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Your friend needs to hear that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, then rose from the dead to save us from an eternity in Hell and give us eternal life. He needs to hear the word of God to plant and nurture faith, verses such as Romans 6:23 and Romans 10:9-11 among others. Also your personal walk and testimony must show that you are sincere and that God has transformed you by his love. It is only right that you be extremely careful about his possible influence on you.

The question that I have is How many temples have there been? There was Solomons' Temple which was destroyed by Jeremiah's time. Israel came back 70 years later The Lord stirred up King Darius to give permission to have the temple built up again. So in Jesus' day when our Lord visited The Temple; was this the temple they built when the jews came back from Babylon? Have there only been 2 temples? One more question;Is there anywhere in the Bible where there's an order to build a 3rd temple? Are not we The temple of God? isn't God's Holy child Jesus Christ the Messiah the Only acceptable sacrifice to God? Sorry that was more than 2 questions.

I'll address your questions in order:

Hello, I see you say you believe in once saved, always saved.

Definitely:

Eph_1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Eph_4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

We are sealed until the day we die or are taken up at the rapture ie. for ever.

If so, how do you explain Jesus's warning to Christians to avoid sin? If Christians are already saved then why try to avoid sin anymore?

This is something we should always be doing. We have a choice when confronted with temptation. Avoid sin. This has nothing to do with our salvation - we are justified by faith, not works. Actively committing or avoiding sin is a work.

And how do you explain Jesus clearly saying that blasphemy of the Holy Ghost won't be forgiven in Matthew 12:31?

Define 'blasphemy of the Holy Spirit'.

And do you think Christians are robbed of their free will to sin when they become a Christian. If so, how do you explain even angels in heaven having freewill to sin, like satan, but human beings don't on earth?

Our free will is not affected by our salvation, otherwise there would be no warnings against sinning. We are free to do as we please, or as God pleases. Choose wisely.

Rob jesus was always god, he who new know sin became sin for us

that in him we may have the righteous of god, jesus was conceived

of the holy spirit therefore he did not have a sinners birth , the holy

spirit inpregnated mary to have a sinless untainted blood spotless

lord jesus christ , jesus chrsit was always god maifested justifed

in the spirit preached unto gentiles believed on in the world and received

up into glory. 1st tim3-16. john 1 in the beginning was the word and the word

was with god and the word was god. colossians 2-9 in him dwelleth all the fullness

of the godhead bodily. jesus is god and always was god from the beginning of creation

hell awaits the sinner denying his deity, i can give countless more scriptures the virgin

born son of god. jesus chrsit is lord king of kings and lord of lords.

Thank you so much you and your family made my day i am s Hebrew isrealite and i love you my sisters and brothers.

i enjoyed chapter 10 i know the same God that strengthen Daniel will also strengthen us as we go through this pademic .

CLEARLY we must take scripture at its word,not what your pasture tells you it says. Not what your dad and uncle think it says.Scripture defines Scripture, hence try reading this passage as to people it was written to. It was written to ISRAELITE S OF THE 12 TRIBES during the time before the CHRIST would come. NOT written to 21 century people, yes it is written for our benefit and our admiration. It was not written to you meanwhile it was written for you. READ THIS IN A HEBREW TRANSLATION next to your favorite version of scripture. DO A HEBREW WORD STUDY AND YOU WILL SEE THIS IN NEW LIGHT! THE MOST HIGH ( CREATED other supernatural beings like him) is sitting on his throne with heavenly council around him. THE OLD TESTAMENT CLEARLY SAYS prior in scripture like GEN 6.1-5 THAT SONS OF GOD were supernatural beings ( SPIRITS LIKE GOD) but they were gods because the FATHER HAD SONS before humans and a family of beings he created before humans....look up the hebrew word for gods ( elohim) the same translation for a god. Ancient men and woman thought different then you and me . JEWS new thier were other gods they saw them worshiped all around them on every border. THIERS ONE CREATOR GOD, who created everything, even other gods.JESUS IS THAT

By staying married to him, he is sanctified by your belief in Jesus Christ. It sort of makes you the priest in the home.

As such, you can go into your closet and pray for his salvation.

I recently saw that film, called War Room. Great representation of how to pray people into the Kingdom. I found it at Walmart's sale dvd bin.

I'm praying for a resistant family member too. Keep praying every day, and expect to see a miracle. Trust in Jesus.

I'm praying hard for some people who are the hardest heads and hearts I know. We have to shake Heaven with our prayers! I know some day I am going to receive a good report. I know it! I know it I know it!

Those altars they have in Israel are solid. I can see it in scripture. Well we need to grab on it, lay on it, soak it in tears, sleep beside it; wake up and shake Heaven again.

Did John the Baptist pray? Red letters>

Matthew 11:12 ...the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent TAKE IT BY FORCE.

Jesus said that. IF we want to shake out a blessing; get with it. Grab onto the horns of that altar and give birth to a miracle.

