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I would like a structured program for reading the Bible in one year. Thanks, Ray P.

Unto the children of Israel the LORD commanded:

Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the LORD your God. Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD. ( Leviticus 18:4-5)

By Ezekiel's time, Israel and Judah had strayed so far from the covenant in flagrant disobedience that the LORD judged the nation, delivering them up to destruction and captivity. Ezekiel 18:26 is part of this judgement.

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. ( Galatians 3:10-12)

In Jesus Christ, though free from condemnation, we are subject to Christ and are accountable to him:

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. ( 2 Corinthians 5:10)

Consequences of sin can be far reaching and ruinous to ourselves and those near and dear to us. Our prime example is David, who to cover his adultery had Uriah killed, then suffered the loss of fellowship with God, lost four children, and endured a bloody insurrection among other consequences. (beginning 2 Samuel 11)

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. ( Hebrews 12:6-8)

What about the lost book of Nicodemus that was originally called "The Acts of Pontius Pilate"???????

Thank you so very much! May God Bless you

I love your words. They are indeed the essence of faith. A "feeling" is much different , than from "knowing" Him. I'm thinking that new comers feel defeated when they fail. Christ expects us to ask for forgiveness. He is faithful and just to forgive our sins.

why did God tell satan not to touch Jobb's soul?

Hi Donna,

Yes, God can forgive all sin, except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit as it says in the Bible. Prominent men of God have committed murder and God still chose and used them, like Paul, Moses, David, etc. Many in the Bible have committed unspeakable sins, but Jesus died exactly for that, He died for them and you, He paid your debt already if you accept it and follow Him. This is a profound sacrifice. God bless you.

Revelation 21:8, "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and ALL LIARS, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death". Each of these sins, and many more, that are manifest in man's regular behaviour are sins which brings him under God's Judgement. No person, whether rich or poor, esteemed or not, king or peasant, are exempt from judgement. When they stand before God, their manifold sins, once hidden, will be exposed to them, so that they will be without excuse or any defence.

Could someone explain verse 26 please? If you are a believer and you have an abortion are you still forgiven?

I am thankful for I can use freely to post the Bible verse on the twitter.

That's a great message & great Truths you shared, Anna. Our eyes need to be turned upward & not sideways or looking back. Our hope, our strength, & our deliverance lies only in the Lord of Glory. Man will fail us, Satan may buffet us, but God is our confidence & joy in all our circumstances because He is our Light, our Strength & the One we worship with all of our being. Looking anywhere else will assuredly bring on doubt & fear. Isaiah 40:31.

The Wisdom of Solomon is found amongst the Apocryphal Books & not included in the canonized Scriptures. The Bible you have with you is the latter, which only has the Song of Solomon.

For the books to be 'canonized' (or, to be approved for inclusion in the 'Bible'), meant that they had to undergo various tests of authorship, cross-referencing, inconsistent truths with other more reliable writings, etc. So when the Canon of Scripture (both Old & New Testaments) was put together over time & Books were canonized by various Jewish & Christian religions, we ended up with a variety of 'Bibles', depending on the tests they applied & what conformed to their theology.

What we have now as our Bible as far as the books to be included, rather than their content, wasn't completed till about the 17th Century. However, other 'Bibles' have been around for much longer & they include some other writings, which we call 'deuterocanonical' or apocryphal books of the Bible. Some Churches today, such as the Roman Catholics, use the apocryphal books whilst most other Protestant denominations don't. As there are errors included within those books, we tend to not use them & speaking personally, I find that the Scriptures we have now is sufficient for my understanding & thereby obviating any possible intrusion into error.

The mentioning of lawyers in this passage & others is not how we understand that profession & their work today. In Jesus' day, lawyers were 'doctors of traditions'. They were famous for multiplying men's religious obligations often with 'hair splitting' interpretations making them extremely grievous for people to bear. And they were skilled in showing their obedience to these traditions but in fact were avoiding it themselves. It was a case of 'preaching what others should do yet not practising what they preach'. And how guilty some preachers are today: giving long & careful exposition of the Word in all piety, but leading lives inconsistent to what they proclaim. To these, Jesus came down heavily & called them 'hypocrites', as He did to the scribes & pharisees.

Lawyers today have a similar work of examining the Law with a 'fine toothed comb' to ensure that their clients get the best possible outcome, but their profession restricts them to defending (or, prosecuting) rather than one of enforcement. So in one sense, the lawyers of Jesus' day could be likened to the law enforcing officials of today, without the matter of hypocrisy becoming an issue as it was for the Jews in those days.

Red-Letter (Rubricated) Edition Bibles

Louis "Klopsch published the first modern red letter edition New Testament later in 1899. The first modern, fully rubricated bible was published in 1901."1 According to Wikipedia,2

Because the original texts of the Sacred Scriptures do not have quotation marks, which words exactly are Dominical has been interpreted, as opposed to explanatory text that follows them.

