

Hi Tom,

I would like to share my perspective on this. I does seem sort of odd that John the Baptist would send his disciples to Jesus to ask Him those questions. Perhaps John should have known the answer. Was there any doubt there in John's mind? There may have been but we don't know for sure.

I tend to believe there was some doubt in John's mind which caused him to send his disciples to Jesus to ask Him if He was the coming Messiah, or should they expect someone else. Here's why I believe this. I think it had to do with the situation John was in (Imprisoned for preaching the gospel), and his concept of who the Messiah was supposed to be.

The Jews believe two things. First of all, they believe that when Messiah came, He would exercise judgment on the enemies of Israel. And John was out preaching judgment and the coming of Christ and he was put in prison for that. So now John's in prison for telling the truth and preaching the Gospel, and the Roman government still has the Jewish people captive. So John sees no movement there.

Secondly, they also expected that after He freed the Jewish people from the Roman government, that He would establish His kingdom here on the earth. However, John is in prison and the Jews are still suffering under the Roman government. In their mind, the Messiah was supposed to change all that and set up His kingdom now. So I can sort of see and understand the perplexity of John and why he would ask these questions.

Mishael, you are right. We do need to wise up as a nation and make the best use of our right to vote and inquire about things that are happening in our government, schools, and in businesses.

I was just thinking to day how bit by bit, the media is conditioning so many that take in movies, programs, etc. to be interested in and enjoy programming that promotes the occult, evil, magic, witchcraft, supernatural powers that are evil, etc. the industry does not just put out "adventure" focused on heroism, violence, etc. as in the past (I don't like that either) but now this is all mixed in with occultism, fighting some evil being or involving sorcery of one kid or another. Even children's movies. gaming, and programming is becoming more and more geared towards occultic practices. I do not want to support this at all! So, I do not go to movies, purchase movies, stream any movies or programming. It is harder when one has little kids, but perhaps parents should refuse to have their children indulge in such things and instead occupy their time with projects, outdoor activities, etc.

Go camping without phones, computers, tablets, etc. Go see our beautiful natural wonders all over our country. Resist teaching your child to depend on T.V. etc. from a young age. babies and toddlers do not need to watch videos or T.V. shows at all and will turn out better if parents refuse to give in this easy cop out. It means that parents, too, would need to refuse this entertainment for themselves, as well, because their children will need their parents to interact with them and play with them, read with them, go for walks with them. So, my suggestion to young parents. Be purposeful in your parenting from the moment your baby is born. Do not allow your child to spend time at friends homes that let their children watch these problematic shows and movies, because they will not turn it of just because you don't want your child to intake it. I speak form experience on this.

Hebrews 13:17

17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Comment: if you watch election results, it's obvious that half the population is voting for the half that did not vote. Rain or shine, we need to give voting more of our priority.

Make a "cheat sheet", so we don't vote for the other party. It happens. Last one I voted in, the "vote party" option was gone. It's necessary to have the names of the person representing your party of choice, on the issues.

Don't leave it at home on Election Day. :D put in your wallet.

Suze: It sounds like from your post that Christ has already come the second time.

Hebrews 9:27 And it is appointed unto man (sinful flesh) once to die, but after this judgement (rightfully dividing the word of God, which is truth).

Psalms 37:28 For the Lord loveth judgement ..........

Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered (in the flesh, as sinful flesh) to bear the sins of many (all); and unto them that look for him he shall appear the SECOND TIME (as the Holy Ghost)(as a thief in the night) without sin unto salvation.

Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death (on the cross, as sinful flesh) of his saints.

Isaiah 26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise ....

Christ arose to a new body that is immortal, as you died with him, you also arose with him, Christ is LIFE and TRUTH, when you depart this fleshly body all that remains is LIFE and TRUTH, as you bear the image of the earthly you will bear the image of the heavenly.

He who is born of spirit IS SPIRIT.

God is Spirit.

