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1 Corinthians 10 v1

This explains what I was referring to in the NT . I hope this helps you

To me my first impression is it's a secretive type of devil worship .

Read Deuteronomy 12. 2

I think that's the verse , other places in the Bible indicates that in the mountains evil things took place , Israel at one time was forbidden to go into the mountains because of the pagan gods and nations that dwelt there .

New Testament teaches we can not eat at the Lords table and table of devils . Maybe 1 Corinthians it talks about this .

Rob I have a real problem with knowing who to trust that are on tv preaching whether or not they are real and with all of the things that are going on now I have even more problems with it. How do you know if they are honest God loving people or just in it for the money? I never have trusted them much anyway and now I just do not watch them at all. So sad but the Bible tells us all about it. That is one thing I like about this site because to me it is for real and nothing for anyone to make any money on it and I love it! I do think if there was ever a time in my life the end is near is right now after 70 years. One thing I do know is a day is like a thousand years to the Lord and know man shall know not even the Son so what a day that will be. Amen and Praise the Lord

John 4:24

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth

Two statements I have often heard: "God is in control," and "Satan is the ruler of this world," seem to contradict one another. I truly want to believe that God is in control, but with so much evil and depravity going on I just don't know.

Was Mary Magdelen a prositute?

What is "the Key of knowledge" in Luke 11:52 ?

How many instruments did King David make for God Temple,

Just help me to see some verses in another relationship with God

I was hoping someone to have commented on ch.18:6 about "And hath not eaten upon the mountains". What's so bad about that, I wonder?

One thing I most enjoy my brother. Absorbing our Fathers marvelous days. His beautiful blue sky. Puffy white, ever changing, clouds. His wind that comes and goes. The birds and their glorious songs. Butterflies, flowers, all the colors, etc.

Only if it wasn't raining so much right now. This is a Blessing as well.

God Bless.

The Lord will always Fight for you. Always remember in these days. Never knowing the outcome of each day we are weary and afraid. Put the word of God in front of you. The music of His words that will straighten you. Close your eyes and look for His light that will surround you -- protecting you at all times. Go after everything you were afraid of doing in the past. Go after it as your day to day will end at a moment notice. Protect your self from spiritual warfare of this world. Stay close to God as never before. Look at all His creations. Sounds He created for us. Get your mind off of not succeeding--- But making it work with God right in front of you. Be quiet and listen to God talking to you. Watch for signs. Watch for unusual things to happen for the Best. Stay in Prayer and walking close to Him in your heart. Pretty soon you will feel His Special Light of His Love that will be able to move mountains at what you want in your life. Stay close to God Always....

love yourself

Matthew 9:9 If Matthew wrote the book of Matthew, Then why does it not speak the words as him being the writer. Jesus saw a man. And said unto him. ????

I am not sure what is meant by 'dreamers.' Is it those who are 'asleep?' Or is it those who are interpreting false dreams and saying they are prophecies? I just don't understand this. If someone could explain this verse, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Your first question in the trivia questions in Zechariah 14 ,should read,Zechariah prophesied the future when CHRIST reigns.NOT GOD. Cheers!

God appointed-anointed President Trump to be POTUS before the foundation of the world. Mr. Trump will win a second term.

I can understand and relate to your expression especially with reference to the phrase "Now the strength of the spiritual sides of the natives".

Acts 9:5 (KJV)

What does "it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks" mean ?

Forgiven and healed!

Isaiah 11, I think.

I just think God shows us often His love and interest in simple things that encourages us to look up.

Someone once told me bloom where you are planted. I do that. I think a lot of prayer is the best decoration of all.

Our experience not unlike yours. A church leader also bought our place. What was interesting about our old house is that it had a flat roof! Not sure if this was anything ,adding to our experience. On the other hand my new house has windows in the roof, now I am able to look directly into heaven! Its nice to think we can add to anything he has created?The real power is in the word. Looking always to the author and finisher of our faith. God Bless!

Ian, that's a question many have contemplated long & hard over the generations. You could receive different views, but I can only share how I consider such an intriguing matter.

Whatever things are hidden from us & are in the domain of Almighty God need to remain with Him, without our compulsions to believe a certain way. One of the best verses that gives us a glimpse of this is in Ephesians 1:3-5 where Paul tells us of God's Plan for those He chooses. However, the verses only tell us that God has chosen us IN HIM (in Christ) even before the foundation of the world to be holy beings. And that God has predestined (planned our destiny) to be called His children through Jesus Christ & according to His good pleasure.

But, as you ask, why some & not others? Are we so privileged to belong to Him because our names were 'drawn out of a hat'? Or, did God, in His Omniscience, already know those whom He wanted or would respond to His Call & therefore appointed us to receive salvation? Is it at all possible that there could be some earnest soul wanting to be saved through Jesus, but is refused because of not being predestined? I have never seen such a pitiful situation as this.

