Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 971

The parable of the 10 virgins is a good view of the Rapture. Be ready with lamps filled with oil (which represents the Holy Spirit).

Everyone receives an invitation to the Marriage Supper, but not everyone will accept.

We became the Generation that will not pass without seeing the Return of Christ; when Israel became a State in 1948. Experts agree that a generation is somewhere between 70-80 years.

The Fig Tree is Israel; and it's blooming. We are grafted into Israel.

They are returning. They are working the Land. The land blooms & produces when Jews are there.

They are defending their land. It DOES NOT belong to Ishmael's Ancestors. Not one square inch.

Their hearts are turning to love The God of Israel.

Rather than mourn the running down of the clock, we need to think evangelistically. Jews and Gentiles must be saved and sealed. God does NOT separate, by names or denominations of Churches.

I pray we are reproducing Christ in people who visit this website. Philippians 1:21

Oh let us keep in mind why we are still here.

Don't be distracted.

Mishael

the way of faith is full of paradoxes. In Isaiah 53 it says the suffering servant poured out his life unto death.

And that he bore the sin of many. And many other things.... all of which are happening within us, as the Lord

is within us. So, we suffer, yet our yoke is easy and our burden is light What a mystery. I am

deeply desiring to understand and to live that redemptive love. "So that death worketh in us, but life in you."

I sit with this a lot....... Thank you for your comment, I have pondered that question deeply too. I know one thing, there is no guilt or fear or condemnation in Christ's suffering on earth; O suffering, where is thy sting? When we are covered in the Blood of the Lamb there is peace, and the darkness, in him, is always coupled with great light.

Almost no-one understands the law of nature relating to action and consequence, even though it is blindingly obvious. Your quotes are all redactive material uttered by priests ( never Christ's favourite people) designed to instil fear into followers, retain their unquestioning loyalty, and allow them to believe that they can avoid the consequences of their sinful lives by sacrifice (to said priests) instead of by confronting their own inadequacy and changing their ways which is what Christ implores everyone to do.

I don't normally respond to anonymous material: if "T Levis" is your name we can debate, otherwise (which I suspect) I won't make any further response to you

What does "the chastisement of our peace" mean?

Matthew 24:2-51,

Job 24:14,

Please note: Matthew 24:48-51, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:42-47, Matthew 24:36-39.

It's all in Matthew 24,

Hopefully these scriptures are helpful.

Jim

You said "Understanding Genesis is extremely important to understand the rest of the bible." From all of the replies I have gotten I want to start from the beginning, Again...I missed the 1st verse,

On the mountain Abraham was to sacrifice his son is the same mountain Jesus Christ was crucified. Hence, the statement, "GOD will provide the lamb for the sacrifice." Omnipotent omnipresent and the almighty GOD.

Thanks Gigi

There is a problem with Jesus being God. Why?

If Jesus could be tempted it means he could have sinned.

Can God be tempted?

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man

But every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed

Then when lust has conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

James 1:13-15

God cannot be tempted with evil. If Jesus is God how can he be tempted with evil? He would not be able to sin.

Thanks for your time.

Hello Karen. That does seem like a strange word to give in prayer: "that God help us to sin less so Jesus won't suffer anymore." You'd have to clarify with the pastor as to what he meant by this, as he could be thinking in terms of "grieving the Holy Spirit" ( Ephesians 4:30). As the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God & of Jesus ( Romans 8:9), it is God Himself in us Who, by His Spirit, knows all that we go through in this life, whether in honour or dishonour of His Name.

We know there is much praise, exaltation & glorifying of the Lord God in Heaven continuously (Revelation chapter 4), but in that worship there would always be a consciousness of the folly of the wicked on Earth, or of those hearing the Gospel & maybe on the verge of submitting to God's Spirit, or even the child of God who strays away, whether wilfully or accidentally. God knows all things, for He is God, so I feel that in the exuberation of praise & worship in Heaven, there is also the solemness of the tragedies of fallen creation or when we succumb to Satan's taunts & lies instead of withstanding him with the Word of God.

I'm unsure whether this adequately answers your enquiry or even helpful, as each one would have perceptions of Heaven according to the understanding of the Word & the Light given to us. Some Christians believe in a very jovial lighthearted God on His Throne - I cannot perceive such characteristics of God, at least from the my reading of the Bible. But yes, God does require us to deal with sin ("sin less" as the pastor said); joy when there is victory & a true heart before the Throne, and grief when we fail Him. But you're right in stating that Jesus has once suffered for our sins - that agony, crucifixion, & death can happen no more.

