Discuss John 15 Page 9

  • S Spencer - In Reply - 3 years ago
    There's Judgment for sinners and There's chastening for believers.

    Ether way I don't wish this on no one!

    Hebrews 10:26-31.

    That's one reason why we preach the cross Continuously! There's blessings and on the other hand There's consequences therefore we preach repentance.

    If there's no damnable consequences why preach?

    We've been given an urge to preach God's grace. OUR MESSAGE HAS VIRTUE! IT IS SALVATION!!

    It has eternal security for the believer! and it has the ONLY escape from Hell. It brings those out of darkness.

    If there is another Gospel out there that don't have repentance, Holiness, no wrath of God and no hell. THEN IT CAN'T HAVE SALVATION. " What are you saved from? And if all go to heaven no matter what. Why do you preach and stand in the way of THE Gospel that we preach? It shouldn't bother you unless we have opposing spirits.

    Here's what that heresy looks like .

    They treat wrath as if it's reward. This is a errored teaching against the effects of the cross.

    It speaks in this manner, "Forget the cross, We needs God's wrath!

    Forget Holllyness, do evil so we can be thrown in the lake of fire and be purified.

    It says Jesus died in vain!

    It says God Love on display when Christ died on the cross was pointless.

    Thet look at John 3:16. and

    John 15:13, They don't say thank you Lord, They say it was unnecessary.

    There's no preaching forgiveness for sins to those who trust In Christ, It says hell and the punishment reserved for Satan and his Angels is what you need.

    Here's a direct quote from one just a few days ago "

    .....Every sinner will have their part in the lake of fire....thank you Jesus that is what we ALL NEED....His baptism of the HG and

    Fire.

    That's their Goodnews/Gospel.

    They say this is from God but they can't take that to their local Church. But they come on the site to attack the truth.

    Romans 10:15.

    Mark 16:15.

    God bless.
  • Free - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Beloved Mz Debra

    John 15:1-8

    Stay blessed in His name Jesus Christ, love u in Christ. Amen
  • Free - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Dear Gabriel Beaven, John 15:1-27

    John 16:1-15 God bless u and yours in Jesus name, i love u in Christ.

    Please forgive me my words. U said it, i dont know u. I pray that everything will turn for u, and that u as i hear when Lord Jesus call. So we remain wached in the holy Blood of Jesus Christ!
  • Chris - In Reply on John 16 - 3 years ago
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    Hello Zakaria. John 16:13 is also a verse used by other groups to find proof that their prophet is being spoken about. I'm also familiar with the Bahai's, as with Muslims, who also use this verse. Of course, the Bahai's will speak of their prophet, Baha'ullah & not Muhammed.

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe that one verse will generally have others to support it & this is required to get a proper understanding. If this verse speaks of Muhammed, then we should read further as to whom Jesus was actually referring to. Jesus often spoke of the Holy Spirit; in fact in the previous chapter ( John 15:26), He said similar words. So we know that the Holy Spirt comes from God & He is a Comforter. You can also check out: John 14:16,17,26 (The Spirit will also live in you).

    In Luke 24:49, Jesus tells His disciples to wait for the "promise of my Father"; wait, till "ye be endued with power from on high". When did this Power from God come?". Acts 2:1-4: (as the disciples waited, "there came a sound from heaven..a rushing wind..with cloven tongues of fire upon them..and they were filled with the Holy Ghost).

    These are but a few Scriptures to show you what Jesus promised would come, when the Spirit came, & what the Spirit would do. These words have nothing to do with Muhammed, Baha'ullah, or any other prophet or esteemed religious person. These verses speak of the Spirit of God, invisible, not human, indwelling those who belong to God, & God using them for His Purposes. This is not some "crude attempt to ignore or bypass the Truth". It is as the Bible declares. Any other inference is just man's vain attempt to distort the Scriptures. You can even ask, 'when did Muhammed ever come to fill a person & to even cause him to speak in unlearned languages & do works beyond human capabilities?
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Love.

    John 15:13. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

    John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

    Redemption.

    To fully appreciate this Love, one would have to believe we've been Redeemed from something!! There would have to be consequences for the opposition.

