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All scientists seek to explain 4 Questions: time, force, action, matter. Genesis 1
The whole Bible is about Jesus
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Apostle Paul would not have had an inkling what the 21st Century would look like in terms of lifestyle, products & services available & even the strengths & weaknesses of the Church, but his words still hold true for us even now. We are given much liberty for the exercise of mind & conscience to pursue many of the world's present offerings. We may even find many things that don't violate the Word of God, indeed not even mentioned, as so much was unknown then. But the question we need to continually ask ourselves must be, 'does what I want to do or have a spiritual benefit really meets God's Approval - will I need to lose some of God's Control over me so as to allow the thing I want, knowing that it might possibly gain control over me?'
I know that when we are truly sensitive to the Spirit, walking in the Spirit, we are left with no doubt as to what is acceptable to God - though sometimes the path ahead is a little unclear. When we live to please the Lord & not ourselves, then we will restrain our feet from that path & hold back until the way ahead is known. Proverbs 4:26; Psalm 119:105.
It's such a sad thing, when 2 Peter 2:20 (as Charles shared) becomes the undoing of the spiritually insensitive & the easily deceived. There must have been many so duped in the early Church that warranted much teaching & warning by the epistle writers. Falling into such deception is made so much worse than when we were once led astray at the beginning; to save the body from being destroyed because of ungodly living ( 1 Corinthians 5:5), must have been the predominant burning desire for those early Church fathers, as it ought to be for God's servants now, warning us who might also be ensnared by worldly offerings.
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Also it's the same earthquake spot in 70 AD when Rome invaded.
I'm glad you're reading the OT. If you can apply events to trumpets you eventually will be able to piece the end times together event by event You'll know the context of each event by heart You'll know the difference between the day of the lord and Armageddon, between who's the beast and who's mystery Babylon.
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I think that the role of prophet ended with the completion of Revelation in the 90's A.D. with the writing of this book by the apostle John. There is no new revelations from God. The last words of Revelation warn against adding or subtracting from the Scriptures. So, anyone who says they are a prophet and have new revelations from God is a false prophet. I someone teachers from the Scriptures and expounds on it correctly, this could be considered using the gift of prophecy, which is telling forth the truths of God. Pastors and teachers do this in their service to the body of Christ.
Also, churches are not doing enough of correction and addressing false beliefs in the church community. We should be calling out the many false teachers that come through the television set and on the internet week after week. We should be countering their false teachings with true teachings and bring opportunities to hear truth telling evangelists, preachers, and teachers to more and more communities (especially one who do not have books, etc, to hawk).
We should also pray for and work at restoring those who have been falsely taught to sound doctrine.
We should look on these brethren with compassion, not contempt, not giving up on them, but seek them to disciple and put them in touch with a sure pastor who can sincerely and gently shepherd them.
So, the church in this day has a big charge. To help as many as we can reach with the gospel and disciple these properly. Yes, the word tells us there will be a huge falling away, but we are to watch ourselves carefully, lest we fall away. We should make every effort to help those who are doubting, skeptical, caught in sin, slipping on false doctrine, and oppressed by the enemy. We have more power and influence than most people realize!
you wrote and interesting post. I am so glad that we have been given the Holy Spirit! He lives in us and leads us in God's ways. He teaches us from the Word. He sanctifies us, preparing us for the life to come!
From my own study, I do not think the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one and the same. God is three distinct persons in One unified person. So, the Father is not the Son or the Spirit, the Son is not the Father or Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father or Son. Their unity in the Godhead being One God is truly a mystery, but Scripture clearly teaches this. If you do not think so, then I encourage you to google "doctrine of the "Trinity" or "Triune Godhead" to find the Scriptural support for this doctrine. It is and very important one and having a Biblical view of God is vital for us to accurately understand the incarnation, and the working of God in our salvation. The Spirit lives in us. he is not Jesus, the Son. But because He is a member of the Godhead, He is the Spirit of God as they all three share the exact same essential nature and are all equally God. All three possess ALL of the attributes of God's nature infinitely without any reduction or lesser degree.
Anyway, I hope you will study this more on your own. i would love to hear back from you when you do!
