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Theoderrick.

Romans 2:28-29. For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Galatians 3:26-29. For ye are all the CHILDREN OF GOD BY FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

AND IF YE BE CHRIST'S, THEN ARE YE ABRAHAM'S SEED, and heirs according to the promise.

God bless

Sister Mrs. Joanne Peters, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

Ephesians 4:5 There is one body, one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling;

You are the ONE BODY (as everyone else), the SPIRIT (of God; CHRIST) lives IN YOU, and gives YOU everything he is, this one hope (in God's eyes a finished work) is that through the WORK OF CHRIST IN YOU we will be delivered from sin and death (flesh, the ways of the world) into the glorious liberty of the Sons (daughters) of God; the EXACT LIKENESS OF CHRIST. You do nothing on your part, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, you are just a vessel made only to hold CHRIST. You (sinful flesh) died on the cross of CHRIST; YOU were raised with Christ and Christ lives for you, gracing you with all he is; love, peace, truth, perfection, mercy, faithfulness, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, etc.

Ephesians 4:6 One Lord (Christ), one faith (and Christ GIVES you his (ONE) faith), one baptism (you were baptised into Christ death; your flesh died with his flesh and was resurrected with him in a NEW BODY (this one body; the body of Christ in us).

Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptised into JESUS CHRIST (not water) were baptised into his death.

Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy is he hath part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priest of God and Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Thank you for that.

Yes; the most important thing to know is Him! It is vital that we do not get caught up with the small details and ignore the large ones, which we often do.

Complete comfort and benefits are for those who abide in Him. Never so well supported or borne up as we who are washed in the blood of the Lamb. Divine grace is sufficient for me. We are well commanded so there for more than conquerors over the spiritual wickedness in high places. I am secured. My security and protection is in the arms of My Savior God and King. The Lord provides for all my needs. The Lord is my present Help daily. My victory is assured in my Salvation provided for through the shedding of the precious blood of my God, The Lord Jesus Christ. Help me to set my affections daily on You and Your Word. Col 3:1

(Largely paraphrased from Matthew Henry's commentary, 1710)

Shelia.

There's no extra merit whether you use Yahweh, Jehovah, or God.

There is value and virtue knowing the meaning for each name given,

but if we want to place merit on how we pronounce it. There's no vowels in the Hebrew name, so Yahweh would also be incorrect.

Exodus 6:3. And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, ( EL SHADDAY ) but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

Abraham actually called God Jehovah numerous times, as did Isaac and Jacob. The point being made to Moses, in Exodus 6:2, isn't that the Patriarchs didn't know the name Jehovah, obviously they did. But that name was being given a new significance now as the covenant name of God with Israel.

I think what's most important is do we know him.

God bless

Richard Estrada

It seems we are not on the same page. I'm sorry my reply was not clear. I will try again but let's not be disrespectful. The thread you first replied to about the abomination of desolation was discussing teaching I do not agree with. It is called the seven years of tribulation using the last week in ( Daniel 9:27). It developed in the 17th Century, and it quickly led to an understanding that the Rapture of the Church would be an event separate from and before the second coming of Christ.



The beast does only have 42 months. It starts in Revelation 12 when Michael stands up and Satan is cast down to earth, the third woe. ( Revelation 12:7-9) Satan then gives his power, seat, and great authority to the beast. ( Revelation 13:2-8)

There is another beast with two horns, the false prophet, ( Revelation 13:11-18) he is the one that does miracles, fires from heaven, creates the image of the beast, and causes who will not worship this image to be killed, this beast causes people to take the mark of the beast all in 42 months.

This is just a small bit of information but I hope it makes sense and clears up misunderstanding. If I may and not offend, may I suggest studying the day of the Lord?

RLW

Proverbs 16:3

My thought life, and as I assume from conversations are as most others, is the greatest battleground for Christians.

The mind is the point where the spirit, soul and flesh come together. This is the place where war erupts as these three entities struggle with each other for their own purpose.

The spirit is what makes us who we are, the unique characteristics of being an individual unlike any other. The spirit houses our likes, dis-likes, talents, stamina and abilities.

The soul is the eternal center of the individual. The soul is what brought us into existence. The soul understands and longs for the true moral center of righteousness. I believe deep within each of our souls lies the understanding we were created for a higher purpose than to merely exist for a season in the flesh. The idea of connection to something greater.

The flesh is of this world as it was created from this world and became sinful through our acceptance to commit sins. It seeks immediate gratification and is self-indulgent wanting to be first and foremost in our environment. It seeks to please others so as to be accepted by those around us thereby not leaving our flesh to be at enmity with the world in which we live, so as not to be apart and alone.