While some red-letter edition bibles have Rev. 21:5-6 rubricated, others do not. In fact, Klopsch's own edition published in 1901 did not have these verses rubricated:

Louis Klopsch Red Letter Bible, Rev. 21:5-6

Book of Revelation

In the Book of Revelation, the author consistently refers to God the Father as "He who sits on the throne."3 The living creatures give thanks to "Him who sits on the throne."4 John sees a book in the right hand of "Him who sits on the throne."5 He then sees the Lord Jesus Christ-"the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David"-come to open the book.6 Then, "he came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sits upon the throne."7 In Rev. 5:13, "Him who sits upon the throne" is distinguished from "the Lamb."8

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. KJV, 1769

It is likely that Rev. 21:5-6 is spoken by God the Father since the author mentions "the Lamb" elsewhere in the chapter,9 and the author continues to distinguish between God the Father and the Lamb.10 One verse later in Rev. 21:7, the subject (speaker) states, "He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son."

Verse 46 seems not to speak well of lawyers or is it my reading of it. Luke 11 v.46.

Yes I know God is a spirit and yes I know we are Bride of Christ so Jesus has a wife ? Well then !! so does his Dad lol this was only a.late night question not a theological debate thxs for reply

Wesley's Notes for 2 Peter 3:10

3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief - Suddenly, unexpectedly. In which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise - Surprisingly expressed by the very sound of the original word. The elements shall melt with fervent heat - The elements seem to mean, the sun, moon, and stars; not the four, commonly so called; for air and water cannot melt, and the earth is mentioned immediately after. The earth and all the works - Whether of nature or art. That are therein shall be burned up - And has not God already abundantly provided for this? 1. By the stores of subterranean fire which are so frequently bursting out at Aetna, Vesuvius, Hecla, and many other burning mountains. 2. By the ethereal (vulgarly called electrical) fire, diffused through the whole globe; which, if the secret chain that now binds it up were loosed, would immediately dissolve the whole frame of nature. 3. By comets, one of which, if it touch the earth in its course toward the sun, must needs strike it into that abyss of fire; if in its return from the sun, when it is heated, as a great man computes, two thousand times hotter than a red - hot cannonball, it must destroy all vegetables and animals long before their contact, and soon after burn it up.

People's Bible Notes for 2 Peter 3:10

2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come. This expression usually, but not always, refers to the second advent. Such is the meaning here. As a thief in the night. When people are not expecting it. Compare 1Th 5:2 Mt 24:43. In which the heavens shall pass away. See Lu 21:33. The elements shall melt. The material of which they are composed. The earth also and the works that are therein, shall be burnt up. The earth and all man's creations. That the world shall come to an end seems to be written in its very constitution. A slight change in the constitution of the atmosphere, or the decomposition of its water would wrap it in flame.

iam surprise about this chapter of Kingdom of Solomon

my bible only have songs of Solomon tell me more

John 15 : 16.....that whatsoever ye shall ask of the father in my name, he may give it you.

God will be the judge of all things and in the coming days we will wish trump was back. He not perfect but he is more christian than Biden ever thought of being.

"The enemy is "like" a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour." Notice the Word of God says "like"; he has no teeth to devour God's children, but he does a good job keeping us in fear. The Word tells us "fear not!" Why? Because no darkness on the face of this whole earth can overcome a child of God! Why? Because God is with us! When everything looks like it will fall apart, hold on! When everyone seems to be against you, hold on! When those who should know you best are believing concocted lies of those who choose to be used of the enemy, HOLD ON! When it seems that there will be some catastrophic end to whatever it is we are facing, anchor yourself and H...O...L...D O...N!!! As I speak to you, I speak these truths to myself! There is a mighty God, my Father, Our Father, who is holding me/us!!! Don't give up, give in, wallow in self - pity or cower in fear!!! Our Father is faithful and I am a living testimony that He is! He's coming soon! Be encouraged! God bless.

What's the meaning of 2nd Peter 3:10? Will the earth be destroyed by fire literally?

What does gods word say about all liars ?

Who or what is the faithful servant spoken about In Mathew

Thank you

What are the names of the male and female that God created in Genesis Chapter One.

The Bible does not record how Paul died, so there is no way to be certain about the circumstances of his death. But, from all indications, he died for his faith. The most commonly accepted explaination comes from the writings of Eusebius, an early church historian. Eusebius claimed that Paul was beheaded at the order of the Roman emperor Nero or one of his subordinates.

For Brianna; Unfortunately there are many different Gods and Idols that people worship. I wear a "wooden cross" around my neck, not for worshipping, but to show that I only worship the true GOD and that is our GOD of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc..

What does he mean by "the Elder unto the elect lady? I know elect refers to Christians. Is John identifying himself as an "Elder" which he would be because you can't get any "Elder" than one of the original disciples. Or perhaps in that time, it was not proper to send a letter to a woman. Is it that? so he writes to an Elder to deliver it to her. Was John showing humility by identifying himself as an Elder but not as an original disciple of Christ? Is this simply a letter written to a Christian woman who has children and he heard how faithful she has been?

Thanks

Sincerely

Spike

November's are hard for me. Everyone wants me to come to their house. They're all spread out in all directions. Act hurt if I don't show. I barely eat, so I inflate like a turkey. I'd rather be here to be honest.