All Discussion PAGE 2736

Jesus observed and worshiped on sabbath day as we have read from the bible ,Which is this day of sabbath ? dowe as followers of Chirst keep it?

I really enjoy reading the Bible on your site, but the book of 2 Corintians looks strange and I don't particularly like all the paragraphs run together like that. Weird

John 17:5And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

When he was returned to his Glory he addresses his self the way he did in the old testament.

Isaiah 9:6(KJV) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, (((THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE ))).

Can someone tell me why is the SON called the everlasting FATHER inIsaiah 9:6??

Look at the opening of Revelation 1:1.

( The Revelation of Jesus Christ.)

""The unveiling "" The climatic declaration of who he is.

Look how he declares himself to John.

Revelation 1:8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, ((THE ALMIGHTY!!))

Here is how Almighty is defined in Revelation:

Greek:

Transliteration: pantokratr

Pronunciation: pan-tok-rat'-ore

Definition: From G3956 and G2904; the all ruling that is God (as absolute and universal sovereign): - Almighty Omnipotent.

KJV Usage: Almighty(9x), omnipotent(1x).

Occurs: 10

In verses: 10

"" ME AND MY FATHER ARE ONE""

Furthermore, on an equally serious topic:

May I ask; unto what were you baptized and have you received the gift of the Holy Ghost (as evidenced by speaking in an unknown tongue) ?

Verse 10: As we have opportunity let us do good to all men especially to those of the household of faith. Question: Who are those of the household of faith and Why is more attention given to them?

Hi Richard,

Thank you for your humidity and longsuffering displaying fruit, something we get by being connected to the true vine,

That's confirmation to the onlookers that you are a believer in Christ

I also believe in gifts of the spirit but not as for confirming salvation,

Balaams donkey prophesied that don't mean he was saved.

Look at the contrast below in vs 20, fruit is confirmation to the onlookers but notice vs 22 and 23, The Lord didn't reject claim of prophesying. They were fruitless, never connected to the vine.

Matthew 7:20-23

20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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.

22: Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

I believe in spiritual gifts but for edifying the body

I believe the gift of tongues has ceased,

Again Thank you for showing what being joined with Christ should look like.

Verily, I have received this truth by revelation of my Father in heaven. The same way Peter received it and proclaimed when Jesus asked him

15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

- Matthew 16:15-17

Jesus is the Son of God.

Do you see?

He's not the pagan babylonian/roman "god the son"

2 Corinthians 5:19

King James Version

19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

The Holy Scriptures proclaim

God was in Christ.

Not God was Christ. Or Christ was God.

This is why Jesus told Mary after he was risen:

John 20:17

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God

Jesus had a Father and a God and that God was in Him and in Heaven @ the same time.

When you say Jesus was fully God you exalt the flesh and create an idol for yourself.

All the pagan religions have a trinity: starting with the original mystery of iniquity in Babylon (nimrod semiramis and tammuz) to Hinduism, greek gods, roman gods etc.



Christian's only believe in one God, the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Holy Spirit.

The verses you referenced speak nothing of a "trinity" of Gods. 1 John 5:7 is speaking of God the Father who is in heaven.

And 1 John 5:8 is speaking of the blood covenant by baptism of water and Spirit on the earth.

John 8:31-32

Trust in the word and forsake the teachings of deceived men.

Be well, in Jesus' name

Respectfully, that is your opinion, and not what the scripture declares. You have chosen to interpret the Bible a certain way and that is your opinion. Most Christians don't read the Bible in the way you describe and disagree with you. But what really matters is what God says the truth is. There's been some fake news circulating around lately where some are claiming Jesus isn't God, but a few Bible scriptures debunk that lie very quickly.

Here's what the scripture declares: John 10:30. John 1:1. 1 John 5:7-8.

The heresy of claiming Jesus didn't become man and wasn't who he said he was even occurred back in Jesus' times and is even in the Bible! 1 John 4:2; 2 John 7. It literally calls these people spreading the lies the antichrist.