In this struggle our mind weighs each of the thousands of decisions we make every day. Each entity within us strives to have its desire implemented. I have heard it said "it is not the big decisions which shape our lives but the smallest decisions which direct our actions and guide us". These small decisions are what leads us to; a fulfilled life, a mediocre life, or a tragic life with these last two ending with the loss of our soul to what the soul desires, communion with that which gave us eternal life.

By committing all our works (decisions) unto God will bring peace to the struggle in our mind. Incorporating God into every decision ends the double-mindedness?

thoughts??

Let it be so, Lord.

Galations 3:13 god will redeem us from the curse of law. since from the beginning from his first creation ( man)kind man was alone then women there were translations problems between the 3 parties how they couldnt understand each other . adam and eve when told no matter what it was he said dont and the half of the man. long story short a party didnt like the idea that something they could see taste or touch but any when communication started everyone wanted to control well have power per se. so for his wrong sends his son to show that hes real and to lead by example just have faith youll get to the beginning perfect world. (eaven) .jesus was god earth his creation a child is your creation your there god . but anyway bottom line is everybodys heaven is right here. from 10 commandments , roman system , jewis law etc. what has transccribed to there system. but whats crazy is to people that the samething has 2 diffrent stories .we are own god in our iworld.. law isnt a man its a institution . no heaven or hell just peace at the end but reading a book isnt going to save you from something that you are is your family. and the afterlife your get the same chance the difficultt level of that life is hell for the one for not having faith in yourself not to command but by example

God is not a name it's a title he gave his name to Moses at the burning bush we must first know his name (YAHWEH) in order to call upon him the apostle Paul says in 1corithans 8:5 there are lords many and gods so we must investigate for ourselves his true name

Hello Paul. I would agree with your statement, though I would used the word 'pre-ordained', and one needs to understand certain things. We see in Ephesians 1:4,5, that God "hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will." Here we see that God has already chosen who would belong to Him even before the worlds were made, that we should be a holy people & predestined to be His children by adoption, because of the sacrifice of His Son for us. Even though that comes through as a mouthful, we can appreciate that Work of God through Christ because of Who God is & that all knowledge belongs to Him.

Similarly, in 1 Peter 1:1,2, Peter is writing to the "strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia". These 'strangers' were those of the dispersion (many of whom there as a result of Acts 8:1 & other associated persecutions). And these strangers were now residing in those areas of Asia Minor & would have included both converted Jews & Gentiles. To these, Peter addresses them as sojourners or pilgrims, who are "the elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ."

So these scattered believers are considered as the elect of God because of God's foreknowledge, because of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, & because of the virtue of Christ's Blood (application & sealing of the New Covenant) upon them (alluding to the animal blood of the Old Testament that was sprinkled on the altar confirming the Covenant by God to Israel). Therefore, our salvation has been pre-ordained or pre-appointed by God but that is based on Him already knowing about it. We still have to hear the Gospel, be convicted of sin & respond with repentance & faith ( Acts 3:19).

What is the Saviour name when he walked the earth plane if the letter J was not in play at that time still no letter J in the Hebrew language to this day ? The Holy name Bible refers to the names YAHWEH ELOHIM YAHSHUA are the correct names.

I had the same thought in Isaiah 55:1- I was reminded in John 19:28 when Jesus says "I Thirst". Something on the inside of me said He is thirsting after Righteousness, thirsting after the living God, thirsting for the Living God but realizing He (God) is in Him(Jesus)..so He (Jesus) was missing that once was in Him

The last paragraph that the individual wrote does not refute the spiritual content of The Most High testament about his people.Tell the public when the jew-ish people were enslaved and bloodline tainted by other nations? They read from the Babylonian Talmud and yet they overcome their exile.They are lenders not borrowers...and they turned white....! According to the Biblical narrative, they are not supposed to be in Ysrael until Christ return to put them there...and not to mention they don't believe in him.

Being free in a country that has no walls, even around its own house!

How can these things be? How is it possible for even my neighbor to love me! How is it possible for the evil one too have power over me? Now comes my Holy Spirit! This spirit of freedom found in and under the shed blood of Christ!

Outside, is this one who spins and weaves a web of deceit and guile, who only wishes to cast your body and soul into Hell? evil

While the children are yet to find a way, the way of the yoke that is light and easy.

Oh, how they struggle, and are ready to blame someone else for their own sin!

Finding no freedom ,only more fear of imprisonment of a soul that is lost because of a heart and mind that will not listen! The end with body and soul cast only into hell!

Grab hold of Him ,while you can. The time is quickly passing, take hold of the savior today, while it is called today!

Be free indeed, in the Christ the Savior of the world!

Need clarity and understanding what meant in Job 33

Mrs joanne peters, upon receiving the Holy Ghost, some speak in tongues of gibberish that only God hears. Others receive the Holy Ghost and do the Lord's work, preaching and healing. Of the two, works is the greater gift.

1 Corinthians 14

How would a deaf mute speak in tongues?