    We've been bought with the blood of Christ!

    John 3:35-36. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

    He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: AND HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT THE SON SHALL NOT SEE LIFE; BUT THE WRATH OF GOD abideth on him.

    The narrow gate.

    The only way to the father is by the son. John 14:6.

    However not many will find it.

    Matthew 7:13-14. 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:

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

    Here we see two groups with separate destinations.

    Matthew 25:41, 46. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, DEPART FROM ME, YE CURSED, INTO EVERLASTING FIRE, PREPARED FOR THE DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS:

    And these shall go away into EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT: BUT THE RIGHTEOUS INTO LIFE ETERNAL.

    Note.

    Everlasting punishment is not a refining fire. It's EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT.

    These verses have to be taken literal, that's the only way that Love is displayed.

    God bless.
  • Gabriel Beaven - In Reply on John 15 - 3 years ago
    Lord God I am praying for Gloria Lord God that you open the gate of heaven and as we look for the heavens and I stand in agreement with her Lord God just as you fed Elijah. You will bless Gloria with what she needs give us this day our daily bread in the name of Jesus amen
  • Gloria collins on John 15 - 3 years ago
    please keep me in your prayers I'm going thru financial tough times need help very badly God bless
  • Derek - In Reply on 3 John 1 - 3 years ago
    Thank you Ruth for sharing what is on your heart and sorry for what you are experiencing and am praying for you right now. Please fight back those negative thoughts and recognize them as attacks from the enemy and question their truthfulness 1 Thessalonians 5:21. Another way to fight back is this Philippians 4:8, to make lists of God's blessings and fill your mind with that. Another way is to help others and escape your own thoughts while serving others. You are loved and have great value and God has you here for a reason! John 15:9
  • Daniel - In Reply on Jonah 4 - 3 years ago
    It's difficult and I know many here like myself have passed beyond teenage many years (decades) ago; some forget how challenging it was to be saved as a teenager, especially in the public schools where even some schools forbid prayer, Bibles and prayer meetings. However, to be a light to those unsaved in your youth -- keep your testimony blameless before them. It's easy to get angry and to make the unsaved feel excluded. However, you have a great opportunity to be a witness to those around you. Even if you had a Bible study with a group of 20 students and only one listens to you; that's a big number for God.

    What about if they try to tempt you or distract you from walking in your Faith? The Word of God has advice on that and it's very firm:

    2 Corinthians 6: 14 & 15

    "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?"

    Persecution will come but it came to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior too...

    John 15:17-21

    "These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me."

    Some will tell you "God loves everyone." God does love all His Creation but He also wants them to be saved. Many say that to cover up a hidden message that God loves sin. No...God hates sin but loves the sinner.

    Be strong in your Faith and a witness toward the lost youth. Amen.
  • Marke - In Reply on Romans 8 - 4 years ago
    Reply to GiGi.

    I got saved in 1971 just before I joined the Army. I ended up in a church with one of my supervisors at Ft. Gragg and we became close friends for more than two years. But in 1974 my friend and I had a disagreement over a Bible teaching and he accused me of possibly having committed blasphemy against the Holy Spirit for which I would never be forgiven. This bothered me a great deal so I began praying for God to show me what the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost was all about. After seeking the answer for several years I believe the Lord finally answered me. Here is what I believe:

    God has promised to enlighten every sinner born into the world ( 1 John 1:9). The Holy Spirit seeks to save every sinner in the world ( 1 Tim 2:4.) The Holy Spirit draws all men to Christ ( John 12:32.) The sin of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost is committed by sinners who see the light, are pointed to Jesus by the Holy Spirit, and yet reject the light and speak evil of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, or God. ( John 3:19.) The basis of condemnation to hell is rejecting the light clearly revealed to the unrepentant sinner by the Holy Ghost.

    We see that in Romans 1 where sinners who clearly see and understand the light reject the light and are therefore condemned without excuse. The Pharisees who blasphemed the Holy Spirit in Mark 3 knew Jesus was God because Nicodemus said so in John 3:2. We know sinners who have not yet been shown the light by the Holy Spirit can be guilty of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit because of what Jesus said in John 15:22-24.
  • ELB - In Reply on Romans 8 - 4 years ago
    Doug:

    Hebrews 4:3 For we which have believe do enter into his rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although THE WORKS were FINISHED from the foundation of the world.

