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I enjoyed everyone’s comments. But part of what Emi said really talked to my heart. It said he alone can change our situations. Thank you all. God bless.

@Timothy comments towards doubting Thomas:
1. I agree with Clint that you cannot argue with an unbelieving such as Thomas appears to be, he will most likely be doubting until he comes face to face with Jesus himself and sees the hole in his side and nail scarred hands;
2. There is enough evidence to prove that the King James Bible 1611 is the only holy spirit inspired word of God to the English speaking people and God knowing that English was going to be the language of the world in the last days, ordained this perfectly preserved Bible in 1604-1611 by a king ( Psalm 12:6,7), and is the seventh bible translated into the English speaking language;
3. We are not suppose to answer a fool according to his folly ( Proverbs 26:4) and cast our pearls before swine ( Matthew 7:6);
4. Last week I took a few minutes to demonstrate the King James 1611 compared to the NIV to a young person in the lord, a disciple of mine and he understood immediately because he is open to truth, unlike doubting Thomas;
5. I have come across people like doubting Thomas many times, and the only thing this person is interested in doing is vacillating his intellect for others to witness just like the Pharisees and Sadducees;
6. The Sadducees deny the resurrection that's why they were sad-u-see, and the resurrection alone verifies the virgin birth ( Romans 1:4; 8:11);
7. So let doubting Thomas alone to wallow in his intellect and turn him over to God for the destruction of his unbelieving spirit;
8. There is nothing wrong with being an intellectual, but do not allow the intellect to undermine the simple faith that comes from Christ Jesus, our savior ( 2 Corinthians 11:3).

The gospel of our LORD Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Greek, for therein the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written the just shall live by faith. When it refers to the just, that talks about those that have, genuinely and truly given their lives to Jesus Christ, so that He can become, their LORD and Saviour, Romans 1:16, 17. Interestingly, Paul the apostle was not ashamed of it, and hence, we should not be ashamed of it either. And therefore, with reference to the issue of payment of tithe and giving of offering, these are doctrines that the New Testament dispensation approves- and because it is in the Old Testament does not mean it should be discarded. The Word says: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes Him should not perish, but have eternal life, John 3:16. It also says: As many as received Him, He has then given the power to become sons of God, even those who believe in His name, John 1:12. When you believe the Word of God and diligently act upon it, the power of the Holy Spirit will comes upon you. Have you not heard it when it says: Seek ye First the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things shall be added unto you? Matthew 6:33. God is the covenant keeping God, hence when God’s Word is received , believed and acted upon, based on the law of love, God has no option but to honour His part of the covenant. That means, when God’s dictates are put in place, all argument ceases and that is because of God’s integrity, and the infallibility of the Holy Writ.

I like this verse. I have no doubt that the whole New Testament is centered in this verse.

Thanks to you God.

God is not man. And his supremacy supersedes all. And he alone can change our situations, we can’t change him. God is awesome.

@Kini.toloa,
On verse 70- fear is the first reason why most people lie, but I am not so sure that fear was the main motivating factor for Peter.
1. Peter is the one who drew his sword and cut off the servant’s ear in Gethsemane ( John 18:10);
2. Peter and the other apostles did not really understand Jesus as saviour, but was trying to assist Jesus in bringing in the kingdom of heaven where he will be king;
3. They did not comprehend the kingdom of God (church age), 1 Peter 1:10-12;
4. So when Jesus was arrested all the apostles abandoned him, except John (type of the church) and went back to fishing;
5. The reason I believe Peter denied Jesus when approached, was shame and confusion on what was really happening, but Jesus was able to help get Peter back on track in John 21:15-17, Romans 1:16.

Jesus is coming soon.

@Bethany and Bill,
On verse 29, the 3 distinct persons of the godhead ( Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9) do always act as one in unison, they never act separate from the other persons in the godhead. 3 in 1 person ( I John 5:7-8).

Paul clearly shows us how Christ through flesh, came out of the seed of David, and through power, was declared to be son of GOD.

