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Also, I won't answer your questions you posed directly, but I trust that what I will share now, will answer most of them anyway (at least the foundational basis for those with 'dispensational' leanings); though will certainly take any questions if you so wish. Now to my understanding of the Word on this matter of the relevancy of ethnic (or, national) Israel as being separate from the Church.
Scripture does clearly show that with Israel's rejection of Jesus, God moved focus from them to another 'nation' (the Church) so that salvation would come to the gentiles as well as the Jews who would believe. However, "God is not a man that He should lie, neither the son of man that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" ( Numbers 23:19). The current rejection of national Israel giving favor and focus on His Church, doesn't mean rejection of Israel forever. God doesn't change His mind concerning the things He has promised (or else, what should we (or, can we) believe & accept of His other Promises & Covenants, if they are subject to change? - and those certainly include the things promised to the nation of Israel. As you know, I do not hold to 'replacement theology' at all, as when taking Scripture in totality & in context, I read it very differently. So to my reasons: On Page 2.
It is interesting to look at my life when I was in my teens. I always envied my grandmother who lived nearby because she had a place to herself and talked to the Lord somewhat about that situation in my life. Well; circumstances came to pass to allow for that before I came here; and now that my mom has passed and my Dad is in a facility. My situation has allowed me to do a lot of thinking since I was young and I guess so much introspection and some natural writing ability has helped me on this forum.
Now I have known some who have had issues; even being upset when they didn't have someone and friends were getting married.
I can't say that there aren't disadvantages along with the advantages here. It seems more like a foreign concept or world to me seeing others living near me who have; more or less "normal" relationships of husband; wife and children. Of that I am alway grateful as so many are in disfunctional families today. I am also blessed to live in an area heavily policed with decent people no less in that capacity in general; although I am aware of some things from sources I will leave anonymous that certain things were overlooked which shouldn't have been. Nonetheless having a quiet place to sleep is something I am blessed to have after many years of contentious people with apartment living.
Being able to take the time; sometimes several hours such as with my one friend talking; and shopping; taking walks; etc is something I couldn't do in a different setting; nor could I have spent several years when I did first come home taking care of my parents who needed the help.
Overall; I know that Jesus said in Matthew 22:30 that people in heaven wouldn't marry; and there are other verses which say the eunich and those without children will still be blessed even more (See Isaiah 54:1). Other scripture talks about God's faithfullness in Psalms even if our mother and father forsake us; and I assume wives also.
As the Body of Christ it behooves us to follow politically and such those who more or less have principles from scripture we adhere to. Another important factor is to hold these people accountable for promises made and also not to forget about these things in between elections.
I have alluded to this before and even with the study on humanism there are some valid points those of other persuasions; and not enlightened by Scriptures may point out. We must not allow ourselves to answer rashly if indeed someone is pointing out error or sins that have been committed in the past. Just as some can exaggerate things; holding accountability to those many generations removed from their ancestors we cannot ignore what our past; such as shamefully interring Japanese citizens during World War 2; killing indian tribes who were the original nations in this part of the continental North America; and many other things that have gone on; slavery as a major blight; and things many try to hide from our history such as the Gainsville slaughter and a couple other equally disturbing events.
Right or wrong we don't win anyone over browbeating them even if they are totally wrong and we are totally right. Sometimes I think it is ok if we admit we don't have all the answers or even stop and weep at the brokenness of the lost around us. At least that way they can see we are human; after all Jesus wept too. If we are proud of our actions then love isn't abounding.
Not to shatter anyone's illusions but our country was founded on pagan symbolism and occult influences along with the Judea Christian concepts; just look at the deism of Benjamin Franklin as one example of someone who had his own version of the Bible along with Benjamin Franklin. But here I'm referencing secret societies where we see evidence from the obvious obelisk in DC and the whole design of the city. Washington also was a Mason but they claim it was different then than now.
Lately it seems there are many AI generated NDE (near death experiences); and other so called testimonies. Usually a robotic sounding narrator has been the key to this stuff; but other times it seems pictures from other events are included. ANY testimony should be from the actual person not some second hand rendition and there should be corroborating evidence; if someone can't leave a first and last name. The interesting fact is that scriptures can be discussed and gneral principles assessed fairly well as to the time we are in through these postings.
Anyway; another big thing is having children testify. Usually when parents are coaching them it is pretty obvious when something isn't trustworthy. Sometimes as with any other interviews things seem to be very true but when something is against scripture we need to be wary.
