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Where in the Bible does it say ..when Israel became a state that generation will see the coming of the lord.

Soooooo, if God didn't create Death (and Death, definitely is a spirit) then who/what did?

S.Spencer

Agreed, God has kept us from knowing ALOT for our own good, I believe.

Ezekiel passage is interesting. We do not know when this took place or when we are not told.

In Genesis the first day is that day light was created but before this time the heavens and the earth existed. For how long we do not know, but gap theory between verse 1&2 is a possibility. But even if there was a gap, God did not tell us about It except for Ezekiel passage about the fall of Lucifer and his presence in the Garden of Eden. So, for

Me, time to move on to another topic

these were foot notes in Dan 2:32 and Dan 2:46

Hello Tom,

It's great to hear from you, in Uganda. On this site under "More" tab, it says you can download, you can try that. There are websites that sell copies if you "search" for : 1611 Bible version, shopping , Christianbook com is one. I purchased Bibles from that site & had delivered to another Country, not long ago.

Hope this is helpful

Thank you so much!!

Great reply Ronald.

I believe all through the scripture it supports the view the Holyspirit empowers the believer and as the scriptures you pointed out it took the dwelling of the Holyspirit to perform in them to minister under this new covenant. You see it in the life of Peter here in Luke 22:32. When was Peter strengthened and start to perform? It's obvious in scripture after he was empowered. Christ was preaching his death and resurrection, but they couldn't receive it. In Luke 18:31-34. he declared to them what the Prophets has written, and they still couldn't grasp it because it hidden from them.

Also, in John 16:12-14. seems to suggest the same thing. The preaching of the Cross was hidden from their eyes, and it seems Paul is mentioning the same thing throughout his epistles speaking of the natural man. 1 Corinthians 2:7-14.

The Holyspirirt is essential for understand and walk. Once he reveals his truth to us they're written on our hearts it takes him to exercise those truths in us and perfect our walk. we respond to the truth by the power of the Holyspirit, likewise the Apostles.

For it is God which worketh in you both to "will" and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13.

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63.

The bible is not like our textbooks in school, what we have here has to be revealed to you, 1 Corinthians 1:18-21.

Also: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.

You see the Holyspirits power over the flesh in Romans 8:1-14.

You see the Holyspirirt working in us through baptism given us power to cease from sin in Romans 6:1-18.

You see the contrast of the two natures in Romans 7:1-6. and so on. Here we see the contrast of what we had when we were under the law compared to what we have in Christ.

God bless.

I think you may find your answers in : 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Luke 1, Luke 2, 1 Corinthians 12, John 11:51,

Hebrews 3:1-6, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5, Hebrews 6, Hebrews 7, Hebrews 8:1-13, Hebrews 9, Hebrews 10,

Romans 12:4-6, Hopefully these are helpful in your study

Hope you find these scriptures helpful.

Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12,14, Mark 11:26, Luke 11:4, Leviticus 23, Leviticus 25, Numbers 30, Ecclesiastes 5:4,5, Ezekiel 18:7-32,

Deuteronomy 23, Proverbs 28:8, Psalms 15:5, Ezekiel 22:12,

Hi GiGi.

Excuse my corny humor! No we don't go looking for Cherubim to locate the Garden of Eve.

I agree, we just don't know.

However I don't believe where the scripture says he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, TO KEEP THE "WAY" OF THE TREE OF LIFE. Means God set up a road block of some sort.

It means he set gaurd to keep the way open. My sarcasm was it don't take 2 Cherubim to keep little old me out. Angels are known to be mighty.

And as for Adam and Eve and the garden being here on earth, I've never heard it any other way, I believe the scripture plainly states that.

We also have no scripture on what the earth was like before Adam and Eve sinned.

We do know Adam was "placed" in the garden to dress it. Genesis 2:15. "And the LORD God TOOK THE MAN, AND "PUT" HIM INTO THE GARDEN of Eden to dress it and to keep it". Genesis 2:15

And we do know he drove him out to go back to where he was created to till the ground. Genesis 3:23.

And there they populated the Earth.

Here's another provocative view I have heard.

Here in Ezekiel 28:13-14. If the Garden of God and the Garden of Eve is one of the same this is not the view of Satan we have in Genesis!

In Ezekiel he haven't fallen yet, "If" the Garden of Eve and the Garden of God is one of the same when did Satan have his career in it?

Also see Isaiah 14:12-14.

Would this fit into the Gap theory?

This is not a rhetorical question.

You and I admit we don't know, We only have "our" Perspective. Perhaps someone can help us.

God bless.

THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS:

To those who love the appearing of Christ, who anxiously wait and look forward to the day when He will return for His saints. This crown is given to those who have lived a good and righteous life for God while living down here on earth. If you are a believer you have been made righteous before God the Father as a result of Jesus dying on the cross for all of our sins. This means that the righteousness of Jesus has now been imputed to you. It also refers to us living a goodand righteous life for God the Father with what time we have left down here. There are Christians who are righteous before God the Father as a result of being saved, called Justification, through the blood of Jesus Christ; but they are not living righteous lives in their actions, words and behaviours, called Sanctification. There are some people that may be saved in God's eyes, but still continue to do evil works that the unsaved would do. We all have our flaws, weaknesses, and certain temptations that we may struggle with. It is not perfection but DIRECTION that God is looking for.God just wants each one of us to choose to do the right thing when faced with certain temptations or choices to do something bad. When it is all said and done, these Christians will probably be receiving some of the greatest rewards that God can hand out once they enter into heaven. It says in the Bible,"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8 To live a righteous life for God will really be worth your while as you will definitely be given this crown by God Himself once you enter into heaven.

I love John too. He and Jesus were cousins (Mary and Elizabeth). Imagine his surprise when he saw Jesus walking toward him, and the Holy Spirit said, "Behold the Lamb of God".

This event was a prophesy fulfilled. Jesus fulfilled over 100 prophesies just on the day He was crucified; and when he was entombed.

A good Reference Bible lists them as you read along. It enriches your whole study experience.

What's amazing is that the Rabbi's knew of those Old Testament prophesies, but few put it together then.

Lists of the Old Testament and New Testament prophesies can be viewed on Google. Also with the scriptures that show Jesus's life fulfilled all of them. Thinking of the odds of that happening will make you say WOW!!

Jesus knew that Judas was the betrayer.

I am asking for prayer that my appointment as well will go very well tomorrow and that the results are considered very good. Thank you, and may God bless you!

My friend, the best thing you can do is to pray for her. I know your doing this, but be careful not to force her to see your way. If you are constantly trying to force her to do something she does not want to do or make her understand your way of thinking or believing you will only push her farther and farther away. Lead by example, and try not to rush her into something or to make a rush decision, she will only dig her heels in all the more. Show her how much you love her each and every day, trust and give her over to Jesus and remember we never stand taller than when we are on our knees' praying. Dont give up, trust and prayer in Jesus is our victory cry!!!

Hello Genesis Charles

Adam and Chris have give you good Scriptures to help you.

When Jesus was teaching the disciples how to pray in the chapters Adam gave you, Jesus didn't intend for us to rattle off this prayer without thinking. But to use it as a daily prayer or a pattern that we can imitate.

I have taken this prayer and journaled what each phrase means and prayed it in a more expanded way from my journal.

This gave my a deeper and richer mindset in my prayer life. Now, if I pray this prayer as Jesus instructed, I do so sincerely and with added words that reflect what I need to say to God in relation to the phrases.

This prayer is instructive to

Us and can be the beginning of our time in pray and then we move on to the petitions we know to lift up

To God in that time frame.

We can pray to God in a variety of ways. As s believer seeks to have a prayerful heart, the Holy Spirit helps us grow on our praying. It is never just us who prays, but the Spirit prays in and with us.

How wonderful is that.

Haymanot

Greetings

You have received some very good replies to your question

About 20 years ago I read a small easy to read book called "Practicing the presence of God"

It spoke about some of the things people have mentioned Here already . Essentially this book talks about living every moment aware that we are in God'ss Presence through the Holy Spirit dwelling within us.

Therefore, we are to speak with God, contemplate His Word and excellencies, lift up

Petitions to Him as they come into our minds, live in gratitude to Him and all He provides, and in all that we do, remember to do ot unto God as we go through our day to

Day activities.

G. Gregory

Hello, You will most likely get a variety of explanations on this.

So read each one and check them out with the Scriptures.

Here is my explanation :

Jesus is the only Savior for mankind. He was perfect man and God in one Person. He lived a sinless life to fulfill all righteousness for us. He suffered through taking upon Himself all the sins of all humanity, bearing the just wrath of God got our sins in His crucifixion and death. He rose from the dead after three days of being dead, this bring victorious for us over, sin, death, hell and the devil.

So, believing all of this is believing in the name of Jesus. It is believing who He is and what He has done for you to have your sins forgiven and put you in right relationship with God, which could not be if Jrsus had not come, died, and rose from the dead.

Believing on Jesus' name also means that we accept that all of our salvation is accomplished by Jesus and none of it is from our own efforts or merits.

Hope this helps.

Donna,

I think that doubt is just part of the fallen human condition.

Jesus did not reject Thomas for doubting the report of His resurrection from his fellow disciples. Jesus showed up at a time He knew Thomas was present. Jesus will "show up" for us. Too. When we doubt.

I had a time if tom 2002-2005 where I was discouraged, wounded, and questioned my faith and doubted big time. But what brought me out of it was this word from the Spirit to me when I was at my lowest: Lord. To whom else shall we go? For You have the words of eternal life.

John 6:6

Just know that I have been a believer all my life and even after following Jesus for 40+ years, I went through this valley, and Jesus showed up in through these words the Spirit brought to my mind. This experience made me stronger and even more determned to follow Jesus because I realized. Really, there is no other option but Jesus for the life that is really worth living as we live it in the Resurrection power of Jesus

So be encourage in doubts, cry out to Gid and He will "show up" so You might believe amidst the doubts, tears, and, discouragement.

