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Hi Gigi I like you am very leary of these statements made by any individual, you don't boast it as we know by there fruits we shall know them. I was invited to a [charismatic assembly] where the pastor after a bunch of stuff occurred loud and out of order came out to the pulpit picked up a phone receiver and then hung up and told the people that God was telling him what to teach on. When everything was said and done the guy who invited my wife and I said so what do you think i simply replied we never got into the scripture and were never taught anything out of Gods Word and there was no order, so whats the profit. Like I said the examples as to what scripture state are way out of line, it reminds me of Jeremiah 2:13 MY PEOPLE ARE DESTROYED BECAUSE OF A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE

Dear Brother Earl . I would like to thank you very much for your posts on here . When I first started reading you I honestly struggled . However you have taught me so much . I now understand , with my heart and mind what these two scriptures mean : Ezekiel Ch 11 v 19 and 2nd Peter Ch 1 v 19 . Thank you so much for opening my eyes and ears and heart and mind . If I remember correctly , you live alone in the wilds of Texas . I'm sure you already know that you are not alone . As far as I'm concerned you are the brightest star in the desert . Christ is coming and he's coming for you . Much love and respect and appreciation .

Chris I've enjoyed a lot of what you share and like you when it comes to the word spiritually if it doesn't fit I don't buy it. Also it has to fit with all scripture.

Here's an example of not only revealed knowledge by God but also prophecy given in example in scripture look at luke 2:22-35 They took the baby to the temple there was a man devout loved God Simeon by revelation was told by the Spirit [what he could not know by his five senses] that he would not die until he saw the Lords Christ, then look at 29-35 let thy servant depart in peace according to thy word look at the comfort and all the glorious things he spoke by prophecy concerning the child. Talk about how much it blessed Simeon and Mary and Joseph.

Chris Since Adams original make up was body soul and spirit i.e. created in Gods Image which is spirit then body and soul, then became corrupt after the downfall because the sin contaminated the blood line what made our Saviour the perfect sacrifice is that he never committed an act of sin but also He had sinless blood because bloodline is passed from the Father in the sperm and God created that life in Mary and in leviticus 17:11 the life of the flesh is in the blood and Jesus christ had perfect sinless blood. Adam had that originally but lost it when he trangressed.

Hi Laura Something that my wife pointed out to me which I forgot God can talk to you audibly but what he says only you will hear and this is a big one it is lock box information a lot of times for you and you only unless God tells you to tell someone else or if we are not listening God can tell someone to tell you but it will be the same thing he already told you, how loving is that. These are all in the framework of scripture one example Luke 2:22-35 the spirit told him he would not die until he saw the lords Christ then look at what the spirit in him inspired him to say from 30-35. What that must have done for His Heart. Talk about being blessed. Same God today, God doesn't change man does.

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Christ's body in the grave is in Jerusalem..He is talking about Armageddon

Thank you Rick. That certainly helps me to understand this better, that the meaning of Prophecy is not confined to what I understand from the Scriptures.

Chris, you need to recheck you stats here! We do not have 80% vaccination, in fact much less!. Never underestimate the power of the media to lie and cause fear porn!. I'm a nurse and I know there is much lying!.

Was the triune god in gen 18 talking to abraham?

William Health, sound mind, love, patience, peace, wealth in all categories not just financial, respect from others respect for yourself, these are just a few.

Hi William Positive thinking reflects is everything we do, Gods Word says as a man thinketh in his heart[innermst part of his being] so is he. That's why it says in proverbs 4:23 keep or guard thy heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life. Also what you dwell on or constantly think about reflects on what you act on and what you act on determines outcome. If you surround yourself with negative people there is only one outcome. As the saying goes you can't sore with eagles if you work around buzzards. The Highest level of positive thinking is it is written because it is the knowledge of God.

Yes Kent , God uses us to be angels to others and we can be talking to an angel and not know it . Every time you help some one who needs your help then you are acting as an angel to them . Have there have been times in your life when you have needed help but thought the situation was hopeless ? Then , suprise suprise , something happens , some one does something that changes the whole situation and your circumstances improve . God knows how to look after His own . Trust Him pray to Him and wait for the answer .

Both. Sometimes it's an actual voice, like in times of extreme danger, or sometimes a feeling or thought. But that feeling or thought must be in accordance to what we know God would say or do. It would never suggest anything contrary to God's commandments.

That's a very imaginative answer , I shall stick to what it actually says in the Bible though . Thank you for your imaginative take .

It is called personal revelation in my church when it applies to individuals. It is called prophecy when it comes to church leaders with priesthood authority for the general welfare of the church or world.

Hello Laura P.S. Focus on the Church Epistles Romans through Thessalonians they are written to the church us in the age of Grace and have the knowledge in them of what we have in Christ in the age of grace. An interesting note the church epistles always start with Grace Mercy and Peace all given by God to us spiritually.