Spirit is all the things that can't be seen, life, faith, love, mercy, truth, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, etc.

You will be the image of Christ, because Christ is the image of God.

1 Corinthians 3:21-23 ...for all things are yours ...and ye are Christ's and Christ is God's.

Christ is in creation bringing creation to truth, when you join him you will be doing the same thing.

Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God (SPIRIT) the Judge of all, and to the SPIRITS OF JUST MEN MADE PERFECT.

Revelation 10:11 And he (spirit of Christ) said unto me (John) thou (John) prophesy again (as the image of Christ, working in creation, as a ministering spirit) before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

John 1:51 ....Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels (messenger's) of God ascending and descending upon the son of man.

GBU on our quest for truth.

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These are very serious matters. The first section v. 1-18 show Jeroboam's wife entreated for her husband's sake about their son. The only conciliation here was that "some good" was found in the son and he would be mourned and buried. He was a child; so this shows some age of accountability aspect in God judging sins; and that grace appears evident here for salvation much as it was for David's baby from Bathsheeba who David stated that he would see again in previous passages.

The rest of the appalling future of his descendants were indicated in the following verses where it summarizes that they are mentioned in Chronicles.

The rest of the chapter shows about Rehoboam show a similar troubled future; and that there was a war between him and Jeraboam "all their days" (v. 30). Once again; we see the destructive effects of worshipping false God's which began with Solomon and how it not only messed up his future; but that of future generations. Solomon; it appears through Ecclesiastes finally learned the bitter lessons of folly; and having too much wealth and other vices. Fear God and keep His commandments ended that book; unfortunately Jaroboam didn't follow God faithfully during any of his time when ruling and neither did Rehoboam either. Only supernatural ears can truly HEAR His voice; and the god of this world blinds all who disregard the warnings and think that they know better.

I'm sorry for all the children who are hurt by adults and peers. I pray the Lord will turn your tragedy into an opportunity to be an advocate for abused kids, no matter the ages. I believe parents need to watch school board meetings to protest programs and new school books that promote agendas of lewd education materials. Expose it to the public. Parents are beginning to rally against the addition of "sexual" education in grade schools. I always think of John the Baptist: a voice crying out in the "wilderness". . Repent.

FOX NEWS reported today that DISNEY is pushing LGBT in their programs and videos. We need to boycott those "new" movies and videos. Kids can watch the old movies on YouTube.

While I'm on my soapbox: We all need to replace NETFLIX with PUREFLIX. It has good programs for everyone. No violence or filth; plenty of cartoons and kid programs.

We need mentoring in schools, for children trying to recover from abuse and be a much wiser child; not afraid of adults.

We can stop some of what our President advocates by getting our voices back. We have no voice currently.

WE ARE CONSTITUENTS. Senate and House representatives must have them to stay in office. Last election was a bomb because we don't read agendas and don't follow politicians past agendas. First time voters banded together to turn a 180 in Washington. 2 years later, paying 7.00 for a gal of gas, 50% food hikes, etc

We need to FLIP the next elections to the Red side. Re-register as Republican. It's legal. You can flip back anytime. Forms at Post Office. The goal: get this insufferable team of leaders in DC, GONE! The CONSTITUENTS can do this. It's never been done before. I say we are strong enough to do this, with God's help.

Our children's futures are gone. We just don't see it yet. If we pretend blindness it will continue to get worse every year.

Fight back. Re-register red and see how fast Congress reacts. This is our last chance to turn it.

Under Law (Mosaic, Levitical, etc) we lived by works. Salvation could only be obtained by works. This was only a temporary solution until Christ Jesus came to die for our sins so that we're freed from law by Salvation; nei, we are saved by Grace through Faith in Christ's finished work at Calvary. Therefore, Spiritual law is nothing more but written on the hearts of those born again.

What was the situational context of Galatians 3 (most of Paul's letter to Galatia)?