So to continue, perhaps after the Crust of the earth was the. Remade during the flood and all the deposits of plant and animal life were laid down in the muck and mud as the flood subsided. I have read these type of theories. We just don't know for sure how it all happened.

I do believe that Adam and Eve was made and lived on the earth and therefore, that the Garden of Eden was also earthly.

What restrictions was placed on the collection of debt?

Teresa

Hello,

Since God is a Troune Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

God will judge mankind through Jesus, who is God, the Son and perfect man on one person. Since Jesus is God, He has the authority and power to execute judgement and as perfect Man, He is also apppinted to judge sinful mankind. But since Jesus is God and man unified in One person, two people are not judging, only One.

So, in Jesus, Mankind is being judged by God who is perfect and perfect man.

Teresa

Hi Vernice Murphy, the heavens last from generation to generation. They are there when we are born and will be there when we are long gone in the flesh at least.

Jcbu

Thanks

Jesus never said leaven was bad, but identified whos leaven we are to beware of.

The Pharisees, Sadduces, Scribes, and Rabbi's arose from the Babylonian captivity

Where the Talmud and Mishnah were created and formalized. They gained immense power among the Jews since they had the "copies" of the Torah and so were the official interpreters of it using the Talmud and Mishnah as their guide.

I read that somewhere in these writings is said that the Rabbis are qualified to teach God on the Torah! How awful is that! Thinking that God is not all-knowing and does inderstand His own Word!

But we who are in Christ are to be the leaven in the church, increasing its members by sharing our faith and leading unbelievers to Jesus and His Word. We also are used as leaven when we discipline believers by growing and expanding their knowledge and understanding of the Word, thus the need for pastors and teachers in the church as well as

Mature believers mentoring younger believers.

Hi Miloy spear What a statement and the single most important statement that someone can make. Jesus said to Love God first, and then your neighbor. Thank you Miloy for this word of encouragement. May your life be full of God in Jesus name I pray.

Abba Father I present to your throne Ellen. She has cancer. You know her needs. I ask that you open the windows of heaven and pour her out a blessing where she will not have room enough to receive. Send your miracle working and healing power to your servant. Heal her in Jesus name for your glory and not ours. I ask this in Jesus name.

Can a prophet be anointed by both priesthood

Yes, I have just read the book of Galatians, again. I know that Paul was having trouble with the Pharisees in particular about wanting Paul's converts to be circumcised, according to the law of Moses. That is where they sent a delegation to Jerusalem, to James and Peter, and the other Apostles. Both sides presented their case there. After much discussion, Peter rose up and told his story of how he was led to go to the house of Cornelious, who was not a Jew, for it was an unwritten law that Jews were not to go to non-Jewish homes. Once there Peter saw how the Holy Spirit had worked with Cornelious's family, and could only agree to spend time with them, teaching them all the more. Thus, it was decided that Paul's converts did not have to be circumcised, as was not Cornelious's family was not either.

Thus the book of Galations refers to Paul's teaching that his converts, by way of them having not to be circumcised, were to be followed, and no other gospel/teachings of others, was to be followed.

In no way does Galations mention God's Ten Commandments, which were written in stone, signifying that they were never be changed. Have you read Daniel 7:25 "He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, And shall intend to change times and law."

God, the Most High, is never caught "flat-footed" so to speak. Back in the time of Daniel, He knew that there would be a power that would in the future "think" to change God's Law,l that dealt with time". God's laws can never be changed, only man can think to change His holy Law.

Of God's Ten Commandments what is the only Law that deals with time? It is the Fourth Commandment. In it noting that God states that it Sabbath is His Holy Day! And is the only one that starts with the word "Remember" which Satan has prompted man to try to forget! See Exodus 20:8-11. (And Ex. 16:14-35).

Please see, 2 Timothy 3:16, 17... Thanks, Robert

God is good all the time. Tribulations in life is part of what we go through as Christians. Many things do not seem fair at times but Romans 8:28 states that all things work together for those that love him. I too also thought that being a Christian was a life of no trials. I was so wrong, I started to think of many faithful servants in scripture that were faced with many trials and GOD always provided them with the wisdom and guidance to be able to go through the trial they were facing. If Jesus himself was persecuted then what makes us sinners not targets. Before accepting Christ in my life I did not have many challenges like I do today. In fact, when I accepted Christ in my life I have faced many obstacles that has made me realize that the enemy will attack us believers more since he knows we know the truth. At the end his plan is to steal, destroy, and kill. We know his end game therefore we know his character never changes! Amen to Jesus for ever and ever!!!!

I asked Father God To Show Me Great And Mighty Things ! And Boy did HE SHOW!! ME!! PRAISE HIM! Thank You Holy Spirit!!! ...... so many people are so mislead by mainstream modern churches !!! Israel Is The Church !! read the WHOLE chapter ... not just verse 2..... I literally just started reading into this after questiong Hagee ..... WHOA!!!!! Ive been Flabbergasted forrr DAaayyyyyysss!.

Bless All Of My Brothers And Sisters In Christ Jesus !! I LOVE YOU !! :)