So, the Bible clearly says that Jesus is God and was fully man. Since it says that, the phrase Jesus was fully God and fully man sounds true. Just because the phrase in that word order doesn't appear in the Bible doesn't mean it's not 100% true. The Bible also doesn't use the word restroom anywhere, but that doesn't mean people never had to use a bathroom or toilet.

Since it clearly says in the Bible it's true, it seems like an unusual argument to make against it being true. It doesn't seem like such an argument would come without scripture evidence or without serious prayer asking God if this is true or not, before spreading such information around. The Bible calling someone an antichrist is not a joke- that is a serious offense to mislead others and try to stir up doubt in the body of Christ. So, what is your evidence of this and have you first prayed to God and asked for confirmation if this idea contrary to scripture is "true"?

God bless...

Jesus is our Passover Lamb. Easter is not in the Bible. Where did it start to be observed as Jesus death?

Hi Clara,

From just a simple reading of Genesis chapter 49, it would be difficult to formulate an association of Jacob's twelve sons with the twelve signs of the zodiac. I wonder whether your husband has been influenced by some extra-biblical readings, such as by Thomas Mann and his book, "Joseph and his brothers" written over 17 years (1926-1943). In that book, Mann certainly uses the biblical account of Genesis but adds much more to his book that is clearly unbiblical & taken from other writings or his own imaginations. Or, your husband may have read from other publications to form his view.

As "All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God" ( 2 Timothy 3:16), Jacob could well have given his blessings/prophecy on his sons based on their character & life's propensities, but certainly inspired by God to reveal much more than Jacob would have known. And knowing what an important part the 12 Tribes have played in the history of Israel, it seems clear that those blessings were ordained of God & not as a result of Jacob's consultation with the stars.

Good evening Richard, I am like many, happy to read your thoughts and quickened use of scriptures that back them up. It is a gift.

Thank you, Carleton

Concerning "spiritual gifts" being given to believers, years ago I was taught that the only gift we are actually given is the gift of the Holy Spirit. Our English bibles seem to indicate that God gives us other gifts. But does He?

I did a study in both the KJV and the Textus Receptus about gifts. I began in 1 Corinthians 12:1 where it says "Now concerning spiritual gifts." Our English bible says spiritual gifts, but the Greek does not have the word gifts.



The literal translation from the Greek text reads "Now concerning the things of the Spirit."

The things that we call "gifts," as if God is giving these gifts to us, are not gifts we receive. We are given His Spirit. That's the gift. Everything else that we call a gift, and I think there are nine things that are mentioned, they are not actually gifts that God gives us, but manifestations of His Spirit.

Throughout the NT, there is only one place that the Greek word for gift, as in giving a gift to someone is used. Every other place the word gift is used, a different Greek word is used and it describes the capacities of the Holy Spirit. Paul taught that there is one Spirit and He has all the abilities and capacities for all of the ministry things of God.

The Greek text uses two different words for our word gift. The only place I see the word gift used in the New Testament that refers to a gift that is actually given to us is the gift of the Holy Spirit.

In Acts 2:38, Peter says you shall receive the (gift) of the Holy Ghost. The word gift here is actually a gift that's given. It's the word DIDOMAI. It means to give. Every other place where the word gift is found, the word used is CHARISMA. It comes from the word CHARIS which means grace. CHARISMA is an expression of God's grace. It has nothing to do with a gift that is given to us.

The only gift we are promised and given is the gift of the Holy Spirit. All the other gifts (CHARISMA) are the capacities of God's Spirit and expressions of His grace.

I understand. I've always loved the stories and prophesies about how Jesus came to earth: John's birth and then Jesus. Then the one when John was imprisioned; before his death.

Luke 7:16-39

Especially what John said from the depressing darkness of prison, awaiting death:

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, "Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?" Luke 7:19

[Showing that from the least to the greatest, sometimes we have doubts in loneliness and darkness]

24: And when the messengers of John were departed, he (Jesus) began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

25: But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

26: But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

27: This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

28: For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

>Thank you for enduring my posts that are about fond scripture passages that I find comforting.