Galatia heard the Gospel of Grace (not works of the Law) by either Paul or another early witness that was in Paul's fellowship. Judaizers (which aren't much different from modern Messianics) came to Galatia and told them that the Grace of God wasn't enough. They tried to pervert the Galatian church's understanding of Grace and asked they go back under the law (works of physical circumcision, feast days, sabbatical law, etc). Everything Judaizers or Messianics teach is in contrary to the victory Christ Jesus gave us by shedding His Blood so that we may have Grace freely without works.

None of the context has to do with secular laws by civilization. Obviously, we live in this world and cannot rebel against civil laws of the land. This chapter has nothing to do with that. Reach Galatians back from chapter 1 for better understanding.

Roy,

I should have also mentioned that the Gospel of John was written to the church around 95 A.D. So approximately 30 years after the other three gospels were written, the Gospel of John was written. John wrote his gospel to present Jesus as the Son of God, (His deity).

And John ends his gospel with the promise of Jesus' return. And that opens it up for John's sequel, as he wrote the book of Revelation, and talked about the return of Christ.

Hope all this helps!

Holocausts were rhe sacrifices in the Old Testament era that were burnt. The word holocaust actually means that, it originates from the greek word "holocautoma" that means "all burnt". Later in the WW2 it was used for the crimes the nazis commited against the Jewish people.

Roy,

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels. John is not part of the synoptic section. The word synoptic comes from the Greek word SUNOPSIS which means to view together. So Matthew, Mark, and Luke are to be viewed together.



Matthew's gospel was written to the Jews and was written to present Jesus as the coming Savior/Messiah. Mark wrote his gospel to the Roman mind because to the Roman people, everything had to match up with the law. Mark wrote to present Jesus as the suffering servant.

Luke was written to the Gentiles. It was written to present Jesus as the Son of Man. The book of Acts was also written by Luke, and both books used to travel together. In fact, the book of Acts was originally called Luke Part 2. It was later on changed to the book of Acts.

Paul wrote the doctrine or teaching section of the New Testament, Romans through Philemon.

And then from Hebrews all the way through the book of Revelation, that is all known as the Jewish Literature section of the bible.

1 Corinthians 14:22

1 Corinthians 14:22

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

Tongues are not for the church but were for the jews.

Thanks Fred , another fab post from you .

Thank you Arnold for your very honest and open post . We are always surrounded by God's love . Some time , more than others in our lives , we need to really feel it . He is very close to us all , always . Never doubt Him . So many times I've needed His care , and it's been there . He is so kind to me , every day in a million different ways . He is my peace , my comfort , my strength ,my rock , my smile and my sanity , every day . I couldn't bear to live one second in these awful kingdoms of men if I didn't know that He is always with me . He loves us all very much . I hope He sends Jesus back soon . Every day , I see more pain and misery in my friends , family , neighbours and community . We need Christ so much . Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem .

What does 2 Esdras 2 chapter 16:38 mean?

Hi , Curious . If your nature is as your name , then you should read the Old Testament as well as the New . All your questions will be answered if you read the Old as well as the New . Enjoy and God bless your efforts .

What "Law" is this passage talking about and what everybody is talking about? And who gave me this "Law" that I was under or since my birth. Only law I know about is laws in America? Do I still have to keep the laws in America cause Christ died?

Good morning Roy,

I am glad that you are benefiting from this site so much. I am, too!

To me, it does not matter what denomination we are here. What matters on this site to me is that we study the Scriptures and

learn from it with the help of the Holy Spirit. We also learn from bible study with friends or church groups, from our pastors and

teachers in our church. We also learn from sites that explain Christian viewpoints about Scripture. So, this is one avenue for us

to learn and share Scripture, spurring one another on in faith and knowledge of Christ. We come from varying denominations.

We don't all agree on all matters, but we try to understand each other and present our views as clearly as we are able from a

biblical perspective. We also pray for one another and build one another up with encouragement and sincere concern for one

another. It is a blessing to have this venue. Past generations lacked this but still were maintained in the true faith by the Holy

Spirit, as we are.

