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The term "falling away" comes from the Greek word "apostasia," which translates to apostasy, rebellion, defection, or revolt. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "meshubah" refers to backsliding or turning away. You mentioned Romans 11 regarding the wild olive branch, and I understand that this could be related to the falling away or apostasy that is expected to occur at the end times.
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul writes about the coming of our Lord Jesus and states that this will not happen until two events occur: the falling away and the revelation of the "son of perdition." Different interpretations of these events lead to varying understandings of the end times. I see this apostasia referenced in Revelation 13:11-18.
I can get back to you on Wednesday if this is short.
God bless,
RLW
Philippians 3:2 - Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
He says beware of dogs. The term dogs in this text is actually making reference to a religious phrase. The Gentiles were considered dogs by the Jews. There are two words in the New Testament that have to do with a dog. KUNARION is a household pet. And then we have a Kuon. A KUON is a wild scavenger. And that's the animal used here.
Gentiles were called KUON'S, wild scavengers, impure, and grungy. It was an insult to call somebody a KUON. And so, he's using the word KUON. He says beware of the dogs. That's the false teachers that come in.
Beware of evil workers, beware of the concision, which literally means mutilation. PERITOME, to cut around, is the Greek word for circumcision. KATATOME, to cut off, is the word for mutilation. And Paul is using the exaggerated mind picture for us to say that people that go around cutting themselves in any way, shape, or form in order to better themselves spiritually, that's all they are doing is mutilating themselves.
Beware of those false teachers that say that you can come in and receive Christ, but you have to be circumcised. Beware of the evil workers. Beware of the dogs. And they know exactly what he meant!
Philippians 2:25 - Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
The word "wants" in this verse is the word needs in the Greek. Epaphroditus brought him the love offering. Epaphroditus stayed with Paul and ministered to Paul through all of his hardships.
Philippians 3:1 - Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
The word finally, TOLOIPON in Greek, means in summary. It's not finally as in this is my last teaching. This is in summary, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. I cannot emphasize too much about that phrase. We see it again in Chapter 4 Verse 4. Paul's going to say that's one of the commands, one of the elements that's needed for fellowship, rejoice in the Lord.
Before I share my understanding of its meaning, you should know that it's a Present Imperative, which means continue to rejoice in the Lord. As I said earlier, the word rejoice, the verb form of the word joy, it has nothing to do with a happy feeling.
In the Greek, the word CHAIRE (pronounced Kah-rah) for joy, and CHAIRO (Kah-roh) the verb form has to do with satisfaction. If every time you see the word joy or rejoice and you put in the word satisfaction, from a spiritual standpoint it makes more sense.
He says that one of the keys in having fellowship together is that you find your satisfaction in the Lord. Not in you getting your way, but when you want what the Lord wants. Then there's no problem with fellowship! It's in a command form. Be continuously finding your satisfaction in the Lord.
Philippians 2:12 - 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.
Please notice this literal translation: Be continually working out your own salvation with fear and trembling. It's a process. It sounds like we have to work for our salvation, but this has to be taken with the very next verse.
Philippians 2:13 - For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
I have shared this before but will share it again. The phrase "works in you" is the word energizing. For it is God who is continually energizing in you both to will, and to energize of His good pleasure whatever He thinks best. It's His energy, whenever He wants to energize my spirit for His Spirit to work in me. It's all according to His good pleasure. It doesn't have anything to do with my good pleasure. I'm just a vessel. So, we are to be continually involved in having our salvation worked out because it's God who is working it out.
Philippians 2:19 - But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
This has nothing to do with these Greek perspective studies, but I thought a little humor might be okay. Where it says, "when I know your state," that doesn't mean California or Texas. He's talking about their condition.
Philippians 2:20 - For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
For I have no man likeminded. This word mind is the word PSEUCHE. I have no man who is likeminded, who follows along with the same understanding and teaching that I do.
Ephesians 2:6 - Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Who, being in the form of God, and the word being means while existing in the form of God. That's who He is. He thought it not robbery to be equal with God: He did not rob God by proclaiming Himself and presenting Himself as equal to God. So, Jesus is not part of who God is. He's God. That's to highlight His lowliness!
Philippians 2:7 - But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
But made himself of no reputation, literally, it is translated but He emptied Himself. What, of being God? No, of coming here and taking on human flesh. He emptied Himself of the presentation of "I'm God, and I'm here and you should worship me!" His approach to this earthly life in His first time coming here was He chose the low road. When He had a choice, He chose to sleep in the garden.