A look at the salutation of Apostle Paul, it reveals some things that are worthy of acceptance- and so also are the contents of this exemplary book, the book of Romans. It is on record that initially Paul was a persecutor of the early Church, and then he had a remarkable encounter with the LORD Jesus Christ, on the way to Damascus, and upon which he was blinded and then got his sight back when he did what the LORD instructed him. In the process of these happenings, Paul, mysteriously, perhaps because of his level of knowledge and understanding of Judaism, must have been very surprised about that encounter that He had with Jesus Christ, and then he perhaps, as led through the Holy Spirit, went into hidden, as to really search out and decode the counsel of the LORD, in a way he must have it a bit difficult as to, how Jesus of Nazareth can be the Christ of God. And then afterwards, in solitude, while in Arabia, after all manner of encounters with the Word of God and with the Holy Spirit, he then went back to Jerusalem, and upon getting there, they did not want to accept him. But when they heard about his testimony and the degree of revelations that were proceeding from him, they prayerfully as led, got him into their fellowship. In the process of that, the Holy Spirit made a demand on that meeting of the early disciples, that Paul and Barnabas be separated unto the Holy Spirit for the assignment that He has for them. The import of this rests powerfully and greatly on the unity of the faith. Are there not many in the Body of Christ who are into PhDs in this or that, and yet there are callings and election for them! And until they truly separate themselves, to get into great fellowship with the Holy Spirit and with God's Word, such encounters they are meant to contact won't happen. This first chapter of the book of Romans, is a reflection of the truthfulness of the Gospel, and hence guides the saints of different ages and generation towards recognizing that the mannerism of pleasing the LORD is only through the weaponry of faith ( Romans 1:16.17). And that is because, the Gospel of Christ is both the wisdom and also the power of God, unto salvation for the Jew first; where Christ came from, and also for the Greek; and that refers to the entire world. For, in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith for it is written; the just shall live by faith. The book of Romans, is such a powerful book that demands great and concentrated attention. The stuff calls for discernment, they are such that demand ministry gifts in the Church, with real reliance on the Holy Spirit, the Eternal Spirit, to dispense and administer in true righteousness.

May GOD grant us the grace to overcome sin, for it is the bend of true Christianity and the consequence is death as Apostle Paul rightly and bluntly put it.

A look at the salutation of Apostle Paul, reveals some things that are worthy of acceptance- and so also are the contents of this exemplary book, the book of Romans. It is on record that initially Paul was a persecutor of the early Church, and then he had a remarkable encounter with the LORD Jesus Christ, on the way to Damascus, and upon which he was blinded and then got his sight back when he did what the LORD instructed him. In the process of these happenings, Paul, mysteriously, perhaps because of his level of knowledge and understanding of Judaism, must have been very surprised about that encounter that He had with Jesus Christ, and then he perhaps, as led through the Holy Spirit, went into hidden, as to really search out and decode the counsel of the LORD, in a way he must have it a bit difficult as to, how Jesus of Nazareth can be the Christ of God. And then afterwards, in solitude, while in Arabia, after all manner of encounters with the Word of God and with the Holy Spirit, he then went back to Jerusalem, and upon getting there, they did not want to accept him. But when they heard about his testimony and the degree of revelations that were proceeding from Him, they prayerfully as led, got him into their fellowship. In the process of that, the Holy Spirit made a demand on that meeting of the early disciples, that Paul and Barnabas be separated unto the Holy Spirit for the assignment that He has for them. The import of this rests powerfully and greatly on the unity of the faith. Are there not many in the Body of Christ who are into Phds in this or that, and yet there are callings and election for them! And until they truly separate themselves, to get into great fellowship with the Holy Spirit and with God's Word, such encounters they are meant to contact won't happen. This first chapter of the book of Romans, is a reflection of the truthfulness of the Gospel, and hence guides the saints of different ages and generation towards recognizing that the mannerism of pleasing the LORD is only through the weaponry of faith ( Romans 1:16.17). And that is because, the Gospel of Christ is both the wisdom and also the power of God, unto salvation for the Jew first; where Christ came from, and also for the Greek; and that refers to the entire world. For, in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith for it is written; the just shall live by faith. The book of Romans, is such a powerful book that demands great and concentrated attention. The stuff calls for discernment, they are such that demands ministry gifts in the Church, with real reliance on the Holy Spirit, the Eternal Spirit, to dispense and administer in true righteousness.