Then why is the Gospel preached by the Apostles & the Church, if God's predestining overrides any effort or desire on our part? The only way I can understand this aspect of God's Character is by harmonizing the Scriptures. If His Love for the sinner was so great & persistent that He would send His Son for our sake & that Jesus Himself enjoined his apostles to take this Gospel message to the far reaches of the globe, then surely God's predestining & choosing is dependent on His prompting of a heart to hunger for Truth, to hear & receive the Gospel & be sealed with His Spirit. And those who will reject the Truth because of the hardness of their hearts, to them God has not shed Light nor predestined to salvation. Yet we still preach the Gospel so all may hear & know - that's our responsibility.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something!

When you can't trace His hand trust His heart.

Your JOY is a non negotiable ingredients for the fulfilment of your life and destiny. Make a choice for JOY!

The Bible is my way of living

I listen to what Christians day about the election; especially this one. The allegations of ballot fraud, the scramble to protect the ballots. It makes people say things like "why even participate?"

You hear various reasons (excuses) why they didn't get to the polls to vote, the day after the election: it's raining, it's cold, my kids are home alone, etc.

I'm thinking that voting is a privilege and an American duty; certainly a Christian duty.

The the Holy Spirit quietly spoke: Jesus hung on the Cross for hours, in great pain, to purchase our freedom from sin and to ratify the New Covenant.

The unifying cry of this election seems to be over abortion and the funding of Planned Parenthood. Personally I think Nancy Pelosi should be forced to step down By her party.

I'm a republican too. Our President is pro-life and is doing all he can to limit funding of those who don't care if a child lives or dies. It never occurs to them that they are killing America's future taxpayers, teachers, doctors. The 20-something's have no hope of social security having funds when they retire. We can't fix it. Abortion was legalized in 1973. The future taxpayers will be clones?

I'm voting for the Party that does not condone the killing of the future of America! And I do mean the babies. I cast my vote and my prayers for them. They have souls & those millions of souls are Gods! They are alive and well in paradise.

I also vote for Israel. Christians know they're the iris of Gods eye, and our treatment of them is followed closely in Heaven. "I will bless those that bless Israel." Jesus's return is close. The signs are here. The prophesies are in place. Our national news cuts those stories, but there are others who report them.

Don't let us be foolish virgins. Make up your mind now. Look up for your Redeemer. May God give us discernment of the time.

Rose, I'm just taking this portion from Luke 9:57-62, which sees Jesus speaking to three men about following Him in ministry. To the first man, Jesus challenges him that this lifestyle will be rough going without any certainty of shelter. Will you still follow Me? We assume that this man turned back.

Then Jesus asks another, "Follow Me". But his response was, "Give me leave to first bury my father". Here we see the urgency of the ministry: this man wanted to spend time with his father, maybe he was already in old age, & then after his death, the man would follow Jesus. But Jesus' Words, 'let the dead bury their dead' might seem harsh to us, but the urgency of the ministry is before him. One cannot wait for a loved to die, or for the kids to grow up & be married, or even enjoy some relaxing holidays as a family, before answering the call to serve; though losing a loved one is both sad & important, the call to serve in the Gospel is of greater importance. So leave your father with those who don't have the love of God in their hearts nor any desire to serve God: they will look after him & his eventual funeral arrangements.

Then the next man gave the excuse to go first to his house to bid farewell to his loved ones. This seems like a proper thing to do & shouldn't take too long. But Jesus seeing his heart, knew that procrastination often leads to nothing being accomplished. This man would spend many days seeing & fare-welling everybody - then there will be those who would challenge him if this was the right thing to do - think of your grieving family, your profession, your future marriage, etc. It wouldn't take much to convince him to weaken his desire to follow Jesus as "he looks back at what could have been his in this life".

The call of the Lord requires a sincere willingness & singleness of heart & purpose to be effective in the Kingdom.

Everyone is important in the body of Christ just like the real body. No one should get stuck on a title. I am curious why the African-American church clamor for titles of Apostles, Bishops and Prophets more than other denominations. True men and women would be humble like those in the bible. Sometimes people can be become too deep waiting con false prophecy. We need to go back to the old path of charity and love for each other which is the bestgift. People are searching for genuine love and relationships rather than just cold revelations. Amen. Let's be real. With loving kindness have I drawn thee. Showing compassion first draws people over trying to vague prophecies.

Carlos, you will have read the account of the children of Israel who left the bondage of Egypt & went on their long journey to the Land of Promise. So they were about to capture & enter the Land of Canaan, as God had promised that land to them to be theirs throughout their generations. However, on their approach into the land which meant crossing the Jordan River, two tribes of Israel (Reuben & Gad) asked permission from Moses that they could establish themselves on the east side of the Jordan & not on the west side as was directed by the Lord. You can read a part of this occurrence in Numbers chapter 32.

Even though the half tribe of Manasseh was not mentioned in wanting to also live on the east side of the Jordan, it is understood that they did want to, as they also, with Reuben & Gad, received their portion of land. However, they could only possess that land if they went over the Jordan to fight alongside their brethren so that the land could be captured. They could then afterwards return east wards to secure & dwell in their land.

As to why 'the half tribe of Manasseh': the tribe of Joseph was split into two smaller tribes: his two sons, Ephraim & Manasseh. Ephraim & half of Manasseh went with the larger group of tribes to the west of the Jordan River while one half of Manasseh decided to stay back on the east side with Reuben & Gad & settle there.