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That's a great verse, but others might believe Acts 2:38 or Mark 12:30-31 is actually the heart and soul of the Bible.

You chose to put emphasis on belief which even satan and demons may believe. But other verse emphasize your actions such as repentance, confession, baptism, faith, love, or obeying God.

A small percent of Christians believe it's impossible for them to ever lose their salvation, despite whatever future sins they choose to commit, but the Bible doesn't say that. We can have assurance of salvation IF we follow Jesus Christ. It assumes that Christians (Christ followers) are actually following Christ and obeying Him!

This seems like a no-brainer, but should be stated, because there are indeed many Christians using their hope in salvation as an excuse to sin- as if they have an unlimited hall pass or something, ignoring the fact that sin is highly disrespectful to God, like spitting on Him, and assuming you know better than Him, and turning your back on Him. Think of a selfish and stubborn 4-year old throwing a tantrum in front of his parent.

They're told they're saved in sermons and that the race is already won and so they go commit all kinds of sins and try to enjoy themselves as they turn their back on Jesus. Some may even blaspheme the holy spirit, which the Bible clearly says is an unforgivable sin. The Bible also says to fear God- fear the one who can send you to hell. God is a loving fair God, but some people falsely assume He's a genie in a lamp there to serve you. Nope, it's the opposite. You are the servant... to righteousness. Romans 6:18, John 14:15. I don't hear this message very often and feel it's my moral duty to remind of this and to try their best to genuinely follow Jesus and to stay on course and avoid sin. Some may need to hear this today and it might be a perspective they've never heard.

2 Peter 2:20-21

God bless. Jesus is coming soon. The time is now to be prepared.

Not if we continue to live a life of sin.

Even the devil and his demons believe. Are they going to heaven too?

50 years after Jesus died he revealed the below scripture to apostle John.

Revelation 12:12-14

12And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Above is the Judge telling us what we will need to enter in through the gates of the city - Heaven!

There is NO FREE TICKET!

God Bless.

Thank you! A morning meditation. One beautiful thing that the one sinner on the cross beside the Lord did, was to establish his need for reconciliation with God, just as Jesus was near ready to finish by love, the Work of reconciliation. This thief in the world lined up his unrighteousness to the one beside him that new no sin and he judged himself as lost. He loved the Lord and wanted to be part of His finished work which is peace with God and man. Jesus answered this cry before the Work was finished and saved this man in his sins and promised His home in Paradise to the now saved sinner. This is another proof that Jesus was and is God as the Work was not yet finished. For those whom have come after this moment we can look back to this precious finished work at Calvary in awe. There is no excuse for any not to believe in Jesus as the only Savior of man and surrender their separated will from the Will of the Father and they will know that their sins were forgiven by a peace that is beyond understanding and a power to stay turned away from willing sin.

Please do , we all come on hear to learn from each other , we don't all always agree but we are all on the same path I believe . God wants us all and He brings us together on here to help each other grow in understanding of appreciation of Him , His Son and each other , hopefully !

I'm not a religious bible scholar, but Imo...The Gospel, John 3:16 is the heart and soul of the Bible, and God made it simple enough for a child or atheist to understand and be saved.

John 3:16 For (God) so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

GOD Saves us-When we BELIEVE-HE Gave us-HIS SON Jesus-as a Sacrifice-to cover our sins....PERIOD!

Imo, the church wastes time and souls by trying to help God save the lost, by adding their religious words and opinions on how to be saved, which lead to confusion and division.

The only Repenting needed is to Repent of our Unbelief in the Gospel. The man on the cross only said, remember me when you get into your Kingdom, Believing Jesus as his Savior.

Sorry it's getting late, but I'd be glad to share many other Godly thoughts if you'd like. :)

Rom. 1:11,12

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto (to) you some spiritual gift, to the end ye (you) may be established (made firm); 12That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

Hope you like this scripture.

John 3:16,17

Psalm 83:18

2 Timothy 3:16,17

Yes this scripture does help thanks T. Levis. very encouraging scriptures.

Psalms 105:15

"Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm."

King James Version (KJV)

Keep sharing these scriptures with us.

2 peter 1:20,21

John 17:3

John 3:16,17

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Matthew 7.23

Jesus knows those that follow him and obey his voice now and forever .

