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Greek - diatheke, dee-ath-ay-kay'; a disposition (i.e.; by assignment, compact, appointment,etc.); a contract (esp. a devisory will); - covenant, testament. Origin: Middle English: from Latin testamentum ‘a will’ (from testari ‘testify’), in Christian Latin also translating Greek diathēkē ‘covenant’. Whereas "doctrine" means Teaching; two completely different things.

What touched my heart is that Jesus is the one who came to the lame man the lame man did not come to Jesus. Praise God that Jesus came not just 2000 years ago and not just to the lame man but he still comes

Maybe Adam told Eve not even to touch the fruit. God told Adam not to eat it. God didn't mention not touching it when commanding Adam. So did Adam add to God's words in telling Eve what to do concerning the trees fruit they were not to eat, I wonder. Or did God tell Eve and it is not mentioned. If God didn't, why would Eve have had any punishment for obeying Adam. Maybe for being one with Adam.

Y s I agree to get America does need to change, there much unrepentant because people all love gifts, and praise. When the praise really belongs to God Almighty thru Jesus Christ. Th

You have to read the WHOLE story; the Lord is saying that, although He knows they are the seed of Abraham, by their evil hearts of unbelief, and having no place for the truth in them, they WERE NOT Abraham's children, but the devil's children. "And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God."

I appreciate the Holy Spirit leading me to this site and enjoyed listening to the readers voice. I am thankful for the Bible. Especially in any assistance it gave me in being able to believe and receive the love of good Holy Spirit forevermore, who put me on this Earth to be loved by Him and made to be holy by Him. I love that we were made to be holy like Him. Made in His image in this way.

Billy B. Yes, I think those are good points. Something more you may find interesting; when we think of Ecclesiastes as God's Spirit in Solomon preaching to His people Israel, and summoning them to the great Assembly of the Saved; of all the distractions, cares and pleasures of this life; of all the vanity and vexation of spirit; how do we consider, "What will a man give in exchange for his soul?"

A disciple, You asked Peter "is it all on David." Yes, what Peter is quoting is God telling David what is going to happen to him (David) because David murdered, and coveted another man's wife, adultery. David repented, he acknowledged that he sinned against God, but God avenged the man's death, and killed the baby, and gave David's wives to other men to lay with. God says it, I believe it. Read it

I'm thankful that Jesus, the apostles and Paul,etc., did not grow weary contending for the faith, tearing down strongholds and every high thing that comes against the gospel, all of which he tells believers to do and do well. I guess imprisonment, being beaten, stoned, slandered against, crucified, was not stressfull !

I don't see a "tug on your heart" any where in scripture. Nor is there any obligation for a walk up to the alter. And I cannot see evidence that Satan would say"not now do it later" And why do you say faith will be evident "the next day"? Why not this day?

Tormented for ever, Rev.20:10, Rev. 14:10,in the presence of the Lamb. Lamb=Lamb of God=Jesus=God.His cup of indignation will be poured out,where your worm does not die. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.Interesting how He shows mercy by warning us,He warned people when he was on earth in the flesh,he warns us by way of His word; those of us that know the truth,yet most are not afraid.

Matthew 18:15 doesn't say anything about whether you have forgiven the trespass or not, nor does it say anything about whether or not the brother has repented of the trespass. It doesn't say if thy brother has ought against you. It says, "if thy brother shall trespass against thee... ". Talk things out. Make peace with your brother. Don't look for excuses.

He did not call Abraham a liar, Insight 777, Abraham was a righteous man. John 8:44 Jesus is talking to the Pharisees.

This is my favorite chapter in the Bible. I have proven fact that if you have an intimate, friendship relationship with the Lord and do the Father's will He will protect you from all evil and your relationship will grow into a communion one. The relationship grows into an ever lasting love that nothing can separate you from His love. Nothing!

Whoever really listens anyway? Well, you just never know who God will have come here to listen to wholesome words! And if they don't listen, why does He tell us to warn them, testify, share scripture, edify, exhort, show mercy? Why does he have them ask questions? I learned truth by listening to a wise man.