Mishael

Thanks for letting us know

We will be praying.

Some of us may want to consider setting funds aside for the RedCross so we can send it when needed, also consider donating blood, since there is a shortage. I look for blankets and warm clothing at second hand stores to donate to Union Gospel Mission at this time of year. But in a catastrophe these are things might be needed.

Just some thoughts, if these earthquakes become more frequent and powerful, there will be need of many physical rhings to help those affected. So maybe we prayerfully consider how we can become prepared to help the n the next " disaster".

Hemo The reason it says thief because when he returns either times no one knows when to expect Him

that's why thief is used by the ones who don't or didn't believe OOPS! judgement day has arrived!

Yup

I love this verse and apply it to my household.

Praise God!

Jim

You are right that Jesus had a full

Human nature, but never sinned. And he had a full divine nature, being the only begotten Son of God for all eternity. So both natures existed in Jesus to the totally full degree- to natures in one person. He was not part God and part human. He was fully God and fully human.

Karen Sue Your correct Jesus Christ suffered once for all time for mans sin, in fact in the old testament

it say he was beaten more than any man that ever lived so no matter what movie you've seen as an example

when he was put on the cross you did not want to look upon Him and I believe without almost getting

physically I'll. The enemy did everything he could to make Jesus sin or break fellowship and he never did.

In fact in hebrews 12:2 Who for the joy that was set before Him he knew the goal and did it ALL OUT OF THE

LOVE OF GOD WORKING IN CHRIST. When born again God sees us as His children because we endeavor to

believe and walk honestly before Him we are no longer fighting with out father we work on walking with Him

in harmony and alignment on His word and to boot all sin payed in full once and for all. That's the grace that

we do not want to buck against because that's like kicking God and His son in the face saying I don't care, then

we lose and so does God because he wants us to walk and be witnesses and more than conquerors through

His Son who Loved us and gave Himself for us.

I think when the Word speaks of Christ coming like a thief

It is referring to be a surprise to those who are not expecting Him to come and that His appearance will be sudden, happened nf very quickly. It won't be a slow descent or take a lot of time. So, all people will see It happen, but most of the world will be shocked, frightened, and aggrieved because they didn't believe in Him not that He would come again (or in their lifetime, if they thought He'd return.)

We are called to be ready and watchful. This goes mean that we are to continue in our faith in Him and know what the Wird says about His second coming. We are to be aware of the prophecies that speak to the end times and view world events through the lens of Scripture. May we al

Be found faithful and living for Christ all the days of our lives here.

Alaska had numerous Mid-range earthquakes today; also 2 Major quakes over 6.2

USGS dot ORG

Pray. This is going to cause other quakes.

?? Maybe California who just announced its new state industry is abortion. See YouTube.

Jim I've been a believer for 44 years and have studied for 40 of those off and on. That being said like anybody else I miss the mark from time to time. My position is if it doesn't fit with all of scripture and I also get into original

languages which believe me at times changes understanding and makes Gods Word fit like a wet suit. Some disagree with this and that's there privilege. Personally understanding some greek and hebrew really brings some spiritual stuff

to light. So as the scripture says 2 Timothy 2: 15 study to show yourself approved unto God, that's what I endeavor

to do in my mind and walk always with His Love in Mind first and foremost!

When you come into this website you're on the RED LINK PAGE.

Up at the top is the SEARCH BOX. Links for the entire Bible is below that.

It's a really great SEARCH ENGINE, but just for Bible subject.

You can put the word 'Atonement' in the Search box and hit the arrow >

The engine will fetch every scripture that contains that word. You can sort the list; and the engine places the list in book order.

Or you can read either Old Testament verses only

Or, New Testament verses only

With DATES OR HISTORY, you'll have to go on GOOGLE. Type it in like this:

"Atonement, history".

(Or date)

You have to use ancient names from ancient maps.

By using all the search options, you'll learn some really awesome information. If search doesn't fetch anything try wording it differently.

If it fetches 10,000 verses; try wording it another way or just look at only OT or NT verses.