Mishael

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Revelation 4:2: yes, that does show John viewing One sitting on the Throne, but when you read further in Revelation 5:6-9, we also see Jesus (God's Word sent to be made human, but now ascended to sit at God's right Hand). And we know that Jesus & God are there in Heaven by this verse & also Romans 8:34. So God's Word was made flesh & called "Jesus" but raised as 'God Who is also Man' in that Body fitted for Heaven, even as we shall be in that day ( 1 John 3:2). And yes, it was God's Plan from the beginning to have His children enjoy intimate fellowship with Him. And God is His Fullness (i.e. the Father, His Son & His Spirit Who are God in Unity) do enjoy such fellowship with His children. Each cannot feel differently about us (i.e. God cannot have fellowship with us, but the Son says "But I don't like that person, let's have a chat about this Father"). God is One & that Oneness is seen in His expressions of His Son & His Spirit & in their Unity & complete agreement.

Jesus as a 'created Being': Jesus' Sacrifice as a Man does indeed have spiritual consequences but cannot be seen as a spiritual Sacrifice. He was fully human & fully God, yet laying aside some of those Divine qualities for the purposes of the Incarnation & Sacrifice ( Philippians 2:5-11). To enable us to be convicted, to draw us to repentance, to give light & understanding, to renew us & fill us, to sanctify us & to raise us up to the heavenlies, is the work of God's Spirit. And Who is this Spirit? The self same Spirit that is part of the Father & the Son.

1 John 3:9: that's a separate subject that can be discussed if you desire, as its meaning needs analysis. Though the concept of sinless perfection is concerning. Blessings.

The better question is: I have this talent and how can I lift up Jesus so all mankind can be drawn to Him.

Let's not be undercover Christians anymore.

When I listen to Mozart, I just wonder how God could bless anybody that is deaf with that kind of talent? Mind boggling.

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Hi Hugo, I understand the Ecclesiastes reference when I looked at the Hebrew word for "things", as applying to words, speech. The KJV doesn't write it that way. Yet, unlike you, I find it the opposite: when someone writes in more detail, I find that I can better understand the point he is making & so be able to discuss it. With too few words, often the understanding is incomplete.

It is true that God can be understood & experienced in many ways, such as a Father, a Friend, a Creator, a Comforter, etc., just as your example of a human family. But to do that, only gives us an experiential meaning (i.e. of one's experience of God). But to know the God of Heaven, then requires us to know Who He is in His Being. If God chose not to do so, then all we would have is a God that is known according to our experience of Him. But He has chosen to show us what makes up His Essence. And that Essence of God is seen also in His Word & His Spirit (Scriptures given previously). In other words, if His Word and/or His Spirit are absent, He wouldn't be God - His 'composition' is a God of Three Entities, as revealed to us.

For example, your friend would see you as Hugo, a man & his friend, but God sees the real you as a body, soul & spirit; if any of these 'parts' of you are absent, you wouldn't be Hugo that we know. The only reason we have a physical body, is to house the spirit & soul & that we can enjoy the life on Earth that God has blessed us with. That's why when Jesus dealt with people around Him, He cared not how they dressed or their appearance, but looked deep into them, into their spirit to know of what sort they were & what drove them. Likewise, God judges us not by our appearance, but the condition of our heart (i.e. if we have been changed by His Spirit or still subject to the sinful spirit of man).

Jesus called himself The Son of Man.

Acts 7:56

And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.

Hebrews 2:6

But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Revelation 1:13

And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Revelation 14:14

And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

This is the Son of Man! How can we with our unclean lips, speak His name without bowing the knee?

It blows my brain how people do not reverence Him. Debate him. Chip away at his Deity. He is who HE said he is.

At least Isaiah 6:1-8. We see a PROPER response to the Lord of Glory.

Also, I spotted another LET US scripture in Isaiah 6:8.

Rob, just to accept that "Jesus was Born of God" would be fine for all of us, except for the fact that we still have to deal with the other Scriptures that also expand on this. Are we then interpreting those 'other Scriptures' incorrectly, or maybe they shouldn't even be there, is what we're suggesting? And how do you deal with them? How do you interpret them. If I focus only on Jesus' Birth as a fresh creation of God, albeit from a special, holy Seed, I still have to, as an extensive Bible reader & believer, deal with these other Scriptures. If I choose not to do so, then I would be living in a bubble of my own doing. If I want to understand a teaching from the Word, I endeavour to consider all Scriptures pertaining to it & then establish its meaning (of course, the proper "dividing of the Scriptures" is essential). I don't come the other way: first decide what a doctrine or teaching should mean & then find the Scriptures to support my belief. To me, this leads to error & then often, to multiple errors.

The classic one is on God's election of mankind to salvation. As you know, there are some views on this, all supposedly based on Scripture. The bottom line is, what basis does God use to grant salvation to one person & not another. Should we all then adopt the hyper-Calvinistic approach & leave the matter with God & not preach the Gospel since the one elected to salvation will come to Him regardless of any effort from us? Or is there another answer when we search the Scriptures? There may be nothing conclusive to be found, but a determination is made based on what we learn, & so the Gospel is still preached so that all men (both elected or not) may hear & decide. God does not tell us that in His foreknowledge He makes his determination & we may never conclusively say it is so, except we might use what Peter concludes in 1 Peter 1:2. Now, is that sufficient for us to rest our understanding on, or do we disregard it since it did not come from the "Mouth of God"?

