Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 924

Hi Wayne. Do you mean, "why was Titus not required to be circumcised"?

If that's what you're enquiring about, then that was, in part, because Titus was a Gentile (a Greek) & not a Jew. Every Jewish male at eight days of age, was required to be circumcised ( Genesis 17:10-12 ff) as part of the Covenant God made with Israel, separating them as a special people from the surrounding heathen.

When the Apostle Paul & Barnabas went up to Jerusalem to meet with the Jerusalem Council of Apostles & Elders (see Acts 15:2), he took Titus with them as well. But the Council agreed that Titus, a gentile, should not be circumcised; some were believing & requiring (chiefly by the Judaizers: Galatians 2:4), that gentiles must first be circumcised (i.e. become 'Jews') before they could be accepted as (Christian) believers. So with the agreement & blessing of the Council, the apostles & the early Church were unified that neither circumcision nor the workings of the Law ( Galatians 2:16; Galatians 3:2-13) should ever be imposed on gentiles, even as the Law no longer had strength on anyone (Jew or Gentile) when only God's Grace through faith brought salvation & liberty to those now in Christ. This was a major aspect of the early Church as they battled with not only Gentiles being brought into the body of believers, but that all the Laws that served to show the Jews their inability to keep them, were also now cast aside, because of "Christ is (now brought) the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth" ( Romans 10:4).

@Brice- I will pray for you! :-)

Genesis 1:2?

What kind of special gifts does God give us?

Hi Mishuna.

There's no such thing as healing scripture.

We go to the Lord in prayer and have faith in him to do what is best.

And there is no super prayer you have to come up with, Just pray to God as your father who loves you.

God bless.

in Galations2, why was Titus not required to be Baptised? What about being Greek exempted

him?

Healing scriptures: Deuteronomy 32:39, 2Kings 20:5, 2Chronicles 7:14, James 5:14, Hosea 6:1, Matthew 10:1-8, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 4:18, Luke 9:2, Mark 1:15, Mark 9:23, Mark 11:23,24,

Luke 4:40, Mark 16:17-18,

Luke 10:9, Jeremiah 17:14,

Here are some, hope they help

S Spencer,

Thank you for your words, you have no idea how helpful that was. My eyes instantly filled with tears because I realize that if I keep trying, I have a chance. I will go read the verses you suggested.

Thanks you again.

Shelly

2Samuel 11, 2 Samuel 12, note 2Samuel 12:23,

Psalms 24:1,

Dear Charles,

Thanks for your contribution to this discussion. Really, you do not know if God heard our prayers on the first or not. We pray through the lens of faith that God said He answers prayers where two or more agree in prayer.

If this prayer time wasn't something you felt led to do, then don't, but please do not criticize not judge those who do. What isn't of faith is sin. I know my prayers on the first were of faith. It is for God only to judge the motivations and content of our prayers. No believer should discourage people from praying because the prayer situation does not fit one's view of "proper" prayer.

Good afternoon Charles

Your post touched on a few different things. So I will respond to just a couple.

First, I do think that the Angels, including Lucifer were created before Genesis as angels and the spiritual hosts are not mortal or corporeal (having bodies made of

Earthly elements like

Humans). Genesis is the account of God creating the material things in the universe. There is no reason to

believe that God was unable to

create the spiritual realm prior to the physical. But the Genesis account does not say that the spiritual being were created in the six day creation narrative, so I cannot place their creation into those verses.

I do not believe that humans were created as spiritual beings first and then given physical bodies in Genesis as that is contrary to what Genesis says.

Lucifer did not exist alongside God before anything was created. Only God existed then. Lucifer was created.

From the passage in Job it seems to me to imply that these created spiritual being witnessed God creating the physical heavens and earth and rejoiced over what God has done.