    Matthew 13:35 That it might be FULFILLED (the works finished before the foundation of the world) which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth IN PARABLES; I will utter things that have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

    Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of the Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

    John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have CHOSEN YOU (from the foundation of the world) .....

    Man is a vessel, he has no say IN THE WORKS OF GOD.

    Philippians 2:13 For it is GOD that WORKETH IN YOU both TO WILL and TO DO his good pleasure.

    Man is FULFILLING the WORDS and WORKS FINISHED before the foundation of the world.

    If you were CHOSEN from the foundation, you will be a FIRST FRUIT

    If you were not CHOSEN to be a FIRST FRUIT, you will be brought into the kingdom at the feast if the Ingathering.

    God Bless You!
  • Marke - In Reply on Romans 8 - 4 years ago
    Reply to Adam.

    You correctly point out in Matt 12:32 that "the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."

    Jesus also said in Mark 3:28 that all other sins "shall be forgiven."

    All sinners shall be forgiven all sins except for the sin of willfully and knowingly rejecting the witness of the Holy Ghost pointing the sinner to Jesus for salvation. It is impossible for a lost sinner to blaspheme against the Holy Ghost before the Holy Ghost speaks to that sinner pointing him to his need to come to Jesus for salvation. It is also impossible for a Christian who is saved because he yielded to the witness of the Holy Ghost to come to Jesus for salvation to then refuse to do that after he has already done it. Christians get saved once, not over and over again.

    John 15:22

    If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.

    John 15:24

    If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
  • ELB - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Marke:

    Matthew 13:31 The kingdom of heaven IS LIKE (not actual) a grain of mustard SEED ...

    Luke 8:11 Now the parable is this: The SEED is the WORD OF GOD (CHRIST).

    ..... which a man took (the man Jesus Christ), and sowed in his field.

    Matthew 13:38 The field is the world.

    Matthew 13:32 Which (the SEED) indeed is the least of all SEEDS: but when it (the SEED) is grown, it (the SEED) is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a TREE (of LIFE)....

    The kingdom of God is THIS TREE (of LIFE).

    ..... so that the birds (fowls) of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

    John 15:5 Ye are the branches ....

    Luke 13:9 ....and the fowls of the air (the devil) lodged in the branches of it (the tree).

    Luke 8:5 and some fell by the way side.... and the fowls of the air devoured it (the SEED)......

    Luke 8:12 Those by the way side, are those that hear, then cometh the DEVIL (fowls of the air), and taketh away THE WORD (the SEED)....

    Psalms 104:12 By them (the springs of water, living water) shall the fowls of heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

    Ezekiel 17:23 In the mountain the height of Israel will I plant it (the SEED), and it (the SEED) shall bring forth boughs (branches), and bear fruit (SEED), and be a goodly cedar (tree), and UNDER IT (the tree) shall dwell every fowl of ever wing, in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.

    The devil WILL BE SHAKEN out of the branches of the kingdom of God (the TREE OF LIFE).

    Matthew 12:28 If I CAST OUT devils by the Spirit of God (LIFE and TRUTH) then the kingdom of GOD is come unto you.

    God Bless You!
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Mark 11 - 4 years ago
    Matthew 21:21-22,

    GOD's WORD says seek & you shall find, knock & it shall be opened, Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9, Luke 1:37, Luke 18:27, Mark 10:27,

    Ask & you shall receive, say with your mouth believe with your heart & it will happen. Mark 9:23, John 16:23,24, John 14:13,14, John 15:16,

    Mark 11:22-26,

    That doesn't just apply to believers GOD even gives people over Romans 1:18-32,

    Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6,

    Mark 14:36,

    James 4:3,

    James 4,

    Please stay within scripture, write it upon your heart. Proverbs 7:1-3, Deuteronomy 11:18, Proverbs 3:3,

    Mark 7:9, Mark 7:13, Colossians 2:8,

    Hopefully these are helpful & insightful
  • Donna - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Dear Heavenly Father, please hear and answer Derrick Ray's prayers. According to Your will let it be done. I pray that whatever will bring Derrick closer to You Father, please please do that for him, that he might be blessed and strengthened in Your kingdom and in his relationship with You. And I ask it all in Jesus name. Thank You Jesus

    Matthew 6:33

    John 15:5
  • ELB - In Reply on Psalms 103 - 4 years ago
    Sister Suze, we are the body, Christ, the Word, is the LIFE in US, the body.