Unfortunately there are many that follow a different Jesus and they do not find out until Matthew 7.23

Don't be fooled by them or there claims , just do what Jesus of the bible says and do not make a show of it like Pharisees.

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Regarding Matthew 7

Good scripture to ponder...

John 3:16,17 this scripture reaches.

Jehovah is glad Psalms 83:18. In Harmony with

the well thought out scripture at Matthew 7

Thanks for sharing with us

You are replying to a comment by "Ronald Bearden"

to answer your question Ronald:

according to acts 2 when they were speaking in tongues,

both man and woman were present.

Noticed what the prophet Joel prophesied.

Acts 2:16-18

all people can teach what they have learned from the bible.

but as far as authority. Adam was created first then eve was created as a

helper for Adam to take care of the earth- Genesis 2:18

what about "within" the congregation?

Ephesians 5:22-24; Titus 2:3-5

1 Timothy 3 within the Christian congregation or church...appointed ministers takes the lead in teaching the congregation or church. when a woman learn in silence 1Timothy 2:11, 12

within the congregation, this helps keep the congregation orderly. so in this instance. A woman doesn't have authority over a men within the congregation to teach nor over her husbands at home. however, husbands love their wives and listens to their concerns just as Jehovah ( Psalm 83:18) taught Abraham Gen. 21:8-12. Even Jesus; when he was at a house or on the roads he listened and asked woman questions. woman like Martha, Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan woman. he taught them and spoke to them with kindness. John 11:27; Luke 10:38-42.

if a woman sees something or has a question

...she can ask her husband at home.

1Corinthians 14:33-35

Hope this Helps. the bible is a light and shines for all to see.

john 3:16,17

John 3:16,17

Psalm 83:18

Thanks

This scripture is really encouraging.

Galatians 5:14 (KJV)

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

This creates a environment free of Jealousy, hate, and debates etc. all the things that can cause health issues. Also, people will feel this. Show love; people will since this.

Good reminder for all ( John 3:16,17)

( John 8:36) If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

People are free from false prophets, deceivers, addictive habits etc. Because of the bible! ( Matthew 5-7)

And sin ( John 3:16,17)

This scripture is helpful, thanks for sharing.

Let's start with the love of GOD

1 Corinthian 13, please read the whole chapter

John 3:16

Psalm 103:8

Psalm 145:8

Matthew 12:15

Those are just a few scriptures about GOD's love. If you study & read the Holy Bible you will find GOD's love all through it.

Here are a few scriptures about sin

John 8:34 & Jesus says about himself John 8:36

Hopefully those are helpful.

Brother Ronald.

Part 2.

As I mentioned I don't believe Adam would have been driven out of the Garden to keep him from eating of the tree of life because that life would have abided in him. And there would have been no need of a sacrifice or penalty of sin.

Hebrews 10:14-22. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,

This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;

And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

HAVING THEREFORE, BRETHERN, BOLDNESS TO ENTER INTO THE HOLIEST BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS,

By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;

And having an high priest over the house of God;

LET US DRAW NEAR WITH A TRUE HEARTH IN ASSURENCE OF FAITH, HAVING OUR HEARTS SPRINKLED FROM AN EVIL CONSCIENCE, and our bodies washed with pure water.

The spirit now dwells in us only by the blood of Christ cleansing of the temple. " 1 Corinthians 3:16. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"

Therefore we have boldness to enter into Gods presence and so would have Adam "if" Gods spirit dwelled in him. He would have never been moved out of the Garden because of 1 John 3:9.

Here is the difference between the 2 Adams- 1 Corinthians 15:45-50.

Verse 45- And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a

( quickening spirit.) "Life giving spirit." Whether Adam sinned or not he could never give life.

Verse 46- Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. We also inherit that which is natural not because Adam sinned, " Because he was a living soul. So is our 1st birth.

GBU.

Hi Brother Ronald.

Part 1.

I would like to give my belief on whether a person can be saved if he does not hold the belief that Jesus is God.

I believe there is levels in areas in which the spirit grows a person. for example a person can be well versed and lack discernment, everyone is not gifted in all areas, But only God knows at this point. I believe the fruit in a believers life such as Love and humility ect. is going to be present in a believers life, and it will definitely be absent in a professing Christian. We've seen that often in debates.