The second response I'd like to say to clarify. It is common to say that Jesus existed before He was born into this world. It is true that God the Son existed before He took on human flesh and was conceived and born, but Jesus, being fully God and fully man was conceived and born as a new human Person, unique in that He had an eternal divine nature also. The two natures were united in the one Person if Jesus. Prior to His conception, the Human aspect of Jesus did not pre-exist His conception; the human aspect of Jesus had a beginning at His conception whereas the divine aspect of Jesus existed eternally prior to Jesus' conception. Not meaning to split hairs, but to me it is really important to speak accurately about Jesus. God bless you.

Yes Suze

We are all equal, so we actually are all common folks.

The Hews of the time of Jesus thought themselves to be a superior race and all Gentile inferior or common, even less

human than Jews. How this thought pattern has been repeated in many people groups and societies over the centuries. But it is wrong in every account.

I was just expessing what was the thought concerning Gentiles at that time from the Jewish perspective.

I think the scripture you're referring to is: (but it's not written that way). Matthew 24:32, in context: Matthew 24:3-51, Luke 21:29-30, in context: Luke 21:1-36, Mark 13:28, in context Mark 13, chapter.

Hopefully this is helpful.

How does Noah's ark relate with Jesus' Salvation?

Patsy,

If I may ask a few questions. You speak of the events that took place in Acts Chapter 2 which I would be the first to say that what took place there was something very powerful and awesome. I can only imagine what those people there were thinking when they heard those who were there speaking in tongues (their own native languages).

How would you compare that with what is taking place in our churches today as far as "tongues" are concerned? You mention "cloven tongues of fire was manifested." Can you tell me what that means? You mention an initial sign of a new birth and that once we are born-again, we are enabled to pray in the Spirit in this heavenly language that Satan cannot understand. What does it mean to pray in a heavenly language? What is a heavenly language?

You mention a "gift of tongues," but no place in scripture does it say this is given to any believer. A gift is something that is given to someone, but where in scripture does it say the gift of tongues is given to anyone? There is only one place I know of in the original text that the word gift is used as in reference to a gift that is given, and it is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

You mention that we can receive the gift of tongues when we have been born again of the water and the Spirit, which is for the edifying of the body of Christ. Can you explain how speaking in tongues edifies the body of Christ? If the body of Christ is gathered together in fellowship, and everyone knows English, why would God use a language that no one understands to get His message across to them?

Lastly, what is this "Initial tongue when we receive the Holy Ghost as a sign of our new birth?" What would you say to those who claim to be born of God's Spirit but have never received an initial tongue as evidence or a "sign" that they have been born of God's Spirit?

I'm sorry if I'm asking too many questions. It is not my intent to offend you or anyone else who speaks in tongues. Thank you so much for your time!

Revelation 4:11,

Thank you. I will read it. The example I cited certainly doesn't matter. It was simply the item I noticed that alerted me to possible KJV revisions, and I'd like to learn more about that. I would like to see further examples of how the text has evolved. Again, thank you for your help.

Angels often have messages from God to humans . Please read Genesis Ch 21 V 1-21 , Judges Ch 6 V 11-26 , Judges Ch 13 V 1-23 , all of Zechariah and Luke Ch 1 V 1-38 . U will notice that when an Angel is given a message from God to deliver to a human , the Angel does it himself . Angels do not deligate , to a human , what God has told them to do . God has a message for u , it's a message of peace , love , mercy and reconciliation and u will find it in the Bible. So I would say that these so called clairvoyants r nothing more than tricksters who certainly want some thing from u . I would b avoiding them and reading my Bible .

9-11 has nothing to do with the bible, the Samaritan, or the philistines. Our policies in the world and the destruction and its refugees, are the consequences of escalation and in most cases false pretenses.

It is, as if our Father of the nation has left, unable to attend to the upbringing of a Nation of its own!

The law is no longer a useful tool. Just ask the Mothers who bury their children before they arrive home from school! No longer these lawyers deciding on a Childs future, but how much should the Childs Mother get to bury Him or Her!

The destruction you seemed to be so worried about is everywhere , not only in the homeland. Sin is the problem! Looking for and asking for forgiveness though right in front us, we repel!