Maybe Nash finds it helpful to him to come on here and talk about his dreams and as this site is open to every one , he is allowed to do that . Maybe Nash doesn't have any one else he feels comfortable talking to about such things .

Hello Laura First you must be born again,[confess Romans 10:9+10 and believe it in your heart] also the information will never contradict Gods Word, it will always be a profit to you and Glorify Him. In James 3:17 The wisdom that is from above is first pure then peaceable gentle and easy to be intreated full of mercy and good fruits without partiality and without hypocrisy. God works with you individually, you can just know what to do a gut feeling, always a still small voice, and stay peaceful and focused.It will always be decent and in order no confusion, any confusion wrong source. Many times early in my walk I would ask myself where did that thought come from but then I carried it out and I was blessed. Also something to keep in mind theres a lot of horse sense to walking with God Think Phillipians 4:6-8 As much of Gods Word you know the better and remember Phillipians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. He knows us better than we do our hard part is believing that. Last thing do whats written because if you don't do what you can see how can you believe what you can't see. Remember the bible is God Talking also only in print.

Prayerfully this helps God Bless

Acts 16:31 is my "go to" since my Confirmation date in 1989 - it means everything to me plus it's clear and concise. When I'm 'down and out' I reflect on Act 16:31.

Hi Jacgueline This is where God through His prophet Isaiah is saying with repetition have I told you what to to and how to do it and their priests were so spiritually gone they would not here it and rejected. Its also a figure of speech emphasizing a point. So another nation came in and took them captive again.

Chris Gods Word states in 2 Peter 1:20+21 that all scripture is prophecy so prophecy biblically is telling past present and future. Now then prophecy relating to future operating in the church is used to bless and protect believers. I witnessed a situation where someone was to go to this specific gathering with there son would be healed. Of course the person obeyed and he was . Also that is revelation or revealed information from God specific to a situation. Whats amazing to me is people tell me the spirit showed me or told me this or that but they don't believe God can work in this way. God is always talking to us if we have our spiritual ears open. 1 Corinthians 2:9 comes to mind, I'm convinced that because of a lot of corrupt examples and frankly no clear understanding or confusion in this biblical field it is not operating as effective as it could be spiritually. Prayerfully that helps.

Hi Tony I agree with you about what you shared but Adam being body soul and spirit still had freedom of will like we who are born again either can walk by the spirit or walk by the flesh.

Hello Jode. Are you from Australia? I am. And what you have just stated is entirely false as I think you have picked up on such 'news' from doubtful sources. Let me assure you & others reading this thread, that no such thing that has been described, is occurring in Australia. There are on average about eighty percent of the population (partly or fully) vaccinated & there are some companies which deal with food products, the mining sector, health care, policing, etc. that are requiring their employees to be vaccinated by the end of the year. They are not forced to be vaccinated; if they refuse to abide by company policy, they can apply for another job that will permit them to remain unvaccinated. Australia is now opening up to its other States & even internationally & there will always be a small percentage who refuse vaccinations for their own reasons. If there's going to be any 'mark' given, it will be under the instigation of the Anti-Christ & it will be clear that whoever doesn't take the Mark will not be able to survive for very long. Maybe you could visit other more reputable news sources & learn what the current situation is in Australia & the World.

Hello Jacqueline. Just to add further to GiGi's good comments on the Scripture's personal application, I look at the background of that situation there in Isaiah chapter 28. The first half of this chapter shows God denouncing Ephraim (the chief tribe of the Northern Kingdom of Israel). They sinned against the Lord in many ways (vv7,8) & will be taken into Assyrian captivity one day soon. So Isaiah kept on warning them with the Word often, even causing the leaders to become indignant with Isaiah for treating them like children with such constant repetition ("precept (command) upon precept, line (every detail) upon line) - they grew tired of Isaiah's continual warnings from the Word.

But God says that day of suffering will come upon them "For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people" (v11): God will use even their captors to speak in their language (unintelligible to Israel) to this disobedient people. But even with this warning, the leaders of Israel still reject Isaiah's warnings & make fun of him (v13). However, if they heeded the precepts & the lines therein, they may have ceased in their sins & averted the Judgement of God, but verse 15 says, "Because ye (Israel) have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves". By their own admission, they sealed their fate.

And yes, it's so important to understand & heed God's Words to us for therein is life & liberty, now through Jesus Christ our Saviour & not trust in our own ideas & efforts to gain God's approval. Israel forsook their God & so were judged by Him - and so judgement lies before all who mock the Holy One of Israel & despise His Word.

Jordan Feliz is not a True Christian. Here is proof, he uses the word magical, not of God!