Overall I wish there could be some balance between many who seem to have strong convictions but seem to either not have steady fellowship or necessarily working with other believers. I always gravitate towards women who are married rather than single for the balance as to their whole life in submission Biblically and such. It is always refreshing when their husbands work with them as was the case briefly on an online forum I was on in regard to Biblical prophecy. Overall it seems there are more women than men who do this sort of social media stuff; hopefully more men will be as enthusiastic about God working in their lives.
At my current church demographically it is mostly old people like myself but there is a Christian school where the Deacon and a couple others work. I am thankful for VBS and Awana as well. Hopefully those with online forums will regularly attend church and also older people and younger ones especially find better ways to interact. It is good when there is kids ministry and other specific ones for us fogies; but assimilating all age ranges for some activities is good.
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Part 2
Continuing with my study about AI, I found out that, if we have a computer Linux and ate very restricted to the use of browsers or other resouces, we are being prudent regarding to AI.
But, if we update the devices, probably there will be in your machine assistants virtual, like the Siri or the Copilot for Windows. if we do not update the devices the software can be compromised and be easily hacked.
My study about AI still not finished. If you want to add something, I will be grateful. Research on your own everything. I do not want that anyone stay trapped by my words.
and once again: If I am wrong, do not hesiatate to - explain
Part 1
I am trying to stay on the same page as you in the Scriptures and am giving great importance to what you post, but I get lost in the my translations.
Recently, I have studied a lot about the AIs and their distinct webs, such as the LLM and the AGI, as the brother commented about. The AIs are frequently using the posts and videos published on the internet, indirectly or directly. I know that you already know this; it is no news.
we know the story of Daniel. the Bible relates that Daniel and his companions were trained in the court royal of Babylon to learn the language, the literature and the science of the Chaldeans ( Daniel 1:4).
what the book of Daniel mentions in this verse ( Daniel 12:4) fits into my reflection:
"But you Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until to the time of the end; many will run from one part to another, and the knowledge will multiply."
Daniel was a Jew and lived in the century sixth B.C at the time of the time of the exile in Babylon.
As a Jew, certainly knew and spoke Hebrew, which was the language liturgical and national of the people of Israel. If I an wrong, do not hesitate to explain to me. You know that the verse in question in Hebrew is our base etymological, and we need to understand that some words sometimes have been translated in different ways.
For example, the expression - many will run - in the verb Hebrew can be interpreted, in other versions, as - many will connect.
Would this give rise to a debate or a discussion? I still do not know, I do not know if I should star, I am a layperson in these matters.
Everything in this text is public, not is from my mind.
Isaiah 58:14 "Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it."
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I just noticed you replied to me. I did not get an email. Give me a little time, maybe tomorrow, but I will get back to you. Thank you for your reply.
God bless,
RLW
"And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace./For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." Firstly we shall fix the role of Jesus Christ. "I am before Abraham was." On what basis does he say this? "In the beginning the Word was with God.The Law of the Spirit sets Covenant between God and Man on the basis of the fulness of God in bodily form was established. Thus the substance of every believer shall be in the book of the Lamb and in the body 'Thou hast me prepared.' (Psa.139.15-16; Heb.10.5)
Grace and truth are true witnesses which Jesus made manifest in human likeness that is the gospel quote refers. Fulness of God made grace freely available, unstinted even before his Advent. God assures Moses," My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." (Exod.33.14-16) Here we have the role of angels sent to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation. Generally this comes under the Spirit of Christ. The Lamb as though slain stood before the throne and seven horns and seven eyes indicate the fulness as was in the will of the Father.(Rev.5.6) These angels go four in number. For that matter the two witnesses are four in number so four angels associated with wind, fire and waters we find in the vision of St. John. Fourth pair of two witnesses have their human counterparts from the word sent forth from God.(Isa.55.11) They have their testimony. Moses Elijah,Elisha are all paired with angels."These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will./ And when they shall have finished their testimony,' they shall be killed only that their earthly tabernacles are dissolved. (Rev.11.4-7)
"These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth." (11.4) Read also Zec.4.10-14)
to continue,
These studies show that God has built into the mother/baby nursing bond a cessation of fertility. The average time frame is 9-12 months, but some women's systems go even longer without a return to fertility as long as they are nursing their baby on demand.
I find this fascinating and it held true for me and my friends who nurtured their babies in this way.
For anyone interesting in parenting this way i recommend:
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Attachment Parenting
Again Richard, I do not think that women should have as many children as they possibly can, because to do so would be to NOT breastfeed their babies which would result in menses and fertility returning soon after childbirth and babies being spaced about 1 year apart.
My point is that God has created women in such a way that we are blessed to have a fertility cycle to be able to conceive babies and that He has built into the mother child bonding and nurturing of breastfeeding a natural delay of the return of fertility for children to be spaced at intervals that are longer than those who do not breastfeed.
I also wish to convey that I am one who believes that cooperating with the way God has created women in regards to fertility and childbearing is in most cases the best way to go as it involves submitting to God's wisdom and having an openness to receive children as a gift from Him. There are times when a longer spacing is best between children than normal. This should be approached prayerfully and in a po-life manner, in my opinion.
Anyway, you and I are long past this applying in our lives, but I do think that this approach is worth being a part of the conversation of Christians who are preparing to marry or to have children.
As for the record,
I did not state that married couples should have as many children as possible. My point was that we should be pro-life in this area of welcoming children into our lives as God sees fit. In our present culture and circumstances, couples should not only be prayerful about avoid conceiving a child, but they should be prayerful about about seeking conception. God is the one who brings life from the union of a man a wife and we can trust Him in His wisdom in this area.
Sometimes it is best to gladly seek to have a child and other times it is best to wait longer than what would be normal child spacing to conceive or even stop having children. Every couple should go before the Lord on matters such as this.
This topic has not been a burden for me over the decades. It is the way God led me as I sought Him early concerning these matters. When I was 16 and thinking towards my future I prayed, "Lord, I want to think like you on the subject of receiving life from You. I want to be pro-life, not just in opposing abortion, but also in my heart's attitude concerning having children. I want my heart to be pro-life like Yours is, not demeaning childbearing or seeing children as burdens, nor believing that we should have as few children as we can, but in having an openness to how You want to bless my life with children according to You ways."
I know that in the normal scheme of things, a couple who marries in their early twenties will most likely have around 8-10 children in about 20 years, give or take a few less or more. A child would arrive in the family every 18 -30 months if the m other commits to breastfeeding babies without resorting to bottles, formula, and feeding solid early, nor using other mother substitutes like pacifiers. Studies show that mothers who breastfeed their babies on demand will not have a return of fertility for the first 6 months and often will even go longer before their menses return and they begin ovulating again.
"The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace./And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward." Here the Holy Spirit shows us what it is to enter into the God's rest. As Jesus Paraphrased it, 'Truth shall make you free." Knowing truth is what we need know and make it all consuming passion. What God does is to let peace rule in your hearts. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."(Jn.8.32)
The pillar of cloud and pillar of fire by night are two witnesses. The Word which was God made two great lights according to the Covenant and Day Four establishes so what are these pillars in the wilderness? Are they not the same word of God in action? They were to lead them to this rest the Law of the Spirit assured in Gen.2.3.
Two witnesses in the world of the Spirit attest to the Word was with God. In the Son was life so these two trees served the purpose of the Word which was to judge the disobedient. Subsequently the cherubim with a flaming sword is to keep the way of the tree of life open till the sons of God are revealed. Third set of two witnesses we have concerning Jesus Christ the word become flesh. God made angels spirits,his ministers flame of fire. Angels ministering 'for them who shall be heirs of salvation?'(Heb.1.14) Of them we have in the vision of Zechariah,"These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth."(Zec.4.14). Every heir of salvation has made a covenant with God,(Ps.50.5) and they were anointed from the mist that went out of the earth.(Gen.2.6-7) and God breathed into him so he has a body,'a vile body' as well as a body prepared for the Son.(2 Cor.5.1). The risen Christ breathing iin disciples is a pledge as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was. So consistently the Spirit has organized God document so whosoever persist in heresies are blind and know nothings.
Man has; in his infinite wisdom (not) decided that there isn't room on the earth for many more people. One great argument against that is the heavenly Jerusalem in terms of how many could fit into that space. I'll leave that for the experts to figure out.
Things such as the Georgia guidestones which were mysteriously hit by lightning a few years back make it pretty clear what the agenda of the elites or powers that be are. Specifics clearly wouldn't be wise to name here in terms of individuals on top of that heap; suffice to say the god of this world has a lot going down at the moment.
Now I'm sure many have brushed aside Ms. Sanger and her mindset; as of course it still doesn't take care of the rest of society she considered superior in terms of over population and such. Women's rights that is tied into all this certainly seems to be in reversal in some ways; and the other choice is so radically and violently extremist that the original planned parenthood concept of rare and safe life terminations shall we say is long since out the window.
Of course the pill has taken over the old time methodology here; everything is safe and convenient. That is likely the idea of the mark of the beast coming also; a sanitary quick death for those refusing it; and an easy implantation of the mark in whatever the final form is to have security no doubt. Such a concept of security is tied into economic security so to speak; when having more mouths to feed is countered with more productive members of the work force and hence more capital for the budget isn't considered. If we have more kids; of course it becomes more economical buying larger quantities of food and clothes at a time with discounts available; and it also brings more people helping with the family both in terms of finances and work done around the house. And of course gas mileage savings as well with more people in one vehicle.
My point I suppose could be that every soul formed is known by God and belongs to God therefore in some way all people meant to exist ultimately will. In terms of those who have stillborn births and I have known a few in recent years and faithfullness waiting for more children; of course a child unborn goes to be with the Lord; I can't see it any other way. So for God's eternal Kingdom and purposes it is one more soldier in God's army.
I guess as a friend I feel bad that you are so deeply affected by this and clearly for many decades it has been something causing stress. Again you have set your own example and no doubt the influence of your life has spread to your family members.
I guess I'll do a segment on population control as the fifth element in humanism as there is much to be said there.
God is still working with young people out there today to show them basic biblical truths as well as the sanctity of marriage.
I will say this carefully but it does demonstrate how the Lord can make something out of a mess often of poor parenting; as many come from homes of professing believers although often families broken through divorce. You have no doubt experience in raising children in the fear and admonition of the Lord through example; but the Lord likes to bring life out of a dead mess.
Yes; I agree that a child won't in some way depart from the way of truth if they are brought up in it on a surface level but may not truly be saved. Yes; I agree that probably more true believers come from good homes than otherwise but I am just looking at general trends here. For me to be the hopeless optimist is different-hope that's ok.
We also don't know if God will allow someone to hurt or even kill us ultimately; we know that he preserves us here on earth as long as we have a purpose and ministry. Of course much of the time people want to play games with the prosperity card presuming God wants to "bless them"; of course this is ridiculous when you have preachers out for their own gain; but it is also disingenous to all the believers out there suffering poverty through no fault of their own. Jesus did mention food and clothing and I do believe He sustains His own but it is primarily for His glory. Suffering losss was commonplace to Paul; demonstrating what a true Apostle is in regard to concern of others over Himself.
1 John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
Matthew 19:16 "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
Matthew 19:17 "And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."
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"Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."
John 15:8
"Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples."
Matthew 7:19
"Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire."
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Natural world is where we have been taught of evolution and survival of thhe fittest etc.; God created the earth, it was not created in vain. It was to be inhabited. "For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else."(Isa.45.18)
God created a parallel world which is framed by the word of God. Faith is the DNA of everyone born in this world. They are in Christ so they are not instructed by carnal wisdom of godless man, but taught of God.( John 6.45) God has given us the document where instruction in righteousness has only one theme. Jesus Christ is before all things and by him all things consist. (Col.1.17,19; Col.2.9-10) This requires wisdom from heaven and is freely given.
So what is natural world to this world framed by the word. As tares to the field where good seed is sown. Both shall grow side by side, till the earth is ripe.
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."
All sufficency is with regards to Holiness of God. As St Peter exhorts it is in all manner ov conversation. "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation."(1 Pet.1.15-17)A believer who has received Jesus Christ as his Saviour has entered into God's rest, and the slain Lamb before the worlds began explain the body that he sees daily is not by the will of any man but is put in context of the body prepared for his Son. So all issues affecting his gender orientations owe to the world he lives in than the glorious body that is being continuously fashioned. God is able to make all grace abound no matter what sects may say abot one age of grace and another for Apostles. Ad nauseam goes heresies simply because they dod not read with the Holy Spirit given to to profit withal.
"Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ does that make holiness of God erupt as though it were a rash? Holiness of God is divine nature and eternal. "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."(2 Cor.8.9) St Paul is talking on hard necessities of planting a church but the grace of God made abound so some members in the congregation lend or collect for needful things required. He was rich so all things were made by him and the word of his grace from his lips amazed his listeners. All sufficiency is not flowing from God without a purpose but all for the glory of God. "So we may abound in every good work.' God's rest is on the bed of faith so good works make grace work to perfection. "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.". (2 Cor.12.9)
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Firstly, the depictions of God are not only unabashed in their imitation and portrayal of themselves as God, they are also incredibly powerful. AI can come across as extremely convincing in intellect, word, sound and image.
Secondly, it's striking that no church has developed or endorses the Jesus chatbots but sure it shall come. Rev.13 did not come into the God document by any fluke.