I don't think contending for the truth against "strange doctrine" is the same as, "debating over words." Strange doctrine is not sound doctrine, it is not the gospel of Christ.

Oops, typo. my post on John 7 page, is for 1 Corinthians 7:18-20,24.

Christine
Jesus as a human being grew like a normal child in His family home we will assume that He was helping His father Joseph in the carpentry shop. At the age of 12 Bible says He was sort of asking and answering questions in the synagogue. About the age of 30 His earthly ministry began. Bible believing churches don't baptize babies. They are dedicated to God.

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These verses might help you Luke 2:5 ".. being great with child; Matt. 2:1-2 ".. Jesus was born in Bethlehem.... there came wise men from the east to worship Him" All these are physical actions. On the other hand in Jh 3:3 Jesus told Nicodemus "...Expect a man be born again....." by that Jesus meant spiritual birth that is from above which we receive from the Holy Spirit when we believe in

Secondly; Jesus NEVER said or taught that anyone should abandon Moses, nor even the authority of the Rulers of Israel. Matthew 23:1-3 Jesus clearly and unmistakably charged that we do all things for God's honor. Matthew 5:17-19; John 5:47 The Law of Moses is for teaching us the nature and character of holiness and love and righteousness; so we can learn to be like our Father in heaven.

Romans 4;God's inspired word teaches us where we should stand concerning circumcision of the flesh;ALSO, John 5-5-6 leading to 1 Corinthians 7:18-20,24. .Mary and Joseph were Jewish, if they circumcised their children it would not have been sin.We are not told if they did or didn't. If scripture doesn't say,neither should we. Don't add to His Word. May you have faith in His word.

Acts 15:24 "that certain which went out from us (meaning certain men that had fallen away from faith, and left, to teach on their own accord) have troubled you with words,subverting your souls with words, saying you must be circumcised,to whom we gave no such command."V.28"seemed good to the Holy spirit and us,to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things"; in v. 29.

Luke 2:21 "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb." He that made the Covenant of Circumcision with Abraham, was Himself circumcised; according to the Covenant, and the Law: a sign in His flesh for the Man of God walking after the Spirit. The man who was healed was a Jew.

the word of God explains clearly In Hebrews we are not to trod down the Grace of God Jesus died once not over and over everytime we sin which means he would have to died again that's not going to happen

Dejvi Kadivnik; You have to ask yourself, Why do you set yourself to oppose and contradict the Word of God? And what do you hope will be the end of your pseudo-intellectualism and debating over perceived meanings in words? Who ever was able to stand in defiance to God, and not been made a universal show of folly and wickedness? As much as you might be puffed up in your own thoughts of superiority!

Insight777John7:18-20,24.V.18"Is any man called being circumcised:let him not be uncircumcised. Is any called uncircumcised:let him not be circumcised."We are told not to change this when God calls a man to himself.V.19"Circumcised is nothing,uncircumcised is nothing,but the keeping of the commandments of God."With this knowledge it tells me circumcised or not,not an issue to contend,or judge.

Insight777Circumicised; John 5: 5-6 Here a man was chronically ill, Jesus said to him"wilt thou be made whole?" He healed him on the Sabbath day. The Jews did not like it when Jesus healed people on the Sabbath day. Now let's continue to John 7.

The LORD IS AT HAND....If we are reading this chapter GOD is talking to you ,telling us he's coming someday only GOD knows, but he is coming, so LOVE ONE ANOTHER and FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER..LOVE YOU MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS..MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND UR ENEMIES

An essential chapter of Jesus' ministry, with the wheat(children who seek after truth) and tares(children who seek worldly fortune). Only 1/4 of the seed comes to fruition, but it is not predetermined necessarily, otherwise why would God sent us his messengers. The key verse is 15/32 which tells us to read the whole bible for context(brings forth old and new. Notice Jesus refers to Issiah

I'm reading this because my ex-husband has my daughter and won't let me see her or have contact with her