    Christ said when you need a word to speak or a scripture to quote it will come to your mind, because THE WORD is the LIFE of the Body (YOU).

    PROPHECY:

    Ezekiel 36:27 And I will put my SPIRIT within you, and CAUSE you (the body) to walk in my statutes, and keep my judgements, and DO THEM.

    FULFILLED at pentecost:

    Philippians 2:13 For it is GOD (the life) that WORKETH IN YOU both TO WILL and TO DO his good pleasure.

    Your (the body) lips move because the life (Christ in You) CAUSES them to move.

    Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandments of HIS LIPS (you are ONE with Christ)(LIFE is Christ and BODY is You).

    Job 27:4 My (yours and Christ) LIPS shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.

    Job 2:10 ...in all this Job did not sin with his lips.

    Psalms 12:4 Who (one with no knowledge of truth) have said, With our tongue we will prevail, our lips are our own: who is Lord over us.

    We were PREDESTINATED to be the IMAGE OF CHRIST.

    John 5:30 I can of myself do nothing ...

    Christ is the BODY that holds the LIFE of the FATHER.

    John 15:5 .....for without me you can do nothing ....

    WE are the BODY that holds the LIFE of Christ.

    John 17:22 And the glory that thou gavest me I have given them, that they MAY BE ONE, even as WE ARE ONE.

    Is it not mind boggling to walk in TRUTH.

    God Bless YOU!
  • Mishael - In Reply on Isaiah 52 - 4 years ago
    Jesus said, "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." ( John 15:7) "whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." ( Mark 11:23-24)

    After my salvation, the Holy Spirit had me clear out my house of any item I had that had anything to do with occult. I had to burn them. Acts 19:19. I cannot express the change in my house the next day. Peace.

    Ask the Holy Spirit to go through your house with you.

    Confront the past, and just let it all go. Ask God for an angel to guard your house for a while. Your life now is hidden within Christ. He is yours; you are his. Song of Solomon. "I am My Beloveds__My Beloved is Mine".
  • Coping With Injustice - In Reply - 4 years ago
    I'm elderly. Some are not able to go to church physically, but they see church on tv or they listen to the ones on FM or AM radio stations; 24 hrs a day.

    If you have a cell phone, you can go on YouTube and type in Greg Laurie or John Hagee; even Billy Graham! Many of his videos are on YouTube. :)

    God knows exactly where your heart is, so keep growing as His dear child. He will make a way for you. If transportation is the problem, you can call and see if churches in your area have a bus ministry who will come pick you up and take you home.

    Book of John

    16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

    Other scriptures:

    Philippians 2:5-11

    John 15:16 and 18

    1 John 3:13

    We are always here. Come whenever you need prayer or answers. I love the spirit of your heart.

    One godly woman on her knees praying can break the chains of the evil one. Don't give up.

    Mishael
  • Linda - In Reply - 4 years ago
    By Not Including Jesus Saying To Peter: Do You Love Me: (You Took) "Feed My Sheep (Out Of Context). The Whole Purpose Of Their Conversation Was To (Reveal) Whether Peter Loved Jesus In Word And In Deed, Or In Word Only.

    Jesus Wanted To (Reveal) Who The One Devil Was: That (Jesus Had To Choose) To Be A Disciple Of His.

    (Peter) Get (Thee) Behind Me (Satan)

    Thou Savourest Not The Things Of God. Peter (Did Not Savour) The Things Of God. Thee = Peter = Satan = The One Devil That Jesus Chose To Be A Disciple.