Look around on this whole website to see what's in it. If you get lost, just back out and come back in. Curious is good.

The location of the COMMENTARY BOX is below the search box. Touch a scripture and it will highlight Yellow. Scroll down slowly.

Jim No I have no Idea what your saying since God created life in mary by creating seed that would go with her

egg human side which would explain sinless blood. Since he also had spirit that would make perfect because he

always walked perfectly and did the fathers will. God didn't break any of the laws he set up for His son to be born

live perfectly and pay for our sins and complete His Ministry at Gods Right Hand. I don't know how your reading my replies because for the most part I agree. So if looking for argument or to prove your point I don't do that no profit!

Proof of Spirit remember Came down like as a dove.

Jim Your correct I went too far back in context still trying to figure out your point because the Love of God

seeks understanding not looking for error in everything I.E. thinketh no evil or pure hearts seek truth. Also who was He

addressing at the time was it not Israel and yes their is a point to this.

In the Gospels, Jesus quotes the old testament many times and how in his coming the old testament is fulfilled,

In the two verses you quoted, as in Colossians 2:14-15 Jesus is talking about blotting out the handwriting of ordinances, not the laws. Hebrews 9:11-14 explains why the ordinances are no longer necessary, because of the blood of Christ,

Rather he exemplifies the laws as in Matthew 5:21-45, 18-"For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." Galatians 5:14-23 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." 22&23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith," "Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

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Just one comment. Jesus didn't abolish the law.

As far as the scriptures are concerned. He fulfilled it.

Mat_5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Look into scripture and see how many times fulfilled is used in the New Testament.

Act_13:29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

See Psalms 22.

Hi Sabrina. The Hebrew word used in Exodus 19:3 is the same word used in 2 Kings 2:11 (when Elijah was caught up in a whirlwind to enter Heaven). And that word is 'a-lah', which means 'to go up, ascend, or climb'. So, it would correct to understand that both Moses & Elijah physically changed direction, one by walking up the mount to God & the other transported into Heaven to God. However, in both cases I would think that some degree of 'transfiguration' would have taken place; Moses' facial complexion changed/shone ( Exodus 34:29-35) and Elijah would have to receive a glorified body (i.e. with the corruption of flesh neutralized to enter Heaven) just as we would be changed at the Rapture ( 1 Corinthians 15:51-53).

Hi Rick

The word of God is more powerful than a two edged sword.

Heb_4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Keep reading your bible. My father once said to me, If I sent you a letter would you read it? I said yes. He then said " Your heavenly Father has sent you a letter...Read it."

I'm in my late 60's and have read the bible for many years. I'm still learning from it.

Thanks

Never mind. I was responding to 2 other people. Sorry about that.

Hi Rick

No I don't think so. Consider Luk 13:22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.This suggest a period of time after talking to the ruler.

This message is to those who think they are doing Gods will.

Luk 13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Luk 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

Luk 13:26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Luk 13:27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

Yes it is important to be doing Gods will.

Thanks

Dr. Lee There is a major difference between destroying the law or fulfilling and completing it to fulfill all

righteousness which was part of Gods plan nailing to His Cross as it states in Colossians 2: 8-21 especially

verse 14.

If evry eye can see Jesus second coming, why Bible mention He will come like a thieb? Becouse no one cannon see when theib come to stalled the things.

Hi Rick

A mans seed by itself will not produce a child.

We need a man and a women to produce a child.

God used the women to produce a child with a seed he implanted in her.

The women was of the line of David.

Matt 1:1 Both David and Abraham are mentioned here.

What do you think God is trying to tell you here.

Verse 1-17 deals with the lineage of Joseph. Yes Joseph is not the father of Jesus.

He is of the lineage of David and Abraham. God put this in for a reason.

The lineage of Mary is in Luke 3. Joseph father was Jacob Matt 1:16

Heli was Mary's father.

Where does this lineage go back to?

It ends with Adam and he is called the son of God.

Jesus is called the son of God as well as Adam.

Jesus had the same nature as you and I.

The difference is that he didn't give inti it.

He didn't sin.

If he couldn't sin then what is the sense of Heb 4

Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Not only that but if he couldn't sin that means he didn't have the same nature as you and I.

That's a dangerous thought isn't it. Consider 1 John 4

1Jn 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

Thanks for your time

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, we will serve the LORD.