Changed"

Let me tell you all my friends

About this joy I'm living in

Let me take the mic, go on and testify

How I was dead and then I came to life

No more living in the dark of night

Now everything's alright

I've been changed

I've been saved

Brand new day

I've been changed, I've been changed

Tell me why would I turn back now

There's no end to the love I found

Future's bright and there ain't no doubt

I've been changed, I've been changed

All my heartbreak fades away

Like a book when you turn the page

Let me take the mic, go on and testify

How I was dead and then I came to life

No more living in the dark of night

Now everything's alright

I've been changed

I've been saved

Brand new day

I've been changed, I've been changed

Tell me why would I turn back now

There's no end to the love I've found

Future's bright and there ain't no doubt

I've been changed, I've been changed

I've been changed

I put my hands in the air

'Cause I know You're there

(Your love did something magical)

I put my hands in the air

'Cause You heard my prayer

(A transformation, radical)

I put my hands in the air

'Cause I know You're there

(I know it's supernatural)

I put my hands in the air

'Cause You heard my prayer

I've been changed

I've been saved (I can feel it now)

Brand new day (I believe it)

I've been changed (Oh I believe it)

Tell me why would I turn back now (I can feel it now)

There's no end to the love I've found

Future's bright and there ain't no doubt

I've been changed, I've been changed

Let me tell you now

I've been changed

What are the benefits of a positive attitude?

Hello James. Another perspective. God has always required 'life to be given for life'. This was true in His original Commandments to Israel ( Deuteronomy 19:21): if one wilfully took another's life, then the punishment was to be the death of the perpetrator. And so it was for the destroying the body parts of the innocent as well (v21). It may seem harsh or barbaric to do such things in response to such crimes, but in the Divine Judgement, if in a lawful legal system where witnesses to such crimes were present, then that punishment was to be carried out (not only as punishment to the guilty but that others might learn from this, v20). However, if the witnesses gave false evidence, then they suffered similar punishment as well, vv18,19.

Having said that & to answer your question: "How did the concept of sacrifice for atonement begin?", the rule of 'life for life' was always in God's Mind & issued as part of His Laws to Israel. So, when sin entered into man, every human who committed sin was under the penalty of death ( Genesis 2:16,17; Romans 6:23) - none of us can escape it. But here we have a problem: the death that God speaks about is more than what He required of man's justice system to mete out. In the human system, only the life of man could be exterminated, but in God's System, He can remove him physically as well as positionally. True, Adam & Eve died physically because they sinned by disobeying God, but if God was to prevent them & us from also being separated from Him (i.e. into the place reserved for the Devil & his angels), then there must be a judicial means for God to use to overcome that.

God instituted a sacrificial system for Israel, where a pure animal was sacrificed in substitute for the sinner. The sacrifice couldn't remove the sin but it looked forward when God's Own Lamb would be sent as the Sacrifice for not only Israel, but for all mankind. "Without shedding of blood is no remission" ( Hebrews 9:22): God's requirement for justice & atonement.

Hello Michael,

To answer your question, no once saved always saved that Baptist are taught to believe is not correct, a person who receives Christ into their heart still have free will to forfeit their salvation in Christ. Here are a list of scriptures to help you along your journey with Christ about this topic.

Ezekiel 18:24

"But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die."

Ezekiel 18:26

"When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die."

Hebrews 10:26

"For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,"

Hebrews 10:27

"But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries."

Read the whole book of Revelation also chapters 2 and 3 pertaining to this topic.

Some excellent suggestions there, teacher GiGi, for Scripture memorization. Though your mention of practising memorization in cadence with the rocking motion of a rocker, had me bemused & a little concerned. Am I, are we, already having a rocking chair in view for these remaining days on Earth, I wondered? Your suggestion of "if you like swinging" caught my attention, until you suggested 'a swing'. But yet, all very helpful to those seeking such help.

No True Christ follower should ever celebrate old years night. The true meaning of Halloween has no negative connotation behind it. If you look up the root word on etymology online, the word Hallow (a verb) means to make holy, to consecrate, and the noun version means holy person, Saint. Ween means to hope for, expect, and or believe. Halloween together means to be set apart ( consecrated) for God's service and to highly esteem one another in the Lord by building one another up in the faith, and hope and believe one day Jesus Christ will return one day soon to gather up His chosen people, the Body of Christ.

old year's night (all lower case on purpose) is the night for all witches. A lot of people around the world do not celebrate the true meaning of Halloween; instead, there are those who celebrate witches, wizards, frankensteins, vampires, chuckie, and so forth. Isaiah 5:20 states, "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"

2 Corinthians 6:14

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?"

2 Corinthians 6:15

"And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?"

2 Corinthians 6:16

"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

2 Corinthians 6:17

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,"