That is not very enticing for some people to say, "Where does your pastor live." Well, he lives out in the park. "Where was he born?" In a cave. All of the things associated with the Lord's path in His approach to this life was I don't want any glory from man. I don't want to be made a king from the earthly standpoint. I don't want to be treated for who I am. I want to be the servant of all.
God Himself taking the low road!
Philippians 2:11 - And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and again, that last phrase "Jesus Christ is Lord" in the Greek text, it's literally Lord Jesus Christ. It's not a statement. It's the expression of someone who has a personal relationship with Him. Even after everything is over, people are going to say Lord Jesus Christ. But for some it will be for destruction because they rejected Him in this earthly life. And this is all going to be done to the glory of God the Father.
Ray , in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Easter is coming, let's remember the resurrection everyday ....
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,
It says, "If there be," and the word if in each one of these four phrases is what is called the first-class condition assumed to be true. It can be translated more accurately, since therefore there is consolation in Christ, and the word consolation means encouragement.
Since there is comfort of love. This is the kind of comfort that is given to somebody who is grieving. Since there is fellowship of the Spirit. And since there are bowels, and this would be genuine affection, and mercies.
Since all of this already exists, he then gives us instructions. Again, since there is encouragement in Christ, since there is comfort of love, since there is fellowship of the Spirit, and since there is affections and mercies.
Philippians 2:3 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind, and that's the word TAPEINOPHROSUNE which is the word humble mindedness. It's the word frame of mind with the word humble with it.
But in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves. Well, that's a tough one! He's really starting to introduce to us the "nitty-gritty" of fellowship. It's having the attitude of choosing the low road. That is unheard of in Christianity in most places.
Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
That's not the word brain. Again, that's the word frame in the verbal form. Let the same frame of mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus. Let the same attitude be in you that was in Christ Jesus.
Thank you for your message and may the Lord bless you and yours also. Like you, I am also still learning. Learning never stops. I agree, Paul seems to be the most prominent of the Apostles.
I would just like to touch on a couple things. Something I find interesting with 2 Thessalonians 2:2 is that the oldest manuscripts do not say the day of Christ. They say the day of the Lord, the same phrase we see in 1 Thessalonians 5:2. My understanding is that the day of the Lord is not talking about a specific day but a time period that God has set apart for judgment.
Indeed, Philippians 1:11 is an important verse. My understanding of being "filled with the Holy Spirit" is when God's Spirit which dwells in me takes over my faculties. As a believer, I have 100% of God's Spirit in me at all times but I am not always being filled with the Holy Spirit. There are times where even though I have the fulness of His Spirit in me, I am off doing my own thing. Also, if I have God's Spirit in me, I am and will bear fruit. It is impossible for a believer to be born of God's Spirit and not bear fruit.
I like what you're saying about Philippians 1:18. That was Paul's approach to the hardships he went through. The word rejoice means satisfaction. I'm sure Paul was not happy that people were causing division in the fellowship in the body of Christ, but even through the hardship and division, Christ was being preached which gave him satisfaction and allowed him to keep the unity of the fellowship in the bond of peace.
Thanks again and God Bless!!!
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1CORINTHIANS 15:1-4 my gospel of Salvation
I'm sorry for the tough situation you're in.
I will join you in prayer for strength in professing your faith.
The Lord will be with you in doing so!
The worst thing you can do is to hide it.
It may be an opportunity to bring them to the truth.
Regardless, we don't hide our faith while following Jesus.
Matthews10:34-39 reads "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Blessings.
Thank you,
God bless.
RLW
I know that God has heard your prayers and has caused things to come about for your Dad's care. I will be praying for your situation. I am glad things are moving forward for you.
I have some good news to share. My youngest son, Kevin, and his wife Vivian, who live with use with little Rosie went to church t day as a family. This is the first time they have attended church since they met a few years ago and the first time my son has attended church since He was 15 or 16. So, this is an answer to prayer. Praise the Lord for His compassion and love for my family!