Mishael

Amen!

Grace & peace to you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Respectfully,

Jesus was never "fully God & fully man" (that term is not found in scripture)

The man Christ Jesus is called the Christ, because he was annointed with the holy Spirit of his Father. This is the definition of the word; Christ - the annointed one.

When was he annointed? :

Luke 3:22

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

This is when the fulness of the Godhead (God the Father who is the Holy Spirit - John 4:24/ Leviticus 11:44) began to dwell in the body of His Son ( Colossians 2:9).

Not at His birth.

Yes, Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit (God the Father)-( Matthew 1:18) in the womb of a virgin.

But the Holy Spirit (God) did not begin to dwell in His Son until His baptism by John in the Jordan.. and only then did Jesus begin His 3.5 year ministry of miracles signs and wonders.

This is not my opinion, this is what the scripture declares.

From the beginning ....we have always been progressing toward the End Times... today it seems like it may be right around the corner. So many signs...

I do not love any country, nor do I want to be a part of this evil world.

God's plan is playing out for us right before our eyes....let those that have eyes see, and those that have ears hear.

Mark 13:28

"Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:"

God will protect all of his children. Stay close to God and Jesus Christ.

God Bless

Yesterday I posted a comment in regards to a senseless act of murder.I had stated how we are born into sin,we as a whole/human race are not as good as we think. I really angered one lady whom evidently took that statement as "All children are born evil"? and just a nasty hateful text.To make a short question long.How can I respond to her ? I prayed that the Lord would give me the right words.

Hi Carleton,

As you stated I believe Jesus Christ was filled with the Spirit of God since He was in Mary's womb.

God Bless.

Greetings (anew) in Jesus' name, Sacha.

Of a truth, God has put many plants fruits and vegetables on His beautiful earth here to keep His children in good health.

That said, a Christian depends solely on the lord Jesus Christ/ Jehovah-rapha for his/her healing perfect health.

Likewise, a Christian does not partake of any pharmakeia (anything manmade cooked up in a laboratory by witchdoctors- yes, that includes aspirin or ibuprofen).

A Christian trusts 100% in the word of God ( Psalm 91 & Isaiah 53:5) for their healing and accepts nothing less standing on the word.

A Christian does not trust in the word of man or make the arm of flesh their strength. A Christian does not trust or believe in the curse/diagnosis of a man in a white coat.

Example. A man goes to a doctor and is told he has brain cancer and has months to live. He then goes home and reads Isaiah 53:5 "...by his stripes WE ARE HEALED."

He then has a decision, to make. He can either choose to believe the doctor and trust in the arm of flesh, or believe in the word of God and receive his healing in the name of Jesus Christ.

So it is with Christians.

So just as the other commenter said, I dont receive that you had any "covid" hoax virus. You may have had a Coronavirus (which have been around since the 60s- just read the back of a lysol label), which is nothing more than the common cold, but that's it, you recovered.

So be encouraged Sacha, it is the Lord's will for you to be well. Read psalm 91 & believe it.

As always, here for you in Christ Jesus,

Andrew

Jesus was Born of God through Mary and the Holy Spirit .

At Jesus baptism Jesus was anointed by the father with the Holy Spirit for Jesus ministry that he finished! Amen

Anointing is for service to God .

It shows how the father is in control of the Holy Spirit ...

Without anointing by God , all is vain service . We need to walk holy lives to please God , a challenge indeed. You can not sin and be lead by the Holy Spirit , John was an exceptional man being led by the Holy Spirit from the womb . Yes John had a special service to be a light for the Lord Jesus .

"the mother of us all" is and always will be without bondage and likewise her children. It's eternal and it begins in the hearts and lives of men made free from sin by a finished faith in Jesus Christ. He is our rest from our own works and our redeemer and friend and heavenly home.

