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Hi Brother Agabus took Pauls robe ties off and tied himself and said thus saith the lord so will the man wearing this be tied up going to Jerusalem, God was trying to tell Paul through Agabus don't go and told him point blank that the man wearing this would be taken and if it weren't for being rescued Paul would have died. The reason the believers ceased saying do the will of the lord in context they were begging him not to go to Jerusalem which was Gods Will. This story is hardly read in the proper context.

The point of Genesis is that God created everything. But then the Bible tries to explain what everything is, which is challenging. Day and night, what about dawn and dusk? Land and water, what about coral reefs? And the exceptions are many. So what? My question is "should Christians look to the fact that God created everything, or should we nitpick the Bible for legalistic reasons?" Thanks for your answer. Stan

Your bible is what I have been looking for, I use to hate everything about Christ, but now I love him and go to church every Sunday. Thank you so much!

Brother I hear that loud and clear, I believe in our day and time the true God isn't moving that big because of unbelief in the body of Christ. A friend of mine was at a rather large gathering where a believer was sharing about idolatrous practices and in the middle of it said by the way all of you still doing these things leave now or I will come down and throw you out, about fifty people got up and left ten minutes later he said with a smile now lets Get Into some serious Bible.

Some one might say that's harsh, I say spiritually God was cleaning house nobody was harmed they were ask to leave. By the way supposedly this was a leadership conference.

Hi Kent The reason why in the old testament they could lose the spirit it was upon them not in it was conditional we are born again we didn't earn it, it is Gods gift God gave it unconditionally now an individual can choose to walk in the old man nature or be tricked and think what he's doing is walking by the spirit or not really be born again but the gifts and calling of God God doesn't take back. I know of a popular musician who is born again and chose not to walk in the faith believing anymore that's not Gods fault. Let God be true and all men fall short of the glory of God, we who choose to believe sin daily in some way but not on purpose totally different situation, we ask for forgiveness and get back to fellowship. It's the ones as it says in the Epistle of 1 John that they think they don't sin and call God a liar that are deceived.

Indeed Rick, when we refer to the OT concerning the characters you mentioned, we can see how God spoke to them through dreams to reveal His future plans. However, with Jean Dixon, she was an astrologer/psychic who prophesied of Kennedy's assassination (though not naming him, but describing his features), but in the same vein, some of her other predictions failed (e.g. WWIII would start in 1958, the Soviets would land the first man on the moon, & others); so I don't think she would quite fit our thoughts here.

And in the NT (post-Cross), we have Agabus ( Acts 11:27,28; Acts 21:10,11), Philip's four daughters, Judas Barsabas & Silas, & of course, the Apostle John. We don't know what some of them proclaimed, but if true to their calling as prophets, their forthtelling & words of guidance would not only be Spirit-breathed but would not fail. It would be interesting if present-day prophets were checked for their annunciations & if found wanting, how would the Church deal with them. I fear, not well. But the Church would be blessed if there were those who truly brought out the Mind of God, as also the teachers of the Word, that God's people might be enriched & prepared. Or else, many will be left disillusioned.

Chris I agree the nature of sin was also in eve because she also took the bait so to speak, the only point I was making is that Jesus Christ never broke fellowship or committed an act of sin which is the flesh His life in the blood was pure and he walked by the spirit perfectly jesus christ Had innocent blood that's why judas said I have betrayed innocent blood what I see scripturally the act in Genesis corrupted even the blood. In genetics that side dominant is Father. Jesus Christ Sacrifice the song there's power in the blood not flesh reminds me of original passover lamb and many other old testament actions before Jesus Christ came. My understanding bro.

Hello Professor Romans 14 comes into mind when it comes to other believers because what you choose to do is according to individual believing, I'm not going to judge my brother or sister on that. With an unbeliever go the route you understand its experimental it was done to prevent a serious epidemic outbreak and will it effect them you don't know because they don't know. I'm a christian and I won't take it because I'm too compromised, but I wear a mask all the time and am careful who I associate with. My oldest son and his wife got the shot because they travel a lot and to a lot of other countries they don't let you in unless you can prove your vaccinated if your not the hurdles to get in are insane. They are both healthy and young and no after effects. Personally if I was healthier I would just ask God can I do this and it would be a yes or no. I figure if Gods going to tell me and I'm just a fellow believer why wouldn't he tell another believer. Prayer fully this helps.

Chris Another point we believers already know because of what's written the world is corrupt so prophecy of a prophet i.e. should be stated to prepare for a specific situation, supposedly Jean Dixon gave prophecy of kennedy's assassination what's the point or profit it it wasn't stopped. We know the story of Joseph in Egypt with pharaoh and the dream of the drought, look at all the profit he was given the signet ring he was put in command of the egypt and built in up to a mighty empire under Gods guidance. Same thing that comes to mind with Daniel knowing the the dream of the king[prophecy]at that time look at all the profit lives were saved and Daniel Gods man was made a ruler. I can say to you now our country is doomed am I speaking prophetically absolutely not, there are so many things being done against the true God that if it doesn't turn its over that's already written. Keep something in mind we can save people but not nations or countries those are ruled by the enemy.

