Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 854

Please note: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 5:1-2,

Doesnt the gospel have to be obeyed? That is the death,burial, resurrection of Jesus Christ 1Cor 15:1-4.

2Th 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

2Th 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

Steven

Matthew 7:12 is just like its an eye for a eye and a tooth for a tooth. First Jesus Christ himself wants our weapons then teaches us how exactly to be righteous person then returns our weapons. To much forgiveness leads us directly into wrongful persecution and makes us easy to attack. We must have a certain amount of justice and be humble enough but not allow the enemy to much injustice because they take advantage over us and they will not physically learn nothing but they can have their ways easy and we will all suffer wrongful persecution which I will never allow myself willing into slavery or anything wrongful persecution I will suffer persecution for love and righteousness but never allow myself willing into wrongful persecution for no God ever.

My grandma had a saying , she asked me once : what do you think makes God laugh ? I answered : I don't know grandma , she said : when we tell Him our plans . I think it means that we shouldn't presume that we are going to be able to do anything unless God allows us to . God gives us everything and He will put us where He wants us to be , which might not always be where we want to be , trust Him always , He knows what is best for us . Be still and thank Him for all that you have .

Gloria,

Revelation 4:4 says "And round about the throne were four and twenty seats, or literally thrones, 24 thrones: and upon the thrones I saw twenty four sitting, (Characteristic), clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

The white raiment is found in Revelation 3:5. And the crowns of gold is promised to believers ( Revelation 2:10).

There are 404 verses in the book of Revelation, and there are over 800 allusions and direct quotes from the Old Testament. The book of Revelation is a piece of Jewish Literature. And it must be understood by the symbols and the presentations that we receive from the Tanak (The Old Testament).

So there are 24 elders sitting on 24 thrones. In 2 Chronicles Chapters 24 and 25, this is where it is listed for us that where David began the courses of priests, and he assigned 24 courses of priests, that they would serve throughout the year so that the priesthood is covered. And all the people are covered, and they are called courses, 24 courses of priests.

Now 24 in Jewish Literature has to do with a perfection in covering, 24 courses to cover all of the people, and to cover all of the calendar for the twelve months.

And so here are 24 elders. Many believe the elders, who are of the church, clothed in white raiment (The promise to believers), and they have crowns of gold upon their heads, again evidence of the reward to believers.



And some believe that this is the representation of both the Old and the New Testament, the entire church, both Jew and Gentile, with the elders and the 24 courses, or 24 elders that are sitting.



Hope this helps!

If it says man in the original Hebrew then that's what I want it translated as . I want to know what it actually says not what people think it should say . If we r going to take huge liberties with the translation then we r asking for trouble . This is God's Word , not a politically correct manifesto . God's Word is pure and righteous and not to b questioned by humans . Believe it or don't believe it , that's up to u , I hope I won't allow this world's agenda to stop u from reading the Bible with an open heart and mind . God has an awesome message for u . Please don't give up just because it may not seem politically correct to u .

Chris or any who want to reply:

Apologies for not responding earlier. Thank you for your response! I consider myself to be one who has been on 'milk' for way too long. I am now attending a local church and am in a woman's Bible study who is studying Hebrews.

I am also in dialogue with the pastor about salvation. He believes that man has his own will to 'walk away' from God and that God will not fight the will of man. Thankfully he is very open to questions and thus far from his sermons, is not one that preaches condemnation-works salvation.

From a very simple viewpoint, I think about ones who live in a rural area that have only one church available to them. This is likely not true now but in the past is a possibility. I say all this because won't there be many in that church community that are 'saved' but may have differing interpretations? Eph 4:13 came up in my study today, not sure I am taking it out of context, but could it support my simple viewpoint? Thank you again.

God bless you

Is our Earth flat?

It seems Adam and Eve are mentioned but in Gen 3:24

Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.

He drove out man, what happened to woman, should man be translated human. Thank you

Ndubuaku Iluoma,

Omega is the last letter in Greek, the big O indicates the end, the last, ultimate limit, finish, conclusion, Omega is the finish of an event, without needing to be explained. We see Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, and the beginning and the end/ing in Revelation. In Isaiah 45:9-10 it is reversed, "the end from the beginning"

In Isaiah 46 they were hauling all that gold and silver and would make idols and pray to them and God was telling them He is the only true God, from the beginning until the things that are not done is done, Revelation 10:7. His counsel, His will, and His pleasure will stand. In the beginning, the bounds of habitation have been determined for all the nations on earth, Acts 17:26.

