Bible Discussion Thread

What does verse 3 reference to? Please explain Psalm 16. My interpretation is putting all trust in God the Almighty not man or item's.

This lovely Psalm written by David is indeed his declaration of utter trust in the Living God. However, when we look at verses 2 & 3, he speaks to the Lord, that his "goodness does not extend to Thee". This can be understood as, 'my righteousness or the great things I have accomplished, are insignificant to God'; i.e. what can David do, or anyone of us do, that will satisfy God or be of any credit to our account?

Rather, David's righteous acts can be a blessing to those who live righteously before God ('saints') & also to the people of import (rulers, judges, nobles: 'the Excellent'), in whom is his delight, or brings him joy. And this can be said of God: that He finds His delight in those who truly love & serve Him.

Conversely, in verse 4, David says that to those who reject the True God, & despise the righteous deeds of David by following after false gods, to them will his benefits not come, rather only sorrows will always follow them. David would have nothing to do with their blood & wine mingled drink offerings or even mention the names of these idols. And then David follows these sad & despicable acts by re-affirming that his own heart will always be toward God, Who gives him everything for this life & the life that is to come.

I have a question, how do I truly know I'm going to heaven? to be with the lord for eternity. I want to serve and put god first in everything, and grow closer to him daily by studying his word. But how do I know for sure I will go to heaven?

That is a very good Question! If you are living in Gods words and you belief with all your heart that everything is his will

not yours. And pray,pray,pray he will hear you . God gave his only son to forgive us of our sins! God Blesses you and who ever beliefs in him.

PG 1: Hi anonymous, the wages of sin is death, and eternally separated from God: Romans 5:12. Wherefore, as by one man entered the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for all has sinned... Romans 5:19, For by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one "Christ" shall many be made righteous. In Genesis 3:21, God made coats of skins to clothed Adam and Eve, rejecting them attempting to clothed themselves, in which he made an atonement for their transgression pointing to a future sacrifice lamb "Christ" that would take away the sins of the world. In Genesis 12:3, God tells Abraham in him all the families of the earth shall be blessed, In Genesis 15:1-6, God promise Abraham a son "Isaac" through which his seed be called, "AND ABRAHAM BELIEVED" In Genesis 15:8-17 God puts Abraham to sleep to perform an unconditional covenant with him, Which depends on Gods promise not Abraham efforts. In Genesis 16:1-4, Abraham and Sarah decided to assist God in his promise and decided to parent a child through Sarah's handmaid and bared him a son Ismael, Genesis 17:18-21, God rejects Ismael as the covenant child, "Heir" according to the promise.

Christ sealed you and confirmed your inheritance with his Holy Innocent blood! This is what you will base every thought, every deed, every breath you take! You will grow in the faith, as any, who trust in Him! The miracle will come , the revelation of the kingdom! Be vigilant, be sober! Satan is as a lion, who is always seeking his next prey. Jesus confronted him with His word, as you will also! Study always ,showing thyself approved ,in all things that pertain to the kingdom! Remember what he said ,The first shall be last, the last shall be first! You are now the first. Repent and be baptized! In the name of all names ,the savior of the world! Jesus Christ!

1. Realize and admit you're a sinner, that you're not perfect. ( Romans 3: 10,23)

2. You believe the gospel. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ with your whole heart. ( 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4)

3. You confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God and your savior. ( Romans 10: 9,10)

God doesn't lie, God doesn't break his promises. He desperately wants you to be with him in eternity. There's nothing you can do on your own to save yourself, Jesus did all the work for you already on the cross. It's his free gift to you. Have faith!



"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God." - 1 John 5: 13

Almost as intimidated as David, I find myself almost predicting his next sentence! How does it seems that those who are believers in the world are like David surrounded by unbelievers! Those of course who have no faith, feel no pressure at all and under the spell of Satan. These are the beginning of sorrows. We should never be afraid, always overcoming evil with good. Approach his throne boldly! Asking for his presence, especially in the time of need!

Amen brother. Psalm 27:1 came to mind: "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Satan may hound us & the forces of evil in the World against us, but the one who trusts in the Lord has his "life hidden with Christ in God". What a blessed & secure place to be in.

Christ asks "what is your name"? These words before he casts out demon's. He is fearless and the demons know it! They call him the Son of the most high God! Humility, in a believer will always be the greater part of valor! His strength is made perfect in weakness. We must become weak ,so he might become strong! His grace is sufficient! Always looking toward his promises!

Hi Anonymous, I think your last question about salvation got lost in the tread in another persons comment, submit it again and this time go to the top of the page and click on add a comment and start a new tread. There's a very good teacher who has been ministering to you, he may have missed your question. Thanks

Anonymous, PG 3, Hebrews 6;17-20, Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath; That by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us; Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both "SURE" and stedfast, and which entered into that within the vail; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. The conclusion; we have Eternal Security based on Gods promise, not our achievements; and as the scripture says; For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Now that takes us to John 3:16-17, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world ; but the world through him might be saved. I hope that helps. I'm sorry that took so long.

HI Anonymous. PG 2. Genesis 17:20-21. Ishmael I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; 12 princes he will beget, and will make him a great nation, But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this time set time in the next year...As you study Galatians Ch 4, you see in verses 4:22-31, you see the working of 2 covenants which all man kind is under one or another, But our focus is on the seed and the promise: Gal.4:28. Now we brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. Galatians 3:6-8, Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith are children of Abraham... Now Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He said not and to seeds, as of many; but to as of one, And that seed ,which is Christ. Hebrews 6:13-20, For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he swear by himself, Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. And so after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater; and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife-