The Holy Spirit by peace and witness in the soul is our continued guide to stay separate from returning to the condemnation- James 5:12. It is for this reason that a Christian must at one time know their born again time, before the Baptism of Holy Spirit in their heart/ soul and after, that way we can judge ourselves whether we be in the faith once delivered to the Saints by the steadfast peace. Without this peace which is the Holy Spirit in us, we may have returned to the unbelieving thief on the cross.
This is what faith looks like!! The world needs to see more miracles like this and it can only come from Christian people Shouting it from the roof tops. I admire your faith, courage and strength. I pray God uses you in a mighty way!!
Swearing of Oaths-1632 Confession of Faith - In Reply on John 5:43 - 5 years ago
"Concerning the Swearing of Oaths we believe and confess, that the Lord Christ has set aside and forbidden, the same to His disciples, and they should not swear at all, but that yea should be yea, and nay, nay; from which we understand that all oaths, high and low are forbidden, and that instead of them we are to confirm all our promises and obligations, yea, all our declarations and testimonies of any matter, only with our word yea, in that which is yea, yet, that we must always, in all matters and with everyone, adhere to, keep, follow, and fulfill the same, as though we had confirmed it with a solemn oath. And if we do this, we trust that no one, not even the Magistracy itself, will have just reason to lay a greater burden on our mind, and conscience.
I praise our mighty, awesome, God for what He has done for you. You are a person of great faith. May the Lord continue to rain His blessings upon you. God took an impossible situation and turned it into a possible one. I praise God! Thank you for sharing this awe-inspiring testimony with the world. God bless you!
I think the scriptures discussed here are probably Hebrews 6:4-6, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 10:26, Matthew 5:13 suggesting that in some cases Christians can't return to the faith once they leave and denounce it. Maybe some of this could be referring to blasphemy of the holy ghost? Matthew 12:31-32.
But James 5:20 suggests that you can return to the faith, as well as the prodigal son story. The forgiving 7x70 story sounds like a huge amount of forgiveness is allotted to us, as long as we forgive others: Matthew 18:35.
T: The Scripture that I always have before me concerning prayer is James 5:16: "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
So often our prayers lack burden & focus & may end up being very general & routine. The prayers that reach Heaven, that bangs hard on its doors are from those who persist in fervent prayer, who pray with a burden, & whose hearts & hands are unstained. We each one have matters heavy upon our hearts & most likely impressed upon us further by the Spirit of God. And even when we pray lacking knowledge: "the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." ( Rom 8:26).
To not pray when pressed upon is very wrong & another person has to be found to stand in the gap.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." ( Ezek 22:30)
You have a burden to pray for America, as many of us outside her borders do, then let no man withhold you - you can do far more than anyone with political power can because God's Power rests upon you & carries your heart's burden to His Throne of Mercy.
You said that your prayer time reaches out into other parts of the world. A handy book to have is: Operation World. In His Service, we often carried the Bible in one hand & Operation World in the other. Also, if you're unable to purchase the book, it has a Web page where you get a condensed version of the countries of the world & their specific needs for prayer.
Responding to your request for Prayer... Father I come before your throne of Grace and Mercy this day on behalf of Paul , Mike, Brian and the grandchildren asking that you cover this household in the name of Jesus . You said in Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, and your house...Open their eyes to your truth Father and deliver them from the evil hand of the enemy cover them under the 91st psalm of your protection....You also said that we can pray for the sick and they shall be healed according to James 5:15 so by faith we ask that you heal Mike ,Kim and Sarah and we believe by faith according to your word that they are healed and we thank you in advance for the power of your word amen.
Mario. Praise the Lord for what He has done in your life & for your healing. 'Thy faith hath made thee whole & it is truly the Lord's Doing & it is marvellous in our eyes.' What an impetus to your love & faith in Him: that it may increase day by day & that you may prove Him faithful in every area of your life. Trust that your testimony to your Fellowship on the Lord's Day will be powerful & that it might be just the word from the Lord to someone struggling in their faith & God's Power.
About two years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, confirmed by two laboratory tests, several MRIs, CT Scans, many PSA test, and other many test.
The entire time, I refused to accept it, and prayed and believed with all my heart, all my mind, and all my soul, that God could heal me; And for that reason, I refused for the doctors to operate on me, or do any other type of treatments.
A few weeks ago, I had a second prostate biopsy since I was diagnosed, and to tell you the truth I was trying to avoid it completely. I cannot tell you enough on how much pain and discomfort you thru this.
Emotionally, I never even blinked once, I believed, prayed, and declared my healing every day.
A couple days ago, I received the results of the second guided biopsy which is very accurate, and from 18 cores they took out an analyzed, it came back with 0. No cancer at all.
Every day, I thank the lord for my healing, his mercy and un-measurable love and faithfulness.
This is a scientifically proven real Healing.
I made a promise to be his witness around the world when he would perform the healing and I specifically asked that I would be able to prove it to those that do not believe.
This Sunday is my first declaration of my Miracle healing at a church in Dallas Texas and is going to be great.
A lot of format heavy metal artists profess being Christians now. They are still touring as they did previously. That's how they made their fortunes. People need to pray for them. A little compromise is never a good thing.
On YouTube search testimonies of rock musicians who are Christians now.
Pray these scriptures out loud, until you know them by heart.
Luke 6:18
as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.
Luke 9:11
But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.
John 8:36
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Acts 5:16
Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:2
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
2 Corinthians 4:10-11
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
James 5:13-15
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Believing Jesus is the Son of God, that He was born of a virgin (Mary), that He died on the cross for our sins, and rose on the 3rd day, that we can be saved. This is what saved us, not being baptized, baptism is an outward showing that we are now Christians and we are living our life for Christ Jesus.
DaLanie, okay, I do understand the restrictions for visiting at present, though no doubt, these will ease in the weeks ahead. The matter of prayer & specifically the answers we expect from God, has resulted in some folk overjoyed in answers received & others disappointed & wondering whether God even heard them.
Prayer is essentially a child of God's conversation with his/her Father. It can comprise of many things, but mainly in praise & worship and in petition. Your urgent & longing prayer to the Father is for His intervention in your loved one's predicament & for the forces that acted against him/her be dealt with. All we can do in our petitioning to God is to first love Him & obey Him in everything He asks of us. Secondly, we have to come to Him in simple faith ( James 5:15, 16: speaks of prayer of faith & effectual, fervent prayer). Thirdly, we must pray according to His Will ( 1 John 5:14, 15: is about asking about matters that are in His Will, & if so, He will hear us (not that He doesn't receive our prayers, but that He hears with the intention of responding)). Fourthly, that His answers to our prayers are not always the way we would like it to be, i.e. God has His reasons that encompass a larger view of the matter than we have, or His timing is different, His purposes are unknown to us, etc.
Kristin: read in 1 John 1:9, psalm 51, Revelation 3:5
Backsliding means you stood in one place. You're like a prodigal daughter. Come back and re-dedicate your life. Let your yes Be yes and your no's mean no. No waffling. It happens to a lot of people. Doesn't mean it's not important. I sit beside my bed on the floor and confess my wrongs. God hears and forgives. Let faith stand up: you stand forgiven. Like Jesus said to the woman about to be stoned: Go, and sin no more.
Jesus is your Advocate (attorney). Maybe someday you can help someone else.
If you want to spend eternity with Jesus.. get to know him by reading His Word..the Bible.
This Hebrew word has been difficult to correctly translate. However, it is generally accepted that it means: to pause or to reflect at the end of the 'verse' (on what has just been read or sung). At times, it could also mean some type of musical term or provide musical direction. We know that Psalms, in Hebrew, are poetic in nature and often sung, especially to musical accompaniment: (see James 5:13). Also when the Lord spent his final hours with his disciples in the Upper Room, at the end of their meal, they had sung a hymn (very likely a Psalm) & then went out to the Mt. of Olives. However, Selah could possibly allow for some thanks and praise, as was suggested to you.
I keep a small bottle of pure olive oil set aside for blessing; and as soon as thie virus was announced, i blessed my home with it, and myself, according to James...
James 5:14
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:"
I used it also to anoint over my front door, in remembrance of those Faithful who anointed their doors with the blood of the lambs all those Centuries ago.
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH the will of my Father which is in heaven
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and (do not) the things which I say?
James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? verse 22,23, 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
If you will read the book of James it will help.
God Loves You He Will Help You - In Reply - 6 years ago
There is only One Unforgivable Sin Vipin which is rejecting Jesus after knowing Him and than willfully Contining to Sin without guilt and Heart Repentance If we reject Jesus through who we are forgiven how can we be. But You are Repenting and not wanting to continue to Sin, I went to an Elder in the Church James 5:14-20 seeking forgivness and Healing my Heart was failing I was forgiven and healed.
Please read the scripturesgiven by juniorjunior. If you have any doubts about baptism and reaching the blood of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Look at other examples given to US. 2 TIM 3:16-17 all scripture ACTS 8:36 THE Ethiopian eunuch, Acts 16: 16:14-15, Lydia and her household, Acts 16:25-34 the keeper of the prison. Kevin Sharp, Freedomborn from the slavery of sin. Stanjett
Acts 2:38John 3:3-5Acts 2:38 Mathew 28:19 "Name" singular not Names plural plus Father son Holy Ghost are not names but titles. Acts 2:38Mark 16:16Acts 2:38Luke 24:47Acts 2:38Mark 1:4 Mathew 3:11 Acts 2:28Acts 4:12
Freedomborn from the Slavery of Sin... - In Reply on James 5 - 6 years ago
I Believe, would you please Confirm with Scripture that Jesus Commited Sin and so needed to be Baptised and also the Scriptures in Contex that Confirm we Continue to Sin when we are Born Again of God's Seed or were you saying we don't when you said we become Spiritual not Carnal and if so it's True we don't continue to Sin because we can't. Blessings- Annie.
Matt. 5:34-35; James 5:12, 2 Cor. 1:17"
But James 5:20 suggests that you can return to the faith, as well as the prodigal son story. The forgiving 7x70 story sounds like a huge amount of forgiveness is allotted to us, as long as we forgive others: Matthew 18:35.
What do you think?
So often our prayers lack burden & focus & may end up being very general & routine. The prayers that reach Heaven, that bangs hard on its doors are from those who persist in fervent prayer, who pray with a burden, & whose hearts & hands are unstained. We each one have matters heavy upon our hearts & most likely impressed upon us further by the Spirit of God. And even when we pray lacking knowledge: "the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." ( Rom 8:26).
To not pray when pressed upon is very wrong & another person has to be found to stand in the gap.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." ( Ezek 22:30)
You have a burden to pray for America, as many of us outside her borders do, then let no man withhold you - you can do far more than anyone with political power can because God's Power rests upon you & carries your heart's burden to His Throne of Mercy.
You said that your prayer time reaches out into other parts of the world. A handy book to have is: Operation World. In His Service, we often carried the Bible in one hand & Operation World in the other. Also, if you're unable to purchase the book, it has a Web page where you get a condensed version of the countries of the world & their specific needs for prayer.
I really appreciate your kind words of confirmation, and receive them, and accept them as true and sing the victory of the Lord.
I thank the Lord for his mercy every minute that I have a chance to stop and pray.
I made a promise to tell the world about his miracle, and you can count on that.
It is going to be awesome and powerful. God has set me on fire.
Psalm 100 for you.
About two years ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, confirmed by two laboratory tests, several MRIs, CT Scans, many PSA test, and other many test.
The entire time, I refused to accept it, and prayed and believed with all my heart, all my mind, and all my soul, that God could heal me; And for that reason, I refused for the doctors to operate on me, or do any other type of treatments.
A few weeks ago, I had a second prostate biopsy since I was diagnosed, and to tell you the truth I was trying to avoid it completely. I cannot tell you enough on how much pain and discomfort you thru this.
Emotionally, I never even blinked once, I believed, prayed, and declared my healing every day.
A couple days ago, I received the results of the second guided biopsy which is very accurate, and from 18 cores they took out an analyzed, it came back with 0. No cancer at all.
Every day, I thank the lord for my healing, his mercy and un-measurable love and faithfulness.
This is a scientifically proven real Healing.
I made a promise to be his witness around the world when he would perform the healing and I specifically asked that I would be able to prove it to those that do not believe.
This Sunday is my first declaration of my Miracle healing at a church in Dallas Texas and is going to be great.
Here is the name of the church and address:
La Parole Eternelle Church
4600-Wheeler St, Fort Worth, Tx 76117.
God is great....
Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 17:22
Proverbs 14:27
Psalm 112:7 not afraid of evil tidings
Psalm 139:23-24
Psalm 97
Psalm 120
Psalm 91
Psalm 63:6-8
Psalm 62:8
Exodus 23:25, Exodus 15:26
Psalm 31:22, 31:5
James 5:15
John 11:25
It builds us up in our faith, the more of these we can quote to ourselves every day, the stronger your faith in God.
The Lord tells us to Fear Not; so fear erodes our faith. Stand in faith and trust in God.
If you have a church you attend, then go by there and ask them to anoint you and pray the prayer of faith. James 5:15
On YouTube search testimonies of rock musicians who are Christians now.
Luke 6:18
as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed.
Luke 9:11
But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing.
John 8:36
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Acts 5:16
Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
Romans 8:2
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
2 Corinthians 4:10-11
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
James 5:13-15
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
DaLanie, okay, I do understand the restrictions for visiting at present, though no doubt, these will ease in the weeks ahead. The matter of prayer & specifically the answers we expect from God, has resulted in some folk overjoyed in answers received & others disappointed & wondering whether God even heard them.
Prayer is essentially a child of God's conversation with his/her Father. It can comprise of many things, but mainly in praise & worship and in petition. Your urgent & longing prayer to the Father is for His intervention in your loved one's predicament & for the forces that acted against him/her be dealt with. All we can do in our petitioning to God is to first love Him & obey Him in everything He asks of us. Secondly, we have to come to Him in simple faith ( James 5:15, 16: speaks of prayer of faith & effectual, fervent prayer). Thirdly, we must pray according to His Will ( 1 John 5:14, 15: is about asking about matters that are in His Will, & if so, He will hear us (not that He doesn't receive our prayers, but that He hears with the intention of responding)). Fourthly, that His answers to our prayers are not always the way we would like it to be, i.e. God has His reasons that encompass a larger view of the matter than we have, or His timing is different, His purposes are unknown to us, etc.
Backsliding means you stood in one place. You're like a prodigal daughter. Come back and re-dedicate your life. Let your yes Be yes and your no's mean no. No waffling. It happens to a lot of people. Doesn't mean it's not important. I sit beside my bed on the floor and confess my wrongs. God hears and forgives. Let faith stand up: you stand forgiven. Like Jesus said to the woman about to be stoned: Go, and sin no more.
Jesus is your Advocate (attorney). Maybe someday you can help someone else.
If you want to spend eternity with Jesus.. get to know him by reading His Word..the Bible.
James 5:14
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:"
I used it also to anoint over my front door, in remembrance of those Faithful who anointed their doors with the blood of the lambs all those Centuries ago.
Jesus i so trust in Thee. Amen
Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and (do not) the things which I say?
James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? verse 22,23, 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
If you will read the book of James it will help.
What Jesus did = Matthew 9:35
Promises = Exodus 23:25 , Deuteronomy 7:15 , Psalm 41:1 -3 ,
Judgement = Deuteronomy 28:61 ,
Instruction = 2 Chronicles 6:28 -29 , James 5:14 -15