@Robert,
It has been said that God loves the sinner but not the sin; can he love these that live without natural affection, the ones that burn in the lusts women against women, men against women and men? The ones that adopt children only to feel that they're a complete family and make a mockery of the natural family unit which God design from the beginning? The ones that by their ungodly actions confuse children's minds to make them think lesbians and homosexuals can reproduce? It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Some men (pastors, preachers, bishops, etc) hold the Word of God in unrighteousness. They are actually called of God but the things of the world (wealth, fame, economy, etc) have overtaken the calling of the Lord in them.

Oh! This is really terrifying that we turn away from God and His commandments and choose for ourselves to worship the creature than the creator. How many of us today obey the roman invented Sabbath which is the first day of the week than the real Sabbath of the Lord the seventh day of the week? Isn't that worshiping the creature? FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

I think that God chose Paul to be an apostle to preach the word of God.

Because of the lust and evil God saw in ungrateful men, he left them without conscience so that they can live in their own lust and satisfy their flesh! God saw this wickedness in mankind and a deceitful heart that is not ready to change, forgive or obey him! He regretted and left them without heart!

It is what is evil is! And, again God, our creator, because it was Adam and Eve; God made a woman out of Adam’s rib, He never made another man out of it.

Let us know that the Gospel is the power of God that giveth salvation to believers ONLY, it is a sorrowful message that if we do not believe in him, and the salvation will not be ours. SO friends, let us give ourselves to God in order to be saved. AMEN!!!

Deniece, effeminate does talk about gays, the way they talk and act like women. If you read Romans 1:26.27 you’ll find another place where God condemns homosexual sin! You either believe God’s Word or you don’t, that’s everyone’s dilemma!

Corky, if you want to continue living in sin and unrighteousness you will face God’s wrath and anger. If you want to live a life of obedience and righteousness for God, you will find His unconditional love and mercy. So, the choice is yours!

Yes! Glory be to our God, the savior for his unmerited favor (Grace) to give to everyone who seeks Him, faith through our Lord Jesus Christ, for the righteous shall live by faith Romans 1:17.

One must read John 3 over and over "men hates the light" neither come to the light" why? Because they love darkness, there’s none that seeketh after God, man has no desire for real truth, man doesn't want to give up his "pleasure of sin" men desire is towards sin and it's pleasure. Look at angels tell Lot to leave Sodom knowing its doom, the scriptures say "he lingered". Remember his wife looked back. A perfect picture of man when presented with gospel of grace, man will, lingered or look back. Before, Lot was in Sodom when he separated from Abraham. The scripture says he "pitch his tent towards Sodom”. Again man’s heart loves the world and it's deceiving pleasures. Remember all scripture is given for doctrine, reproof and correction, but to whom? Not to sinner but to the man of God, so that he can walk upright. All scripture is given so that we look at those examples. Men "knew Him not" they think they know Him but their heart is far from Him.

Jesus warned as it was in the day of Noah, so shall it be when the Son of man returns. Violence filled the Earth in Noah's days, and we are witness to that today. Jesus also said as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be when the Son of man returns. The built, the planted, and the married in lot's day. The main thing was sexual perversion with homosexuality. The Lord told us to remember Lot's wife. The Angels told Lot, and his wife not to look back. Lot's wife disobeyed the command, and turned into a pillar of salt. We must go forward in the Lord, and not look back. Everything that God has in store for us is ahead of us, and not backward. The Lord wants us to be holy in all our conversations, and our manor of life. As we live holy lives, God will advance the time when the Lord Jesus Christ returns to take His bride out of this world to the marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven. Let us not be ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation. Warn those who are living contrary to the Word of God, and pull some from the fire. Go into the highways and the byways to preach the gospel to them. If they will not accept Jesus as their personal Savior, shake the dust off your feet, and it will be a witness against them in the day of judgment.

There is a reward for good and for evil. What is received is based upon what is put out. Good for good and evil for evil. The sad thing is that in our modern minds, it is okay to have unnatural affections for the same sex. It is now celebrated on our televisions.