Just because a "person" believe in the trinity that does not make him a Christian so to believe otherwise does not disqualify you, I don't believe Life given by the spirit is given by this doctrine. But I do hold this doctrine to be true and scriptural and though it is not required to "get' saved, once saved, in due time it will be revealed by the spirit.

I believe an important question is what means "are" we saved. A work "of God" through faith in Christ confirmed by the fruit in our life, or a work or belief system 'we' hold?

You don't hold to the trinity doctrine but atleast from my point of view you seem to be very fruitful so I would claim you as a brother. I elected to sit this one out but I do have a question.

You stated: " when the first Adam sinned "God could no longer dwell in man." Jesus, the last Adam, on the cross repaired what the first Adam did, God can again abode/dwell in man. In Jesus through the Holy Spirit God dwells in us, now God is with us. End quote.

I don't hold the view that God ever dwelled "IN" Man until Christ was resurrected. Are you saying God dwelled in the 1st Adam? 1 John 3:9. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. I dont believe Adam would have been driven out of the Garden to keep him from eating of the tree of life because that life would have abided in him.

Part 2 coming.

Hello Clymer. As you have probably read starting from John 3:1, Jesus was speaking to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a Jewish religious leader. Firstly, Jesus had explained to him a Truth that he hadn't heard of before & even now, could grasp: that of a spiritual re-birth. So then Nicodemus asks Jesus: "How can these things be?" To which Jesus basically tells him, that even a master of Israel (i.e. one like Nicodemus who was well studied in the Scriptures & the Law) cannot know the things that someone who has a personal experience of such knowledge knows & brings. Nicodemus probably prided himself with scriptural knowledge, but here is Jesus standing before Him Who could illuminate his mind & heart with heavenly things.

And so, Jesus goes on to say in verse 13, 'no one from Earth has ever gone up to Heaven & then returned to bring you such knowledge - it has only been Jesus (the Son of Man now) Who was already in Heaven & now come down to bring such glorious news' (I've transliterated this verse liberally, so you can get a better understanding). So, did Jesus go up from Earth to Heaven & learn God's Truths & then bring them to Earth? Definately, NO. Jesus was already there, being God's Word, given humanity & sent to Earth to bring God's Word & to give His Life for all ( John 1:1-14). So Nicodemus was in a special position now to hear directly this Word of God from Jesus the Son of God, a Word that he could never dig up from the reading of the Old Testament Scriptures, but had to receive it directly from Jesus Who was in Heaven.

And this Nicodemus was one who attended to the dead Body of Jesus by bringing embalming spices for His burial ( John 19:39,40). We can't be sure about Nicodemus' salvation, but this act of love & sorrow certainly leads one to believe that this man's heart was changed & he was prepared to risk his reputation & life for his loving act - a love for the heavenly Master Who told him all he ever wanted to know.

explanation of John 3:13

Part 1

Brother Chris, I thank you for your reply from the bottom of my heart and the love you show in it. I guess we will have questions until we die, and I feel our search for answers, if we humble ourselves in love as knowing nothing, in the body of Christ our walk will only be in the Spirit of truth. It's like when we were a child and we asked Daddy, Why.

Your first question; why is His only begotten Son the only one that could die for us? We think of this question mostly of me and not us, why did God send His only begotten Son to die for, rotten old me? Who am I? The unfulfilling answer is God loves us ( John 3:16) ( Romans 5:6-10.) Throughout the New Testament, God is referred to as Father, God wanted a family ( Ephesians 1:4-5). That started on day six and I feel things happened then that were not written, but that is another discussion.

The only one worthy of being the head of this family was His Son and only a holy man capable of sinning but strong enough not to sin was Jesus His only begotten Son. What is amazing Jesus was willing to do it. ( John 10:17-18). We see in ( 1 Corinthians 11:3) the structure of this family that we have messed up.

I feel there is more that is not in scripture that we can only speculate which gets us out of line. Satan is one of the reasons it could have only been the only begotten Son, and very little about Satan is in scripture.

