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In the early morning l sit in my car watching all God's creations come alive.The sun rises brightly as the Light of God once again ascends to start our da

a bond women is what to man and a free women is what to man.

Ted, this is actually a very good question & I'm unsure whether an accurate answer can be given, simply because there's not a lot of information given, apart from what is learnt in Revelation.

If I look at each of the references on these 24 Elders, we see: they sat around God's Throne, in white raiment, wearing gold crowns. Jesus was seen in the midst of the Elders. They knew the people arrayed in white who stood around the Throne as those coming out of great tribulation. They were redeemed by God, so experienced His Salvation. They always fell before the Throne in adoration & worship.

What then do we make of their origin? Taking those Scriptures that speak of them, it seems that they could have comprised those saints of old (whether patriarchs, or apostles, or special leaders of the Churches). They wore crowns, of which Paul, Peter, James & John speak of in: Phil 4:1; 1 Thes 2:19; 2 Tim 2:5, 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10, signifying that they were recognized for their faithfulness & ministry on Earth. Their special position in the midst of God's Throne, unlike the other saints, indicates a place of recognition & privilege, but noting, they always fell before the One Who lives forever, in worship & praise for His Work of redemption.

So armed with those Scriptures on the Elders, one would have to form one's own opinion as to who they were specifically. They were certainly not identified with the angels or other beings in Heaven, but were there from the company of the redeemed.

Hi Paul: what I meant by what God did for us sinners what we could not forselves was an expression, meaning there is nothing you or can do to save ourselves , The Apostle Pauls says -we are saved by grace through faith and that not of ourselves it is the gift of God Not of wokrs lest any man should boast Eph 2:8-9 The Apostle Paul is our Apostle to the Gentiles. For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

2 Timothy 1:11

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

1 Timothy 2:7

Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

The Book of James is writing to the 12 tribes scrattered James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. We are the 12 tribes of Isreal. Isreal was under the Law we gentiles were not. God bless

Open your heart! Don't put limits on wisdom or knowledge nor should we limit the simple teachings of the Savior. We, including Jesus, are all spirit children of God the Farther. He is our brother of whom, given the agency to choose, is now reveling in His Devine inheritance! We all are capable by birth right to inherit Kingdom's beyond our comprehension. The Atonement, the beautiful gift of repentance, and our own choices and honored covenants, will determine the degree of glory, We choose our own inheritance, by works recorded in the Lambs Book is Life. The scripture is plain! Believe! James 1:5 will help.

Sheldon, 1 Corinthians 6:9,10, reminds that all sinners will not inherit (enter) God's Kingdom. And this includes drunkards, covetous, effeminate, abusers of themselves with mankind, etc. But the Scripture also says in verse 11: "And (of) such were some of you, (but) now ye are justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus", i.e. through Jesus' Sacrifice & faith in Him, all sinners can be cleansed & forgiven & receive eternal life. So why does the Bible speak of homosexuality as sin? Homosexuality was never in God's Design for humans; we were given separate genders, to enter into a heterosexual marriage & bear children ( Gen 1:27,28). Not regarding those who are homosexual because of choice or result of abuse, but those who believe they are born in this way, I would say, that this tendency is not from God, but may even be an aberration in the mind's development. If so, then sin comes about when that desire turns to lust or action ( James 1:14,15). And God's forgiveness avails for those also.

What to be learn about temptation.

Jennifer God does show favoritism in some instances. God chose Jacob Israel and rejected his brother Esau

Hebrews Chapter 12:16 Lest there [be] any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.

17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

Abraham had a son named Ishmael and the Lord rejected him as the seed of promise

Genesis Chapter 21: 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, [even] with Isaac.

11 And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son. (Ishmael)

12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Why is it wrong for believers to show favoritism

What to be learn about temptation.

What assurances James offer for believers who endure trials?

Georgia- Isaiah 59

My heart breaks with you and I know from scripture, we are punished for our sin against GOD because he is a holy God; however, If we seek God's wisdom, James 1:7, we will know HIM, and understand what is happening all around us. God's word is your source for Truth, Direction, Love, and just understanding life in general. When I read Isaiah 59 (as I am studying this book now), I immediately saw the year 2020. We have denied God for so long and Satan is revealing himself in a powerful way, yet true believers know Satan is fighting because he knows his time is short.

Thank you, that makes a lot of sense.

I'm not sure that Jesus changed their names at all. Certainly not because they became apostles, otherwise He would have changed the names of the other apostles too.

Paul was born with the name Saul. He was from Tarsus. We see in the book of Acts that his name goes from being called Saul, to all of a sudden he is now called Paul for the remainder of Acts, and throughout the 13 epistles he wrote.