Well said.

Hi john Stay put and focused and don't doubt what you know in your heart, Proverbs as a man thinketh in his heart so is he.

Hi Chris We are discussing two different matters in understanding.

Hi Curious , I believe it can be lost . I don't think that it's an easy or common occurrence because I think that if you are truly Christ's then he will fight to keep you with him . We read Daniel Ch 12 V2 . I don't believe that every one who has ever lived will be ressurected , others disagree and that's ok by me . I think that only the responsible Christians , people who have heard the Word , and understood it shall be ressurected . Those then that at some point in their lives , rejected it and never went back to it , will be ressurected to face Christ's judgement of them . In other words they have died in sin .The ones found acceptable will live and reign with him for one thousand years on earth . That's my belief . As you read the Bible for yourself you will draw your own conclusions I'm sure . Enjoy .

Hi all people who have wisdom and understanding.

Yeserday i heard a speaker about olive trees and how a wild one is working. Is it soo in the real world that if we implants a wild three twigs it become like the orginal tree, becouse of the roots?_

And what means too "belive like a mustard seeds"? Becouse it is not the smallest seed in the world.

Mark 4:31

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

Thank u in advance for answer. God bless in Jesus Name.

Hi Charleston , I believe that the ressurected Christians who have been judged and found acceptable and the Christians who were alive when Christ returned and were judged by him as acceptable , will live and reign with him . There will also be humans that have survived the trials and tribulations of the last days . Others may and probably will disagree , as you read the Bible for yourself and you grow in understanding , you will make your own mind up based on what it actually says . Enjoy .

I have a oil painting of Daniel in the lions den, it's signed, Daniel Twenty One and Twenty Two. Is there a revision or anything this refers to? Thank you, Kellei Wright

Thank you brother. I agree with what you've written there.

Thank you T. Levis - I will check out that Site. I realize that I am skeptical on this, simply unable to differentiate between a specific prophecy to a non-specific one.

Would both the following be prophecies that one should give regard to? Someone prophesies in February, 2021 that a massive earthquake will hit Vanuatu in the Pacific this year. While another prophesies in the same month that this massive earthquake will strike early morning on Oct 2, 2021 but without any injury or death. One could say that both are correct as that earthquake did actually take place this year, but a discerning person will say, 'but Vanuatu regularly has earthquakes or tremors so what is that first prophecy, since there will very likely be one in 2021'. Maybe, we need to be wise to such proclamations & ensure their specificity. Hopefully, that Site will help me - thanks.

Starting from verse 6 of chapter 12, After the people of Isreal asked Rehoboam to reduce the yoke at which his father used on them so that they will serve him better why did Rehoboam choosed to follow the young men's advice rather than the old men's advice

Thank you for your comments T. Levis, & more so for your prayers for Australia - she is indeed in great need because of their total disregard to the Word of God & apathy to spiritual things. In fact, eastern religions seem to have more appeal to many, which speaks a lot about the sad & sometimes bad testimony of Christians who ought to be the 'salt & light' to all. Not that the masses will come to the light, but it would be a righteous standard before them, so they are without excuse. And yet, there are many wonderful believers who are wholly devoted to the Lord. The Church is certainly visible - maybe not visible enough.

No rebuke taken - or even seen in your comments. I'm sure the things you've heard are true, but the other side is, if police orders are disobeyed, then we must expect a response; as in the Melbourne woman (she was arrested for "pursuing a course of conduct which would involve the committing of an offence", under stage three/four lockdown). Whether an order is right or wrong isn't the issue - following it or not, is. Sadly, Australia has gone the same way as many countries have, giving God & His Word no place, prohibiting strong discipline at home & school, quashing minority voices that go against righteous behaviour, etc. etc.

Having said that, we have a very strong connection to the States, my wife having spent over fifteen years studying & working there, mainly in Orange County, Ca. So our friends over there are scattered all over the country (East to West), some of them very fine believers. And yes, we too over here look at the U.S. with sadness, a singularly great nation being at the forefront in every field of service, now being decimated by evil forces seeking her ruin. As you pray for us here, be assured that my (& many other's) prayers for America are specific & for her govt, especially that believers will remain strong & resilient to those forces, resting on the Promises found in God's Word to all who abide in Him. Every blessing.

Tim, sorry I did not see your post until today. If you are in the USA, we are not under any Ceasar's nor king except for The KING of Kings, THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. our Contitution of The United States of America & every independent State Contitution states "We the People " are the Governing force. Please read our Declaration of Independence._.. "When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, & to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate & equal station to which the Laws of Nature & of Natures GOD entitle them, ._.. We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable Rights that among these are life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness - that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed-"

Least we forget.

I believe those who helped form our Government already answered for us that those whom we have chosen to bring about justice, peace, protection, do not rule over us, rather we together have the rights to refuse such. & furthermore.."that when any Form of Government becomes destructive..It is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it..Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. *But when a long train of abuses & usurpations ... It is our Right it is our Duty to throw off such Government, & to provide new Guards for their future security.