I know you're probably looking for a more in-depth answer than this but for me, we would need more scripture covering after the seventh day, what happened when the angels left their first estate, and the involvement of Satan before the Garden of Eden. Sorry I know that is a big What!!!!

continued

Brother Bowman, are you telling me that the scriptures says I have no choice what so ever in my life. Don't I have to make the choice to live for God according to the scriptures in Roman: 10: 9 &10, or a choice not to accept His free gift of enteral life? Doesn't the Word say in John 3:16; that whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life, that sounds like a choice to me. I think I might be confused on what you were trying to say to me, if I am I apologize to you.

All I want to do is live my life for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge and wisdom of His Word and teachings. I have been on this earth 73 years and I'm just trying to help my daughter understand the Word, but it would seem that I am the one that needs to understanding.

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Regarding your question about Death? Some Reasons

1. Genesis 3; 2 Samuel 11; 2 Timothy 3:1-7

2. Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 (Chance OR accidents)

3. Matthew 24:6-12 etc.

Hope:

John 5:28,29

John 3:16,17

Revelation 21:3-5

Hello Thas. No, Jesus didn't lie when He said that only His Father knew of the time of His second appearing. Even though the Word doesn't specifically talk about this subject, i.e. how could a Divine Being come to Earth & not have all His Divine Powers still in His possession, the Scriptures do amply show us of Jesus' Divinity ( John 1:1-14; John 17:4,5; John 6:38 & many more) & Jesus' Mission on Earth ( Matthew 20:28; John 3:16; etc.).

However, Philippians 2:5-8 gives us vital information: "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." The key word here (for the purposes of your question), is "reputation". In the original Greek, this word is "ekenosen" (from the word, kenosis), which means 'to empty'. So, if Jesus made "Himself of no reputation", the meaning is that 'He emptied Himself' of what He had in His Deity, for the sake of becoming a man, indeed, one of 'servitude' to both God & man, so as to die on a Cross.

We know that Jesus continued to have Divine Powers (of healing, raising the dead, knowing the thoughts of others, etc.), but there were also certain limitations that He placed on Himself while He was in the flesh on Earth and to be in subjection to His Father (by virtue of His Humanity). The one you quoted is a good example, as also Mark 5:25-32; Luke 4:1 (led of the Spirit). We can then understand that Jesus' coming was also to reveal the Glory of God ( John 1:18) & that to do so, His Own Glory had to be veiled. Therefore, we cannot know why Jesus didn't know the time of His second coming to Earth, except to understand that in His Humanity this knowledge was kept aside - but in Heaven now, He has all His Divine Attributes restored.

Please read these scriptures & pray for understanding, if you have any trouble seeing this mystery = James 1:5

Romans 8:3

Isaiah 53

John 3:16

1 Peter 2:22

Hebrews 4 the chapter

Hebrews 4:15

Hopefully these are helpful :)

The Scriptures about the Godhead. Sometimes called "Let Us..." in some passages. These scriptures are evidence of all 3 persons of the Godhead speaking to each other.

Genesis 1:26, 3:22, 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

* Romans 1:20*

Colossians 2:9

Acts 17:27-30

1 John 5:7

John 10:30

"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and GODHEAD so that they are without excuse:"

Genesis 1:1

The Father purposes

The Word (Jesus) speaks. ( John 1:1)

The Spirit (Holy Spirit) executes the spoken word. Action.

All working together. Jesus came to show us the Father, as Emmanuel.

Matthew 1:23

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. [Jesus]

{Comment} Jesus came to bring to each born again believer; the baptism and the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

[ Genesis 1:2, John 3:6, Acts 2:1-3, John 16: 7-15]

Upon being born again, Jesus gives the Holy Spirit to baptize us, Teach us scripture, comfort us, convict us of sin, enable us to be witnesses. Stay in the New Testament at first. Learn fully who the Son of Man is (Jesus).

Read John 3:16

For God

So loved

The World

That invitation is for whosoever will accept it.

Status, Gender, nor anything else can keep you from becoming a child of God. The God of Moses, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

All other gods are vain.

Receive Jesus and so begins a wonderful walk with the Savior.

Begin your studies in the book of John; read also (near the back) 1-2-3 John. Then back to the Gospels to see what Jesus is like, what he says, does.

Receive the Holy Spirit as your teacher. Just ask in your own words.