While it is true that some of the clan of Korah, a Levite, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, not all of the descendants of Korah rebelled and were swallowed up by the earth. The clan of Korah were musicians, composers of songs/hymns/psalms. They often led the Israelites in processions of worship. They were the "worship leaders" of the time".
Apparently, in the incident of rebellion, most of Korah's clan rebelled. They seemed to not be satisfied with their divinely appointed duties of being the Lord's musicians and singer/songwriters. They wanted what was not theirs to have, more leadership, prestige, and power.
But the ones who did not rebel continued in their appointed service to the LORD and David tells of how glad he was to go up to the house of the LORD with these musicians. David also was a musician, but not a Levite, therefore he could not lead the worship. How he would have loved to be given such an opportunity! But he accepted his place as king, and continued as a musician, writing many psalms, dancing before the LORD, shouting and clapping to the music before the LORD.
I think each of us need to learn God's call on our lives and serve in the capacity He gives us without coveting what others get to do. We can do our best in our given area of service and be thankful for the service of others in their given areas. We can rejoice and celebrate the varied gifts, talents, and skills of others. We are all being built into a holy "house" of the LORD as we all are fit together according to His plan.
We don't deserve Him or His interest in us. But He is a loving, generous, benevolent, good, faithful, forgiving, Savior and desires us to grow to be more and more like Him as we are about His business. Praise the Lord together!
As to the second part of your question, we are not to be conformed to the ways of the world, but to be transformed in our minds to have the mind of Christ, so that we will seek to do only the Father's will as He did. There are many ways to get entangled in the polluting ways of the world. One, by the company you keep. if you run with the sinners, sit around with the mockers, stand around idly with the scoffers, you will become polluted. If you hang out with those who's lifestyles are continually full of sin and rebellion towards God, you will become polluted by their disbelief, disdain, disregard, and disrespect for our Lord. If you continue to keep company with people you used to participate in sin with, such as drunkenness, you will be pulled back into this besetting sin.
Another way you can get entangled is by the media and entertainment you imbibe in. The Bible never recommends to use to be entertained. It doesn't forbid celebration or leisure. But Solomon said that all pursuits of enticements are folly. I don't think it is wrong to take in some entertainment-fine arts, sports, hobbies, etc. But we should not get too caught up in them because they are a bit addicting and so, draw us away from spending time with the Lord or other believers.
Another way you can get entangled is by what is called avarice, (the love of things). Accumulating more than one can reasonably utilize, (my tiger I am taming) or needing the newest commodity on the market, or settling only for the 'best" can lead us into sin. Where our treasure is there will be our heart. Jesus is most valuable treasure.
Learning to be content with what we need and not what we want is important. We cannot dismiss the power of marketing in our culture. Being conscious of this and working at being "unmarketable" (not being influenced by marketing strategies) keeps us content. I mean look at all of the storage business popping up all over!
I hope this is helpful. Other comments welcome!
Jesus Christ himself placed the benchmark high according to the prophets, and not about what's convenient for man. Uncomfortable truths here are discouraged from uncovering. Did Ham's son bear the curse God dealt out or not? If you can't face the small facts, how are you gonna handle the day of the Lord when it takes you by surprise, simply because you never understood what it was. The trumpets you ignore. That's a shame, but then the Lord says when His people are attacked, Ezekiel 21:12, they will not know from where it came from, as if they're too caught up in their own Gospel to know the difference.
Do you wonder why the USSR fell in 1991 of a deadly wound, and up popped up a new country, a new government, called The Russian Federation? Daniel 7:8 Russia is the little horn, more stout than his fellows Daniel 7:20 Russia is run by a president who refers to his nuclear arsenal as a "fiery serpent" Isaiah 14:29.
You people literally have no idea what's about to go down while this is what I carry around every day:
And it shall be when they say unto thee,Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shall answer for the tidings because it come as an every heart shall melt and all hands shall be civil and every spirit shall faint and all knees shall be weak as water behold it, and it shall be brought to pass saith the Lord God. Ezekiel 21:7
Ezekiel and the rest of the prophets see what I see coming and there's no denying it. If you have the least bit inclination as to what I'm talking about you may as well get your house in order now.