Psalms 33:12,

Christ spoke with clarity in economy of words, according to Prov. 10:19. The pro forma speaking of all facets upon a Truth from God is not economy. Christ did not speak winded sales pitches.

Chris asked if someone can share prophetic today. I've been researching that since sometime 2019-presently. There is a website called Elijah List, it has several 'prophetic words' listed for multiple years of several "Prophets" I have been able to read many then go back to check older archived words. I prayerfully read many some have been accurate. Two people really stand out today as very accurate propheticly Hank Kunneman & Amanda Grace both have been very accurate about several things. The things that were most accurate that came to pass Pastor Hank Kunneman said 2018 they wouldn't be successful in 'impeachment' that they would try twice both would fail, that the decade would start off harsh, last year snow in unusual places to be a sign that GOD hears our cries & HE will cleanse ._.etc. Amanda Grace, Ark of Grace Ministries said High tech CEO's would resign right before Bezos did, said NY Como would be caught up in scandal & resign, warning him to repent. Then said because he didn't his own party would turn against him & he would resign this year.

Further researching I found Bob Jones & John Paul Jackson both deceased had propheied about "a perfect storm" coming to America which both were uncomfortably accurate they explained it to be s combination of many elements of Government,financial, real storms, financial, racial unrest, fires in our streets. Jackson even spoke of the storm being about 300 miles wide "Dorian"?

Even with accurate prophecy please remember the WORD of GOD Jeremiah 27 & 28, Hosea 12:13, 1 Kings 13, Ezekiel 14:1-10, Matthew 10:41, Deuteronomy 18:15-22, John 4:44, Luke 4:24, * Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-19

Hopefully all this is helpful in your research.

Truly friends, in the Peaceable Kingdom of Christ the fear of man's devices good and bad are for a short time. Someday in Heaven we will understand the time of tribulations of the flesh an honor that seemed less than an one half hour of unpleasantness in comparison to eternity. If Christians properly believed in presence of the Kingdom of God in Peace now we would weather tribulations easier without partiality and with better wisdom from above. So instead we are searching for wisdom in this world trying to escape the Providence of God or worse take the Providence of God into our own hands. I would pray that you like many faithful brethren take or not take the vaccine according to your own conscience and use the results of which to show your peace and obedience to God and man instead of making a false image of the subject and accusing men whom are under the order of God whether they chose to be or not. Any man who is not dwelling in the fullness of God in Jesus Christ is a false man and an enemy to the faith. But we are called to refresh our enemies with the Testimony of Jesus Christ as an example. Can we not make the one half hour?

I dreamed that the sky was raining feathers it was so many that the sky was white I never see so many feathers in my life then a piece of a wing came down and I caught it and it was moving in my hand and I began screaming out to everyone that I had a piece of a wing and showing it to them and all of a sudden there I seem something coming from the sky with large wings as they got closer Lord and be whole they were Angels, they picked some up and left some of us behind, I saw the body and large wings but I couldn't see their face. Can you tell me what the LORD IS TELLING ME PLEASE

Hi John,

You asked a good question and one that sadly does not seem to even be publicly addressed by the government oppressors or the media. I know big pharma companies have big influence in the already corrupt health care industry and what is currently happening with the dangerous vaccines. In my experience, the side that is least transparent and pivots to avoid questions and scrutiny is the side that might be afraid of the truth getting out and likely the side in the wrong.

I noticed there's currently a lively discussion about this topic here:

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And if I do an advanced search for 'vaccine' I find more discussions:

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Most I speak with believe the vaccine mandates are wrong. It usually takes 10 years of study for the approval process and this was rushed to market. What bothers me is how many people repeat 'it's safe', but it's clearly not safe to everyone, so is it honest to say that? And it's concerning how this is brushed aside as insignificant somehow, but if you put all the worst disasters combined in the US for example (shootings, floods, hurricanes, 9/11, bombings (not war), it still won't equal the amount of death that this vaccine has caused. Also ivermectin and HCQ were already known as effective a year and a half ago. I think the entire country of India is using it in mass, but those countries not using it with the highest vax rate also have the highest covid rate. And those with no lockdowns like Sweden (and Florida) don't have as much illness. Somehow no one questions this. God bless.

Please don't forget however James 2:13-26,

1 John 2:27-29

If you're asking asking a question please re-word it. It appears you're denying the risen Christ? Matthew 26:32, Mark 14:28,

Luke 24:6, Luke 24:34, Matthew 28:6, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Mark 16:6, John 21:14, Romans 8:34, Matthew 28:7

Well written brother & point taken. But consider the other part of it. If the sin nature came only through the male, & if the female is also so afflicted, then doesn't it also become a case of 'a little leaven leavening the whole lump'? Can a babe not also be tarnished by the woman who is also a sinner & contributes to the creation of the embryo?

This becomes an important aspect of the Doctrine of Christ, because what we believe determines whether Christ came in sinful flesh as ours & resisted sin's entrance or He came in sinless flesh as Adam's was, to which Satan tried to create the sin nature even as he succeeded with the first Adam. Christians can be found in both camps.