Hi Donna, 1 Corinthians 1:17-29 shows the Apostle Paul's understanding of wisdom & foolishness as seen in the preaching of the Gospel. He first declares that his preaching was not given by using the "wisdom of words" (v17), even as he referred to it in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. That is, his preaching used none of the oratory skills & flowery language of those false teachers who came into the Corinthian Church thereby enticing them into error using such language. Paul's speech was simple, direct & proclaimed Jesus Christ & His Cross in all its worth & fullness.

Then in verse 18, Paul writes about the "foolishness" of the Gospel to the World. What we consider as both precious & powerful, the World thinks of the Gospel as stupidity (both nonsensical & irrelevant). But to "us which are saved", or more correctly, "to us who are being saved, it is the Power of God". What we too might have thought of being irrelevant suddenly becomes a wonderful Truth, a Glorious Liberty & a Powerhouse to live life to the fullest for the Lord.

And then in verse 21, Paul writes about the "foolishness of preaching". As the Jews seek after signs & miracles; as the Greeks seek after human wisdom, philosopy & oratory skills - then where does the work of preaching fit in amongst that lot? Even though the apostles' simple preaching seemed weak & mundane in comparison, God had chosen that in such simplicity (foolishness), His Word would go out & hearts would be changed by the Gospel & not by emotion-charged rhetoric & acts.

So to answer your question about verse 20, "the World's wisdom that God calls foolishness": it is anything that emanates from man's knowledge or from his power of reason that dares to nullify God's Wisdom in providing Himself a Solution for mankind's incurable disease called, Sin. Even with his powers of speech, perceived understanding of all things & reasoning powers, man ever remains unable to deal with sin, to which only God can & that through the "foolishness of preaching".

Angie, "God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground. Taking off one's shoes was and still is a sign of reverence, humility, and respect."--Google

God requires a resurrection to be born again, a divorce from corruption. That means you must die your appointed death, Hebrew 9:27 Exceptional Americans take note.

This is 2 end the discussion on Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 9, even though the Bible speaks of man heart being evil there are some solution ?, one is found in proverbs 3: five - seven; Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. There are more compelling scriptures and testimonies about how 2 overcome the evil that the bible speaks in a man's heart with the teachings of Jesus and God's guidance, love, Mercy, and patient will get us through to the end, it's all in his holy word.

Praise to you lord Jesus Christ king of endless glory. Thank you lord for your mercy and grace.dear lord please fill my family and friends with your holy love.and strengthen us with your love for lost souls

Is there such a thing as a heavenly language. I hear some people say when you are baptized in the Holy Spirit that you speak in other tongues and this is the evidence you've been baptized in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:5-6 One Lord, one faith, one baptism. Please explain. Thank you.

Do souls of the unjust actually die?

When I was coming up, about 8, the 1st Bible story I heard was about the 2 witnesses. Our church leader would read the description of these 2, and since one could turn the waters to blood it was deducted that this witness was Moses, for he turned the Nile to blood. Then the 2nd witness was said to close the sky so it wouldn't rain. It was determined that this witness was Elijah, for he did stop the rain in his time. So we all were glad that we could identify Moses and Elijah as the 2 witnesses.

Looking back, I can see the errors made in determining theses 2 witnesses, but that's how you learn. The depth of review over the years has gleaned truth of the witnesses. Even though Moses and Elijah are not them, they sure fit my view at the time, not knowing any better. When you think you're wise, the Lord makes you eat grass like an oxen. Learning the Bible is a never ending process.

Is salvation Predistoned of the lord?

Thank you for your encouragements brother Ronald. God bless our walk in Christ Jesus.

Keep the faith in love!

Gloria Rhine - If your name is written in the Book of Life, not church membership, You must be born again Jesus said.

Revelation 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Why was Moses required to remove his shoes on holy ground

Hi brother Jesse.

John 13:36-37. Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

" Something we know Peter couldn't do.

Peter couldn't Agape the Lord the way he thought he could, "

And in the English it's not obvious but in

John 21:15 he basically admits it using phileo to answer the Lord.

"Yea, Lord thou knowest that I love thee "

not Agape as the Lord asked.

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, YEA, LORD; THOU KNOWEST THAT I LOVE THEE. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

The 3rd time the Lord asked he also used phileo, Instead of Agape and Peter wept.

What Peter couldn't do in John 13:36-37,

( Follow the Lord to his death )

The Lord tells him it's what he's "GOING" to do in John 21:18-19.

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, FOLLOW ME.

Once filled with the Holy Spirit Peter preached the Gospel boldly knowing his fate was death.

It's amazing what we can do when the Spirit of God is in you.

You can know the scripture and walk alongside Christ but without the Holyspirit baptism WHEN YOU TRULY BELIEVE. it means nothing.

Matthew 7:22-23. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

AGAPE YOUR BRETHREN.

HERE BY WE KNOW!!

God bless.