Jesus, Alpha and Omega, the beginning of the creation, Revelation 3:14 and Jesus will be the end when Jesus delivers up the kingdom to God and the last enemy, death is destroyed, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28.

God bless,

RLW

Please a Christian keep the Shabbath?

Thank you

I totally agree with you . There are no such things as human rights , only blessing and gifts and loving kindnesses from God our Father .

Perverseness; reluctance to yield or comply; disobedience; peevishness. (KJV Bible Dictionary)

It sure does Alex , there r dozens of others but I'm sure u already know that .

I am sorry for the way I posted the question in my post. It should not have been posed as an accusatory "If you" question, as though my intent was to accuse you or the asker of the original question specifically. I should have at least said it as an "If I" or "if anyone" question instead. I agree with James that not many of us should be teachers and that I stumble in many ways in what I say. That is why I separated my opinion of the text given in my previous post from the original post I wrote that tries to lay out what the Bible actually says and how it is generally understood with what I hope was minimal commentary of my own.

In any event, I should have tried to make it even clearer that it is the author of the Book of Hebrews I would really be questioning for laying out such an extensive doctrine that largely appears to rest on Melchisedek having all of the characteristics he described, if in fact he knew or believed Melchisedek in reality was a man that was no different from the levitical priests who had none of Christ's preincarnate characteristics. If that was what he actually did, many if not most of his conclusions can be rejected as being based on a faulty premise or even worse an intentionally deceptive premise.

Ultimately I conclude the doctrine laid out by the author of Hebrews is actually based on his firm belief that Melchisedek is a preincarnate appearance of Christ, and the characteristics he attributes to Melchisedek as a result are actually true. The conclusions he reaches based on those characteristics are founded on a true premise in that event. Taking that as my view, I can have full confidence in his doctrine.

what is frowardness

is the oil the same that was put on people for healing? verses 22 to 28

We must be careful in how we regard our service to the Lord. As we learn to walk and trust in the Lord God through His word, remember that all good things originate from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Before we start to expect things are due us because of what we do, or what position we hold: God always knows best. Like the old time tv series "Father knows Best." I just dated myself - LOL

Baruch felt he was due better things instead of being dragged around the country side with the remnant that remained in Jerusalem. After all he was the personal scribe to the prophet. He knew the prophecies given to be true and will come to pass. He just thought he should be treated better.

We as believers of Christ the Lord are not entitled to anything. Galatians 2: 20; Colossians 3: 1-3 We have the privilege to seek the wisdom of the Lord God and worship at His feet. We know what the Lord is fully capable of doing and giving. 2 Cor 10: 5 By filtering our thoughts in the Word of God, I can rejoice in Him, be at peace, and have comfort even though we are going through this current Pandemic, Ukraine - Russian war, supply hick ups; soaring gas/oil prices. Philippians 4: 6-10

No matter what happens we can be assured of our salvation in Christ Jesus if we believe and trust in the Gospel. Luke 10: 20; 1 John 5: 11-15. We have confidence in the Lord.

The only solution before us is the salvation of the leaders of world. 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 "...that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." We must continue to carry out God's will for us. Matthew 28: 18-20.

May the peace of God shine on all on this forum. Know the Lord Jesus Christ, know Peace. No Lord Jesus Christ, no peace. Praying for all as we have the occasion to do so.

Praise His Holy name. March 10, 2022

In a reference Bible there are some explanation to that passage. I'll list them:

Isaiah 41:4, 6

Daniel 7:13, 10:5, 7:9

Daniel 2:18

Revelation 19:12-16

Alpha- beginning

Omega- end

I didn't see it for a long time, but one day I was reading Genesis 1:1 in Hebrew. It said, "In Beginning".

My brain exploded.

First Day, God created TIME for earth. God exists outside of time and inside of time. That is how He sees us "alpha" and "omega". He knows who will and who will not receive the Salvation He has prepared for us.

