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What does Barley symbolize

How does one fast?

Please give insight on the "talents" given and multiplied in Matthew 25:15-30. This is clearly not about silver or gold which will perish. But is of spiritual nature. Sharing the gospel to win souls?

So many comments on the website about false apostles and prophets but how is that possible when some believe the only ministries in the church left are evangelists pastors and teachers, when the word says in ephesians 4:10-16 that all apostles prophets evangelists pastors and teachers notice 5 which biblically stands for grace have been given to the church in the age of grace which has not ended to build up the body of christ which is still being built. Thats an example of picking what we choose to believe instead of letting God speak for Himself.

The disagreement will be that's what makes them false because they should not exist, but that doesn't dictate that there are not in operation correctly just because there are false ones that statement I can make concerning all 5 ministries in the church. Again they are known by their fruits.

So what does this means in 18.7 Solomon

how

shall we uplift the poor?

I strongly disagree with any comment posted on this discussion concerning women to have their rights to teach and preach in the churches because according to the scriptures as it is written in:

1 Corinthians 11:1-3

1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 14:34-35

34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

1 Corinthians 14:36-38,40

36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

1 Timothy 3:1-5

1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

Titus 1:6-7

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Putting Jn. 9:41 in its context, starting from verse 39. "And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see;"

( IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIDING ANYTHING IN SYMBOLIC FORM.)

-and that they which see might be made blind.

And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but ""NOW YE SAY, WE SEE;"" therefore your sin remaineth.

The Lord is pitting himself against the righteousness they trusted in, ( The law of Moses.)

John the baptist said "And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:" Israel was a degenerate vine. Jesus says in John 10 I AM the true vine. The blindness is all apart of Gods redemption plan. Here's the conclusion. Romans 11:30-32 (KJV) For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Jesus came to open eyes for those who trust in him.

God bless

Where does the Bible stand today on multiple marriages.

Reading Scripture I find even More that the Bible speaks to Believers,So where does this come from that Unbelivers Preach the Word of GOD?

I question taking the breaking of bread from an unbeliver is it proper to break bread with Unbelivers? Should this not be done with fellow Believers??

I know lots of people taking the breaking of Bread with unbelivers saying,it's not between you and fellow man it's between you and God?? Hmm I don't find that in Scripture

I can read whole books of the Bible every day. (I'm retired) I turn off the phone, the tv, get a large water and pray that my eyes and heart be open to the Holy Spirit.

He's our Teacher. Book of John 14:28,

John 16:13-14, 1 Peter 2:2,

1 Corinthians 3:2

If we're not quoting scripture like The Son of God, what are we learning?

Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; BUT WHO ARE YOU?!

This is what we need. More Christians quoting scripture like the Son of God.

I have visions ok. I had this one of me as a baby Christian: I was sitting on a chair by this big table. I had my arms on the table pulling food into my mouth. Everybody's face looks on with disgust. Then I hear Jesus laughing at the head of the table. He was pleased.

Jesus likes to see a healthy appetite!

If I sound kinda rowdy it's because I'm from Texas. If we all ate the Bible like Texans can pack on some barbecue, we'd all be firing scripture like the Son of God.

When Jesus was in the desert, fasting 40 days and nights: he was challenged by Satan. Jesus said, IT IS WRITTEN: and He fired off the appropriate Scripture. He defeated Satan each time. We can too. We're his disciples because we follow Him.

The only arrows in our quiver, are scriptures. Your Sword of the Spirit enlarges with Gods WORD in our mouth.

God provides. We obey.

1 Peter 3:15 says to always be ready to defend the faith.

2 Corinthians 10:5 and Titus 1:9 and Matthew 7:15 suggests that we are to challenge false teachings.

This should be done in love and respect for others. It appears that some want to be able to post their various opinions to challenge others, but don't seem unwilling and perhaps not secure enough to have their ideas challenged. They seem to want to dominate with their falsehoods, but act offended and retreat in the slightest questioning of their assumptions. Some interpret even the most benign questions as argumentative or unloving, which seems to protect their narrative.

For example some don't believe John 1:1 is true. It's a strange distortion of the Word that seems only recently to have gained traction among fringe groups. We know that anyone contradicting scripture is not speaking Words from God, and if it's not from God, it should be obvious who its coming from. But many are so convinced in their own mind that all scripture viewed through that narrow lens offers confirmation bias, even though the belief itself is self-contradictory.

A Christian is a Christ follower who believes Jesus is Lord. Jesus is God. Not a separate God, not Father God, but God the Son, and He's part of the truine God. It says this clearly in John 1:1 and many other scriptures. But just because people have a hard time comprehending how He can be a Son and have a Father who is also God and also be 'one', doesn't mean people should invent human reasoning that departs from the scriptures to explain their worldview. That's where people start making up stuff and disregarding lots of scripture. Then if they don't believe in Jesus's divinity, and don't believe Jesus is Lord, then one might ask, are they then a Christian?

John 20:28 - if someone reads this and says Jesus isn't God and isn't Lord, are they being honest with themselves?

The Pharisees also didn't believe Jesus was who He said He was. They thought He was blaspheming by calling Himself God through "I AM" statements, and they wanted to kill Him.

We should pray for wisdom and understanding and stay in God's Word. God bless.

Some believe that while Jesus' body was in the tomb, His spirit was in hell.Scripture doesn't support that position when it is taken in context and we look at the meaning of the word "hell." In the Old Testament, the place of the dead or the place of departed souls was called "SHEOL." It was to this place that all souls of the dead went to await resurrection.

In the New Testament, we find the story of Lazarus and the rich man who both died and went to Hades ( Luke 16:19-31). The KJV translates the Greek word "hades" as hell but most other translations use the Greek word. HADES had two separated parts: Those who died in faith believing in God's promise waited for the resurrection in Abraham's Bosom. Those who died spiritually separated from God wait in torment for the resurrection unto death, eternal separation from God. The rich man was on the torment side and Lazarus was in ABRAHAMS BOSOM which was called "PARADISE" by the LORD Jesus Christ himself when He addressed the thief who found faith the day Jesus was crucified ( Luke 23:42-43)

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment" ( 2 Peter 2:4). The word translated "HELL" is not the Greek word "HADES" but is the Greek word "TARTARUS" meaning ABYSS or the lowest regions. This could very well be the "gulf" that was fixed between the PLACE OF TORMENT and Abraham's Bosom ( Luke 16:26).

Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fulfill all things" ( Ephesians 4:8-10). Leading captivity captive seems to refer to Jesus taking all those that waited in Paradise to heaven to be with Him. The descending into the "lower parts" then refers to Jesus mission of declaring Victory

You came from above, threw water ( what breaks on a woman just prior to birth? ) Water ,. An into the flesh, an you are here in the flesh, to decide weather you love God , or you wish to follow Lucifer,.. he left us a book , of teachings from his many prophets, to read , an study, an to ask of him for understanding, after all he is our creator, an it's he that knows us best , the first shall be last , an the last shall be first, Hell is what they called the forever burning garbage pit. Right now , there is no lake of fire , there's 2 sides of heaven, one for the people that did at least try , an had good intentions, an a not so good side for those who have not a care of anything,.. an in between there's an impassable gulf , to which keeps all on there appointed sides , NOT a final judgement here , just a slight decrement on how those have acted ( WORKS ) , upon Jesus' death at that 9th hour, that curtain of the holy of holy's was rent TOP to bottom, meaning ALL were welcomed to pray an ask of our lord,.. you need no man , woman , no church, an you need not say it out loud, tho you may certainly say it a loud ,. But in a quiet, an personal space , not making yourself some sort of big shot holy roller ,.. pray , repent, an seek wisdom,.. if your of serious an honest seeker , it shall be given,.. slowly an truthful,. So as you May grow in knowledge,.

Peace

This is referred to as returning to vomit. Peter 2 ;21 This whole chapter discusses what happens when people follow false prophets, teachers as it were. Leading the flock away from the truth. How God deals with our souls after we die, will be according to His will. If you wanted me to find a pearl in the middle of a field, so that I would look hard enough, wouldn't you tell me there was 100 pearls or more to find? Such is the extremes of God's judgment upon man! Heaven and hell, light and dark, extremes we must live in. When you except Christ into your life, these questions are all answered, while we are now redeemed and sanctified by His death and resurrection, through faith unto salvation! saved into a life eternal! What better answer than that?