:)

My brother Chris,

Thank you very much for that touching comment. You just as I have proved stead fast and solid in our faith to the Lord. Your posting here is very important as you are very learned in the Scriptures. I am very thankful you came back at just the right time when you were needed here. Again, you are a very important member in the body of Christ. As I was waiting to see the reply you would received and if he would have rejected you as he did me. As we still may see.

All glory, praise, and thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven.

May the Lord pour His Blessings upon you. Peace be with you brother.

Praise the Lord , God sent me a deliverer behind bars to fight off two murderers and two felons from killng me in my cell in 2018 , there was four men brutally beating people up in jail was coming in my cell at 6 am when the doors was locked at shut down the night before at 11 pm one of the murderers thought I had gotten the guards to do a shake down at 11 but I wasn't the one who told on them , for having a knife behind bars , rats get murdered so the murderers in cell 2 was coming the next morning when they pop the cell doors for breakfast and that's where we all go out to eat breakfast so at six am the door popped and I got bum rushed by some brutal felons but God sent a man praying in the power of the holy ghost right in behind them and ran them out of my cell he came in three weeks before the attach and became my friend his name was shawn , but in my heart I know just an average man could not pray like he did the feircness of his tounge he prayed in was incredible he was not a man ,I truly believe that he was an angel of the lord because no natural man could do what he had done for me so people if you don't believe in angels watching over us think again for my Lord and savior love me so much they he despatched and angel from heaven who called himself my armour barrar so blessed is our lord Jesus Christ who is all powerful and always ready to deliver us

Galatians Chapter Four has a lot of wonder in regard to freedom in Christ Jesus.



Verses 21-31

Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

But, he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

Which things are an allegory: for these are the two convenants, the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.

For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.

But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath a husband.

Now we, brethern, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.

But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.

Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.

So then, brethern, we are not children of the bondwoman, but children of the free.

Hello Richard and Mishael, afternoon thoughts.

When Jesus was born as a babe in the manger was he not fully God and fully man in the hands of sinful man? All fullness contained in a small vessel of flesh. Certainly he had all awareness of being fashioned as a man. The Holy Ghost His Comforter as well as His surrendered Nature.

What happens to a spouse who dies? Are they able to see us ?

The Lord bless you & strengthen your resolve brother Richard. You have stood your ground well basing your comments entirely on God's precious Word. May His Spirit both inspire & energize you as you consider other folk's comments & respond as "thus saith the LORD". With Christian love & special gratitude for your unshakeable faith.

Hello Mishael,

Thank you for your reply. Although I believe you may have taken my question a little off. It wasn't why Jesus was baptized in the Jordan. Just as you stated that in Matthew 3:15 Jesus told John it was to "fulfill all righteousness".

It was just in a previous post from RTB, and at least one other, that they state that Jesus Christ was anointed with, or received, the Holy Ghost at His baptism by John. As he made a good point in Luke 1:15 how John the baptist was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mothers womb. As we know how much greater Jesus Christ is than John the baptist. Not taking anything away from how great John the baptist was.

I stated this in a post the other day about Jesus Christ and being filled with the Holy Ghost "Even at age twelve He astonished people who heard Him. He knew God was His Father then Luke 2:47-49. To me showing He did not just receive the Holy Ghost(Spirit of God) at His water baptism in the Jordan. If the sight of the Spirit descending from Heaven like a dove was just a sign for John, or for His supernatural powers, only God knows. John 1:32-34."

I hope that cleared up for you that my question was not why He was baptized but about the Holy Ghost being in Him before His water baptism. Which I believe and there is evidence to in the Scriptures.

Thank you very much for your reply Mishael. You always leave lots of helpful information.

God Bless.

Hi Adam, Pilgrim and stranger status remains steady though.

:)

According to him it's in the 49th chap. of Genesis. I do not accept this because his blessing was according to their character. I think he bases it on the fact of the word Judah bases because Judah is referred to as a Lion.