This epistle of Paul the aspostle, is a great and distinct pointer to the eternal faithfulness of God; for it reveals the mannerism of God,with reference to His saving grace. If God can save, rescue , deliver, and also train and disciple Paul, then He can do it for whosoever craves and thirsts for His righteousness. It is really, a writing that also shows gratitudes to the person of Jesus Christ as the person that saved him- and sent him on this task of preaching the Gospe. Thus, Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation for those who believes, for Jew first and also for the Greek, for in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, for it is written the just shall live, believe, and honour the Most High God through the God kind of faith- and that is only possible through Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Therefore, we are already justified, as Christians- however, there are terms and conditions ,in the Holy writ that we must put in place and honour, so that God can fulfill His part of the covenant. Thus, justification is only by faith- and that is highly significant. In other words, it is worthy of note( Romans 1;16,17) Hence,the things of the Holy Spirit are for whosoever believes.( John 3;16). Interestingly,God will not and does not impose Himself on any, and that is simply because He is a God of love. Therefore, what He says in the day of the Bible,is what He is saying to the Church today. The truth of this is that, this opening epistle, is such a great writing- therefore, to an extent it is meant to lay the foundation for the other. Also, like in all his writings, it reveals that grace and peace that comes from God through Jesus Christ are hidden on it. He of course did these, because of His dependency on the Holy Spirit. And hence, it reminds whosoever desires the things of God,and that also likes to be used for His glory to love and trust God because He is forever trustworthy. It also has warning against all forms of unrighteousness and that includes idolatary. It must be mentioned that Paul did a great job, in this Romans 1, even though it is full of substance meant for grown up Christian, yet someone who has just been born again,can read and learn from it, particularly, the plain truths of it and also with reflections upon reflections, the truths inherent in it would be revealed. And that is one of the beauties of the Holy Writ. It is infallible- and the immutability of the Divine God are there, punctuated with mercies, kindness, graces upon graces, and also peace like a river- however it is only for whosoever believes.Therefore there is the need to trust and honour the Holy Writ, for there is no other way to it but to chiefly trust and honour divine dictates.

This epistle of Paul the aspostle, is a great and distinct pointer to the eternal faithfulness of God; for it reveals the mannerism of God,with reference to His saving grace. If God can save, rescue , deliver, and also train and disciple Paul, then He can do it for whosoever crave and thirst for His righteousness. It is really, a writing that , also shows graitude to the Person of Jesus Christ as the person that saved him- and sent him on this task of preaching the Gospel, ; for it is the power of God unto salvation for those who believes,for Jew First and also for the Greek, for in it, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, for it is written the just shall live, believe, and honour the Most High God through the God kind of faith- and that is only posible through Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Therefore, we are already justified, as Christians- however, there are terms and conditions ,in the Holy writ that we must put in place and honour, so that God can fulfill His part of the covenant. Thus, justification is nly by faith- and that is highly significant. In other words it is worthy of note( Romans 1;16,17) Hence,the things of the Holy Spirit is for, whosoever believes. John 3;16. Interestingly,God will not and does not impose Himself on any, and that is simply because He is a God of love. Therefore, what He says,in the day of the Bible,is what He is saying to the Church today. The truth of this is that, this opeining epistle, is such a great writing- therefore, to an extent it is meant to lay the foundation for the other. Also, like in all his writings, it reveals that grace and peace that comes from God through Jesus Christ are hiiden on it. He of course did these, becaus of His dependency on the Holy Spirit. And hence, it reminds whosoever desires the things of God,and that also likes to be used for His glory to love and trust God because He is foreever trustworthy. It also has warning against all forms of unrighteousness and that includes idolary. It msut be mentioned that Paul did a great job, in this Romans 1, even though it full of substance meant for grown up Christian, yet someone who has just been born again,can read and learn from it, particularly,the plain truth of it and also with reclections upon reflections, the truths inherent in it would be revealed. And that is one of the beauties of the Holy Writ. It is infallible and the immutability of the Divine God are there, punctuated with mercies, kindness, graces upon craces and also peace like a river- however it is only for whosoever believes.

A god with this much wrath and anger is NOT a god of unconditional love!!!

Every book in the bible as message concerning the last days. These words certaintly ring true to a message of the last days to me. THANK YOU