PRAYER can change things or how we can accept things. The woman who tithed the widows mite, impressed Jesus.

All of our days are recorded in a Book. Which means unborn children are known by God. He called prophets from the womb.

Time is for weather, seasons, plant, harvest, animals mate, give birth; eggs to be hatched. It's huge just thinking about all the things that depend on time.

Time is the one thing scientists couldn't find formulas of its origins. They have carbon dating, bigger space projects. No one is going to publish a Formula for Time.

Genesis isn't the only place in the Bible where it speaks of Gods creation. They don't want to give God credit for it.

"They" thought we'd understand it better if they added THE: in the beginning. Other stuff-God doesn't step in and stop car wrecks. But if we pray, we'll survive with just a little damage. He honors our free will.

I think alpha and Omaha are Greek words.

God has spread gold nuggets of revelation all through the Bible. Just laying there. If we read too fast, we will race past it.

I was reading Ezekiel 37 about the bones. I know it's Israel. (I had dry bones in my life). I skimmed past where God says prophesy UPON these bones.

The Holy Spirit tells me to prophesy. I said aloud the scriptures. Then he said, you can prophesy over YOUR dry bones!

I'm scared to say THUS saith THE LORD. I cower while I'm thinking of dead things in my life.

The first three verses here indicate punishment deemed worthy for wickedness is judged by the "judges" who were tied in with the Priesthood; and rendered up to but not exceeding 40 lashes. Paul was; for what they claimed was insurrection or like "offenses" subject to such beatings as well. ( 2 Cor. 11:24); some FIVE times (minus one I suppose to ease their conscience). As to muzzling an ox in verse 4; I am not sure if there is a deeper spiritual context here; other than showing kindness to God's creation; other definitions show that it should be allowed to eat while working; in a sense "worthy of it's hire".

Verses 5 through 10 indicate a rule for the house of Israel; something that didn't deem direct sanction or punishment from God; but did allow for the "in your face" reaction by an offended widow expecting the "duty" of a brother living in the same house to continue her offspring within the family name by marriage. Such a brazen act of spitting in the face; and the symbolic one of loosening the shoe showed the opposite of the endearment of the Kinsman-Redeemer in the story of Ruth with Boaz. This was part of God's plan for the nation of Israel at the time-we may not relate today as modern day Americans but this is God's Word.

On the other hand; verses 11 through 12 seem overly harsh to a wife protecting her husband; nonetheless it demonstrates certain parts of the body are to be held sacred even in this case.



Verse 14 through 15 is yet another of many admonitions to have just and fair balances to enact transactions. This seems to transition into verse 16 about Amalek concluding the chapter. This shows how a past transgression affects God's further administration of justice; even after many generations. Here; the offspring of Amalek were told to be wiped out. It shall be assumed that there were either giant hybrids involved; or God knew that there would be no repentance among his descendants. We may not understand; but all of God's ways are right.

Circumstances can be attributed only to one's self, when we live outside the grace provided through the body of Christ.

Such as these are, become the knowledge and revelation of sin.

Jesus came for the sick, the poor, the helpless. He came for the destitute, those who have fallen and are yet to stand up.

Such are the children of a gracious Loving God, who will never deny them who love Him!

He will however, use you who trust Him, even in the midst of darkness as you walk an unknown path and wait upon Him in for His marvelous light!

These too, are become the circumstances we know not of. When Jesus is in your heart ,their is nothing that will separate you from Him! Nothing can separate you from Him. NOTHING!

All have sinned and come short of His expectations, even so those who love Him, will strive in hope for the forgiveness that only He knows and will give to those who love Him.

Repent and be Baptized

When David said the lord said unto my lord sit thou at my right hand till I make your enemies your footstool...That one lil scripture kinda eliminates all oneness doctrine... Psalms 110 : 1 kjv

Ruth,

Does Joel Richardson know that spiritually the land has been moved, and that Russia fits every description of the king of the north, Esau, and the beast? Mystery Babylon has moved as well, it's not in the ME; it is America. Russia and America will fight again, just like they did during the cold war, like Korea and Vietnam.