Mishael

To Teresa: Romans 7:24; Job 14:14

1 Corinthians 15:22 says For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

( Genesis 3; John 3:16,17;5:28,29; John 17:3)

Resurrected to earth: ( 2 Peter 3:13)

Psalm 37:9-11,29,34;

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

or

Resurrected to heaven: ( Revelation 20)

Revelation 14:3 (144,000); Matthew 7:21

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

hope this helps, Thanks

Luke 23:42,43

And Jesus said unto (to) him, Verily I say unto thee (to you), To day shalt thou (you shall) be with me in paradise. ("Today" means john 3:16,17. that this criminal will be forgiven by means of his repentance and faith. he will live forever on earth by means of Jesus Christ one for all ransom sacrifice.)

Paradise is on EARTH:

Psalms 37:9-11,29,34

144,000 taken from earth will rule with Christ for 1,000 years

bringing the earth back to Jehovah's ( psalm 83:18) original plan:

Revelation 14:3; 20 Chapter

I hope this helps. Thanks

Hello Phillip. Genesis 4:1: "And Adam knew (had sexual relations) with his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD". If Genesis gives a clear word that Adam was Cain's father, then when 1 John 3:12 is quoted in reference that Cain "was of that wicked one", it must mean that Cain's spirit was subject to Satan & not to God. God's Spirit would never allow a murder - only Satan would inspire that. So, if you wish to quote 1 John 3:12, you would need to look at Genesis 4:1 also.

Brother ChrisE

"Again, Jesus speaks directly in this scripture and confirms we must be born of water and of the Spirit.

John 3:5

"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

Notice how Jesus very clearly couples together "of water and of the Spirit" because WE need BOTH. If it was only ONE of these required, Jesus could have simply said: example: Except a man be born of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

I believe this is very simple scripture directing Christians to be baptized in water and of the Spirit if they wish to enter into the kingdom of God.

In regard to the weight that I put on various scripture, I will always put more weight on Jesus/God's words. Example: If any of the apostles words are interpreted by others to contradict what Jesus has previously taught, explained, instructed, then I will choose Jesus over everyone else, including the apostles.

A good example today, many people take apostle Pauls words - to create whatever interpretation that they wish to profess, even if it is in direct conflict with what Jesus/God instructs. So then, this leads directly to the Faith/Grace ONLY doctrine, resulting in no need to change their behavior, they can continue in their worldly ways, while sinning, and all along believing they are saved anyway.

This scripture tells us that few will make it to heaven:

Matthew 7:14

"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT! Do you believe what Jesus says here? I DO, and I believe every word that Jesus says. I am humble enough to say "I fear God". I fear that he will kill my body and soul in HELL!

I will continue to point out this scripture to all that have eyes to see, and ears to hear!

I enjoy sharing thoughts and scripture with you brother.

God Bless."

Again, Jesus speaks directly in this scripture and confirms we must be born of water and of the Spirit.

John 3:5

"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

Notice how Jesus very clearly couples together "of water and of the Spirit" because WE need BOTH. If it was only ONE of these required, Jesus could have simply said: example: Except a man be born of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

I believe this is very simple scripture directing Christians to be baptized in water and of the Spirit if they wish to enter into the kingdom of God.

In regard to the weight that I put on various scripture, I will always put more weight on Jesus/God's words. Example: If any of the apostles words are interpreted by others to contradict what Jesus has previously taught, explained, instructed, then I will choose Jesus over everyone else, including the apostles.

A good example today, many people take apostle Pauls words - to create whatever interpretation that they wish to profess, even if it is in direct conflict with what Jesus/God instructs. So then, this leads directly to the Faith/Grace ONLY doctrine, resulting in no need to change their behavior, they can continue in their worldly ways, while sinning, and all along believing they are saved anyway.

This scripture tells us that few will make it to heaven:

Matthew 7:14

"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT! Do you believe what Jesus says here? I DO, and I believe every word that Jesus says. I am humble enough to say "I fear God". I fear that he will kill my body and soul in HELL!

I will continue to point out this scripture to all that have eyes to see, and ears to hear!

I enjoy sharing thoughts and scripture with you brother.

God Bless.

Sir, Cain is of the Devil. 1 John 3:12 | View whole chapter | See verse in context

Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

Matt 13 24Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. Chris...........please study the word of God again and let me know what has changed