Also, Kevin, Vivian and Rosie along with my middle son, Rob will be visiting Kenya in April for 3 weeks to visit Vivian's family there. It will be a reunion. Vivian has not seen her mom for 5 years, so it will be a joyful time with her Mom, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. I am glad they are able to go. They live with us here and this trip will open up a three week window of time for Steve and I to have to ourselves. We are considering taking a trip for part of that time. Please pray that we will be guided to use this time the best way. We have not had a "couple" vacation for 25 years. so we are thinking about visiting my brother in Hawaii or going to Arizona or both. We haven't been out of state for some time. But maybe we will just stay home and get some more things done outdoors for the house. The inside is pretty much done, but there are a handful of projects to do outside to get the home updated with painting, building a patio cover, decking the patio area and front porch, repaving the drive and walkway, regrading the front and back yard, redoing the lawn, replacing the fencing, and building a shop for woodworking projects which Steve wants to do in his retirement. I also hope we can build an addition on the lower level that will be a master bath that connects to the downstair bedroom. This would allow us to live on the ground floor completely in our later years.
Please pray for us.
Anyway the Lord worked out the connections for this process some time back; and this is in my mind a very nice facility; even one resident told me that. It will be against his will; but he is declared incompetent by the PCP.
It seems the Lord has opened doors for me to eventually return to Western PA where I used to live. Legally I think I will be able to sell the house; but visiting dad from out of town may mean I'll keep it for a time; and I am going to see about having a friend stay here if he is interested.
I suppose I am taking a cowardly sort of approach again getting more care for the rest of this week; namely to prevent arguing over the necessity for his move; as well as not having him manipulate me into changing my mind. It won't be easy with the bad weather upcoming to do things quickly but I can't waste any more time either as such things as drying urine soaked clothes over a space heater is very dangerous as well as unsanitary.
My main prayer is that my dad will have some opportunity to study the Word; somehow I plan to find a large print Bible to offer him (may have some stored someplace). My mom was able to have someone witness and sing Amazing Grace on her deathbed; albeit my mom's last day and she was unconscious; still the Lord allowed it to happen in its time as the lady who talked to her had no idea she was dying as she hadn't been there for about a month and just happened to call me that day.
This is the only way my dad will get to hear the Gospel as far as I'm concerned; I've done all I can.
I'll pray about when to return here for regular postings.
Agape. RP
Thank you and may the Father in Heaven bless you with the Lord Jesus Christ PEACE .
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 my peace in the gospel of grace in Christ Jesus
This is my little study in what I see in the verses.
Part 1. Philippians 1:1
I find it interesting that the Bible mentions bishop in Apostle Paul's epistle more . Apostle Peter only mentioned once.
Part 2. Philippians 1:6,7,8
I find it interesting to hear the word " day of Jesus Christ " . To me the Day of Christ would be the meeting in the clouds. 2 Thessalonians 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
Part 3. Philippians 1:9,10,16
I find verse 11 to be very important to grow in grace, for we need to be fill with the Holy Spirit to bear fruits to good works in Christ Jesus. " Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. "
Part 4. Philippians 1:18, 19
I love verse 18, no matter what happens in life, we must all preach Jesus Christ gospel of grace . 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Part 5. Philippians 1:27, 30
I love verse 27, our conversation should always be the gospel of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:21
is one my favorite verse, because when things get bad, the easy way out is to die, but there is hope for strength in Jesus Christ to continue in the grace of the gospel .
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 my gospel of the grace of God
2 Peter 1:20-21
20. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of anyprivateinterpretation.
21. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
Now that we understand what Peter wrote . Apostle Paul wrote this verse to Timothy and I like it.
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
You're right about different churches and different ways of believing, but the fundamental of Salvation should be clean cut, Jesus Christ died on the cross for all our sins and was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures . 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Ray, in Christ Jesus
Fuji statement:
" You belong to Him , you don't belong to your family or your friends or this world , you belong to Him , so behave accordingly and most of all TRUST Him . He will take care of all your needs ."
I know that with out the word of God, it will be hard to live a real Christian life.
May God bless you and you're family in Christ Jesus .
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 my gospel of Salvation inwhich I believe
As we all know, Jesus told his Disciples " I leave you my Peace"
So when Paul testifies to the Philippians concerning Peace, we can witness and declare it to be the truth. We can wait for it!!!
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Philippians 4:7
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Hallelujah
We love God for his Love!!!
We praise God for his Kindness!!!
We worship him for his Works!!!
We will pay our Vows !!!
We will Glorify his Holy Name !!!
Amen! Amen! Amen!!!
Brothers and sisters , trust in Him and only in Him . He will provide for and protect you from the evils of this life . Don't be distracted by money or even love , love God first , God and Jesus must come before everyone and everything in your life because He loves you the most and He knows what's good for you .