Thirdly, the fact that for-profit companies are behind the chatbots means that they are driven by financial forces. So prosperity theology shall go under a revival. God is not mocked. Progress for a godless man was plastics. Now plastic is in his very brain tissues.
God is a Spirit so the spiritual aspect of God must be ever in context of our instruction in righteousness. The Holy Spirit organises what holiness would mean for man. The only measurement could be a body a trinitarian concept, so a believer who refuses to acknowledge blessings in his Son, is condemened. 6-6-6 therefore must be seen as a number for damnation while 7 is a whole number.
God created man first,-so Christ shall have pre-eminence in all things, and woman from one of his ribs. Only one doctrine of Christ. She is an individual in her own right as well as a symbol for the Bride of Christ. Similarly the sister-spouse aspect of Sarah establishes marriage is a shadow of the kingdom of God that God may be all in all. In the list of heroes, the Spirit gives place of honour to Sarah as mich as given to Abraham.
Th body that God has prepared for his one Son is one single fit. In thy book every member is recorded, and continually fashioned,'when as yet there was none of them.' It can be understood in quantum levell and in terms information carried at cellular level. Bible as the God document restrains a believer to be carried by man's carnal wisdom but faith in His holiness.
Presumption is a serious sin. We should seek the truth and God's wisdom in how to apply this truth to our lives. When we seek an "end route" or to make a pathway that God has not ordained, we presume. When we assume to know what another person is thinking when in conversation, we presume. When we fail to pray and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit before we decide or act, we presume. I guess there are so many ways we can sin by presuming. May God make us more conscious of when we do this so we can ask forgiveness and ask for help to change our ways and thinking.
I appreciate you comments. Please know this is not a rant, and that verbiage characterizing what I am sharing is offensive to me. But I am not taking this too personally. Perhaps you said it in jest.
We all have differing views on many matters and this forum allows us to either start a thread to discuss a specific topic or respond to an aspect of what someone else posted in a thread they began.
Please know that I have said all I feel led to say on this topic. I hope it is food for thought for some, but not applicable to all directly.
At times it is wise to step back and consider the ways our ungodly culture has crept in upon our thinking and way of life in hope of becoming more committed to being a follower of God and His ways in godliness. Growing in attaining the mind of Christ in all things is a lifelong process. We do not arrive in glory completely righteous. That is for the next life after our resurrection.
We are not that far apart in age. I think 8 or 9 years is the span. So we grew up through many of the same cultural experiences, changes, and influences as each other. As a youngster, I had no interest in the "hippie" mindset. I was revulsed by the drug use of my peers and of those in the entertainment industry. I recognized the perverseness of the inundation of eastern paganism and influx of ideas foreign to God's ways as taught in Scripture. I did not rebel against authority, government, or my parents as so many did. As I said before, not perfect, but I believe God kept me from so much that could lead to so much personal harm to me and offense towards Him. In that I am humbly grateful, for I was not always the best example to others of what a Christian should act like.
My 50th class reunion is coming up this month. I will go, mostly because at past reunions some people have come up to me and said how glad they are to see me because I was one person they hoped to see at the reunion. so I make myself available for those people.
One more thought-
I wonder why would one want to actively artificially stop a life from being conceived if it is God who gives life and a woman her cycle that is specifically designed to conceive? Why would one want to act against the way God created a woman who, together, with her husband, are blessed to participate with God in bringing about this new conception through sharing a loving embrace that if not artificially altered would remain open and receptive to the bestowing of new life within God's good will? I have had to wrestle with these questions when I was a teen which led me to embrace fully how God created my body and marriage without trying to prevent Him from causing conception to occur. I understand that people are in all different kinds of situations where it seems best to not become pregnant. Some reasons are really serious and others, not so much, but more a matter of convenience or selfishness. But God has given us in marriage to decide to embrace or not prayerfully.
I know that this sounds quite old-fashioned, and it is. And I know that most people do not take these questions to God in prayer. I think it is important to desire and submit to God being God of all of us in all areas of our life, body, and choices, and actions.
Can any of us do so 100%? No of course, but we should really think about taking steps and actions that are designed to keep God from doing what He would normally do according to how He designed our body, its functions, and marital fulfillment.
Please know that my reason for discussing this is not to begin an argument or to lay any accusation upon anyone. My reason is that it fits with what you posted and that the view I express is not one that is commonly held among believers nor expressed in open forums. I think it is worth speaking it forth and leaving it up to each reader in how or if they will give it any consideration whatso ever.
Peace, my brother.