    All Who Truly Love & Fear Jesus Will Not Only Confess With Their Mouth That Jesus Is Their Lord , But They Will Also (Desire To Obey) Jesus. John 15:14 Jesus Says, Ye Are MY Friends (IF Ye DO) Whatsoever I Command You.

    Peter (Denied) Jesus Three Times: And Peter (Disobeyed) Jesus. If Peter Had Not Disobeyed Jesus: Then Paul Would Never Have Withstood Peter To His Face. Paul said, That Peter Walked Not According To The Gospel. Paul Said: That Peter (Caused Others) To Walk Not According To The Gospel. Peter Even Caused Barnabas To Fall Away. So Peter Not Only Disobeyed Jesus: But He Caused Others To Disobey Jesus. Peter Did This (After) Jesus Said , Feed My Sheep. So Rather Than Doing What Jesus Ordered Him To Do: Peter Chose Not To Feed Jesus' Sheep. And Peter Chose To Scatter Jesus' Sheep.

    Bottom Line: Peter Didn't Truly Love Jesus. Peter (Walked Not) According To The Gospel Of Jesus. Peter Was (Afraid Of God's Chosen People (Those Of The Circumcision). And, Peter (Caused Even Barnabas) And Others To Fall Away From The Gospel Of Jesus Christ.

    And Yet Now (In This Day And Age)

    Many Who Call Jesus, Lord: Admire And Exalt (Peter, Get Thee Behind Me Satan) (Above All The Other Disciples.

    Rather Ironic, Don't You Think?

    God's People Admire And Highly Respect The ONE Man That Jesus Called, SATAN.
  • Linda - In Reply - 4 years ago
    James 2:17-20 Even so faith, IF It Hath Not Works, Is Dead, Being Alone. A man may say, Thou Hast Faith, And I Have works, :

    Shew me Thy Faith Without Thy Works, And I will Shew thee my faith BY My Works.

    Thou believest that there is One God, Thou Doest Well: The Devil's also believe, And Tremble.

    But Wilt Thou Not Know, O vain man, That Faith Without Works Is Dead?

    DEAD Faith Will Not Get Anyone Into Heaven.

    Jesus Says in John 15:14

    Ye Are My Friends IF YE DO

    Whatsoever I Command You.

    NO Enemies Of Jesus Will Be Able To Enter Into The Kingdom of Heaven.

    Believing In Jesus MEANS Believing EVERY-THING He Says.
  • Doug - In Reply - 4 years ago
    I have wondered how believing in the "finished work" of Christ is a doctrine of the Bible. When Christ died and said "it is finished" he could have meant a lot of things (his life was ended, his suffering was over, the sacrifice for sin was done etc.), but the Bible doesn't teach us just to believe in the "finished work". Since we live in an entitlement society I fear that we use that phrase to apply to us that we no longer have to labor in his kindgom. I listed a few of the teachings and promises of the Bible that apply to our response to his death on cross. Romans 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Luke 14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. We are justified by faith (a total belief in what God has said, commanded, done etc.). Hebrews 11 the faith chapter talks of faith having a response. James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James 2:24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Mat. 25 has several examples of people that were lost at the end of time because they didn't do God's work even though they had a certain knowledge of Him. Faith obviously has to precede anything we do, but if time allows us to labor God expects that of us. Let's all be "wise virgins".
  • ELB - In Reply on Mark 16:15 - 4 years ago
    Brother Mike W:

    The first resurrection occurred at Christ resurrection.

    John 11:25 ....I am the resurrection....

    Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us into the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, ACCORDING TO the good pleasure of HIS WILL.

    John 15:16 Ye have not CHOSEN ME, But I have CHOSEN YOU .....

    All is the WORK'S OF GOD, man just receives the GIFT.

    Philippians 1:29 For unto you it is given, on the behalf of Christ, not ONLY TO BELIEVE on him, but also to suffer for his sake,

    1 Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to be different from another? and what hast thou that ye did not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why does thou glory, as if thou received it not?

    You begin life with a mind of FLESH, if you have your part in the first resurrection, your mind of FLESH IS BEHEADED, and replaced with the mind of Christ.

    All the WORK'S OF GOD.