You belong to Him , you don't belong to your family or your friends or this world , you belong to Him , so behave accordingly and most of all TRUST Him . He will take care of all your needs .
There are many interpretations of scripture and a plethora of church denominations. When we read and study the Bible, we can arrive at different conclusions. It might be that we are not ready to receive the answer as Paul mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:2, or it might be that we are clinging to preconceived notions instead of approaching the text with an open mind and fresh eyes. We should set aside our interpretations and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rather than relying solely on our understanding, as advised in Proverbs 3:5.
We should approach Scripture with the curiosity and wonder of a child as if we are reading it for the first time. It is essential to read the Word of God with humility, acknowledging that we have much to learn. When God provided bread to the Israelites, they named it "Manna," which means "What is it?" This should be our mindset when we read Scripture-praying, "What is it?" We must strive to understand its message, be eager for the truth, and rejoice when it is revealed.
We must carefully follow the text, avoiding preconceived ideas and allowing it to reveal its meaning. If we impose our interpretations onto the text, we may alter its intended meaning and not see it. We must have eyes to see and ears to hear.
This is just for fun, but it could also be eye-opening.
We've all heard the expression, "You can't see the forest for the trees." Imagine someone standing in front of a forest, trying to appreciate its beauty but unable to do so because the trees are blocking their view. While it may seem simplistic, this analogy illustrates how our subconscious mind operates. We all have preconceived notions that can overshadow our understanding of what we are reading.
When asked how many of each type of animal went into the ark with Noah, many people will say there were two of each, one male and one female. However, that is not what Scripture states.
God bless,
RLW
Philippians 1:27 - Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
He says only let your conversation, which is the word citizenship. The word conversation is the word citizenship. Only let your citizenship be as it becomes the gospel of Christ:
The word becomes means worthy. Again, the balance scales in the markets. You put an item on one side that you want to purchase, and you have to put money on the other side to where it equals out. And Paul is saying let your life equal out to the ministry of the gospel and truth of Jesus Christ, that whether I come to see you, or be absent, I may hear of your affairs.
Here's what he wants to hear: Number one, that you stand firm. That's the same message from back in Ephesians. In one spirit, in one mind (literally soul), while striving together for the faith of the gospel; The term striving together is the word SUNATHLETOS, SUN (pronounced soon) for with, and ATHLETOS for the word athletic.
You function together as a team for the furtherance of the gospel. No division. You're under the influence of the same Spirit. You're like one soul. You're like one person rather than a bunch of individuals.
Philippians 1:30 - Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
Having the same conflict, and that's the word agony. Having the same agony which you saw in me, and now you hear to be in me. Paul says you want to know what it looks like, what I just told you about believing and suffering? It's the same agony that you see in my life, as I, like an athlete, battle with the opponent all day long. That's not just God's will for Paul. That's for every believer!
Philippians 1:18 - What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
We know what the rejoice means. It means satisfied. Obviously, Paul's not happy that people are coming between him and other people and there's a division happening in the fellowship in the body of Christ. But he has to be satisfied with it all because in the midst of it all, Christ is being preached. And all the things that are wrong about what these other people are doing, Christ is being preached!
So, he says that's my satisfaction. That also saves him from growing bitter against those who are treating him unjustly, and it allows him to keep the fellowship, the unity of the fellowship in the bond of peace.
Philippians 1:19 - For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
I'd like to share some technical information that I have learned. The term to my salvation is literally "for me for salvation." You might ask what's the difference? It's not Paul's salvation. But he knows that in his situation, it's going to be for him for the preaching of the gospel and the salvation of other people.
But notice that it's through two things: Through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. There you go. The fellowship of believers that are bonded together through prayer, and the supply of God's Spirit, that's it. That's all you need!
Philippians 1:9 - And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
Notice that he didn't pray that they would get love. A genuine believer already has love, the AGAPE love, because God is love. If you have Christ living in you, you have His love. He says that it might abound yet more and more. And notice that it's in two areas.
First of all, in knowledge, or full knowledge literally. As you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, love abounds more and more. Secondly: and in all judgment; This word has to do with sensitivity, that you would have a sensitivity of what's right and wrong, rather than being deceived.
Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
The word approve means to put it to the test. It's approval after testing. He says I want you to grow in love, in knowledge, and in judgement, so that you can put things to the test and come to a determination and a decision about the things that are excellent verses those things that are false.