Question for my beloved brothers and sisters: In the Old Testament, what is the first reference which points to the existence of a third person in the deity (Creator...Spirit.....???).

Thank you all and God Bless You!

Cal

Perhaps these relate : Joel 2:23, but read in context: Joel 2, Amos 4:7, context again: Amos 4,

Hosea 6:3, Psalms 72:6, Proverbs 16:15, Hosea 10:12,

Maybe : * Deuteronomy 32:2,

Hopefully this is helpful

I think all 5 comments have value and encouragement for Beverly in her time of grieving.

I personally believe and totally agree with Donna's comments [although they may seem a bit harsh or too direct or even uncaring ?!?] but true and tender words of relief and agape/love towards Beverly, in particular, the second paragraph: [Beverly, please BEWARE!!!]

"I do believe I know where your sister wants you to be when you pass away though."

To that I would simply add the same message of encouragement as Donna's:

"Please Ask Jesus into your heart if you haven't already. Turn from your sins and find a church family to study the Bible with and get water baptized.

The Lord will answer all your questions in due time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep coming here."

And for Donna: you are a very mature Christian yourself, unafraid to say it exactly as it is, no fuss, no sugar coating it: Amen to you!!!

With a heavy heart I admit, I had close 'friends', that unfortunately passed away, and they were so hardened in their hearts that they denied Christ even on their death bed ........ where are they now? Hmm, I don't think so ........ All of the Holy Scripture leads us to the right answer, not only John 3:16. GOD forgive and bless us all.

The Law is a schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ. Sin in its true essence is constantly at war against our spirit. If not for the law to remind us ,confronting us , we would not come over and over in repentance. Thus then is the schoolmaster!

A child must fall down several times while learning how to walk. These are the lessons we go through as born again in this new nature, learning to come unto that place of reconciliation, through the blood of His dear Son! Reconciliation, through the forgiveness of sin, a marriage, as in any relationship, there must be forgiveness.

As sin is our nature, Christ forgiveness is ours forever in its true essence. As long as we breath, and are alive, His promises are never ending. We cannot escape from sin. Believing that if not for our failures, could we recognize our condition? This is why we are reminded to pray, too pray without ceasing!

Luke Ch 21 V 19 . Hold on Betty . God is good and He will not abandon you .

Very true Donna and thankyou for that reminder . David was a man who loved God very much . He also commited quite a few sins and although he was totally forgiven by God , David's sinful behaviour had huge ramifications in his own life and in the lives of many of his loved ones .

Ok , thanks , I get it now . As we know from Acts Ch 10 especially V 15 and 34+35 it's not for us to call anyone common or "unclean" if you like , but I get what you mean . Thanks again .

Type quiver in the search box, Study to show thyslef appoved 127:5

But there is a second death the 1st death isn't death it's sleep and it says it's sleep over and over again Adan and Eve died but after they were still living and had children. So there is a physical death and a spiritual death. Did Jesus die was it physical or spiritual. here is what i tell people for Rev they know all about it but missed the most important part, Rev1:2Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. What is it we are to keep? 1 Corinthians 13:12

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."

King James Version (KJV)

Did you ever consider God wasn't alone and Lucifer rebelled before the earth was created, for example Genesis 2:4These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,5And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.

It says generations, plural read Genesis 1 & 2 notice God rested the 7th day but then look he still works after and makes and forms what he had created for example man male and female in verse 1 but in verse two he forms man from the dust and makes women from man's rib Adam and Eve. Jesus existed before he was born of a virgin. here is how i explain such things, 1 Corinthians 13:12

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." Paul said some word where not lawful for him to speak that Jesus had spoken to him and John was told to seal up the book and was told to eat it. Who can understand the mind of God...............who can know his ways or who can be his counselor. Study to show theyself approved a workman the needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. it also says to avoid unlearned questions for they bring more strife

King James Version (KJV)