Study to be quiet.

Chris the very simple explanation for the Godliness Of Christ is ; he was Born of God . Yes God is infinite and he comes from God by Birth . So he has qualities that came from God that no

Man ever had . You must except Gods witness. And not add to it . If we do not hear the word of God correctly we are open to a sea of interpretations , yet only one truth is all the there ever will be . Gods .

There is a famine in the land and it's the hearing of the word of God . So many false interpretations is what I see .

Dark days indeed we are in .

I thank God very much the the Word is open to me , we only get it by obeying what we know , or the light starts going out .

Thank you so much. I move forward being led by His spirit. Bless all of you.

Ephesians 4:31-32

v31 speaks of many feelings associated with unforgiveness; when a person harbors such feelings and ways and does not forgive, he sets himself up for judgment.

v32 speaks that we must forgive all who have hurt or offended us - just as Christ has forgiven all our sins past, who've accepted Him as our Savior. Be loving and tenderhearted as Christ has been with us. God wants us to forgive others as soon as possible with His help. Do not let any root of bitterness take a stronghold on your heart.

Hope this helps. Keep studying His Word and be richly blessed!!!

This is a wonderful verse and a wonderful Psalm! So appropriate for this time. I hope it is a blessing to all who are on this site and all who study God's Word.

Matthew 7:13

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat

Matthew 7:14

"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

Psalms 119:105

Matthew 25:21

Psalms 118 19-23

I am a new covert and i am doing a topical study on forgiveness, could you explain Epesians 4:31-32

We read the account in John chapter 2. While it is possible the containers already held some water, we are told that Jesus commanded them to be filled, which the servants then filled to the brim.

Others can point you to the right reference books you might enjoy adding to your Bible studies.

I have 7 severely marked up Bibles; all KJV. A Strongs Concordance. A Dakes Bible I only use for the lists.

I use Commentaries on this Website and on Google. Google=King James Bible Commentaries to weed out some commentators. You just type in your scripture on Google plus the word "Commentary". ALWAYS run comments under the Holy Spirits scrutiny.

He is our Teacher. We can't rightly divide anything without Him. He should help us pick out all of our books. Some authors I have: Tozer, Andrew Murray, Watchman Nee, Arthur E Bloomfield, Charles Capps.

I don't think it's good to read too many authors. That's just me. I rely heavily on the Holy Spirit to educate me. He's trying to teach us all the time, but we don't get still, and listen.

Keep a journal and date it: things the Holy Spirit teaches or comments on. He will always without fail, Confirm His Word.

Mishael

Holy Spirit

Thank You so much all I can do is try God himself would have to break into my heart and soul to be that person he want me to be I'm not perfect I'm just a sinner trying to find my way to him I'm so blinded by my hurt and disappointments I can't see I just don't think he really want me I know in my heart I'm not worthy of Him I'm tired if I went to sleep tonite and didn't wake up tomorrow that would be fine but only if i knew GOD would take me home with Him i'll be ok

the bride was too much into comforts of the body, warmth, sleep,dreaming...total comfort.

She hesitated too long weighing the choice.Would she answer the call of her beloved, or to stay in the place of fleshly comfort.

The Holy Spirit being so sensitive, understood her longing and desire to be with Him, did not at all match the intense love He felt for her, so He left alone.

How many times have we chosen sleep and slumber when He called us at an convenient time.

I recently returned to reading my Bible again and I appreciate the way you break down the Chapter explaining each Verse. I raised was as a Christian with my Grandmother and I believe in Elohim and that his Son Yashua did for our sins an in these last days I live for him.

I intend to get baptised as soon as I can regardless of this lockdown.

May Elohim continue to bless you in Yashua's name.

Ahmein

Philippians 4:6 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Matthew 6:6 - But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Matthew 6:9

John 14:13-15

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Believe the Lord Jesus Christ died for your sins, repent of your sins, pray to the Father in heaven in Jesus name. Pray privately in sincerity because the Lord knows what your thinking. Our Father wants to hear from his children and loves us very much. He might not love what we do sometimes but he still loves us.

The Lord Gods name is I AM that I AM which is translated (i will be what i will be) the Lord God always existed and never stopped existing( Exodus 3:14-15). Jesus Christ is our Lord ( Philippians 2:11). The holy spirit reveals who the Father and the son are ( 1 Corinthians 12:3). There are 3 that bear witness in heaven and all are one( 1 John 5:7). These verses should sum it up pretty well:

Isaiah 9:6

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Jesus Christ is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

John 1:1-18

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Yes, you can add me to the list. Thank you

Do pets go to Heaven? I cannot find any references in scriptures.