    GBU
  • Richard H Priday - In Reply - 4 years ago
    The first issue is perhaps the only main one; that is what does "accepting Christ as Lord and Savior mean?" As a PERSONAL Savior there is some more meat to that framework of logic. But there are many confessors out there but not true possessors of the Holy Spirit. We must truly remain within the vine and bear fruit to be one of His ( John 15:4). Baptism doesn't save anyone; it is an act of obedience and public confession which we are commanded to do associated with our repentance as scripture indicates as well.

    The second issue is the purpose for the cannabis usage. it would be nice to assume that for medicinal and prescriptive purposes; it is being used for pain relief or some other theraputic use; or that what is being used is the kind without THC.

    The plant itself has much more nutrient value and is not toxic unlike tobacco; although any smoked substance is bad for the lungs. Ultimately; the Lord chastises all those He loves. One can be caught with a vice for a time; but the Spirit is only grieved if it already exists within a person; which it is not with unbelievers.

    In terms of recreational use; do we want the temple of the Holy Spirit to be contaminated; or influenced by a substance that causes hallucinations and an altered conscience (even if arguably it doesn't cause addiction like other stronger substances).

    Anyone who doesn't do what he knows to be right--for him it is sin. ( James 4:17). We as with any other thing we take liberty to do must also consider others who are brothers who may in their conscience consider something wrong; as well as the obvious compromising of our testimony. That same principle exists for alcohol use; along with other drugs that marijuana often is a "gateway" to. Also there are illegal vendors who will spike PCP and who knows what other dangerous substances in it that are a danger to you and anyone else involved as well as monies going to nefarious characters.

    I'm not sure why such a question is asked.
  • Free - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Dear grace sister "AE"

    She must make sure and keep herself clean in thoughts words and deeds. Without her, they will be lost. So she need to eat and also receive Spiritual nourishment so that she have something to go on. This is the first, we are not to destroy the temple of God, are we? 1 Corintihans 3:17 And the branch that believes in Him is valuable, as long as the branches bear fruit :) John 15:2

    You have to decide this for yourself, but as far as i know the world, it does us no good! Because then our thought comes to utilization and it seems very worldly.

    The world has no care for me either, it's probably pretty normal and feel that way. But remember Martha and Maria. Martha struggled and i can believe she got quite tired and even exhausted. While Mary received spiritual food. Luke 10:38-42 The best way is the Spiritual, although one must also take worldly chores occasionally, one can always Glorify God in what one does.

    God bless u and yours in Jesus Name, love u in Christ. Romans 7:1-6 and Romans 8:11
  • Free - 4 years ago
    Happy Easter 2022 everyone, remember that you are valuable as i will try and write to you in black and white. So pray for the spirit of wisdom right now.

    Think so well: John 15:2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, He purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

    Think of those of you who have lost loved ones in recent years, or maybe right now! These people who are in Paradise right now! (They are lifted up it says in an older edition). It means that the servant of the Lord has been given rest. And for those who are left full of sorrow and bitterness, No far from you friend! In Jesus Holy Name. The rest of us He will prune so that we can reap more souls for Him who can and said: It is finished. In Jesus name

    And we take a little jump to John 16:8-11 And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

    Pleace read it one more time! We know that here the Lord means the Holy Spirit that He was to send after He was risen from the dead.

    Of sin, because they believe not on Me;

    Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see Me no more;

    Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

    So what is true judgmental sin? It says so.

    So what does justice really mean. We are reminded of James 5:16 where it says: 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. There was one answer we have several examples of justice:

    Romans 3:21-26 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

    Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

    For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

    Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: There came the answers to the other two.
  • Free - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Dear friend i can not give u a good answer. It is what it stands. John the baptist, had allready being on earth. All the ppl knew that.

    God bless u and yours in Jesus name, words from John 15:18 and John 16:5-15
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Matthew 5 - 4 years ago
    You Do Matter,

    The other day when I was reading Matthew 25:31-46, what stuck out to me, was, everyone in that moment was surprised. Some didn't think the did enough, others thought they did enough. Also Matthew 7.