Glad to have you among us, Roy!

Dear Free I do not understand what you mean. If you mean that the armour of God is. a gift from God, yes i agree, but the armour of God is for ALL christians not for some. Generally speaking virtually everything in the world a gift from God. But when we talk about spiritual gifts we usually mean the ones described in 1 Corinthians 12. Those are gifts that work within the congregation of the church members. Of course there are other gifts, natural talents, which we can use to serve our brothers and sisters.

The Holly Spirit does many functions. One of them is to give you His fruit. And as i know it, this happens when one is baptised in the Spirit and then is filled with the Spirit while praying That fruit love, joy, peace ... described in Galatians 5: 22-23 is not a fruit we aquire due our effords to be like that but is something that is given from God's Spirit. Well as i am not sure we are talking about the same thing I won't go any further. God bless you.

Hebrews 9:28

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

There are only two 'comings' of the Lord given in Scripture; the first to be born of a virgin, to be our Savior.

The second time - as conquering King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ our Redeemer.

My understanding is, that pre-tribulation theorists then, add to scripture saying Christ is appearing three times.

Have a grace-filled day, Spencer.

Dear Spencer I didn't mean to offend you, i am sorry, i must admit the way i wrote was not that nice. I didnt send anything to your e mail, i just posted my answer. Once more i am sorry to made you sad. God bless you.

Thanks for your response and input. God richly bless you!

was Elijah married to the widow?

1 John 2:27

"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."

The scripture does state the anointing of God, teaches us all things. We can know all things if we abide in the "Anointing." John the Baptists," was an anointed prophet of God, and Spirit filled. He wasn't sinless or perfect, yet he didn't live a life of sin and imperfection. He operated on a different level, and on the level and Spirit of Elijah.

The Anointing teaches us of all things," that's the key and what we as Christians need always remember.

There are 2 kinds of adulteries, one committed with the heart through our eyes, and one that literally finds itself in the very act.

Annulling the lives that once where united in faith and love.

We are born into the image of God. His image of who He is in you and me. Not what the worlds image is , "His image".

This same image given to us through His eternal Son ,Jesus Christ!

If you know Him then you have the mind of Christ and will carry the same cross that He carried.

I needn't say, that if my desire for a man where more than that for a woman, I would be castrated. An eunuch!

Sexually abused as a child ,I find the thought repulsive, that if it were possible I would tie the milestone on those who hurt the children of God! Those who turn the truth into a lie and deny the God that Has created them!

What exactly does Gen 3:15 mean?

Thanks brother Spencer. Wonderful thoughts and scripture references. "He must increase, but I must decrease." Pretty interesting. God richly bless you for your thoughts and input.

In the beginning God created male and female. In the beginning God created man in His own image.

We are created in the image of God, this image in the beginning perfect with the Father and the Son, and holy spirit.

When Adam was given the freedom of liberty to obey or disobey, hence the fall of mankind from this Holy union between God and man.

God in His infinite love for man would not rest with the idea that His creation would and could die without His care.

Now once again, we have the opportunity to live in Him in the Holiness that we once had.

This given to us through a fellowship with the creator through His son Jesus Christ.

Try to imagine if God would have not provided us the lifeline we ALL would need ,to prevent eternal separation!

Even so, once separated from Him, we can once again know this Holy place in and through the Son Jesus Christ!

Abiding in the Savior will reunite this relationship, calling you into the "fellowship of your maker and redeemer"! A fellowship that can grow into what the Lord intended for all of us to become!

Experiencing the Devine in and through Jesus Christ in this body, in this place!

Repent and be Baptized

Cynthia,

To be born again is to die your appointed death, then be resurrected incorruptible, like Christ.

Christ died on the cross and was resurrected (born again) as an example for us.

People that claim to be "born again" are mere born again sinners.