Bible Discussion Thread

An at that 9th hour Jesus gave up his sprit, an the veil of the holy of holys was wrent from top to bottom, opening up the temple of God to whom shall ever will , meaning you need no man ( flesh ) to talk ( pray ) to God ,.. an you need no building, anywhere you are , an you don't even need to say it out loud, an frens you need not any person to confess or as we know repentance of your sins , an all God is ever wanting is your love , an the asking of his knowledge an understanding,.. as far as communion, we learned it's was taken 3 times a year, passova, Pentecost, an feast of tabernacles,.. by doing this every Sunday it's making it a ritual ,. An of course you can take it anytime you feel necessary,.. but it's very sacred to our father an it's not to be taken lightly , or in any false sense,.. for he already knows our harts

Hi all christ ppl in peace.

Am sorry GiGi, you talk in the night hood. First of all you have little God's word to deliver. Your thoughts have little with Jesus meal where He shared His blood and bread with His disciples. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

And i cant understand that your answer too Glenn have something too do with that u explane. U said weekly or frequently. If you do not participate in a fellowship that has quotation: weekly or bi-weekly or monthly, then you are really not in a position to judge the intentions of the hearts of those who do.



Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

God bless u and yours in Jesus Holy Name.

Dear FREE, can you explain wat you mean by the term "night hood". I have never heard that before and perhaps a Scripture that may go with it? I just want to understand what you are trying to relay to me better. Thanks.

In the church family there is language that is peculiar to certain family groups. So, when groups cross paths, we may need to define some of our language so that communication is better understood. I appreciate your input.

Dear Free, I love the verses you shared. Thank you. I read these often and endeavor to apply them to my life.

I get what you are getting at here. I could quote many Scripture verses with my posts as many do, but I normally do not because so much of what is said on here is opinion and many people may feel that they can give their opinion authority by quoting Scripture. I don't wish to do that because I know I am fallible. Instead, I will explain my view and hope that others will get out their concordance and look up what the Word says on a topic for themselves, so they can determine whether to accept my view or not.

If someone quotes a Scripture, I try to speak to that particular Scripture. You may notice that I rarely initiate discussion on a topic or Bible verse. I am not interested in that as much as I am about responding to what others post.

I am not interested in stirring up controversy, nor being divisive, not in drawing attention to myself. I just am being honest and posting my responses from a point of loving desire for others to seek and discover God's truth in His Word.

It seems that we are in a generation that seems to be intolerant of healthy, deep discussion of faith because in such discussions, differences will arise and therefore, a topic will volley back and forth between persons until it has been well presented by both parties. I welcome people to criticize what I post about matters of faith. I also welcome criticism about what people think I intend or my way of delivery. That gives me a chance to clarify any misconceptions people may have about why I say things as I do.

But, with all this said, FREE, I am glad you posted. Thank you for giving me food for thought.

Dear sister "GiGi". In peace u said it.

i only share the words i have received on the day, so whether they get a heart to repent or set them free or be released from one or more burdens. Is that God's meaning to it. To day iv got: And share it willingly, because we do not live on bread alone but on every Word of God.

John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. Amen

ps. English is not my mother's language, and night hat / hood is when one does not see clearly then. :D Now this is shared and done. Today has its own troubles or fortunes. Be blessed

in His Holy Name Jesus Christ. And wich u and yours a Merry Christmas, Love u in Christ

Dear Free, Thank you for your post and for explaining what you mean by your comment that "I talk in the night hood" meaning that one does not see clearly. Have a blessed day.

Actually Glenn, the book of Acts and the epistles says that the believers celebrated the Lord's Supper almost whenever they met for worship services. So, it is was more than a ritual to those first century believers and is more than a ritual to many who receive communion weekly or frequently. If you do not participate in a fellowship that has communion weekly or bi-weekly or monthly, then you are really not in a position to judge the intentions of the hearts of those who do.

If it is not your style of participating in the Lord's Supper often, you are free to do so. There is no real command on how often one is to partake of it. It is commanded that in be a celebration where the death and resurrection of Jesus is recalled and appreciated, treated as a holy rite preceded with an examination of conscience to confess known sins.

In the new testament times, it was actually accompanied by a meal. Whether the meal preceded sharing of the Lord's Supper or if it was shared within the meal, or after.

It seems the meal was simple, not a feast, as Paul says that one should not come to the table ravenous and eat too much, leaving little or none for others.

Hi ,.. thank you, for helping me have a better understanding of this situation !!!

Gigi Just one point to give perspective on the church in our day and time compared to the church in the first

century in practice is earth to the moon. In the first century they fellowshipped house to house and broke bread

daily known as Love feast or agapeo feast I.E. the Love of God. Then as you stated to observe that which our

Lord and Saviour said to observe the last Supper and eventually His Resurrection or other memorials which would

enhance our fellowship and walk in the Body of Christ. God isn't looking at buildings or rituals, His target has

always been where's our hearts! I know people who have not been in a [church ] for years because of how they

were treated, but they have attended house to house fellowships breaking bread and bible studies and all other

activities that other places of worship do. In the first century the Apostle Paul went to the places of worship and

then those that believed went house to house. Just giving a perspective spiritually, I'll let God be the Judge!

David,

I think that house to house fellowship is wonderful for those who have the availability to do this. This is a somewhat neglected element in many congregations. Such fellowship times meet the needs of many people.

Many people are also very blessed by weekly services at a church building. Pastors and teachers have a larger role in such congregations, and I think that this is good. Many congregations begin as house to house fellowships, but then "move" to a church building type of fellowship as their fellowship grows.

So I agree with you. God calls each person to the fellowship venue that will work well for them. And for some of us (myself included) church fellowship as been hurtful and even harmful for some regardless of "type" of fellowship. S, I can understand why some will seek a house fellowship style or even attending "church" at all, instead meeting with Christian friends for fellowship and bible study. Even this transition can be harmful to some. that is why we should be diligent in our walk Jesus, asking Him to keep our relationship with Him fervent and grounded in truth as we read, study, meditate on, and apply His Word to our daily lives.