    Jesus rebuked the hypocrisy within the Church. He even threw over the tables of the merchandise & money. Luke 19, John 2:13-17, Mark 11, ironically this is the week many will be selling merchandise. GOD knows those who are wrongly accused, mistreated, used. Matthew 5:9-12, John 15:20,

    Proverbs 18:1, 1Corinthians 12, Hopefully these are helpful.
  • S Spencer - 4 years ago
    What is Salvation? "Asked by Lala."

    "Answer"

    Salvation is life!

    Salvation is a new creation in you performed by God.

    Salvation is when "GOD TRANSFORM YOU" after you truly believing and trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ. You have been transformed from dead to life. we're not perfect but we are transformed.

    Here's a few old testament scripture that gives a description of salvation and how it's performed.

    Deuteronomy 30:6. And the LORD thy God will CIRCUMCISE thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live. "Here you see the lord cutting away filthy flesh from your heart."

    vs. 8. " This is what God causes you to do after cutting away the "flesh".

    "And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day."

    Jeremiah 24:7.

    Jeremiah 31:33-34.

    Jeremiah 32:38-40.

    "I like vs 40! Eternal Security found in the old testament!

    ( And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me)

    Ezekiel 11:19.

    Ezekiel 36:25. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I CLEANSE YOU.

    Ezekiel 36:26-27. "Salvation is a cleansing!"

    Salvation is a transformation by Gods spirit in you, and that comes by way of Jesus.

    New Testament references.

    John 15:1-8.

    John 10:27-29.

    John 6:45.

    Ephesians 2:1-10.

    Philippians 1:6.

    Colossians 3:10.

    Romans 6:17-18.

    God bless.
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Hi Lala.

    Salvation is life!

    Salvation is a new creation in you performed by God.

    Salvation is when "GOD TRANSFORM YOU" after you truly believing and trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ. You have been transformed from dead to life. we're not perfect but we are transformed.

    Here's a few old testament scripture that gives a description of salvation.

    Deuteronomy 30:6. And the LORD thy God will CIRCUMCISE thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live. "Here you see the lord cutting away filthy flesh from your heart."

    vs. 8. " This is what God causes you to do after cutting away the "flesh".

    "And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day."

    Jeremiah 24:7.

    Jeremiah 31:33-34.

    Jeremiah 32:38-40.

    Ezekiel 11:19.

    Ezekiel 36:25. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I CLEANSE YOU.

    Ezekiel 36:26-27. "Salvation is a cleansing!"

    Salvation is a transformation by Gods spirit in you, and that comes by way of Jesus.

    New Testament references.

    John 15:1-8.

    John 10:27-29.

    John 6:45.

    Ephesians 2:1-10.

    Philippians 1:6.

    Colossians 3:10.

    Romans 6:17-18.

    I know this is a lot,

    I pray you read over them.

    God bless.
  • Adam - In Reply - 4 years ago
    Hi Roman,

    It sounds like someone thinks you believe 100% of everyone will go to heaven- is that actually what you believe? If so, how did you come to this conclusion and what was your greatest influence in arriving at that conclusion?

    In my years of Bible study and I've never come across a verse appearing to supporting that, but have found many supporting the opposite. I try to pray for wisdom and understanding when I read- do you practice that do you feel that God has confirmed anything in your heart about the info you are posting publically here?

    I'm not 100% sure that is what you believe, but if it is, I would look closely at scripture for the truth. Scripture doesn't require any creative interpretion, but just to read literally.

    Matthew 7:13-14 - says "But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

    Do you believe this verse that "few find it"? To me, "few" doesn't mean "all." What does "few" mean to you?

    Matthew 10:28 - this says to "fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."

    do you agree that we should fear God, or fear that He could destroy our soul and body in hell?

    1 John 1:9. This says "If..." which is a conditional statement meaning that if we do something, this will be the result. Do you believe this verse is truth? If not, what part of it do you not believe?

    John 15:10 is another conditional statement "If ye keep my commandments..." - do you agree?

    Do you think this means, if you don't keep the commandments, that's fine too and won't change the outcome? Do you think it's possible the Bible would say something like that and not mean it?

    Thank you for helping explain your religious beliefs.


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