His Hebrew or Jewish name was Saul, and his Roman or Greek name was Paul, or Paulos. They are both the same name, one being Jewish, and one being Greek. Peter was called Simon Peter. Simon, or Simeon was his Hebrew name. He was also called Cephus, and Petros by Jesus, both meaning stone, Cephus being Aramaic, and Petros being Greek.

Why did Jesus change the names of some (Paul and Peter) because they became apostles?

Randall, I have always accepted Sunday as the day of worship in line with apostolic & early Church practice. This was not originally a papal edict when he gave this instruction to the RC church, but an apostolic & Church practice that distanced itself from Jewish & other practices. We know that the Lord Jesus rose from the grave on the third day, which was a Sunday ( Mk 16:2,9), the apostles recognized that day also ( Acts 20:7, Jn 20:19), and the early Christians also met on that day ( 1 Cor 16:2: alluding to the Corinthian believers putting aside money so that the poor believers in Jerusalem could receive these gifts, in due course). However, as Rich indicated ( Rom 14:5) that this Day cannot become a dividing issue, or else for example, believers in Islamic countries who can only meet on a Friday, then become reprobate & deserving of damnation! Then again, if we met on the 7th day, are we also prepared to not work, get take away, have folk over for lunch, or fill up with gas! Difficult!

Please read Romans chapter 14 vs 5, it doesn't matter what day just keep a day holy to the Lord and do not forsake assembling with others, you really can't do that now but we watch times square church with Pastor Carter Colon and temple baptist with Pastor Charles Lawson and Pastor Tony Evans, all you can watch on YouTube or livestream, Take care brother

If you're referring to "pure religion", it is found in James 1:27.

Romans 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

Galations 4:10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. (11) I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.

Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Romans 2:28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: (29) But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

a question that concerns me and would like it to be cleared I hear a lot that the Sabbath day was always Saturday until a pope or popes stated they where above Christ and moved the Sabbath to sunday if this was the case why do we go along with this and do wrong in the face of our lord this is a great concern for me and if one will please answer this for me thank you praise god AMEN

God rested on the 7th day Genesis 2:3
Jesus ministered and healed people on Sabbath and had Pharisees on his back for it. There is no set law for what day to attend church. Just don't forsake (stop) gathering together which could mean church or small home groups; some elderly watch church on tv faithfully. Read first 2 chapter of Acts which shows the first meetings of Jesus's believers. It's cool.

no, he did not change it

What day is the Sabbath? Did God change the Sabbath?

To Mary Byler: your question in regards to long hair. I found some scriptures. We're not under the Law regarding this. All things are lawful for us but not always expedient.
1 Corinthians 11:15, 1 Timothy 2:9 and 1 Peter 3:3

To Heath>A Christians forever home is in Heaven. If you are going to spend ETERNITY with Jesus, don't you want to get to know Him? What is he like? What He likes? He's the son of God, but he's human too. He had temptations but NEVER sinned. He understands the pits we frequently fall into. Just talk to Him. The Bible is where you will find out these things. Believe me, satan doesn't want you to read it. In the last days of earth, people will be starving for the Word of God (one of Jesus's names).
Everybody goes thru this. We renew our minds in the Bible. Start with John & flip back to Matthew, Mark, Luke. I went through this too :) Turn off all media & music. Ask the Holy Spirit to help U

What does the bible mean when it says a wemon long hair is given to her for a covering

Lust....read Genesis 6:1 and 2.. Keep in mind we were created a little lower than the angels. Guilt can do more harm than the original sin Lust Paul... Solomon... NOBODY CAN TAKE EVERYTHOUGHT CAPTIVE ALL THE TIME.

For EVERY other word is we shall be as "one." "One county !" "One school !" "One world (for SATAN to rule)!" Now I speak to WHO? Will my brethren EVEN see this? For so am I TOO USED...to things being UNTRUE, but just a mirage or semblance. I type, but WHO will see? My brethren or those that aggrieve? I type, for there's no one for me, to let out mine heart for to speak. Let it be KNOWN, that GOD HAS done to me, REAL miracles, inexplicable by ANY, debunker of God's hand or way.

For the 1st Social Justice Warrior was our Lord J.C., and even as I type God's name, it brings me pain, as I think of NOW, the very mocker of Christ, in "song" DOTH steal His name, and His Father's too! But not only one, now the COMPANIES do! For every other word, do they say: I AM. Using the VERY name, in VAIN, as their own. See, Satan "repurposes" TOO! He recycled that lie "and ye shall be as gods" from before the earth divided, for the sin of those united. OH we shall build us an tower (of Babel), did they TRY! And God, as my Holy Scripture witness, today, they STILL are nigh.