Hi Earl By your communication whether the spirit or not can be determined by the reader, but apparently we have no will and we are nothing but tried tested exeriment with God or so to speak puppets. A loving God does not manipulate nor control thats what true love which is by freedom of will. Do you make your children love you or do you make people love you by force? The Spirit Speaks!

I'm asking that someone with a very deep understanding, able to go deep, please explain Matthew 22:14 to me (For many are called but few are chosen). I know what I read and think I have a good grasp, but welcome a deeper interpretation. Thank you

does god control the life of Christians

How did the name of John the Baptist get started?

Who is Jotham in this Chapter. ???

Many times on this commentary the term the spirit showed me or the spirit reveals or I got a revelation has been stated or mentioned, given that the Word of God is written revelation or what God has revealed on how he functions or wants understood. Concerning spiritual matters to have 6 different interpretations or ideas of what is meant to say my understanding is more appropriate but to say the spirit showed me is a different story. God is not going to have 10 different ideas one subject matter that is confusion or give a new revelation on what is already written. Not at all judging or pointing finger I myself also more than likely have done this. It is a valid point. We speak the truth in love keeping in mind its not to be squeezed to be made to fit our ideas but let it speak for itself, God word is perfect and it is to use a figure of speech the mind of God.

Knowing the words of Christ never change.

This bible I have has not changed. This I suppose because the world has never changed!

The sinful nature of man never changes, their is nothing new under the sun!

There is however this He says!

That the world shall wax worse over time. The condition ,though the same. will worsen?

If you know His word and have lived long enough, you too would know these things!

Their are Pastors and priests who teach otherwise, that it is not possible for a loving God would send men and woman soul too hell! These so called docs of theology in their own ignorance will take you too hell right along with them!

Hell is a real place ! Damnation is a real word!

Repent and be baptized F.E.S.

Once a person becomes saved can they still go to he'll?

Luke 10:34, pouring in oil and wine, can that be explained. If the wounds were treated and bound, the pouring in of oil and wine sounds odd. Is it that it was put on the wounds as they were bound??

Thanks

Tim T

This is truly an interesting chapter, in that so much is revealed about the weaknesses of these members of this chosen family. I agree with many who said that God's will and prophecy will come to pass despite the sins of the very people directly involved with the fulfillment.

Isaac knew the prophecy that Jacob would be the son of promise, not Esau, but he favored Esau , and wished for him to receive the blessing of the firstborn. Perhaps he believed God would still bring about His will in this matter, even as he performed his duty as the father to bestow the blessing on his first-born. The men were twins. One was born first, but both were conceived at the same time. They were the exact same age.

Rebekah knew the prophecy, but saw that Isaac intended to give the blessing to Esau. She did favor Jacob, but she also wanted God's will to be done, too. Jacob probably knew the prophecy, and having easily bargained for the birthright from Isaac, he went along with his Mom's plan in order to fulfill the prophetic word concerning him being the son of promise, not Esau. Esau, did not value his birthright, and probably not the blessing so much until this time, when his father was about to die. He wanted one last good thig from his dad, something that was better than what Jacob would receive. He wanted to please his father with perhaps his final meal. He and his Dad had a close relationship, but now Isaac was nearly blind.

It is interesting that as fraternal twins, there was such a disparity between their physical resemblances. The differences were prominent and obvious. One was hairy, and red; the other not hairy and fair. Did one resemble their father more than the other? We do not know. But when it came down to this exact moment in this families history, these physical differences played a big part in the story. God made them so physically different so that Isaac, old, feeble and almost blind, would be able to tell them apart by feel...see more

Apparently, there was both a birthright and a blessing to be received from the father to the son he chooses. Can anyone describe for me the difference?

My question is.... Wy King Herod wanted kill everything children what born boy , because knew what any boy once the messiah?

Please can you give me examples of blasphemy the holy spirit.

Psalms 1.1

Ecclesiasticus 7.2

Depart from the unjust , and iniquity shall turn away from you .

1 Corinthians separate your selves from dishonourable vessels and become honourable vessels. ( within the religious)

Those that claim to be Christian and live a dishonourable life are the worst kind of defilement.

James 1.27

How many even understand what undefiled is ?

It's separation from sin and sinful people .

I have found blessings when I separate from evil people, it's more solitude, but more blessed .

If you are living a defeated life it may because you do not understand living a holy life , it's a walk and who we hang out with too .

Was paul a leader ?