Exodus 30:36, Exodus 33:7, Ezekiel 37:27,
2Corinthians 5:1,4, Hebrews 8:1-13, - Hebrews 9:1-28,
Interesting it also has been referred to as temporary, moveable, place of worship & to meet GOD.
Hopefully this is also helpful
I think you are asking if our life in Christ changes with the times as contrasted to the life in Christ in Biblical times. I think that, in a sense, we are ever learning more and more about God, His character, and His instructions to us on godly living. Applying these instructions to our lives has changed across time because civilization has changed over time. It does not mean that what God deems as right and wrong changes, but how apply we apply God's principles for godly living does. For instance, just in recent history. Christians needed to make decisions about the godliness of such things as dancing, playing cards, movies and hobbies (not saying these are right or wrong). Now we are faced with online games, social media, and other influences. We have cell phones now to do more than just talk with others. So, we need to prayerfully make decisions on how or if we will us these new inventions.
In times past, people got around by walking or horse and buggy, now we have cars and traffic laws. In times past, people set out for the new frontier knowing they may never see their families again who stayed back. Now we travel to and fro with ease. All of these things affect our Christian walk in some way. I am not sure if this answers to your question, but it is how I interpreted it. If I am way off, let me know.
In summary, I think God's commands for godly living are really timeless. And our relationship with God still falls along the same lines of faith, repentance, loving Him and others, using His Word to teach and guide us, praying to Him, worshipping Him with praise, songs, lifted hands, shouts, clapping, and even dancing before the LORD as David did so long ago. God neve changes, but what we make use of in our walk with Him can change. We have a complete Bible now, even online, and access to far more teaching sites online than ever before. We have more options within
our communities to meet for worship, Bible study, and fellowship.
Hopefully this answers your question.
That is fine, Mishael, for you to have your own opinion.
I must add, you might be surprised to find how much of what you believe is actually what the RCC church has taught over the centuries. But there are many things added to their teachings during Medieval times on that are not Biblically sound.
I just looked it up. Emerods are hemorrhoids.. In this Scripture passage, the Philistines had just defeated the Israelites and taken the ark of the covenant captive. As a punishment, YHWH put upon them emerods and other skin problems that "sorely" afflicted them (pun intended).
Recently I was studying the words Jesus said "Moses wrote of ME'' John 5:46, & I've been amazed how many times I've found references for sure understanding now, clearly there I hadn't seen beforehand.
I would love to hear what you learned! Please feel free to share your findings on this Psalm.
I was just reading up on Saul in 1 Samuel 10 and 13. I think the kingship was taken from Saul because: first He offered a sacrifice to YHWH without Samuel, violating the commandment that the priests are to offer the sacrifice; and second, When Saul and his army went out to defeat the Amalekites, Saul took Agag the Amalekite king as a captive, destroyed all of the other Amalekites, took the best cattle and booty from the plunder. God had instructed Saul to completely wipe out the Amalekites, leaving NO survivors and destroy ALL of the Amalekites' possessions and their habitations, EVERTHING belonging to the Amalekites. Thirdly, Saul set up a monument to Himself in Carmel instead of a memorial to YHWH.
On his way back from Carmel to Samuel, Saul stated "I have kept the commandments of the LORD."
God had already told Samuel that the kingship and anointing of the Holy Spirit will be removed from Saul because of these sins (which included pride, independence from God, self-righteousness, etc.)
After the Holy Spirit left him, Saul was given an evil spirit within himself that distressed him, depressed him, and caused his mind to play "mind-games" within himself. After this time, Saul went to the witch of Endor to have her conure up the spirit of Samuel (who had died and also, had never spoke to Saul again after the encounter with Saul returning from Carmel and Saul's lack of remorse and repentance.) Saul wanted Samuel to give him the inside scoop for the upcoming battle with the Philistines (since the LORD no longer spoke to Saul to guide him in war).
This is where David come into the picture. Saul wanted a musician to play for him in hopes to soothe his vexed soul. David was recommended and chosen by Saul. David's music helped Saul' mood and lifted the oppression of the evil spirit for a time until David needed to be called again and again to play for Saul. Thus began the relationship of Saul/David/Jonathan. It was good at first. then went bad in time.