What does Turkey have on Russia, who's making its beast move in Ukraine, threatening to nuke any US affiliated detractors? Putin has threatened Israel about the Golan Heights, and soon he will invade Israel and take then captive. Joel 3:1

Richardson is wrong, and pushing that narrative in the end-times is a disservice. A false prophet steers followers away from the evolved truth.

I know how you feel. I asked the same question when my drug addict brothers died. We will find out when we get to heaven.

So read the passage in Luke 16 verses 20-31. In verse 31, "Moses and the prophets" means the Law and the Prophets who preached repentance and salvation. The Bible.

Every time a person hears the gospel preached and they do not respond; their heart hardens until it's hard like granite.

It might help if you tell other family members that you are willing to pray with them. It helps me.

It's not our good behavior that opens heavens gates. It's if we made a commitment and prayed a prayer.

God writes our names in the Book of Life then.

Revelation 20:15, 21:27

I will pray that your heart be settled and that you will have courage to witness to those that you love, or don't. Miracles happen every day.

Song of Solomon 2:16

My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies.

Song of Solomon 6:3

I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

Song of Solomon 7:10

I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.

Mishael comment: I could not make bad relationships work, until I met Jesus; who is our Beloved. He loves you.

One day I was having a serious emotional storm. I opened the Bible and it landed in Song of Solomon. For me, just hearing 3 times, that Jesus was MINE.

I belonged to Someone who would never leave me. It was like an echo in my soul. He's Mine and I am HIS! He's not going to ever leave me. No matter what people do to hurt me, I have my Beloved to wrap me in acceptance and never ending love. It's been 36 years, and he has never yelled at me or hurt me; abandoned me.

Only Jesus can love you like that.

We sneak away from him maybe, but He never rejects us. He is God. He is Faithful.

I don't know your age. I'm 70. Find a practicing Christian. He may be in a church near you. Trust the Lord to find you a man.

Ask him. Allow the Lord to heal your torn heart first. Ask him to.

Let go of the past. It's not easy but you can do it.

Up above on this page is a box: Become a Believer. It's helpful to get back on the right track. Loneliness makes us long for what worked once; but we can't fix it. If he's not born again( John 3), open your hand and let it go.

In Jewish culture the couple are betrothed for a year. (Engaged). The grooms father, builds a room into the family home for the couple, after the marriage. They do not sleep together, period. We need that commitment during the betrothal.

I guess I'm saying, it always works better when we follow God and not our instincts or impatience.

With affection and respect . When Jesus said those words he was quoting Psalm 22 . If you haven't read it please do and you will see that it depicts his crucifixion . I think he was quoting this Psalm to the Jews in order to try to make them see exactly who he is and that all this was long ago foretold about him . They should and probably did know that he was referencing this Psalm and maybe it would help them to recognise him and they would repent and be converted . That's what I think .

Thank you Rhonda , remember the prodigal son ? If we read carefully we see that his father saw him coming back to him while he was still a long way off and he ran to meet him ! God loves us and wants us with Him , even though He knows us ! Something that I sometimes say in my prayers is , Dear Heavenly Father , please make me all Yours forever by whatever means You see fit . A great post from you , thank you .

Hi Mary Beth , this is mostly a site about the actual words in the K J B . There are some references to alcoholism in the book of Proverbs , basically telling us to avoid it . All Christians are not supposed to go around judging others and we should also help any one who asks us for help if we are able to do so . I have many alcoholics in my family and one or two drug addicts also . They are all atheists . I do my best for them but mostly they don't want my help and I'm unable to do anything more than pray for them , which I do regularly . In the Bible , Christians are encouraged to be wise and discerning and not to put ourselves in positions that might lead to us being in danger , either physically or spiritually . I love my family very much but I spend more time with Christians than I do with atheists . That's not to say that there aren't Christians who have addiction problems , I don't know any though . If I did it would definately be my duty as a fellow Christian , to do everything I could to help them .

What the heart is filled with speaks the mouth, or in this case we write. But it's the same.

Be blessed in His Holy Name Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:6-11

Miriam-Christene-Peters, The reply was sent to my profile, if your question was to me:

If you point to the scriptures I've referenced they should actually appear so you can read them straight from the Bible & all around them for context. They should be in red, you can also click to read whole chapter. Please let me know if that doesn't work, when you try it from your device.

Hopefully that's helpful