Another purpose is that you may be sincere and without offence. This has to do with putting water in some kind of clear container and holding it up to the sun in order to see the elements that are in the water. So, what he's saying here is that sincerity means that you're just an open book. You're held up to the word. You're held up to the light. You have nothing to hide. Everything's out in the open. He says I want you to approve the things that are excellent so that you may be sincere and without offence until the day of Christ.
Philippians 1:16 - The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, which is the word for pure. Their motives are not pure when they are preaching the gospel.
Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Notice how it says being confident? It's actually a Perfect Tense, having become confident. Why? Because they've been in fellowship with the gospel from the first day until now. They've been in fellowship with the gospel, so confidently Paul can say about this very thing that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform, literally complete it, until the day of Jesus Christ:
That's quite a promise. But he didn't say that for all people. He says because you have been in the word from the first day until now, I can tell you that God's promise to you is that whatever work He began in you, He's going to complete it until Christ comes.
He didn't say for all people who profess to be Christians because not all professing Christians are saved, especially in our religious system in our country. So, the confidence comes because they've been in the word since the first day they were saved.
Philippians 1:7 - Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
This is the second time the word fellowship is found in this section. Partakers is the word for fellowship.
Philippians 1:8 - For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
For God is my record, or more literally witness, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. The Greeks, when they wrote, they used the internal organs of the body to express the reality of their affections. He's trying to say it's not surface.
(Philippians Part 1): Written to the church in Philippi which became the first European city to receive the gospel. The focus of Philippians is on the unity of fellowship.
Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
Timotheus is the transliteration of the Greek word for Timothy. Paul and Timotheus, the servants, or literally slaves of Jesus Christ, and I think it's interesting that Paul does not introduce himself with his apostolic authority. He says Timothy and I and we're slaves, because he's ministering about fellowship.
There's nobody in high rank in fellowship. Everyone is the servant and slave of all. Paul presents himself, and even though he's an apostle, he presents himself as a slave!
And again, the word saints, every believer in Christ is titled a saint. The word saint means set apart. It's the same word that's used for holy in the term Holy Spirit. What he's saying is, "to all the set apart ones in Jesus Christ, who are in Philippi."
But then he adds leadership to this. He says with the bishops and deacons. The word bishop (EPISKOPOS) sounds like Episcopalian. Well, that's where we get Episcopalian from. EPI, and SKOPOS means overseer. EPI means over, and SKOPOS means scope, to scope over or to be an overseer of a church. It's applied to pastors and all leaders that are in positions of overseeing the entire fellowship of believers.
The word deacon itself, DIAKONOS means a waiter, like in a restaurant. A deacon is the expression and an extension of the pastoral or ministry leadership in the church, in that they take care of waiting on and taking care of the physical elements in the church or in people's lives which gives the pastors/overseers freedom to study the word and pray.
Blood sugar of 25 is very critical! So we will continue to pray for him to recover well and to have a safe and effective placement in a place where he can get the ongoing care he needs daily.
The four gospels are the extension of the Old Testament for the promises and covenants of the fathers.
Romans 15:8
Now I say thatJesusChrist was aministerof the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
We are living by grace and nolonger under the law for Salvation.
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under thelaw, but undergrace.
Christians don't have licence to sin, but to follow the word in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit teaches and guides us in truth.
1 Corinthians 2:13
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which theHolyGhost teacheth; comparingspiritual things withspiritual.
God bless and let's continue in the race of the grace of God in the Holy Spirit .
Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ who died for all of our sins .
Certainly! Please pray for my sons who smoke marijuana and drink because their anxiety/depression is effectively treated at this time. Please pray that God will heal their brains, mind, emotions, addictions and all that is involved with their illness of mind. Pray for them to come back to faith in Jesus that they had growing up. I continue to wait prayerfully for the Father to bring these and other prodigals home to Him from the bad place they have ran from Him. May the Father draw them back to Him by His saving grace and "run" to meet them as the father did in the parable, guiding them back into His arms of love and grace.
I lift up prayer for all those who are turning to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. especially those who have addictions and cannot help themselves to return to sobriety. I pray Father God, that You will prevent those who are not addicted yet from progressing into addiction and dependency. Father, so many people have walked into the trap of drug/alcohol abuse and need Your power and grace to turn back and reject drug abuse for good. Bring each abuser to faith in Your Son, Jesus. Amen.