Bible Discussion Thread

Reading all the comments in the discussions section has me more confused than I was before reading them I love the Book Of Isaiah is everyone commenting a scholar ?

Dear Marilyn , God has preserved His Word for all , you don't need to be a 'scholar' to understand God's plan of salvation , His Word is open to all , as long as you can read you can find the Truth in the Bible . It does require a decent level of commitment and an open heart and mind . If you fit the bill then it's all yours for the joy and appreciation . Happy reading , don't ever let anyone convince you that you are not clever enough or good enough or educated enough to understand God's word , it was preserved for you and God will help you to understand if you are willing to put the time and effort in .

Hi Marilyn. Just to add to T. Levis' good answer, I think that in most cases, the contributors are simply Christians who love the Lord & His precious Word and keen to help others do the same. When a question is posed to us on these pages, any responses given must be based on how we understand that portion of Scripture based on what we have learnt in our studies or having received help from Church ministry or other helps. I couldn't say how many of us are 'scholars', as far as been through a theological college, though I certainly am not. Therefore, with that in mind, I would hope that folk who ask a question or seek a discussion on a subject, would take note of what is said, but always, I say, always, go back to the Scripture & allow God's Spirit to lead you.

So yes, you may see comments on a matter that appear completely different or opposite to each other (e.g. about the rapture of the Church or the Trinity doctrine), but hopefully with the Scriptures given to support the belief, one can do further revision of the Scriptures to proceed further in understanding. If all you get is confusion after reading the responses, it's best to leave off it & continue to seek the Spirit's Help. Remembering, that "God is not the author of confusion, but of peace", therefore let the Spirit Who gives Peace, rule your heart & He alone will open up the Word to you as you wait on Him.

Marilyn Mitchell,

The comments & questions are answered primarily on volunteer basis. My education was in Law, maybe that's why I like to stick to evidence straight in scripture, not hearsay, or adding to facts. I believe there are many well educated volunteers in this vast team that stretches all around the globe, throughout the USA, & has an occasional post from French, Spanish but the site has, at this point says it will stay in English only for now. Because of the vastness of geographic differences, understanding each others perspectives, up bringings, ways of speaking even slang, can be little difficult at times, especially adding theological words. Acts 4:13,

Jesus said He would send us the Holy Spirit & 1John 2:27, that The Holy Spirit will teach us, John 14:26,

James 1:5,

Hopefully this is helpful